‘This was a classic case of the time-honored tradition known as the Friday afternoon news dump when organizations try to do things when the glare of the spotlight is dimmed, only the Bills cranked it up several notches with Smiley’s dismissal leaking out on the morning of the Super Bowl.’
BillsBeat - February 10, 2025
Buffalo Bills make big coaching change on Super Bowl Sunday
‘Buffalo’s special teams units struggled under Smiley. The team ranked 28th this season in special teams DVOA making them a bottom-five unit.’
Bills fire special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley after numerous blunders, AP source says
‘Smiley’s job status was in question following a series special teams blunders in his third season as Buffalo’s coordinator.’
Source: Bills fire special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley
‘Smiley held the role with the Bills for three seasons. He previously was the team’s assistant special teams coach for five seasons, on staff for the entirety of McDermott’s tenure with the Bills beginning in 2017.’
Eagles give Bills the blueprint to beat Chiefs in Super Bowl: Go get Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby
‘The Philadelphia Eagles and their defensive line abused Patrick Mahomes all game. Vic Fangio’s unit was able to get pressure with four all night, and it resulted in one of the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history. Mahomes was sacked six times and threw two interceptions, which led to the offense not having as much pressure on them, but still being able to pile on the points.’
Is Josh Allen recruiting Myles Garrett to join the Buffalo Bills?
‘One of those teams that has been heavily speculated is the Buffalo Bills. They lack a top-tier edge rusher that could wreak havoc in the biggest moments of games, and that could be what puts them over the top. Garrett himself told TMZ he doesn’t mind playing in snow, perhaps hinting that he’d like to go to Buffalo.’
Bills Mafia gets unexpected coaching surprise on Super Bowl Sunday
‘This comes somewhat as a shock considering that in his end-of-season press conference, head coach Sean McDermott said he planned on Smiley being around in 2025. However, he clearly had a change of heart, and one that Bills fans will welcome.’
Report: Bills part ways with special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley
‘Smiley joined the Bills as an assistant special teams coordinator in 2017, serving in that role for five years before being promoted to special teams coordinator in 2022.’
Buffalo Bills fire special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley
‘This comes after the team’s AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in January.’
Bills decide to make a big change on special teams
‘Sean McDermott had said recently that Smiley would return next season. Smiley spent three seasons as the team’s special teams coordinator.’
Schadenfreude: Bills fans react to the Chiefs' shocking loss in the Super Bowl
‘All over social media, Bills fans gloated as the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Chiefs from start to finish.’
These Bills earned honors and awards in the 2024 NFL season
‘Led by Allen, the Bills exceeded preseason expectations by finishing with a 13-4 record and a fifth-straight AFC East division title. Throughout the 2024 season, Allen cemented himself as the league’s most valuable player with jaw-dropping plays, remarkable statistical achievements and continued team success. Allen is the first Bills player since RB Thurman Thomas (1991) to win NFL MVP, and first Bills QB ever to do so.’
BillsBeat - February 9, 2025
Former Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron dies at age 74
‘Jauron could never figure out the Bills’ offensive issues – they finished 23rd, 30th, 23rd and 28th in points per game.’
Bills Mailbag: Comparing the first 8 seasons for Sean McDermott and Andy Reid
‘In Reid’s first eight seasons, he coached 128 games and went 80-48 (.625 winning percentage). The Eagles made the playoffs in six seasons, with an 8-6 record that included one trip to the Super Bowl (a loss to the Patriots), another loss in the NFC championship game and four losses in the divisional round.’
Inside Josh Allen's MVP season: Avoiding sacks, INTs helped QB maximize Bills' talent
‘“Fortunately, we have a guy that when things do break down or when the pocket is dirty, he finds a way to ‘be Josh Allen,’ ” Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady said at the end of the regular season. “A lot of times down on the football field, there’s a lot of gray. It’s not very black and white, and the best football players play the gray. And fortunately, we have one that when the first play is over, he’s able to keep it alive and make a play on the second one.”’