Fitz called Beane after the Joe Brady decision

[PoundingDog]

Leadership, leadership, and leadership. That's what he got out of Beane on the Brady hiring.

 

It makes me wonder how different McDermott's leadership was compared to Brady's vision. It also sounded like it's not a given that Brady will call plays.

 

It could also mean that, like someone pointed out, Brady knew what it was like at OBD the last 4 years so he "cheated" in the interview by saying things he knew that would jive with Beane.

 

But I also agree with Fitz's last comment that Beane knows if Brady fails as the HC, he's going down himself. So I don't buy the theory of getting "yes" man that he can control. It is about the results, which at a minimum, is what McDermott has achieved.

 

 

[Dick Disco]

Say what you about McDermott but the guy was a leader of men, this is a weird thing to emphasize. 

Edited January 28 by Dick Disco

[JohnNord]

3 minutes ago, PoundingDog said:

Leadership, leadership, and leadership. That's what he got out of Beane on the Brady hiring.

 

It makes me wonder how different McDermott's leadership was compared to Brady's vision. It also sounded like it's not a given that Brady will call plays.

 

It could also mean that, like someone pointed out, Brady knew what it was like at OBD the last 4 years so he "cheated" in the interview by saying things he knew that would jive with Beane.

 

But I also agree with Fitz's last comment that Beane knows if Brady fails as the HC, he's going down himself. So I don't buy the theory of getting "yes" man that he can control. It is about the results, which at a minimum, is what McDermott has achieved.

 

 

if you don’t want to waste your time on watching:

 

The Decision-Making Process

• A "CEO" Leader: Fitzpatrick explains that Beane was specifically looking for a "CEO-style" head coach—someone with high emotional intelligence and a pulse on the building, rather than just a "schemer" who locks themselves in an office [02:12].

• Square One: Despite Brady already being on staff, Beane assured Fitzpatrick that the search started at "square one." Brady had to win the job through the interview process like every other candidate [03:02].

• New Perspective: Fitzpatrick notes that head coaching interviews are vastly different from coordinator interviews. While coordinator talks focus on schemes, the head coach interview with Brady delved into his personal background, leadership vision, and how he would run the entire organization [06:01].

Addressing Fan Concerns

• Continuity vs. Change: Fitzpatrick acknowledges the frustration of fans who wanted a clean break after firing Sean McDermott. However, Beane was convinced by Brady's steadiness, communication skills, and energy [10:58].

• The Risk for Beane: Fitzpatrick emphasizes that if this hire fails, Beane's own job is on the line. Choosing Brady was actually the "harder" path because it lacks the "splashy" appeal of an outside hire, but Beane firmly believes it is the right move for the team [10:22].

Looking Ahead to 2026

• High Expectations: With Josh Allen in his prime and other coaches like Mike Vrabel and Mike Macdonald finding immediate success elsewhere, the pressure is on. The expectation for Joe Brady's first year is not just progress, but winning a Super Bowl [13:54].

• Staff Changes: One significant hurdle mentioned is the retirement of offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, meaning Brady will need to find a new "guru" for the front line [11:41].

This was a total PR opp for Buffalo before Thursday’s presser 

[MrEpsYtown]

4 minutes ago, Dick Disco said:

Say what you about McDermott but the guy was a leader of men, this is a weird thing to emphasize. 

We don’t know what was going on inside those walls. If it got toxic and the players felt hopeless at the end there, that’s not really bing a leader of men imo. 

[Puckman5]

9 minutes ago, Dick Disco said:

Say what you about McDermott but the guy was a leader of men, this is a weird thing to emphasize. 

 

An unemployed leader of men that always found a scapegoat to cover for his own shortcomings.  

[T.E.]

11 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

The Decision-Making Process

• A "CEO" Leader: Fitzpatrick explains that Beane was specifically looking for a "CEO-style" head coach—someone with high emotional intelligence and a pulse on the building, rather than just a "schemer" who locks themselves in an office [02:12].

Brandon Beane: "It was really important to us to find a guy that's the opposite of the coach who has the most Super Bowl victories of all time."

[PoundingDog]

5 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

We don’t know what was going on inside those walls. If it got toxic and the players felt hopeless at the end there, that’s not really bing a leader of men imo. 

Totally agree. 

 

The emphasis on "CEO Leadership" is kind of telling. Not just off-season, or Monday to Saturday in season. On Sundays, under stess, can you make the right decision? Or delegate to your people, OC or DC to make that call?  

[LetsGoRed]

17 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

if you don’t want to waste your time on watching:

 

The Decision-Making Process

• A "CEO" Leader: Fitzpatrick explains that Beane was specifically looking for a "CEO-style" head coach—someone with high emotional intelligence and a pulse on the building, rather than just a "schemer" who locks themselves in an office [02:12].

• Square One: Despite Brady already being on staff, Beane assured Fitzpatrick that the search started at "square one." Brady had to win the job through the interview process like every other candidate [03:02].

• New Perspective: Fitzpatrick notes that head coaching interviews are vastly different from coordinator interviews. While coordinator talks focus on schemes, the head coach interview with Brady delved into his personal background, leadership vision, and how he would run the entire organization [06:01].

Addressing Fan Concerns

• Continuity vs. Change: Fitzpatrick acknowledges the frustration of fans who wanted a clean break after firing Sean McDermott. However, Beane was convinced by Brady's steadiness, communication skills, and energy [10:58].

• The Risk for Beane: Fitzpatrick emphasizes that if this hire fails, Beane's own job is on the line. Choosing Brady was actually the "harder" path because it lacks the "splashy" appeal of an outside hire, but Beane firmly believes it is the right move for the team [10:22].

Looking Ahead to 2026

• High Expectations: With Josh Allen in his prime and other coaches like Mike Vrabel and Mike Macdonald finding immediate success elsewhere, the pressure is on. The expectation for Joe Brady's first year is not just progress, but winning a Super Bowl [13:54].

• Staff Changes: One significant hurdle mentioned is the retirement of offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, meaning Brady will need to find a new "guru" for the front line [11:41].

This was a total PR opp for Buffalo before Thursday’s presser 

Thank you for the recap!

 

On the first bullet point, seems like shade, although maybe it's lost in translation. Don't like that coming from Beane on the heels of what looked like a messy breakup.

 

Do Beane and Pegula have different expectations? Pegula was insistent it wasn't "Super Bowl or bust" for the new coach in the press conference.

 

Agree with Fitz's assessment that the target is firmly on Beane's back now if it doesn't work. I continue to hope he's right (he being Beane).

Edited January 28 by LetsGoRed

[Saint Doug]

 

25 minutes ago, Dick Disco said:

Say what you about McDermott but the guy was a leader of men, this is a weird thing to emphasize. 

 

This term “leader of men” is a strange moniker that has crept into the NFL lingo lately. What does this exactly mean? And who crowned him with this grand distinction?

[TheFunPolice]

Glad to hear Ole Fitzy called Beane to explain himself and made darn sure Brandon wasn't just pulling a fast one here. 

 

I'm totally on board now! 

[Boatdrinks]

17 minutes ago, LetsGoRed said:

Thank you for the recap!

 

On the first bullet point, seems like shade, although maybe it's lost in translation. Don't like that coming from Beane on the heels of what looked like a messy breakup.

 

Do Beane and Pegula have different expectations? Pegula was insistent it wasn't "Super Bowl or bust" for the new coach in the press conference.

 

Agree with Fitz's assessment that the target is firmly on Beane's back now if it doesn't work. I continue to hope he's right (he being Beane).

Pegula couldn’t exactly come out and say Super Bowl or bust while looking for a new HC. 

[Blank Stare]

32 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

A "CEO" Leader: Fitzpatrick explains that Beane was specifically looking for a "CEO-style" head coach—someone with high emotional intelligence and a pulse on the building, rather than just a "schemer" who locks themselves in an office [02:12].

Thought this was a swipe at some of the young cats fans preferred (Udinski, Scheelhaase). They say they don’t listen to this stuff, but they do. 

[Don Otreply]

33 minutes ago, Dick Disco said:

Say what you about McDermott but the guy was a leader of men, this is a weird thing to emphasize. 

Not really, ALL HCs need that skill, HCs are organizational managers of the whole shabang ,  and needs to delegate to others and let them do their jobs, something that Sean wasn’t great at, just sayin.

[NeverOutNick]

38 minutes ago, PoundingDog said:

Leadership, leadership, and leadership. That's what he got out of Beane on the Brady hiring.

 

It makes me wonder how different McDermott's leadership was compared to Brady's vision. It also sounded like it's not a given that Brady will call plays.

 

It could also mean that, like someone pointed out, Brady knew what it was like at OBD the last 4 years so he "cheated" in the interview by saying things he knew that would jive with Beane.

 

But I also agree with Fitz's last comment that Beane knows if Brady fails as the HC, he's going down himself. So I don't buy the theory of getting "yes" man that he can control. It is about the results, which at a minimum, is what McDermott has achieved.

 

 

I didn’t hear the not calling plays part (I hope he finds a good OC like Webb or Peetz) but I did love that Fitz took out of that whole conversation, Brady and Beane are expected to get to the Super Bowl, no exceptions. Love it. Game on!

[Dick Disco]

10 minutes ago, Saint Doug said:

 

 

This term “leader of men” is a strange moniker that has crept into the NFL lingo lately. What does this exactly mean? And who crowned him with this grand distinction?

I crowned him

[nedboy7]

I don’t believe Beane’s job is on the line regarding Brady’s success.  Seems to me they think McD was the key issue for the playoff losses.  Perhaps he was. But you actually have to get to the playoffs. And he was very good at that.  Having Josh gets you close but you still need a good coach.  I get it.  He had many chances. And it is probably wise to move on.  But the new guy now actually has to win in the regular season.  It’s still Brady’s offense and now we shall see if the change in defensive philosophy truly makes the difference they need.  I was really not that excited with whom they interviewed but hoped Kubiak would at least get a shot.  Can you truly change the defense that quickly and drastically due to personnel?  It’s a crazy and exciting reset.  Don’t be shocked if run defense improves but other things regress. 

[Dick Disco]

1 minute ago, Don Otreply said:

Not really, ALL HCs need that skill, HCs are organizational managers of the whole shabang ,  and needs to delegate to others and let them do their jobs, something that Sean wasn’t great at, just sayin.

I’m not the one who brought up leadership Beane did through fitz. If all HCs have it then why does it matter and why is he so focused on it.

[Blank Stare]

Just now, nedboy7 said:

don’t believe Beane’s job is on the line regarding Brady’s success.

Beane bought himself a lot of good favor with Terry for picking Josh. McD immediately went against Terry his first draft in not picking Mahomes (Terry was rumored to love Mahomes, but didn’t want to be seen as stepping on McDs toes). In his mind, Beane saved the org and cleaned up after McD. Don’t think the old man has forgotten about that. 

[glazeduck]

45 minutes ago, Dick Disco said:

Say what you about McDermott but the guy was a leader of men, this is a weird thing to emphasize. 

“So was Osama”

   - Sean McDermott, probably 

 

sorry, couldn’t resist! 😂 But seriously, I don’t think it’s just accepted that he’s a leader of men…

[Don Otreply]

4 minutes ago, Dick Disco said:

I’m not the one who brought up leadership Beane did through fitz. If all HCs have it then why does it matter and why is he so focused on it.

Some, like any other job, are better at it than others, it is a skill that is part of the job , as is delegating to others to do their jobs at a high level, and stepping back enough to let them do it, again, Sean wasn’t particularly good at that, he restricted the offense to cover for his defense, and that is not letting your coaches do what they in theory were hired to do , just sayin.