‘The idea that the new post-Daboll regime would try to establish more of a run-heavy scheme or identity while in the prime seasons of Allen’s career was worrisome. Brady, a former wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator at LSU, likes to feature the passing game. The problem in Carolina was that he didn’t have the quarterback – first Teddy Bridgewater and then Sam Darnold – to get the job done.’
Archives for February 2022
Thursday’s New York Coverage
Giants’ new QB coach Shea Tierney is Brian Daboll’s ‘right-hand man’ (New York Post)
NFL rumors: Giants’ Brian Daboll picks new QB coach (Newark Star Ledger)
Report: Giants hiring Bills assistant QB coach Shea Tierney as new QB coach (WFAN-AM)
Buffalo Bills to hire former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady as quarterbacks coach, source says
‘Brady was fired by Panthers coach Matt Rhule in December after almost two years with the franchise. A year ago, Brady landed interviews for head-coaching jobs with the Chargers, Texans, Jets, Eagles and Falcons. He was a finalist for the Atlanta job, but the team ultimately hired Arthur Smith.’
Report: Bills Expected to Hire Former Panthers OC Joe Brady As QB Coach
‘Brady entered the NFL coaching ranks for the first time in 2020 with the Panthers, but his standing with the franchise quickly went sideways. Coach Matt Rhule fired him in the middle of the ’21 season, bringing his tenure as OC to an end after less than two years.’
Report: Bills to hire Joe Brady as quarterbacks coach
‘At the time of Brady’s firing, the Panthers ranked near the bottom of the NFL in total offense and passing yards per-game. However, he was working with three different quarterbacks, at times, during the season, and also did not have running back Christian McCaffrey available for most of the year due to injury.’
What Bills players are scheduled to become free agents?
‘For the Bills, 15 players are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents (UFAs), free to sign with other clubs, including defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, cornerback Levi Wallace, wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, and defensive back and special teams standout Siran Neal.’
Report: Buffalo Bills expected to hire former Carolina Panthers OC Joe Brady as quarterbacks coach
‘Brady, 32, served as an offensive assistant under Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints in 2017 and 2018. In 2019 he served as the passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach at LSU. That LSU team was led by quarterback Joe Burrow and went undefeated and won the National Championship. In 2020 and 2021 Brady served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.’
Coalition calls on Bills, state and county to promise benefits to community in stadium deal
‘The coalition wants clauses in the new stadium deal that will fund wellness programs, housing programs, and youth sports programs, as well as better public transportation to-and-from the stadium, and opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses.’
Josh Allen helping Army vet get to the Super Bowl
‘The Buffalo Bills quarterback tweeted Wednesday that Staff Sgt. Cory Geisler was picked for a trip for two to the big game. Allen worked with USAA and Veterans of Foreign Wars to make it happen.’
Former Buffalo Bills executive talks about team’s experience with “October Surprise” storm in new book
‘“Working for the NFL at the time, we were unprepared for a crisis of this magnitude,” Purdy said. “More than 30 players, coaches and staff had to leave their families behind, without power or heat, to travel to Detroit for a regular-season game.”’
Report: Buffalo Bills to hire Joe Brady as new quarterbacks coach
‘The position was vacated by Ken Dorsey after he was named the new offensive coordinator of the Bills. Dorsey’s promotion was announced by the team on Tuesday.’
Josh Allen helps give veteran a trip to Super Bowl
‘“Giving up a successful career to serve our country and enlist in the U.S. Army is incredibly admirable,” said Allen. “I’m excited to team up with USAA and the VFW to send Staff Sergeant Cory Geisler to the Super Bowl in Los Angeles where I can’t wait to shake his hand and thank him for his service.”’
Josh Allen helps send U.S. Army vet to Super Bowl
‘The big game is on Feburary 13, and U.S. Army veteran SSGT Cory Geisler will get to be there, along with one other person he chooses. Allen partnered with USAA and VFWHQ for the special giveaway.’
Josh Allen gets his wish as Bills promote Ken Dorsey to offensive coordinator
‘There were multiple reports Daboll wanted to bring Dorsey with him to the Giants, but instead, he’ll stay in Buffalo to become the offensive play-caller for the first time in his career. It looks to be a wise career choice.’
Bills oddly part of Brian Flores’ lawsuit against NFL, Giants. Here’s how
‘“Ironically, during their January 11, 2022 text exchange, Mr. McDonnell also suggested that if Mr. Flores were hired as the Giants Head Coach, Brian Daboll might be interested in leaving Buffalo to serve as his Offensive Coordinator (‘Heard Daboll isn’t happy with Sean [McDermott] in Buffalo … might be able to get out if he doesn’t get a head job… thoughts?).”’