Bills fast-track head coach search By JOHN KRYK, QMI Agency

Head Coach John Fox and Offensive Coordinator Mike McCoy talk with Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images/AFP Bills owner Ralph Wilson 'passes torch' of power to Russ Brandon Top coaching candidates to fill Bills' vacancy Spiller the thriller aims to get better Bills fire head coach Gailey after another lost season

Why did the Buffalo Bills fast track the announcement of Russ Brandon’s promotion to club president on New Year’s Day?

Because there’s a head coach to find. Chan Gailey and his 18 assistants were fired Monday.