Here's something you don't see every day: the Buffalo Bills interviewing a coach who's about to face them twice a year.

The Bills will interview Mike McDaniel on Friday, according to NBC Sports, as they search for their next head coach after firing Sean McDermott earlier this week. And here's the kicker: McDaniel is slated to become the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator for the 2026 season.

But if Buffalo offers him the job? All bets are off.

This is one of at least four interviews the Bills have conducted since the coaching vacancy opened. They're doing their homework, casting a wide net, and McDaniel's offensive mind has clearly caught their attention.

Poaching your division rival's coach? That's bold. That's the kind of move that says, "We're not messing around anymore."

McDaniel has been one of the hottest names in coaching circles this month. He's interviewed with the Falcons, Ravens, Browns, Raiders, and Titans - though most of those jobs are already filled. He withdrew from Cleveland's search. That leaves the Raiders and now the Bills as his primary options.

For Buffalo, this makes sense. They've got the talent. They've got the quarterback. What they need is someone who can unlock an offense that's sputtered in big moments. McDaniel has a reputation as one of the sharpest offensive minds in football.

But here's the drama: if he takes the Bills job, he'll face his former Dolphins team twice a season in one of the NFL's most competitive divisions. That's the kind of storyline that writes itself.

The Bills need to get this hire right. They've been knocking on the door for years but can't break through. Maybe McDaniel is the guy who finally gets them over the hump.