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Buffalo Bills Hire Joe Brady, Revamp Coaching Staff

1/31/2026

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Brady Takes Charge

Joe Brady, the Buffalo Bills' head coach, replaces Sean McDermott, the Bills' former head coach.
Pete Carmichael Jr., Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator, is hired, reflecting Brady's ties to Sean Payton coaching tree.
Jim Leonhard, formerly with the Denver Broncos, is expected to be named the Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator.
The Bills aim to improve after playoff disappointments, with Brady stressing a fresh approach and high expectations for the season.

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Payton Revamps Coaching

The Denver Broncos dismissed offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and two other coaches after a playoff loss to the New England Patriots, under head coach Sean Payton.
The team finished 10th in yards and went 14-3 to win the AFC West.
Lombardi said the decision reflected Payton's desire for change and denied he was a scapegoat.
The Broncos seek a new offensive coordinator, with quarterbacks coach Davis Webb as a candidate.

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Historical Context

The Buffalo Bills, founded in 1960 as part of the American Football League, merged with the NFL in 1970, reshaping American football. The team has experienced fluctuating success, highlighted by four consecutive AFC Championships from 1990 to 1993. Recent coaching changes, including Joe Brady and Pete Carmichael Jr., reflect a trend of teams revamping leadership after playoff disappointments, underscoring the high stakes in professional football.

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Brady Takes Charge

Joe Brady, the Buffalo Bills' head coach, replaces Sean McDermott, the Bills' former head coach.
Pete Carmichael Jr., Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator, is hired, reflecting Brady's ties to Sean Payton coaching tree.
Jim Leonhard, formerly with the Denver Broncos, is expected to be named the Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator.
The Bills aim to improve after playoff disappointments, with Brady stressing a fresh approach and high expectations for the season.

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