Pete Carmichael’s role as the Buffalo Bills’ new offensive coordinator has been a hot topic, especially since head coach Joe Brady, the former OC, is still the one calling plays on game day. But don’t sleep on Carmichael’s impact: he’s Brady’s eyes and ears during the week, deeply involved in every game plan, and bringing a ton of experience from working alongside Sean Payton. He’s essentially building the offensive system Brady wants, freeing up the first-time head coach to focus on everything else, including defense and special teams. And after a big Week 1 win against the Houston Texans, it’s clear this setup is working pretty well for the Bills.
Gunn’s “Baby” And Kincaid’s No-Limit Game
Carmichael wasn’t shy about dishing out credit after that Week 1 effort. When quarterback Josh Allen himself shouted out Austin Gunn for his game planning contributions, Carmichael echoed that praise with serious conviction. He called Gunn’s prep work “outstanding” and said game planning is “his baby every week.” The staff, led by Gunn, mapped out what they thought was the best plan, and the players absolutely executed it. That’s a huge shoutout to Austin, no doubt. But it wasn’t just behind-the-scenes magic.
Tight end Dalton Kincaid absolutely balled out in Week 1, and anyone watching could see it. Carmichael gets what Kincaid brings to the offense and straight up said there are no limits to his play, even after lingering injuries. That chemistry between Allen and Kincaid is the real deal, the kind you rarely see between a quarterback and a tight end, and it pays massive dividends. Carmichael knows Kincaid is going to be a key piece if this offense keeps humming.
“Pretty Special There” From The Press Box
Even veteran coaches can become fans sometimes, and Carmichael proved it. While he’s usually a consummate professional, a super laid-back guy, he admitted he was a “fan up in the press box” during wide receiver Joshua Palmer’s touchdown. He didn’t even see the play unfolding that way, admitting “That’s not where my eyes were.” But then, just like us watching from the couch, he saw Allen’s decision-making and execution come together, and he was like, “‘pretty special there.’ So it was awesome to see.” That’s a legit moment of pure, unadulterated hype from the man guiding the offense.
There’s zero time to dwell on that awesome start though. The Bills have a super short turnaround, with the Detroit Lions coming to town next. They’ve gotta pivot fast and bring that same focus if they want to keep the good times rolling.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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