{
  "id": 15946331,
  "title": "Bills Left Tackle Praises New HC Joe Brady But Takes A Hit At Former Sean McDermott",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/bills-left-tackle-praises-new-hc-joe-brady-but-takes-a-hit-at-former",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T20:21:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-left-tackle-praises-hc-202120294.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins recently compared their first-year head coach Joe Brady to former head coach Sean McDermott, highlighting the positive differences in their relationship with the team's players. Dawkins praised Brady's ability to connect with players, stating, \"You’ll get lost,\" as McDermott's coaching style lacked that crucial element. A notable example of Brady's impact came when he bench the young wide receiver Keon Coleman for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after Coleman arrived late to a team meeting. In contrast, under Brady, Coleman has delivered strong early-season performance, catching all six of his targets for 63 yards against the Detroit Lions and scoring a touchdown. Bills owner Terry Pegula fired McDermott in January 2026, following a playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, and appointed Brady as head coach on a five-year deal.",
  "summary": "Buffalo Bills fired former head coach Sean McDermott and signed their offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their head coach in January 2026. It hasn’t been long since Brady took over but comparisons are already being drawn. Bills’ left tackle Dion Dawsins talked about both the coaches and cleared that things are going “smoother” with Joe […] The post Bills Left Tackle Praises New HC Joe Brady But…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins compares new HC Joe Brady to former HC Sean McDermott.",
    "Brady praised for connecting with players, unlike McDermott's style.",
    "Dawkins cites Brady benching Coleman for late meeting attendance, while Coleman thrived under Brady."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}