Joe Brady reflects on emotional promotion as Bills head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:44 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Joe Brady spoke candidly about his promotion to head coach of the Buffalo Bills following Sean McDermott's firing after the playoffs. Brady described feeling devastated upon learning of McDermott's dismissal, fearing for his own future. He credited McDermott with significant influence on his career and expressed a desire to be his own coach, indicating the organization is now in a better place than when McDermott took over. Brady aims to build on the lessons learned from McDermott while establishing his identity as head coach.
- •Joe Brady promoted to head coach after Sean McDermott's firing.
- •Brady initially felt broken and uncertain about his role in Buffalo.
- •He credits McDermott for his career opportunities and development.
- •Brady intends to establish his own coaching identity.
- •The Bills' organization is seen as being in a better state now.
- 7:44 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Brady: I was broken when Bills fired Sean McDermott, wasn't thinking I'd be head coach
""I'm only in Buffalo because of Sean and the opportunities that he gave me," Brady said.
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