🛑 Sean McDermott reveals surprise Offensive Coordinator called him about Bills seat after Joe Brady moved was confirmed
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott dropped a bombshell this week, and no, it wasn’t about the team’s inconsistent performance. Instead, it was a jaw-dropping revelation about the unexpected surge in interest for the now-vacant Offensive Coordinator position following Joe Brady’s confirmation as the interim OC. And by “surge in interest,” we’re talking about one very particular phone call that left McDermott “surprised,” if not outright baffled.
“Yeah, I got a call. Completely out of left field,” McDermott shared during a press conference, his expression teetering between bemusement and exasperation. “Someone really thought they could step in and fix things overnight. I won’t say who, but let’s just say they’re not exactly… qualified.”
Reports indicate the mystery caller may not have any actual NFL coaching experience. In fact, insiders suggest the individual is better known for playing Madden or shouting at a television screen than for designing actual playbooks. While McDermott declined to name names, he hinted that the audacity of the call left an impression.
“I respect their enthusiasm,” McDermott said, barely suppressing a smirk. “But, you know, we’re kind of looking for someone who’s, uh, coached before. Maybe even at the high school level. That’d be a start.”
Social media, predictably, erupted with theories about who the mystery applicant could be. Some joked it was Tony Romo calling in between broadcasts, eager to test out his armchair quarterbacking skills. Others speculated that it might be a certain fan who’s been loudly blaming the team’s woes on “predictable play-calling” while typing in all caps on Reddit.
But the plot thickens. Sources close to the Bills organization revealed that the call wasn’t entirely unwelcome. Apparently, this mysterious figure presented a “well-thought-out”, albeit slightly unconventional, pitch. It included ideas such as running the ball on every down (bold, given Buffalo’s current roster makeup), a “no-punt” policy, and something cryptically referred to as the “Quadruple Option.” McDermott’s reaction? “Let’s just say we’re sticking to the basics for now.”
While some fans are already clamoring for more transparency—and perhaps a public tryout for the mystery caller—others are doubling down on the idea that the Bills’ struggles might be worth taking extreme measures. After all, why not give someone with a fresh perspective a chance? Surely, it couldn’t be worse than what the Bills’ offense has occasionally displayed this season.
Still, McDermott emphasized the importance of stability during this transitional period. “We appreciate the passion our fans have, but for now, we’re moving forward with Joe,” he said, referencing interim OC Joe Brady. “And as for that call? Let’s just say it’s going in my scrapbook of unforgettable moments.”
As the Bills gear up for their next game, one thing is certain: the mystery caller has officially joined the pantheon of NFL lore, proving once again that football’s greatest drama sometimes happens off the field. And who knows? Maybe McDermott’s surprise caller has a future in motivational speaking, if not play-calling. For now, though, the Bills seem content to leave the audacious ideas on hold—and the fans waiting for the next twist in this season’s rollercoaster story.
