"ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula walked around the postgame locker room in Denver on Jan. 17 following yet another year of his team falling short of taking the steps to advance to the Super Bowl. The Bills had just lost to the Denver Broncos in overtime. Buffalo's 2025 season ended in the divisional round for the fourth time in the past five years."
"On Tuesday, that blame was left at the feet of McDermott with the decision to move on by hiring an in-house candidate for his replacement. The Bills promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady, 36, who agreed to a five-year deal to become the youngest current head coach in the NFL. That comes despite Brady being part of the last four seasons of falling short, first as a quarterbacks coach (2022-23), interim offensive coordinator (Week 11, 2023-end of season) and then full-time offensive coordinator (2024-25)."
"Why was Brady hired? General manager Brandon Beane, who was also promoted to president of football operations last week, said the team was 100% open and not necessarily looking for an offensive-minded coach, however, seven of the nine candidates the Bills interviewed came from an offensive background. Brady was the first coach interviewed."
Terry Pegula determined a coaching change was necessary after the Bills lost in overtime to the Broncos, ending the 2025 season in the divisional round for the fourth time in five years. Pegula decided Sean McDermott should be fired, citing a perceived "playoff wall." The organization promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady, 36, to a five-year head coaching contract, making him the youngest current NFL head coach. General manager Brandon Beane emphasized continuity and comfort with quarterback Josh Allen and the offense. The front office prioritized Brady's fit as a "CEO" and his familiarity with the roster.
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