Bills face growing risk of losing a top coach to a hated AFC rival as offseason pressure builds
Could this be the end of Joe Brady in Buffalo?
Just because the Buffalo Bills are in the playoffs doesn’t mean that other teams aren’t in their offseason mode. While Buffalo is gearing up for Jacksonville, one of the top coaches is being suggested for the head coach opening for the Baltimore Ravens. Of course, that man is none other than offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
Ravens request to interview Bills’ Joe Brady
Ian Rapoport broke the news early on Friday that the Ravens have formally requested to interview Brady. The talented offensive coordinator will need to wait until after Buffalo plays on Sunday, but he’s a good candidate for the vacant head coaching position.
Given the team’s history as AFC playoff opponents, the request adds an extra layer of tension for Buffalo during its postseason run.
Regardless of how you feel about his play-calling (my goodness, throw the bubble screens into the sun), it was clear that once the year started, Brady would be getting some calls for a head coaching position. Anytime you are an offensive coordinator paired with an elite quarterback that keeps on winning games, it looks good on your resume, and other teams begin to take notice.
A look at Joe Brady’s coaching history
Brady started off his career in 2017 with the New Orleans Saints, where he spent two seasons as an offensive assistant. During the 2017 and 2018 seasons, the Saints were able to capture back-to-back division titles and were third-best in the NFL in terms of total points scored. Due to his impressive work right off the bat, Brady earned an opportunity at LSU.
Brady only needed one season at LSU in 2019, with quarterback Joe Burrow putting up legendary numbers. Brady served as the passing game coordinator who saw Burrow not only win the Heisman, but also the Tigers go undefeated and win a national championship. Due to his efforts, Brady won the Broyles Award as college football’s top assistant. His work with LSU brought him back to the NFL.
Surprise, surprise, a current member of the Bills staff with experience at Carolina. The running gag, since both Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane came from Carolina, is that the Bills are actually the Carolina Bills. Nevertheless, after his lone season at LSU, he went on and became the offensive coordinator for the Panthers in the 2020-2021 season.
And the rest, as they say, is history. Brady joined Buffalo in 2022 and never looked back. He began as the quarterbacks’ coach before assuming the role of offensive coordinator in January 2024. He was the interim offensive coordinator from November 2023 before getting the full-time position just a few short months later. In his first season as offensive coordinator, he led the Bills to become the first team in NFL history to have 30+ rushing and 30+ receiving touchdowns.
Whether or not Baltimore ultimately lands Brady is a story for another day, but the interest alone speaks volumes about how quickly his stock has risen. For now, the Bills will gladly take the distraction if it means their offensive architect is once again proving he’s one of the most respected minds in football, while Buffalo keeps its eyes locked on a Super Bowl run.
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