Knowing full well that the Buffalo Bills are facing immediate pressure to not only make it to but win the franchise’s first Super Bowl under his watch as head coach, Joe Brady has gone about filling out his coaching staff by seeking to hire coaches who are fond of working together and incorporating strategies that suit the players’ strengths on the team.
Brady has been searching to fill the coaching ranks with teachers with a reputation for educating players on the game of football as he embarks on his
first head-coaching position. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by exploring why Brady is making it a priority to bring in collaborative teachers to carry out his vision in Buffalo.
Collaborative approach fuels Joe Brady’s coaching hires
Linked below: Exploring why Joe Brady is placing so much emphasis on assistant coaches with strong backgrounds as teachers of the game of football; how Brady plans on leading the Bills using a collaborative and adaptive leadership style; how Brady plans on building upon the strong culture already present at One Bills Drive; and how a passionate speech from Brady when he was a low-level assistant with the New Orleans Saints launched Brady’s coaching career.
- Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady looks for teachers as he builds staff – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Joe Brady leads Buffalo Bills with collaborative, adaptive coaching strategy – WGRZ
- Brady knows he’s inheriting a strong-cultured Bills team as new head coach – WGR 550
- How a 2018 speech at LSU launched Joe Brady’s career and created the Bills’ new coaching partnership – newyorkupstate.com
- Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady discusses latest updates in his coaching staff – BuffaloBills.com
- With Joe Brady calling plays, here’s how OC Pete Carmichael fits with the Bills – Buffalo News (subscription required)
What changes can we expect under new DC Jim Leonhard?
Recapping everything new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard shared during his introductory press conference, including his vision for Buffalo’s defense and why he’s prioritizing turning the Bills into an “attacking defense.”
- What we learned from Jim Leonhard and the Bills’ new coordinators – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Leonhard wants to attack with versatile players who can do a lot of things – WGR 550
- How the Bills can be ‘an attacking defense’ under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard – BuffaloBills.com
- What Jim Leonhard plans to change in the Bills defense in 2026 – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills Mailbag: How many changes should be expected with new defensive scheme? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Even more Bills news
Examining why new offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is excited about directing Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense. Plus, president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane responds to criticism following a turbulent start to Buffalo’s offseason; wide receiver Khalil Shakir has a connection to today’s big Puppy Bowl; and more!
- Why Pete Carmichael jumped at the chance to join the Bills and Joe Brady – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills GM blasts critics amid turbulent offseason – ESPN.com
- Five things to know about the 2026 Buffalo Bills roster going into the offseason – BuffaloBills.com
- James Cook wins the 2025 Jim Brown award – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills WR Khalil Shakir’s connection to heartwarming Puppy Bowl story – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Former Bills DC Leslie Frazier chasing third Super Bowl ring as Seahawks assistant head coach – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Stefon Diggs says he wanted to finish his career with the Bills – so why didn’t it happen? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
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