Why Ryan Fitzpatrick likes Bills' Joe Brady hire despite being 'as shocked as the fans' by new coaching move

Ryan Fitzpatrick went straight to the source to learn more about the Buffalo Bills' decision to hire Joe Brady, one he believes in after speaking with the man himself.

The NFL head coach carousel came to an end over the weekend, as every team across the league now has a man leading the way into the 2026 season.

There were some surprises, though, among them the Buffalo Bills, a team that fired head coach Sean McDermott after falling to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round last month.

The organization came under fire from some in the football world, who believed general manager Brandon Beane should've been axed with McDermott. Instead, Beane received a promotion and led the charge on finding the next leader on the sideline.

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Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Nov. 9, 2025. (Doug Murray, File/AP Photo)

Instead of hiring outside the building, the franchise went with Joe Brady, their offensive coordinator who was on McDermott's staff for the past few seasons. Once again, the head scratching ensued — why would the Bills hire someone within the organization?

Former Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who actively roots for the Bills since his playing days came to an end, had the same questions when he saw the hire.

"When they made the move, I was as shocked as the fans," he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "I got text chains and stuff with my buddies in Buffalo, and everybody was having the same question of kinda what you just proposed. ‘We need change. We have to deviate from the plan because we have to get over the hump.’ Well, you just