‘His promotion to head coach follows a trend in the NFL. Of the past 10 Super Bowl-winning coaches, eight had an offensive background. Of the eight coaches hired so far during this cycle, with two openings remaining, four coaches have offensive backgrounds – Brady, Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken, Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski and Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy.’
Archives for January 29, 2026
Bills will need new defensive coordinator as Bobby Babich heads to Packers
‘According to a report Wednesday from NFL Network, former Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich is leaving to join the Green Bay Packers. He’ll serve as the defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach under defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon in Green Bay.’
Closing the doors: Bills new stadium sellout marks quick end to experience center
‘“We’re done with all our appointments so we’re going to close out the experience center,” Pete Guelli, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Bills, said in December. “We won’t need it anymore.”’
Here’s everyone the Buffalo Bills have lost and who could be joining Joe Brady’s new coaching staff
‘Jim Schwartz, a former Bills defensive coordinator, was in play to be the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Instead, the Browns opted to go with Todd Monken. Schwartz reportedly wants out of Cleveland following the news, but he is still under contract with the Browns. If Cleveland lets him go, don’t be surprised if the Bills pounce.’
The top WR in the 2026 NFL Draft just said he wants to play with Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen
‘Appearing on the Downs 2 Business podcast with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, Tate told the brothers that he would like to play on the Bills with Allen. “I’d love to go play with Josh Allen. He can get you the ball; he’s experienced.”’
Packers hire Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich as an assistant coach
‘It brings to an end a nine-year run with the Bills.’
Sean McDermott Turned Down Approach From Buccaneers After Bills Exit
‘McDermott was reportedly approached by the Buccaneers over the opportunity to join Todd Bowles’s coaching staff in some capacity, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. McDermott, however, informed Tampa Bay that he’d be taking the 2026 season off from coaching before potentially returning to the mix in 2027.’
Bills’ decision to hire Joe Brady as head coach met with ridicule in league circles
‘”The announcement that Joe Brady was elevated from offensive coordinator to head coach of the Buffalo Bills was met with a lot of head shaking and quasi-laughter by league people in Mobile,” he reported. “Considering Josh Allen’s precipitous drop in production the past two seasons, many wonder why the team would move on from Sean McDermott only to hire Brady.”‘
Bills’ 28-year old free agent given key status update by ESPN
‘A QB-center relationship can be key to a whole offense. Buffalo has the chance to retain McGovern, if it pays up. He’s been solid for a while now, which will likely raise his cost on the open market.’
Superstar wide receiver makes it known he wants to play with Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
‘”I don’t know,” Tate said. “I just want to go somewhere that’s targeting me, though. That’s all I could ask for. Like the [Jaxson Smith-Njigba] targets… Puka Nacua targets. Where I go don’t really matter, it’s about [getting] the ball.” Tate then threw in a quick caveat, saying he’d love to play with Bills quarterback Josh Allen. “I’d love to play with Josh Allen,” Tate said. “He can get you the ball…”‘
Why Bills’ Joe Brady has hardest job in football in 2026
‘”He better do it well,” Brandt said. “This is a big pressure spot to be on. I’m a big fan of his background, his makeup, I like all of this. Joe Brady, welcome to your first gig, you’re under generational pressure of you must deliver a Super Bowl to Buffalo. It’s a lot of pressure. You better cash this sucker in.”‘
Buffalo Bills get bad news on offensive line ahead of 2026 NFL free agency
‘Those question marks come in the form of center Connor McGovern and guard David Edwards, both of whom are pending free agents. While the Bills would like to bring both back, that’s going to prove to be difficult, as the market for starting-caliber offensive linemen is very competitive and the Bills are in rough shape financially, with the team being $13.9 million over the cap.’
Does Joe Brady have impossible Bills task with Josh Allen?
‘I doubt the Bills’ front office will look too pleased if Brady starts the year 2-4. This is a win-now franchise with Josh Allen in the prime of his career.’
Bills urged to sign All-Pro weapon for Josh Allen
‘”With Khalil Shakir returning as the lone consistent contributor, Buffalo needs more weapons for Josh Allen,” Locker wrote. “Shaheed owns a career 74.2 PFF receiving grade, including posting a 61.5 receiving mark since being acquired by the Seahawks midseason, but he would be a strong fit with Allen.’
Opinion: Simon: Bills take the easy route
‘I, like many Bills fans, feel the offense took a step back this season. The Bills became too reliant on the run and the passing game lost its explosiveness. That passing game that used to strike fear in opponents became rather predictable and at times downright boring. Now, the man who was in charge of that is in charge of the whole team.’