Giants Rumors: Bills' Brian Daboll 'Clearly the Favorite' to Replace Joe Judge as HC
Jan 25, 2022
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll of the Buffalo Bills looks on prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is "clearly the favorite," to become the next head coach of the New York Giants, according to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.
Daboll will have a second interview with the Giants on Tuesday.
"[Daboll] has been the favorite to many all along, given his relationship with new Giants GM Joe Schoen and the fact that Daboll has other supporters inside the organization, too," Vacchiano writes.
SNY previously reported that Daboll was "very high" on Schoen's list of candidates, even before he took the Giants general manager position. And given his work turning Josh Allen into an elite quarterback, it should come as no surprise that the Giants are interested.
Daboll has been brilliant coaching the Bills offense over the last four years and took the team to new heights in 2021. Buffalo's offense ranked ninth in the NFL averaging 252 passing yards per game and eighth with 36 passing touchdowns. The team also ranked sixth with 129.9 rushing yards per game and eighth with 20 rushing scores.
The postseason has only furthered Daboll's case to become a head coach. The Bills had 482 total yards and scored seven touchdowns against the New England Patriots and their fourth-ranked defense in the AFC Wild Card Round, and had 422 total yards and five touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.
But while the Giants want Daboll, he's a candidate for several head coaching jobs around the league. He already interviewed for the position in Chicago and Miami, and could have more interviews in the coming weeks.
Aside from Daboll, the Giants are interested in former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and the team's current defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
The Giants have not made the playoffs since 2016 and are in desperate need of a solid head coach, something they haven't been able to find since Tom Coughlin held the job from 2004-14.
Video: Stefon Diggs Tackles Fan Who Ran onto Field During Bills-Chiefs Playoff Game
Jan 24, 2022
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills catches the two point conversion against Anthony Hitchens #53 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs tackled a fan who ran onto the Arrowhead Stadium field in the fourth quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs' 42-36 AFC Divisional Round overtime win on Sunday.
The fan rushed the field during the two-minute warning prior to the Bills' 4th-and-13 play from the Chiefs' 27-yard line.
The moment didn't faze the Bills, as quarterback Josh Allen threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Gabriel Davis to give Buffalo a 27-26 lead.
Diggs then toe-tapped in the back of the end zone to catch a two-point conversion toss for a 29-26 edge.
The teams traded touchdowns in a chaotic final stretch before Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker knocked home a 49-yard field goal to tie the game at 36 as time expired.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes then sent his team to its fourth consecutive AFC Championship Game by capping the opening overtime drive with an eight-yard TD toss to tight end Travis Kelce.
Josh Allen: 'I Can’t Complain' About Overtime Rules After Bills' Loss to Chiefs
Jan 24, 2022
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
If anyone has the right to complain about the NFL's overtime rules after Sunday's memorable AFC playoff clash, it's Josh Allen. The Buffalo Bills quarterback put on a show in the fourth quarter of the 42-36 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but didn't get to touch the ball in overtime because of a coin toss.
However, Allen wasn't in a complaining mood.
"The rules are what they are and I can't complain," he told reporters. "If it was the other way around, we'd be celebrating. We didn't make enough plays tonight."
The thing is, Allen did make enough plays. His defense didn't.
Buffalo got the ball with fewer than nine minutes remaining facing a 26-21 deficit and went 17 plays and 75 yards in more than seven minutes. The surgical drive ended with a Gabriel Davis touchdown and would have made Allen a Buffalo legend forever if the Bills defense could follow with a stop.
However, Tyreek Hill blew past Buffalo's secondary for a 64-yard touchdown that ended a 52-second drive with just more than one minute remaining to give the Chiefs a 33-29 lead.
Rather than fold, Allen responded with another touchdown pass to Davis on a drive that lasted 49 seconds and put the visitors ahead by three with 13 seconds remaining. It was the fourth touchdown connection from Allen to Davis and appeared to put the Bills in the AFC Championship Game.
But then Patrick Mahomes hit Hill and Travis Kelce on back-to-back passes to set up Harrison Butker's field goal that forced overtime. Kansas City won the coin toss and scored a touchdown on its first drive, ending one of the most memorable quarterback battles in NFL history without one of them even taking the field in the extra period.
While Allen might have the right to complain about the rules, Buffalo's defense doesn't.
It couldn't come away with a stop with 13 seconds remaining and the Chiefs starting the drive on their 25-yard line. That was the difference between victory and defeat and prevented an incredible victory on the road against the two-time defending AFC champions.
All that stands in the way of a third straight trip to the Super Bowl for the Chiefs is Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Patrick Mahomes: Josh Allen 'Played His Ass Off' in Bills' Playoff Loss to Chiefs
Jan 24, 2022
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with fans as he walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
The Kansas City Chiefs took down the Buffalo Bills in an overtime thriller in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday. The game featured a back-and-forth duel between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
After getting the win, Mahomes had nothing but good things to say about Allen's performance.
"It was a heck of a game. Josh played his ass off," Mahomes told CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson. "It was a great game between two great football teams, and at the end of the day, guys like Tyreek [Hill] and Travis [Kelce] made the plays that won us the game."
Allen did everything he could to try to propel the Bills into the AFC championship game. He completed 27-of-37 passes for 329 yards and four touchdowns and added a team-high 68 rushing yards.
He had a strong connection with receiver Gabriel Davis, who finished with eight catches for 201 yards and a historic four scores.
Allen's fourth touchdown pass to Davis gave Buffalo a three-point lead with 13 seconds left in the game, but Mahomes showed off his magic once again.
The Chiefs marched down the field to set up Harrison Butker to kick the game-tying field goal and force overtime. In the extra period, Mahomes and the Chiefs got possession first and scored a touchdown, denying Allen the chance to get back on the field.
Mahomes threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 69 yards and another score.
This is the second consecutive season that Kansas City has eliminated Buffalo from the postseason. The Chiefs topped the Bills in last year's AFC title game. Mahomes said he believes this won't be the last time the two teams face each other in the postseason.
"We're gonna play this team a lot of times in games like this," Mahomes said of the Bills. "With that quarterback, with that coaching staff and the players they have, there's gonna be a lot of battles. I'm glad we got this one."
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Beat Josh Allen, Bills in OT Thriller to Reach AFC Title Game
Jan 24, 2022
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after beating the Buffalo Bills overtime during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
The Kansas City Chiefs won one of the most electrifying games in NFL history on Sunday as the two-time defending AFC champions beat the Buffalo Bills 42-36 in overtime in the divisional round.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tossed an eight-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce for the game-winner.
The two teams combined for 25 points in the final two minutes of regulation.
MOVIN' ON! The Kansas City Chiefs outlast the Buffalo Bills in a back-and-forth contest that featured three lead changes in the final two minutes of regulation. The Chiefs advance to their fourth straight AFC Championship. pic.twitter.com/ia8BgAfz9Y
Down 26-21, the Bills orchestrated a 17-play, 75-yard drive that included two fourth-down conversions.
The second one, on 4th-and-13, led to quarterback Josh Allen finding wide receiver Gabriel Davis for a 27-yard score with 1:54 left after cornerback Mike Hughes slipped in coverage:
Following the point-after attempt, the Chiefs went up with 1:13 remaining.
Then it was Allen's turn as the Bills got the ball back with 1:02 left and all three timeouts on tap. Once again, Davis was the star, catching three passes for 59 yards. The last catch resulted in a 19-yard touchdown with 13 seconds left.
JOSH ALLEN AND GABRIEL DAVIS' 4TH TD GIVES THE BILLS THE LEAD WITH 17 SECONDS.
Mahomes got the ball back on the Chiefs' 25-yard line with 13 seconds on the clock and three timeouts, and that was more than enough time for him to set up Harrison Butker for the game-tying 49-yard field goal.
The Chiefs' signal-caller hit Hill for 19 yards and Kelce for 25 more, calling timeouts after each completion to set up the kick with two seconds left.
The Chiefs won the overtime coin toss and marched down the field in eight plays for 75 yards, capped by Kelce's sideline grab.
Sunday featured a rematch of the 2020 AFC Championship Game, when the Chiefs beat the Bills 38-24.
The game was far closer this time around and featured standout performances from both sides.
Notably, Davis had an NFL playoff record of four touchdowns alongside eight catches and 201 yards. Allen had 397 total yards (329 passing, 68 rushing) and four passing touchdowns.
Mahomes threw for 378 passing yards and three scores, with Hill catching 11 passes for 150 yards. Mahomes also led the Chiefs in rushing with 69 yards and one score, finishing with 447 total yards.
In the end, an instant classic went to the Chiefs in a game that featured two Super Bowl-worthy teams.
Kansas City will be moving on, though, as it searches for its third straight AFC. title.
Football Doesn't Get Better Than This Generational Mahomes-Allen Duel
Three hundred former players reside in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. All of those men can list off incredible accomplishments that landed them in Canton, Ohio, but only a select and special few were true game-changers that shaped the future of the sport.
Seems like we're already witnessing some revolutionary quarterbacks in Mahomes and Allen.
On Sunday, the pair dueled in a game that felt as if it carried more weight than a typical divisional-round matchup.
Sure, all games this late in the season are important, but Allen and Mahomes showed off quarterback play far above their peers. They dodged defenders all night to find receivers, as neither defense had any answers for them.
The two were simply electric, to the point where 25 points were scored in the final 114 seconds.
Sure, there were some defensive breakdowns, but the fact that the quarterbacks were still playing at peak levels late in the fourth quarter despite an exhausting and emotionally draining game can't be understated.
That's not something you see every day. It was special.
Everyone knows both quarterbacks are already excellent, but it feels like these two are going to lead the NFL into its next generation in the 2020s and 2030s.
For starters, they threw the pigskin like former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway tossed Vortex footballs in the 1990s.
Allen's 75-yard laser to Davis to cut the Chiefs' lead to 23-20 in the third quarter stood out the most:
THIS THROW BY JOSH ALLEN 🤯
Gabriel Davis gets his 2nd TD of the night on a 75-yard BOMB
When he wasn't dropping dimes, Mahomes proved to be too slippery for Buffalo's front seven. At times, it appears a Bills defender would sack Mahomes only to see the quarterback evade a grasp and complete a pass or run for a few yards.
This was most evident when Mahomes ran backward 13 yards in the midst of incoming Bills traffic to somehow find Byron Pringle in the end zone for six after the first half's two-minute warning:
Mahomes hits Byron Pringle on a WILD TD throw 🔥
These highlights happened before the two players combined to lead their teams to 31 total points in 1:54 of regulation plus 4:15 of overtime.
That six-plus minute stretch featured the pinnacle of offensive football, with neither attack slowing down. It was as good as football can get, with two legendary quarterbacks executing their team's plans to perfection.
One of the talking points postgame was the Bills not squibbing the ball to run some precious seconds off the clock before Mahomes got the ball in regulation one last time with 13 ticks left.
But think about that for a moment: It's thirteen seconds, or maybe the time it took to read these last two paragraphs.
Mahomes may be a superhuman quarterback, but leading his team down in time to get into field goal range seemed like a stretch.
With a touchback, the Bills could at least prevent a good return that could have led to a better field position.
It turns out that Mahomes found a different gear, though. He didn't even need all 13 seconds, with the Chiefs calling a timeout with three to go.
Once overtime hit, it felt as though the team that won the coin toss was taking this game. Both quarterbacks were on fire, and both defenses were gassed.
In the end, the coin not rolling one more half-rotation may have led to the Bills going home early.
That begs the question of whether both teams should get offensive chances regardless of whether one scores a TD first. Nonetheless, Mahomes and Allen put on an absolute show.
Teams will (and already have) been trying to copy the Bills' and Chiefs' successes, and attempting to find the next Mahomes or Allen will (and has) been commonplace already.
These two appear to stand out from the rest, though, and that's a big win for pro football as the game continues to evolve thanks to the generational talents.
What's Next?
The Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
The winner will face the NFC champion in the Super Bowl, which will occur Feb. 13 from Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium.
The San Francisco 49ers will visit the Los Angeles Rams to determine the NFC's representative. That matchup will occur at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Giants Rumors: Brian Daboll 'Very High' on Joe Schoen's List of HC Targets
Jan 18, 2022
ORCHARD PARK, NY - JANUARY 09: Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the field before a game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
If the New York Giants hire Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen to serve as their GM, Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll may not be far behind.
According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, "Daboll is indeed 'very high' on Schoen's list of prospective head coaches" and Daboll "would be expected to get an interview if he was still available" and "might even be the favorite to become the Giants' next coach under Schoen."
But according to that report, Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores would also likely be candidates.
On Tuesday, the Giants announced that they had interviewed Schoen a second time for the general manager position, making him the first candidate to meet with the team for a second time, though he's unlikely to be the only finalist for the job.
#Chiefs executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles is expected to have a second interview for the #Giants GM job, per sources.
So, that makes two finalists in New York: #Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen and Poles, who also was a finalist in Carolina a year ago.
As for Daboll, the 46-year-old has an impressive resume. He started his NFL career in 2000 with the New England Patriots as a defensive assistant before serving as the team's wide receivers coach between the 2002 and '06 seasons.
He then spent two years as the New York Jets quarterbacks coach (2007-08) before serving as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns (2009-10), Miami Dolphins (2011) and Kansas City Chiefs (2012).
After four more years in New England as an assistant coach (2013) and tight ends coach (2014-16) and a year with the Alabama Crimson Tide as their offensive coordinator (2017), he took over the offensive coordinator role for the Buffalo Bills (2018-present).
His time in Buffalo working with superstar quarterback Josh Allen has been impressive. The team has finished top-10 in yardage differential three times and top-10 in points differential three times, and it has been top-five in offensive yards and points in each of the last two years. In the process, the Bills have reached the postseason three years in a row, and Daboll has emerged as a serious head coaching candidate.
He's already interviewed with the Dolphins and Chicago Bears.
The Giants, meanwhile, have been a mess for quite some time. They last made the playoffs in 2016 and haven't won more than six games in a season since. There are major questions about whether Daniel Jones is the quarterback of the future and in general with a roster that produced just four wins this last season.
Rebuilding the Giants will be no small task. Schoen and Daboll, at least for the time being, appear to be strong potential choices for the job.
Bills' Josh Allen Says 1st TD Pass to Dawson Knox in Win vs. Patriots Was an Accident
Jan 16, 2022
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
On the Buffalo Bills' first drive of Saturday's 47-17 win over the New England Patriots in the AFC Wild Card Round at Highmark Stadium, Josh Allen hit tight end Dawson Knox for an eight-yard score to help take an early 7-0 lead.
Apparently, Allen didn't even realize he had just thrown a touchdown pass.
After the game, the 25-year-old told reporters he was trying to throw the ball away. After the play, he had no idea what happened and asked his teammates why they were celebrating.
Josh Allen says he was trying to throw the ball away on the first TD throw to Dawson Knox. He got up and started walking back to the huddle after the play with no idea what happened. Said he couldn’t figure out why people were celebrating and had to keep asking about the play.
Allen had one of the best playoff performances in recent memory Saturday, completing 21 of 25 passes for 308 yards and five touchdowns, in addition to rushing for 66 yards on six carries.
The Bills will now move on to the AFC Divisional Round. Their opponent has yet to be determined.
Josh Allen, Bills Rout Mac Jones, Patriots for Dominant Win in 2022 NFL Playoffs
Jan 16, 2022
Orchard Park, NY - January 15: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) lifts up Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) after his rushing touchdown in the second quarter. The Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in a AFC wild-card game Saturday night January 15, 2022 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
The Buffalo Bills defeated their archrival New England Patriots 47-17 in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday at Highmark Stadium to reach the divisional round for the second straight season.
It was the third meeting between the two teams over the last seven weeks. While the Patriots took the first meeting 14-10 on Dec. 6 in Buffalo, the Bills have now defeated New England in two straight and have won four of their last five against Bill Belichick's squad.
Star quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Dawson Knox paired perfectly to attack a depleted New England secondary, which was without Jalen Mills because of COVID-19 protocols. In addition, it was one of Buffalo's most balanced performances of the season, with the defense, running game and special teams all coming up big.
Notable Stats
Josh Allen, QB, BUF: 21/25 for 308 YDS, 5 TD and 6 CAR for 66 YDS
Mac Jones, QB, NE: 24/38 for 232 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT and 2 CAR for 18 YDS
Devin Singletary, RB, BUF: 16 CAR for 81 YDS, 2 TD and 3 REC for 13 YDS
Kendrick Bourne, WR, NE: 7 REC for 77 YDS, 2 TD and 1 CAR for 14 YDS
Stefon Diggs, WR, BUF: 3 REC for 60 YDS
Damien Harris, RB, NE: 9 CAR for 30 YDS
Dawson Knox, TE, BUF: 5 REC for 89 YDS, 2 TD
Bills Show Super Bowl Ceiling
The Bills reached the highest of highs and lowest of lows during the 2021 regular season. They obliterated the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins early in the season, but they also suffered an embarrassing 9-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, got blown out by the Indianapolis Colts and lost in a heartbreaker to the Tennessee Titans.
On Saturday, Buffalo proved what many believed to be true entering the 2021 season: They are legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
The Bills asserted their dominance early and entered halftime up 27-3 on the Patriots thanks to four consecutive touchdown drives. It was the first time New England had allowed touchdowns on four straight drives in the Bill Belichick era.
This is the first time the Patriots have given up a touchdown on four consecutive drives in a game under Bill Belichick, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
The Bills' defense also got the job done in the first half, limiting rookie quarterback Mac Jones to just 106 passing yards. In addition, Micah Hyde picked off the Alabama product in what was one of the most impressive interceptions of the year.
Stop everything and watch this interception by Micah Hyde.
Micah Hyde covered 21.4 yards in 2.9 seconds to intercept Mac Jones' deep pass. Hyde was 14.4 yards away from Nelson Agholor when the pass was thrown, and 0.6 yards away at arrival.
The Bills kept up the pace in the second half, too. Allen led three more touchdown drives, and the defense forced another turnover. Their performance could arguably be one of the best of Wild Card Weekend.
Based on how inconsistent the Bills have been this year, many took the time to acknowledge that if the team can just stay persistent, they'll have a great chance to come out of the AFC and play in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1993.
The Bills at their best can beat ANYONE! It’s just about being consistent. If they can ride this momentum, the AFC is going to be in trouble.
It should also be mentioned that Saturday's game was one of Buffalo's most balanced of the season. From the passing game, to the running game, defense and special teams, everything clicked for the Bills. It's something head coach Sean McDermott had been looking for all season long.
Patriots Have Bright Future Ahead With Mac Jones
Jones didn't have the best game on Saturday night, but things could have gone a lot worse for the rookie in his first career playoff game. Facing Josh Allen and the Bills in freezing temperatures was a tough task, and while Patriots fans are undoubtedly disappointed, they should be very excited for the future.
Sure, the Alabama product tossed two interceptions at Highmark Stadium. However, one was an unbelievable pick by Micah Hyde, and the other was tipped.
Jones' arm looked pretty good as he completed 24 of 38 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns. He also showed the ability to get out of the pocket and make plays on the ground when necessary, rushing for 18 yards on two carries.
We haven't seen Jones run much this season. It's not something he's particularly good at, but the fact he recognized moments where he could run for a first down and move the chains is a great sign that he's adjusting and developing.
Mac Jones taking yards with his feet is a great sign for next year, carry that lesson over. Nothing to do with this game outcome obviously, but it’s great to see him be assertive that way, show that he’s capable of taking what’s given.
As the game went on, and the Patriots offense seemingly woke up a little bit, many took the time to remind everyone that Jones has been very good this year, and things can only improve for New England moving forward.
Mac Jones is really good. Will only get better. Don’t let that get lost in the debacle.
Looking to next season, if the Patriots can put a true No. 1 receiver with Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Henry, the passing attack should make some really big improvements. Mac Jones is for real, and so is the OL/RB group.
The #Patriots roster and Mac Jones will get better. The most disturbing thing about these last two games against the #Bills is that Josh Allen is only 25 and will be in your division for the next decade.
2021 autopsy: The Patriots were better on offense than I thought they'd be. Did a great job figuring out what Mac needed throughout the year. If they retain McDaniels and get a real WR1 in the building (easier said than done), they'll be for real next year.
Looking back on the regular season, Jones had one of the most impressive rookie seasons by a quarterback in recent memory. He completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns against 13 interceptions.
Obviously the 2021 season didn't end how he would've hoped, but Jones is expected to improve next season and once again lead New England back to the playoffs. If Belichick can bring in some reinforcements on both offense, like a No. 1 receiver, and defense, the Patriots will be a difficult team to play against in 2022.
What's Next?
The Bills will move on to the divisional round, while the Patriots will go back to the drawing board and begin preparations for the 2022 season.
Buffalo's opponent has yet to be decided. The No. 1 seeded Tennessee Titans will face the lowest remaining seed in the AFC next weekend after this week’s games.
