Buffalo Bills Promote Young Coach Amid Mixed Reactions from Fans
The Buffalo Bills have made a surprise move, promoting Joe Brady to head coach of the franchise with a five-year contract. As the youngest coach in the NFL, Brady is set to take the reins from outgoing head coach Sean McDermott.
Brady's appointment has drawn strong reactions from fans and pundits alike. Many took to social media to express their disappointment, calling into question the team's decision-making process. "I give up," one fan said. "Josh should ask for a trade." Others criticized the move, saying that Brady was not an upgrade on current OC Sean McDermott.
However, not all fans are opposed to the change. Some praised Brady's appointment, citing his close relationship with quarterback Josh Allen and his ability to adapt to the team's existing personnel. "I called this last week," one fan said. "It was the obvious play for Josh Allen and continuity."
As the team looks ahead to the 2026-27 season, they'll be facing a challenging schedule, with eight home games and nine road trips against opponents from various divisions. Despite the mixed reactions, Brady is poised to lead the Bills into next season.
The reasoning behind Brady's appointment was largely based on his close rapport with Allen, who praised Brady as someone he has "a lot of faith in." When asked about leading the team, Brady emphasized that his focus would be on building an offense around existing talent. The question now is whether this approach will yield results for the Bills.
The Buffalo Bills have made a surprise move, promoting Joe Brady to head coach of the franchise with a five-year contract. As the youngest coach in the NFL, Brady is set to take the reins from outgoing head coach Sean McDermott.
Brady's appointment has drawn strong reactions from fans and pundits alike. Many took to social media to express their disappointment, calling into question the team's decision-making process. "I give up," one fan said. "Josh should ask for a trade." Others criticized the move, saying that Brady was not an upgrade on current OC Sean McDermott.
However, not all fans are opposed to the change. Some praised Brady's appointment, citing his close relationship with quarterback Josh Allen and his ability to adapt to the team's existing personnel. "I called this last week," one fan said. "It was the obvious play for Josh Allen and continuity."
As the team looks ahead to the 2026-27 season, they'll be facing a challenging schedule, with eight home games and nine road trips against opponents from various divisions. Despite the mixed reactions, Brady is poised to lead the Bills into next season.
The reasoning behind Brady's appointment was largely based on his close rapport with Allen, who praised Brady as someone he has "a lot of faith in." When asked about leading the team, Brady emphasized that his focus would be on building an offense around existing talent. The question now is whether this approach will yield results for the Bills.
! he's gonna bring a fresh energy to the team and i think it's amazing they're giving him a chance 
. i mean, sure some fans are salty but let's be real, brady's got skills 
. he's worked with josh allen before and they've built an awesome connection 
. i'm all about continuity and i think this move is gonna pay off big time 
. brady's focus on building around existing talent is so smart 
. can't wait to see what the future holds for buffalo bills!!! 
i mean joe brady was a hot coach prospect but 5 years? thats like a lifetime in nba coach rotations 
can't they just let sean mcdermott finish out his contract or something? fans are already divided and now the team has to deal with the drama of allen's "faith" 
and brady's just gonna try to fit into the existing scheme like that's gonna be easy fam 
fans hate him already and his resume is super thin compared to mcdermott... how did they even see this coming? 
. Another young coach getting thrust into the spotlight without anyone knowing if they're actually qualified to handle the pressure. And let's be real, a 5-year contract? That's just asking for trouble. What if they tank next season and the fans start demanding changes again? 
It's like the Bills' front office is playing a never-ending game of hot potato 
. At least Sean McDermott had some experience under his belt before getting fired... poor guy 
. Like, I get why they chose him 'cause Josh Allen seems to love him and all, but some of the old fans are right to be skeptical 
Still, gotta see how it plays out in 2026-27. The Bills have a tough schedule ahead of them 
. Hope Brady can make some magic happen 
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... But on the other hand, it's a big risk taking a young coach into the fire 
, especially when there are so many veteran coaches out there who've done it before 
maybe some ppl are 2 worried bout the future season schedule? 8 home games & 9 road trips in one yr? that's a lot to ask of anyone 
. and yeah, some ppl are gonna be salty 'bout sean mcdermott leaving... i feel him though, he did alright for the bills 
. it'll be interesting to see how brady adapts & handles all the pressure 
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. he's going to have to make some tough decisions about who stays and who goes, but if he can find a rhythm with allen and the rest of the squad, i think the bills could be back in the playoffs next year 
i'm all about continuity with sean mcdermott as OC so fingers crossed that brady can build on that success 
... I mean, I'm not a huge football fan, but it seems like they wanted someone who knew Josh Allen and could make him happy. And its only 5 years, what's the worst that can happen?