{
  "id": 14543905,
  "title": "Former Penn State star QB Trace McSorley begins NFL coaching climb with Bills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/former-penn-state-star-qb-trace-mcsorley-begins-nfl-coaching-climb",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-penn-state-star-qb-214900987.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ORCHARD PARK — Trace McSorley, a former Penn State star quarterback, has begun his NFL coaching career with the Buffalo Bills. Despite the grueling schedule he faces, marked by early morning workouts and late nights, McSorley is dedicated to his new role. Since being hired as an offensive assistant in February, his primary responsibilities have included breaking down film and working closely with the Bills' wide receivers coach. McSorley's decision to join the Bills was influenced by several factors, including his wife's alma mater, the opportunity to solely focus on football, and the coaching style of Joe Brady, a former Penn State assistant. Brady's meticulous attention to detail and ability to instill confidence in his players resonated with McSorley, inspiring him to adopt a similar coaching philosophy. Although McSorley's playing career in the NFL was brief, his time with Brady at Penn State and the respect he holds for Brady's leadership have set the stage for his coaching journey.",
  "summary": "ORCHARD PARK — Sweat dripped from the tip of Trace McSorley’s nose as he emerged from the Buffalo Bills weight room. McSorley’s eyes looked tired, but it was hard to decipher whether it was from the workout he just finished or because he left the building at midnight and returned at 5:45 a.m. that morning. He’s gotten used to that schedule Monday through Friday, with a brief workout being one ...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}