Hue Jackson feels he was a ‘fit’ for Buffalo Bills job

By Charles Rahrig V | Jan 25, 2015

Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson looks on prior to the against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

The Bengals’ offensive coordinator thought he would have been a fit in Buffalo as head coach, until Rex Ryan got the job instead.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson wants another crack at being a head coach in the NFL. He’s no stranger to being a head coach n his past, having coached the Oakland Raiders for one season and doing so in an impressive manner. In his one season as head coach, Hue Jackson lead the Raiders to an 8-8 season in 2011. Anyone who can do that should be considered for more than just a head coaching opportunity.

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Jackson took over in Oakland in 2011 after former head coach Tom Cable was fired and lead Oakland to a fast 7-4 start. Although they only finished 8-8, Jackson proved that he could be a successful head coach in the NFL. Unfortunately, the ineptitude in Oakland front office at the time prevented Jackson from continuing on as head coach.

After the Bengals made their fourth straight postseason appearance, Jackson received an interview with the Buffalo Bills. The Bills were in need of a head coach after Doug Marrone exorcised his out clause after new ownership took over the franchise.

Jackson felt he would have been a great fit for the franchise who was coming off a winning season with a 9-7 record, their best since its 2004.

“I thought it was the right fit, the right situation,” Jackson said to the Cincinnati Enquirer, “I had a good working knowledge of what they are trying to do, but, hey, it didn’t work out.”

The Bills decided to go in a different direction and hired former Jets head coach Rex Ryan to lead their emerging defense who quietly became one of the best defenses in the league last season.

If the Bengals can get back to the postseason again next year and win a playoff game, Jackson should be in serious consideration for another shot at head coaching gig somewhere in the league. It would also be big if he can get quarterback Andy Dalton to take the next step as a quarterback.

Dalton has show he can lead the team to the playoffs but has yet to prove he can win in the playoffs. If he can do that, his offensive coordinator has a shot to prove what he can do in charge.

That’s a big “if” however as Cincinnati hasn’t won a playoff game since 1991. Still, if the Bengals can remove the black cloud hanging over them, it will only make his chances at another head coaching spot even greater.

[H/T: ProFootballTalk]

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