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Bills remove interim tag, promote Joe Brady to offensive coordinator

‘The team announced Sunday afternoon that the interim tag has been removed and Joe Brady will stay on the job as offensive coordinator. Brady, 34, took over as the interim offensive coordinator after the Bills fired Ken Dorsey in November. Including the postseason, the Bills went 7-2 with Brady calling the offensive plays.’

Offense analysis: Bills found more versatility, more answers under Joe Brady

‘“At the beginning of the year we were trying so many different things,” guard Connor McGovern said. “Halfway through when we got on that run, I think we found what really worked for us – the power scheme. I think Kromer did a great job at seeing what the five of us were good at, and what James liked seeing and all the running backs liked seeing.”‘

Buffalo Bills make it official: Joe Brady will be the offensive coordinator

‘The one key area where there was a clear decline early in 2023 under Dorsey was in the running game which was down 24 yards per game from 2022. That was largely due to Allen running less both on designed runs or scrambles, a curious edict that may have come from Dorsey and/or McDermott in an effort to lessen the punishment he takes each week.’

Buffalo Bills name Joe Brady offensive coordinator

‘Before joining the Bills, Brady served as an offensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints (2017-2018), LSU’s passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach (2019) and offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers (2020-2021).’

Bills remove interim tag, name Brady team’s OC

‘Before being promoted to interim OC, Brady served as quarterbacks coach since joining the Bills’ coaching staff in 2022. He was previously the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator for two seasons (2020-21) and served as Louisiana State University’s (LSU) passing game coordinator during the Tigers’ 2019 College Football Playoff championship season.’

Bills name Joe Brady full-time offensive coordinator

‘Under Brady, Josh Allen’s passing numbers diminished by 30 yards per game, but his rushing totals doubled, posting four games with at least 65 yards after not having any games with 50 over the first 11 contests.’

Rural Minds Sends Message Of Support To Bills Kicker Following Playoff Loss

‘“Now I am a lifelong Bills fan having grown up in Western New York, and I want to see a Super Bowl win by this team as much as anyone,” Winton said in the post. “But it is unconscionable and reprehensible to blame and threaten this young man for the Bills losing the game. At best, it would have tied the game, and his was far from the only error made by the Bills during this game.”’

Bills name Joe Brady offensive coordinator, remove interim tag

‘Brady, 34, became the third offensive coordinator that Allen, 27, has worked with as a professional in his six-year career. He was initially hired by the Bills to be quarterbacks coach in 2022 when Dorsey was hired as offensive coordinator. Those moves were made due to Brian Daboll leaving the coordinator position to become head coach of the New York Giants. Allen spent his first four NFL seasons with Daboll calling plays.’

Bills promote Joe Brady as new offensive coordinator, stripping interim tag after nine-game run

‘In the seven regular-season games under Brady, Josh Allen completed 60.7% of his passes, averaged 243.7 passing yards per game, and had 10 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 278 yards and eight touchdowns. In the playoffs, Allen had a 101.7 passer rating, completed 68.1% of his passes, threw four passing touchdowns and had zero interceptions. He also rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns in those two postseason matchups.’