Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady says he was personally affected by the team’s decision to fire head coach Sean McDermott. According to Brady’s comments reported by multiple outlets, McDermott’s dismissal left him “broken,” reflecting the impact the coaching change had on him. The Bills have moved on from McDermott as they look toward the next season after his departure this offseason.

The reporting places the decision in the context of the team’s performance, including another playoff loss in January. After that defeat, the organization ends its long run with McDermott as head coach. While the outlets focus on Brady’s reaction to the firing, they do not add additional specifics about internal deliberations or the timeline beyond stating that the transition happens this offseason.

Overall, the articles agree on the central point: the Bills part ways with McDermott, and Joe Brady describes the firing as having a significant emotional effect on him.