Buffalo Bills' New Head Coach Regrets Pat McAfee Show Comments

Joe Brady walked back his remarks about celebrating when QB Josh Allen throws interceptions.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:15pm

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Buffalo Bills' new head coach Joe Brady admitted he regretted comments he made on The Pat McAfee Show, where he said he was looking forward to celebrating with the defense when quarterback Josh Allen throws interceptions. Brady said he got carried away trying to make a point that he's no longer just an offensive coordinator, but a head coach who wants to celebrate with the entire team. He acknowledged those remarks were misguided, especially given Allen's turnover issues in the playoffs.

Why it matters

As the new head coach, Brady's early public comments set the tone for how he will lead the team. His initial remarks about wanting to celebrate Allen's mistakes raised concerns, as the franchise quarterback is critical to the team's success. Brady walking back those comments shows he understands the importance of maintaining a positive, supportive relationship with his star player.

The details

During his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Brady said: "I can't wait for the first practice, to get out there and Josh Allen to throw a f*cking pick, and I get to celebrate with the defense. I can't wait to talk sh*t with our offensive tackles who get beat." However, on a later appearance on Fitz & Whit, Brady admitted: "I regretted that. Call BS, I do. That's gonna piss me off. But I regret that, I'm not gonna lie." Brady explained he got carried away trying to convey that as head coach, he wants to celebrate with the entire team, not just the offense.

  • On The Pat McAfee Show in February 2026, Brady made the controversial comments.
  • Shortly after, on Fitz & Whit, Brady walked back those remarks and admitted he regretted making them.

The players

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who previously served as the team's offensive coordinator.

Josh Allen

The Buffalo Bills' star quarterback, who has had issues with turnovers, including in the team's playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.

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What they’re saying

“I regretted that. Call BS, I do. That's gonna piss me off. But I regret that, I'm not gonna lie.”

— Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills Head Coach (Fitz & Whit)

“I want to celebrate with the defense, and the only way I can celebrate with the defense is if James Cook fumbles or Josh throws a pick. I've got to sort through that, but as soon as I said that, I was like, 'I'm gonna be pissed off.' It's gonna be one of those where I'm celebrating, and then I'm coming back, and I'm like, 'Yo, what are we doing?' I'll take it back.”

— Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills Head Coach (Fitz & Whit)

What’s next

As the Bills prepare for the upcoming season, Brady will need to continue building trust and a positive relationship with Allen to ensure the team's success.

The takeaway

Brady's early misstep in publicly commenting on wanting to celebrate his quarterback's mistakes highlights the delicate balance new coaches must strike between building team unity and maintaining strong relationships with star players. His willingness to quickly acknowledge and walk back the comments shows maturity and an understanding of the importance of those dynamics.