Joe Brady Appointed as Buffalo Bills’ New Head Coach
Joe Brady has been appointed as the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, marking a significant transition for the team. Brady, 36, brings a wealth of experience from both the NFL and college football.
Brady’s Background and Coaching Journey
Before joining the Bills, Joe Brady served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers from 2020 to 2021. His coaching career began with the New Orleans Saints, where he worked as an offensive assistant from 2017 to 2018.
Success at LSU
Brady’s notable achievements include his time at Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2019, where he was the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Under his guidance, quarterback Joe Burrow won the prestigious Heisman Trophy. Additionally, the LSU Tigers had an undefeated season and clinched the National Championship.
Award-Winning Coach
- Brady won the Broyles Award for being college football’s top assistant coach in 2019.
Previous Coaching Experiences
Brady also held positions at Penn State University as a graduate assistant from 2015 to 2016, and he started his coaching career at William & Mary, where he was the linebackers coach from 2013 to 2014. He played as a wide receiver for William & Mary from 2009 to 2012, which provided him with a solid foundation in football.
Impact on the Bills
The 2024 season has seen remarkable performances from Bills quarterback Josh Allen under Brady’s offensive strategy. Allen has recorded:
- 79 offensive touchdowns, leading the NFL
- 25 wins, ranking second overall
- 53 passing touchdowns, positioned eighth
- 7,399 passing yards, ninth in the league
- 7.8 passing yards per attempt, sixth place
- 101.8 passer rating, also sixth
Brady’s appointment as head coach signals a new era for the Buffalo Bills as they aim for success in the season ahead.
