Bills GM discusses Joe Brady's challenges as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:26 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane elaborated on the team's decision to promote Joe Brady to head coach during training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, 2026. Brady takes over from Sean McDermott after a successful yet stagnant playoff streak. Beane noted that Brady is working to balance being approachable while also holding players accountable for mistakes, such as repeated offsides in practice. Expectations for the Bills remain high, with a goal of achieving a Super Bowl under Brady, who has previously been part of the team since 2022. Beane expressed confidence in Brady's leadership despite anticipated growing pains in his first year as a head coach.
- •Joe Brady becomes head coach after Sean McDermott's departure.
- •Brady aims to balance approachability and accountability in practices.
- •Expectations for the Bills remain at Super Bowl or bust for the season.
- •Brady has been with the team since 2022, promoting continuity.
- •Brandon Beane expresses confidence in Brady's leadership abilities.
- 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Was Not Happy With That’ — Bills Boss Brandon Beane Reveals Growing Pains of 1st-Year HC Joe Brady
"One of the biggest surprises of the offseason came when the Buffalo Bills moved on from head coach Sean McDermott despite posting another double-digit win season. Given the lack of significant progress in a seven-year playoff streak, the franchise hit reset and handed the job to offensive coordinator Joe Brady with Josh Allen’s blessing.
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