Ex-Bills HC Sean McDermott Predicts How Joe Brady Will Do as His Replacement
Summary
Sean McDermott was the Buffalo Bills head coach from 2017 until he was fired after the 2023 season. The Bills promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to replace him, and McDermott expressed confidence in Brady's abilities while noting it will be a challenging new role. McDermott plans to take time off before coaching again and is focused on spending time with his family.Key Facts
- Sean McDermott became Bills head coach in January 2017.
- Under McDermott, the Bills ended a 17-year playoff drought in his first year.
- Quarterback Josh Allen was drafted by the Bills in 2018 during McDermott’s tenure.
- The Bills made the playoffs for seven straight seasons under McDermott.
- The Bills lost multiple times in important playoff rounds, including four AFC Divisional Round losses and two AFC Championship Game losses since 2020.
- After losing 33-30 in overtime to the Broncos in 2023, McDermott was fired two days later.
- Joe Brady, the previous offensive coordinator, was promoted to head coach by the Bills.
- McDermott praised Brady’s coaching skills but acknowledged the new job’s challenges.
- McDermott plans to take next season off and spend time with his family.
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