NFL Coaching Hire Grades: Bills Get a B for Joe Brady, While Mike McCarthy Shouldn’t Excite Steelers Fans
Bills B for Brady; McCarthy wont excite Steelers
NFL coaching moves are always judged on a mix of résumé, fit, and timing. Sometimes the splashiest name isn’t the best answer, and sometimes continuity beats a flashy reset. With that in mind, here’s a look at two coaching decisions (one real, one often-rumored) that land in very different places on the excitement scale. Buffalo Bills: Joe Brady Gets a Solid B The Bills sticking with Joe Brady earns a respectable B grade —not thrilling, but sensible. After taking over play-calling duties, Brady helped stabilize an offense that badly needed balance. Buffalo became less Josh Allen–or-bust and more willing to lean on the run game and quick concepts. That shift paid off in efficiency, reduced turnovers, and a calmer overall offensive identity. So why not an A? Because while Brady improved the floor, he hasn’t yet proven he can raise the ceiling. The Bills’ offense looked cleaner, but not revolutionary. Against top-tier defenses, it still leaned heavily on Allen’s improvisation rather than cons…
