Bills fire special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley after numerous blunders, AP source says
1 month, 1 week ago

Bills fire special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley after numerous blunders, AP source says

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills fired special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, a move that came after coach Sean McDermott voiced support for his assistant. Smiley’s job status was in question following a series special teams blunders in his third season as Buffalo’s coordinator. That happened despite McDermott saying he cautioned Smiley about being prepared for such a tactic after New England converted a fake punt for a first down in Buffalo’s 24-21 win three weeks earlier. “All that being said, I’m confident that coach Smiley is going to learn from those situations.” Smiley spent eight seasons with the Bills and was elevated to the coordinator’s job after Heath Farwell’s departure following the 2021 season.

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