The Ringer NFL Show Unsolved Mysteries: Bills Turn to Brady, Browns Still Searching, and Andy Reid's Spin
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Jan 28, 2026 
Billy Gil, Ringer analyst known for coaching-search deep dives, breaks down coaching shakeups. He dissects Buffalo's choice to move on from Sean McDermott and the Josh Allen angle. He unpacks Cleveland's stalled search and quirky candidate homework. He probes Kansas City staffing moves and the talk around Eric Bieniemy.
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Why Buffalo Replaced McDermott
- The Bills fired Sean McDermott largely because the organization wanted to shake things up after playoff disappointments.
- Promotion of Joe Brady reads as a move to placate Josh Allen and preserve offensive continuity rather than a radical rebuild.
Coaching Change Without A Clear Problem
- Buffalo's problems didn't clearly point to coaching alone; roster construction and turnovers in key moments also explain playoff exits.
- The public messaging around McDermott's firing lacked a coherent problem statement, making the move feel muddled.
Browns' Stringent Process Backfires
- The Browns' extensive homework, essays, and personality testing are turning off candidates.
- That pickiness signals dysfunction and worsens an already poor market position for the job.