Brandon Beane Stands Firm on Joe Brady Hire Amid Fan Backlash
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane faces significant backlash from fans after firing coach Sean McDermott following the team's AFC divisional round loss to the Denver Broncos. The uproar intensified when Beane appointed former offensive coordinator Joe Brady as McDermott's replacement, a decision many viewed skeptically. In a recent interview with Go Long, Beane defended his choice, stating, "F--- the outside. It's about the right selection for this team. And if we win, they'll love it." Beane's commitment to this decision is underscored by his recent promotion to president of football operations by owner Terry Pegula. Despite the criticism, Beane believes Brady's potential as a coach justifies the risk. He noted, "If I'm wrong, I'll f---ing take my job and f---ing go home. I don't want to be wrong — see him go somewhere else — when my gut told me it was Joe Brady." Brady, who has no previous head coaching experience, has been credited with enhancing Buffalo's offensive performance over the past four years and boasts a national championship from his time at LSU. However, concerns linger regarding his ability to lead the team effectively, particularly given the perceived weaknesses in the team's 2025 roster. The controversy surrounding McDermott's firing primarily stems from the belief that the roster's inadequacies fell more on Beane than McDermott. Without immediate roster improvements, Brady might face challenges similar to his predecessor's.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-02-03