Bills' Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady Stays in Buffalo

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the Buffalo Bills gear up for the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the organization can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they won’t be searching for a new offensive coordinator this offseason. Joe Brady, the highly regarded offensive mastermind behind the success of quarterback Josh Allen, has officially withdrawn his name from the head coaching search with the New Orleans Saints.

Sources revealed to CBS Sports that the 35-year-old Brady will be returning as the offensive coordinator for the Bills next season, solidifying the team’s commitment to a powerful offensive strategy that brought them the second-best scoring offense in the league this year. Under Brady's guidance, the Bills averaged an impressive 29.5 points per game, just shy of the franchise record set by the 2020 team.

Brady's Career Path

Brady, who gained national attention after leading LSU to a national championship and helping Joe Burrow secure the Heisman Trophy in 2019, has been on an interesting career path. After being hired by the Carolina Panthers in 2020 on Matt Rhule's staff, Brady was dismissed before his second season was complete. However, he landed with the Bills as a quarterbacks coach in 2022 and climbed the ranks to offensive coordinator midway through the 2023 season.

Coaching Carousel and Brady's Decision

Despite initial interest from several teams, including the Saints, Bears, and Jaguars, Brady ultimately decided against further interviews, choosing to focus on his role with the Bills. The coaching carousel has been busy, with the Bears hiring Ben Johnson and the Jaguars bringing in Liam Coen, while the Saints continue to seek their next head coach. This left Brady in a unique position, as other teams raced to fill their vacancies without him.

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