by: Steve Samra 12 hours ago SamraSource
The Buffalo Bills promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach following their firing of Sean McDermott earlier this week. Now, Brady has found his first lieutenant.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Pete Carmichael will be Brady’s offensive coordinator. Pelissero noted that it’s a reunion of sorts, as Carmichael had Brady on staff for two seasons during his 15-year run as an offensive coordinator in New Orleans. After spending the last two seasons with Sean Payton in Denver, Carmichael will now head to Buffalo.
It’s a major boom for the Bills’ staff. Brady, after agreeing to a five-year deal to lead Buffalo, is hoping to bring the team over the hump and to the Super Bowl next season.
He’s been a member of Buffalo’s staff since 2022 and has served as its offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. He first gained national prominence as LSU ‘s passing game coordinator & wide receivers coach on the historic 2019 National Championship team.
With Brady calling plays over the past two seasons, Buffalo posted a 28-11 record and won three postseason games. The Bills’ offense ranked Top 10 in both yards per game and points per game in both seasons.