Aaron Quinn
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Co-Host of the Cover 1 | Buffalo podcast Part Owner of Cover 1 Sports Network Defender of Adequate DBs Freelance Graphic Designer Follow everywhere
Me: “it’s just training camp don’t over hype anything. Also me to everyone I know:
I'm nearly done with my evaluation on the Bills draft class. Skyler Bell was still my favorite pick of this class, but Jalon Kilgore might be the pick I'm most excited about. I think he's going to a stud, and years from now could be another 5th round gem pick from Beane. #BillsMafia
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Raw metrics of WRs from the last 2 draft years. F*** them picks. Give me proven production. DJ Moore>>> Most of this.
I think we sometimes forget how good an athlete Cole Bishop actually is. Now that he's settled into the speed of the game, I expect that athletcism to really POP. If they pair him up the right way in FA with a solid level starter, he could be weaponized by Jim Leonhard in some really fun ways!
OC - Anthony Lynn - 57yo No direct connection to Joe Brady. They haven't worked together. Lynn has an extensive relationship with Pat Meyer, who is the bridge in this one. Lynn fits "non-play caller" OC to be a teacher, game plan installer, and potential run game coordinator
OC - Jake Peetz - 40 years old Was Joe Brady's QB coach in CAR under Rhule. Has been around many great coaches. Started with Del Rio LSU as the OC after Brady left (Orgeron) pass game specialist for McVay, took OC job at Nebraska Now is the pass game coordinator for Klint Kubiak in Seattle.
OC - Joe Lombardi - 54yo Was the QB coach under Peyton while Brady was the OFF assistant there. They "speak the same language" in terms of offense. Plus having a working relationship. Lombardi is also used to being a OC in title only under Peyton.
DC - Ryan Neilsen - 46yo Worked on Sean Peyton's staff with Brady in 2017-2020. Both considered "Peyton tree" Has experience as a DC. Wasn't brought into the Bills org by Brady, but has a working relationship with Joe Brady. Could keep some level of continuity, while not being a McD defense.
DC - Al Holcomb - 55 yo Part McD guy for sure, but worked on the staff Carolina when Brady was there, and they worked together in Buffalo. Has been an assistant HC multiple times in the past. Long resume of DC experience. Would be a "stablity" pick that I don't think fans would buy into.
OL - Pat Meyer - 53yo With Brady in Carolina (2020-2021) Has been with the Steelers since 2022, new HC there and reports entire staff "cut loose." ALREADY HIRED
On the CURRENT staff it is hard to know who are Brady guys vs who were McD Brady Tree Guys: QB Coach - Ronald Curry Quality Coach - DJ Mangas LB Coach - Al Holcomb DEF - Ryan Neilsen Curry, and Mangascseem like the most "Brady Guys" of the group
Joe Brady Era kicks off tomorrow 12pm when he steps to the podium. Now that you've had time to digest the move, where are you at? What questions do you want to hear asked? If you are still mad, is there anything he can say tomorrow to change your opinion? Let's hear it in the comments! 👇
Malchi Fields is who everyone wanted Keon Coleman to be, but he is. #BillsMafia
The Buffalo Bills will have a new defensive coordinator in 2026 no matter what now. Best of luck to Babich going forward #BillsMafia
I'm really high on Zion Young early in the draft process. He looks built in a lab to play NFL edge. Long, strong, high motor. Good run defender as well. Video from @tampabaytre.bsky.social
It really wasn't all that long ago, everyone in the football world was talking about Joe Brady like everyone is talking about Grant Udinksi. He was the wunderkind quality control kid who was going to be the next big thing... Optics and narratives move quickly in the NFL
#BillsMafia With the news from Garafolo of Brady calling plays, my prediction is Joe Brady promotes long time friend DJ Mangas to OC. They both played WR together at William & Mary (09-11) Worked together: William & Mary in 2014 OC booth at LSU 2019 Carolina Panthers 2020 Buffalo since 2023
SUPER excited to add Chris Trapasso to the Cover 1 team!!! #BillsMafia
Senior Advisor - Phil Snow, 70 Years old (I know, but still) Snow is Udinski's "mentor". You've all heard the story about him living out of his car in a Walmart parking lot. Phil Snow invited Udinski to live in his house with him. Snow mentored Udinski and they are reportedly VERY close.
DL - Frank Okam 40 years old Currently Houston Texans Assistant DL Coach Baylor/Rhule Tree. Worked with Udinski and Siravo in Baylor and Carolina
DC - Mike Siravo - 49 years old Currently LB coach Minnesota Vikings. Matt Rhule tree. But has been with Udinski at Baylor, Carolina, and Minnesota. Promotion to DC is a big jump, but 6 years together, there's a connection.