‘Carmichael was the New Orleans’ Saints offensive coordinator under Sean Payton, a play-calling head coach, from 2009 through 2023. Brady was one of their coaching assistants during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He shared an office with Ronald Curry, the Bills’ quarterbacks coach the past two seasons, and Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach D.J. Williams.’
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Joe Brady vouched for receiver Keon Coleman. Here’s why that matters
‘“I’m the offensive coordinator. Every decision that we make, I’m standing on the table for,” Brady said. “That’s an accountability that I’m always going to talk through, and I still have all that belief in Keon. His best days are ahead of him. Keon is not done being a Buffalo Bill, and we have a vision for him continuing to grow in this offense. I fully believe that.”’
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid won’t need surgery for torn PCL
‘“He had at least two other opinions, I know, and they were in agreement that he doesn’t … that it’s not best,” Beane said Thursday about surgery.’
Why Joe Brady still believes in Keon Coleman — and what must change
‘But after Pegula’s comments, and the social media uproar they triggered, everyone with an opinion screamed that there was no way the Bills could keep Coleman on the team. Well, Brady spit on that idea.’
Bills expected to hire Pete Carmichael as OC
‘This is a move borne out of familiarity as Carmichael spent 15 seasons as Sean Payton’s offensive coordinator in New Orleans, during which Brady spent two years under Carmichael as an offensive assistant in 2017 and 2018.’
Who is Pete Carmichael Jr.? What to know about Bills’ new offensive coordinator
‘Carmichael served as the Saints’ offensive coordinator from 2009 through 2023, overseeing one of the league’s most explosive and consistent offenses. During that span, Brees led the NFL in passing yards a record seven times and topped the league in completion percentage six times.’
Joe Brady making first major move as Bills head coach, and it’s a reunion years in the making
‘Carmichael Jr. worked under Sean Payton in New Orleans from 2006 until 2021. Brady was an offensive assistant on that staff in 2017 and 2018 before landing at LSU, where he helped the Tigers win a national championship as the passing game coordinator.’
The NFL’s rushing leader is hosting a youth football camp in Central NY
‘Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will bring his youth football camp to Cicero-North Syracuse High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 7, 2026.’
Expect Joe Brady to dig into his roots with full autonomy of Buffalo Bills offense
‘After praising Sean McDermott in his introductory press conference, Joe Brady made it clear which former boss had the biggest impact on him. Sean Payton.’
Buffalo Bills choose new offensive coordinator under Joe Brady
‘Carmichael first broke into the NFL as the tight ends and offensive assistant coach with the Cleveland Browns in 2000. He and Brady are familiar with each other; they spent two years together with the Saints in 2017 and 2018. New Orleans was a top-four scoring offense in both of those seasons with Brady and Carmichael under Payton.’
Joe Brady turns to former colleague, agreeing to hire Pete Carmichael as Bills offensive coordinator
‘Carmichael has 26 seasons of NFL coaching experience, beginning in 2000, when he was tight ends coach in Cleveland, before going on to serve as the Saints offensive coordinator from 2009-23. He leaves Denver with Payton shuffling his offensive staff by firing offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and wide receivers coach Keary Colbert.’
Source: Bills to hire Pete Carmichael as offensive coordinator
‘Carmichael is the first coordinator hired for coach Joe Brady’s staff. He also is tasked with hiring a new defensive and special teams coordinator.’
How New Bills OC Pete Carmichael Jr.’s Offenses Have Fared in the NFL
‘In 2009, Carmichael’s first year running the Saints, they led the offense in points, yards and passing touchdowns. They would once again be the highest-scoring unit in the league in 2011. With the help of Brees, they were able to be one of the top-four passing teams for an incredible eight consecutive seasons while leading the league or being second in passing scores six times over that span.’
Bills in danger of losing top defensive coordinator candidate to Ravens
‘Buffalo still needs a defensive coordinator, as Bobby Babich has left to take a job with the Green Bay Packers. They are reportedly interested in Broncos’ assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard. However, the Baltimore Ravens also have interest in Leonhard, and he is set to interview for the Ravens’ defensive coordinator job.’
Bills predicted to cut ties with $9.5 million wide receiver
‘Why? Cutting Samuel saves the Bills $6.1 million against the salary cap (out of a $9.5 million cap hit if he stays around).’