Ken Dorsey's breakup in Buffalo got pretty ugly. The Bills as a team started reeling and Josh Allen's turnovers started to pile up and ultimately the finger was pointed at Dorsey, who was serving as offensive coordinator.
Following Week 10, he was fired by Bill head coach Sean McDermott and was replaced by Joe Brady. The results have been evident as Buffalo stormed back to win the AFC East and are playing against the Chiefs for the right to go to the AFC Championship game.
Meanwhile, the coordinator left behind by Buffalo may find himself as fit for the Cleveland Browns who are looking to fill a void at offensive coordinator.
Multiple eports indicate Cleveland interviewed the Bills former play-caller for the job. The pairing could be a fir for a number of reason.
First and foremost, Dorsey spent three years playing in front of the Dawg Pound from 2006-2008. In his three seasons he was 43-92 for 370 yards, zero touchdowns and seven interceptions.
As the saying goes, those who can't do become a coach.
Dorsey certainly found his niche being an NFL coach and specifically a play-caller.
His coaching career started at Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida. A modest start setting up for one heck of a promotion. His next coaching job was with the Carolina Panthers in 2011 as a pro scout. He became the team's quarterback coach in 2013 and helped lead Cam Newton to the Super Bowl in 2015. His stint with Caroline ended in 2018.
His next stop was at Florida Atlantic University as the assistant athletic director in 2018.
That Assistant AD role did not last long because in 2019, he took off to Western New York and joined the Buffalo Bills as their quarterback coach with Josh Allen. In 2020, Dorsey was promoted to the Offensive Coordinator position in Buffalo following then OC Brian Daboll's exit to become the Giants head coach.
Before being fired in Week 10 of the 2023 season, these were the Bills offensive rankings (via Mina Kimes, @MinaKimes):
- 3rd in DVOA
- 1st in Success Rate
- 3rd in EPA/Play
- 4th in QBR
- 3rd in Yards Per Play
- 2nd in 3rd Down conversion percentage
- 3rd in red zone efficiency
Josh Allen's worst year under Dorsey was in 2022 where he completed 63.3 percent of his passes for 4,283 yards, 35 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
As the Browns continue to do their due diligence on finding a new offensive coordinator time will tell if a reunion with Dorsey is meant to be.
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