Bills' Brady Takes Helm, McDermott's New Role

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The Buffalo Bills just handed the head coaching reigns to Joe Brady after parting ways with Sean McDermott. And yeah, there was some pushback because of how Brady ran the offense last season. Even with Josh Allen and James Cook bawling out, folks nitpicked the play-calling. But McDermott's got Brady's back, calling him a talented coach and play-caller, who's ready for the big chair. He climbed the ladder over four seasons with the Bills, starting as quarterback's coach, then hitting interim offensive coordinator before locking. In the full gig in 2024, under him, the offense got more balanced, helping Allen snag his first MVP while averaging over 30 points a game. That production dip just to touch this past season to 28 points for game, still top four in the league, with yards jumping to third, overall. Allen threw for nearly 3,700 yards and 25 touchdowns, and Cook had his best year rushing

1:00for over 1,600 yards. Still, critics hit on the heavy screen passes and less downfield shots. Brady owns the higher expectations now, saying he's in a better spot than McDermott was, but won't dodge the pressure. Allen digs the fresh competitive twist Brady's bringing, without erasing the last 10 years of success. Meanwhile, McDermott's easing into analyst gigs for the NFL draft, stepping back for a year to recharge with family before hunting another head job. The league knows his track record, so expect him to land somewhere strong soon.