Bills 2026 season preview: Was Sean McDermott's 'good' the enemy of 'great?'

The Buffalo Bills concluded that Sean McDermott's coaching was good but not great, leading to his departure. Joe Brady, the promoted offensive coordinator, faces the challenge of transforming Brady's screen-heavy playcalling into success. Brady's impressive coaching career has seen him work with top quarterbacks such as Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, but he must prove if his strategies are the cause of Buffalo's lack of success rather than the other way around.

The defense of McDermott, which was consistently top-five in the league for the past seven years, regressed in the last two seasons, potentially resulting in a significant turn of events in the 2026 season. Guard O Cyrus Torrence, a second-round rookie in 2023, has been a standout performer, contributing significantly to the rushing offense and earning a substantial $76 million extension.

However, whether Brady and Moore can improve the already talented Buffalo Bills remains to be seen, as the team appears to be a good and dangerous unit that is consistently close to glory.