It turns out that the Buffalo Bills weren't the only team pursuing Brian Daboll this offseason.

Ed Werder, formerly for ESPN, shared on Tuesday that the Bills' offensive coordinator was originally set to join Josh McDaniels with the Indianapolis Colts.

Brian Daboll was supposed to be part of the #Colts offensive staff but opted for #Bills for family reasons. https://t.co/SmJq0nKjKW — Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) February 6, 2018

Werder did not specify what Daboll's offensive role would have been with the Colts.

It's no surprise that McDaniels hoped to add Daboll to his coaching staff as the two are very familiar with one another. The two coaches spent ten seasons together during their respective stints with the New England Patriots.

As Werder mentioned, family played a role in Daboll's decision to join the Bills. Daboll is a Western New York native and his love for Buffalo played a big role in his decision to join Sean McDermott's coaching staff.

In late January, Daboll spoke with the media on what it meant to join the Bills.

"It means everything," Daboll said from a conference room in a downtown Mobile hotel. "I'm a Buffalo guy. From the communities around the stadium to the Rochester area, it's a really special place for me. It's where I grew up. The people, the community are second to none. They're unbelievable. (It's called the) City of Good Neighbors for a reason. Great food, as you can tell. I love the place. I love the community. I love the people. I love the fans. I love the team. Very special place for me."