Under new rules adopted earlier this year by the NFL, assistant coaches can now interview for head coaching vacancies with two weeks left in the regular season. That window has just opened for teams around the league, and both of Buffalo’s coordinators could get strong looks this offseason.
Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was a finalist for the Houston Texans a year ago, has led a top unit in the NFL this season and for the last several years, and has previous head coaching experience. His calm demeanor and reputation as a leader of men make him a stabilizing option for a team in chaos.