Joe Brady (American football coach)

Joseph Brady (born September 23, 1989) is an American football coach who is the quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers from 2020 to 2021. He was a passing game coordinator and wide receiver coach for the LSU Tigers during the 2019 season, winning the Broyles Award for the best assistant coach in college football, and an offensive assistant for the New Orleans Saints from 2017 to 2018.

Joe Brady
Buffalo Bills
Position:Quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-23) September 23, 1989
Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Career information
High school:Everglades (Miramar, FL)
College:William & Mary (B.S.)
Penn State (M.Ed.)
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Coaching stats at PFR

Early life

Son of Joe and Jodi, brother of Jacey (former Miami Dolphins cheerleader), Brady was born in Miami Lakes, Florida and grew up in Pembroke Pines, Florida where he was a four-year letterwinner as a wide receiver at Everglades High School.[1]

Playing career

Brady spent four years as a wide receiver for the William & Mary Tribe from 2009–2012. As a junior, he appeared in all eleven games.[1][2][3][4]

College statistics
Season Team Conf Class Pos GP Receiving
RecYdsAvgTD
2009William & Mary CAAFRdid not play
2010William & Mary CAASOWR20000
2011William & Mary CAAJRWR11113130
2012William & Mary CAASRWR1022110.50
Career2333411.30

Coaching career

New Orleans Saints

In 2017, Brady was hired by the New Orleans Saints as an offensive assistant under head coach Sean Payton.

LSU

In 2019, Brady joined head coach Ed Orgeron and the LSU Tigers as their passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.[1][2] Recognized as the top assistant coach during the 2019 college football season, Brady was honored with the 24th annual Broyles Award.[5] Subsequently, he emerged as a leading candidate for numerous offensive coordinator vacancies in the NFL,[6][7] but eventually agreed to a three-year contract extension with LSU.[8]

Carolina Panthers

On January 16, 2020, Brady was hired by the Carolina Panthers as their offensive coordinator under head coach Matt Rhule.[9] The Panthers were selected to coach in the 2021 Senior Bowl, but Brady missed the game due to COVID-19 protocols.[10] On December 5, 2021, Brady was fired by the Panthers.[11]

Buffalo Bills

On February 4, 2022, Brady was hired by the Buffalo Bills as their quarterbacks coach, replacing Ken Dorsey after his promotion to offensive coordinator.[12]

References
  1. Kubena, Brooks."LSU formally announces the hiring of Joe Brady as passing game coordinator", The Advocate, January 28, 2019, retrieved January 30, 2019.
  2. Bonnette, Michael (January 28, 2019). "Joe Brady Named to Football Staff". lsusports.net. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  3. "Joe Brady Joins Philadelphia Eagles Football Coaching Staff as OC in 2020". TribeAthletics.com. July 10, 2013. Archived from the original on January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  4. "2012 William and Mary Tribe Football Roster, Joe Brady". www.tribeathletics.com. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  5. "2019 Broyles Award Winner". www.broylesfoundation.org. The Broyles Foundation. December 10, 2019. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  6. "Report: LSU's Joe Brady top choice for NFL offensive coordinator position". The Advocate. December 30, 2019.
  7. "Gauging the Futures Market for Joe Brady, College Football's Hottest Assistant". Sports Illustrated. January 9, 2020.
  8. "Sources: Joe Brady Agrees to Contract Extension With LSU". Sports Illustrated. January 11, 2020.
  9. Henson, Max (January 16, 2020). "Panthers hire Joe Brady as offensive coordinator". Panthers.com.
  10. "Panthers add two to coaching staff, part ways with D-Line coach". Panthers.com. January 25, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  11. "Panthers part ways with OC Joe Brady, senior offensive assistant Jeff Nixon will take over Brady's duties". Nfl.com. December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  12. Lasting, Dante (February 4, 2022). "Bills hire Joe Brady as quarterbacks coach". Buffalo Bills. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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