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Analyst cautious of improvement due to Bills' offseason change
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills have undergone significant offseason changes, including the departure of head coach Sean McDermott and the hiring of Joe Brady. Analyst concerns arise regarding the team's ability to improve amid these transitions and recent free agency losses.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills changed head coach from Sean McDermott to Joe Brady
- Jim Leonhard hired as new defensive coordinator
- Analysts express caution about team's improvement in 2026
- Recent free agency losses add to the team's challenges
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It has been an offseason of change for the Buffalo Bills, with the franchise moving on from Sean McDermott as head coach and Joe Brady assuming the role.
It also meant that a new defensive coordinator had to be hired, with Jim Leonhard brought in to make the defense better than it was under McDermott.
With all of the changes off the field, to the losses on it in free agency, the Bills are in a precarious position in 2026.
The pressure to win the Super Bowl has never been higher, and as Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon writes, the changes Buffalo has made might not necessarily translate to taking the playoff jump the franchise wants.
“Based on adjusted games lost, they were the healthiest offense in the league in 2025,” Gagnon writes. “If that balances out in '26, their depth will be tested following the loss of Edwards. And while shaking things up by moving on from Sean McDermott isn't necessarily a bad call at this stage, simply rolling with next-man-up Joe Brady might not result in material improvements.”
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Q&A
What changes did the Buffalo Bills make in their coaching staff for 2026?
The Buffalo Bills replaced head coach Sean McDermott with Joe Brady and hired Jim Leonhard as the new defensive coordinator.
Why are analysts cautious about the Bills' improvement in 2026?
Analysts express caution due to the significant coaching changes and the team's losses in free agency, which may impact performance.
Who is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills?
Joe Brady is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, taking over from Sean McDermott.