Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady withdraws Saints head coaching candidacy: report
The New Orleans Saints made a significant coaching change in November, parting ways with Dennis Allen after a seven-game losing streak. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi stepped in as the interim head coach while the franchise searched for a permanent replacement.
One potential candidate for the head coaching job was Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. However, Brady has since withdrawn his name from consideration, opting to continue guiding the Bills’ high-powered offense. Despite New Orleans’ interest in interviewing Brady a second time, he has decided to remain with Buffalo.
New Orleans had a promising start to the 2024 season, winning their first two games by large margins. However, the losing streak that followed prompted ownership to make a change at the top. Allen, who had been with the organization for many years, was let go after compiling an 18-25 record as head coach.
Meanwhile, former Saints head coach Sean Payton, who led the team to a Super Bowl title, returned to coaching in 2023 with the Denver Broncos. The search for a new head coach in New Orleans has included interviews with several candidates, including Rizzi, Mike Kafka, and Anthony Weaver.
In Buffalo, Brady has helped quarterback Josh Allen have a standout season, with Allen being named a finalist for NFL MVP. The Bills are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game, with a potential Super Bowl appearance on the line.
As the coaching carousel continues to turn in the NFL, the Saints are still in search of their next leader. With Brady out of the running, the team will continue to evaluate their options as they look to return to playoff contention in the upcoming seasons.
