Joe Brady is emerging as a popular name for offensive coordinator jobs, but it’s uncertain which organizations he’ll speak with. The Chargers are one of the teams that’s requested permission to speak with the Bills QBs coach about their OC vacancy, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo (via Twitter).
[RELATED: 2023 Offensive/Defensive Coordinator Search Tracker]
Garafolo adds that Brady has “multiple requests” from teams, and considering his current title, we can assume these mystery suitors are eyeing the coach for OC opportunities. It’s uncertain which (if any) interviews Brady will consider taking, according to Garafolo.
Following a successful stint as LSU, Brady was named the Panthers offensive coordinator for the 2020 campaign. Carolina’s offense was unremarkable during Brady’s tenure, including a 2021 campaign that ultimately led to the coach’s firing (30th in yards and 29th in points). He was hired by the Bills last offseason to be their new QBs coach after Ken Dorsey earned a promotion to OC. Brady managed to rehabilitate his image thanks to Josh Allen‘s MVP-like season, and now he’s firmly back on the OC radar.
Joe Lombardi was canned following a disappointing end to the Chargers’ season. Since his firing, five candidates have emerged:
- Thomas Brown, tight ends coach (Rams): To interview 1/25
- Jerrod Johnson, assistant quarterbacks coach (Vikings): Interview requested
- Greg Olson, senior offensive assistant (Rams): To interview 1/24
- Zac Robinson, quarterbacks coach (Rams): Interview requested
- Luke Steckel, tight ends coach (Titans): To interview
Wish the Bills would just promote him and reassign Dorsey
So do a lot of Bills fans, haha.
Brady and Herbert could be awesome together.
There were a lot of numbers NOT to like in the performance of Josh Allen this year. Some would even say he regressed since last year. But by all means, let’s see how Joe Brady does with Herbert’s similar arm, but lesser athleticism.
Most Bills fans put the blame for Josh’s drop in numbers this year on the OC with his fourth-grade play designs, which has little to do with the QB coach. Many seem to favor Brady being promoted inside the organization.