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Bills Hire Joe Brady to Lead Post-McDermott Era
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Bills Hire Joe Brady to Lead Post-McDermott Era

Buffalo appointed Joe Brady as head coach on a five-year deal after firing Sean McDermott following an AFC Divisional Round loss to Denver; Brady, who has been the Bills’ offensive coordinator and helped LSU win a national title, is expected to install a new leadership structure and may hire Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator, with Josh Allen at quarterback as the Bills pursue a Super Bowl.

Rivers exits Bills coaching hunt to focus on family and youth coaching
sports1 month ago

Rivers exits Bills coaching hunt to focus on family and youth coaching

Philip Rivers has withdrawn from consideration for the Buffalo Bills’ head coach opening after interviewing for the job, saying he’d rather coach his son at the high school level. The Bills, who fired Sean McDermott, continue their coaching search with other candidates in the mix as Rivers remains unretired but out of the Bills’ running.

Bills Faithful Rally as Petition to Reinstate McDermott Surpasses 62,000 Signatures
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Bills Faithful Rally as Petition to Reinstate McDermott Surpasses 62,000 Signatures

A Buffalo Bills fan launched a Change.org petition on Jan. 19 to reinstate fired head coach Sean McDermott, which had gathered about 62,395 signatures by Friday evening. The piece recounts McDermott’s tenure—noting a long playoff streak and multiple AFC East titles but no Super Bowl—before his firing after the 2025 season's OT loss. Owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane framed the decision as addressing a persistent playoff wall, while fans and former players have publicly wished McDermott well and some advocate for his return.

Petition to reinstate McDermott tops 60,000 signatures
sports1 month ago

Petition to reinstate McDermott tops 60,000 signatures

An online Change.org petition to reinstate Bills coach Sean McDermott has surpassed 60,000 signatures, but Mike Florio says signatures won’t undo the firing. The Bills announced Brandon Beane’s promotion at the same time McDermott was fired, and a contentious press conference has heightened scrutiny as the team conducts coaching interviews, increasing pressure on the next Bills coach and on Josh Allen.

Bills Faithful Rally to Reinstate McDermott After Coaching Shakeup
sports1 month ago

Bills Faithful Rally to Reinstate McDermott After Coaching Shakeup

Bills owner Terry Pegula fired longtime coach Sean McDermott after an overtime playoff loss, as the franchise begins a coaching search; fans quickly launched a petition to reinstate him, gathering over 22,000 signatures, though it’s unlikely to sway ownership. McDermott had led the Bills to eight playoff appearances in nine seasons and two AFC championship games, including ending a 17-year drought.

Pegula explains coaching shake-up after Denver loss, says Coleman pick was staff-driven
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Pegula explains coaching shake-up after Denver loss, says Coleman pick was staff-driven

Bills owner Terry Pegula announced the firing of head coach Sean McDermott while keeping GM Brandon Beane, saying the Denver playoff loss prompted a leadership change. He claimed the coaching staff pushed for Keon Coleman in the 2024 draft and that Beane was a team player, with Allen given input as the Bills begin a coaching search amid ongoing postseason disappointment.

Bills press conference ends with Beane defended and promoted amid Keon Coleman debate
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Bills press conference ends with Beane defended and promoted amid Keon Coleman debate

After firing head coach Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula publicly backs GM Brandon Beane, defending his drafting history and addressing the Keon Coleman pick; the moment coincides with Beane’s promotion to President of Football Operations, while the team confronts a looming $17 million over-cap situation and ongoing questions at WR and on defense.