Bills coach McDermott upbeat about future despite falling short yet again of Super Bowl berth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bills coach McDermott upbeat about future despite falling short yet again of Super Bowl berth

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Difficult as it was for Sean McDermott to wrap up yet another Bills’ season ending short of a Super Bowl berth, there was nothing on Thursday dissuading Buffalo’s coach from believing more opportunities lay ahead. “I’m confident in who we are,” McDermott said during his end of season news conference, addressing the Bills’ inability to translate regular-season success into reaching the Super Bowl. We’ll have an individualized plan for him when he comes back.” — Beane credited the play of safety Damar Hamlin by calling his “one of the greatest stories ever.” Hamlin started 17 games, including playoffs, two seasons after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January 2023. Beane said, “the business part will handle that,” referring to Hamlin’s expiring contract, while adding: “But I would just say I’m super proud of him. There’s no bigger fan than me of Damar Hamlin.” — McDermott said special team coordinator Matthew Smiley will be retained despite several miscues, including opponents twice converting fake punts this season.

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Josh Allen ponders what-ifs after the Bills get bounced from the playoffs by the Chiefs yet again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen ponders what-ifs after the Bills get bounced from the playoffs by the Chiefs yet again

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen could take plenty of satisfaction from a season in which he became the betting favorite for MVP and the Buffalo Bills defied the doubters who predicted a down year. “You can’t just knock on the door, you got to kick it down.” Try as they might, the Bills and Allen once again will be …

McDermott, Allen get latest chance to change Bills’ early exit playoff history in hosting Ravens
2 months, 1 week ago

McDermott, Allen get latest chance to change Bills’ early exit playoff history in hosting Ravens

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If Bills coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen are ever going to begin changing the narrative of Buffalo falling short against the AFC’s elite when it counts, this would certainly be a good weekend to start. Lamar Jackson along with Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens are set to arrive for a highly anticipated divisional …

Playoff-bound Bills planning to rest most starters in regular-season finale vs. struggling Patriots
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Playoff-bound Bills planning to rest most starters in regular-season finale vs. struggling Patriots

Associated Press  

— The final meeting of the season between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots doesn’t have any playoff implications. Despite Maye briefly leaving last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers after sustaining a blow to the head, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt confirmed Thursday that Maye will start against Buffalo. You can’t get those reps anywhere else.” Close-game …

Bills coach McDermott showing a more playful side in guiding team to 5th straight AFC East title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bills coach McDermott showing a more playful side in guiding team to 5th straight AFC East title

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whether it’s introducing “Dad Joke Fridays” or making snow angels on the field with quarterback Josh Allen to celebrate the Bills’ latest AFC East-clinching victory, coach Sean McDermott is exposing a more playful side to his personality in his eighth season in Buffalo. Like, he’s my neighbor and I haven’t seen that shade of coach McDermott …

McDermott, AFC East-leading Bills refreshed coming out of bye week, and looking ahead to host 49ers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

McDermott, AFC East-leading Bills refreshed coming out of bye week, and looking ahead to host 49ers

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s bye week, the Bills coach on Wednesday found comfort returning to his weekly routine and familiar wardrobe — a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. “So I was telling some of the guys this morning, ‘It’s good to be …

Bills GM backs McDermott and dismisses notion of team plateauing after latest division-round loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Bills GM backs McDermott and dismisses notion of team plateauing after latest division-round loss

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane backed the job coach Sean McDermott did in the face of criticism and a midseason slump on Tuesday, while dismissing the notion the team has plateaued after being eliminated in the divisional playoff round for a third consecutive season. “Obviously, I’m going to have to be creative with the cap, …

Bills and coach Sean McDermott overcome their flaws to beat Chiefs and stay afloat in playoff race
1 year, 3 months ago

Bills and coach Sean McDermott overcome their flaws to beat Chiefs and stay afloat in playoff race

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A new week has dawned with Sean McDermott still coaching the Buffalo Bills and, in turn, his team still afloat for a playoff spot. Whether or not it’s fair to suggest one game represents a referendum on the coach or his players’ support for him, it’s apparent that McDermott and the Bills persevered through a tumultuous …

Buffalo Bills Coach Sean McDermott Apologizes For 9/11 Remarks To Team
1 year, 3 months ago

Buffalo Bills Coach Sean McDermott Apologizes For 9/11 Remarks To Team

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination during a team meeting four years ago. Here’s the instance that @TyDunne reported on that Bills’ HC Sean McDermott addressed this afternoon: pic.twitter.com/PeFDbPLRc7 — Adam Schefter December 7, 2023 “Not only was 9/11 a …

Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting 4 years ago
1 year, 3 months ago

Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for referencing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting 4 years ago

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination during a team meeting four years ago. “Not only was 9/11 a horrific event in our country’s history, but a day that I lost a good family friend,” McDermott said during an unplanned appearance in the Bills’ …

Will the Bills fire Sean McDermott? Sources say there’s ‘zero’ chance
1 year, 3 months ago

Will the Bills fire Sean McDermott? Sources say there’s ‘zero’ chance

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills Fan confidence in Sean McDermott never has been lower. Although additional calamities may befall McDermott over the next month and a half and alter the organization’s plans, four sources familiar with Terry Pegula’s thinking tell The Athletic the Bills’ owner has neither the desire nor plans to make a coaching change. …

Bills enter their bye week at 6-6 and stinging from a series of close calls and late-game collapses
1 year, 3 months ago

Bills enter their bye week at 6-6 and stinging from a series of close calls and late-game collapses

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It’s not one thing that has led to the Buffalo Bills’ struggles with closing out victories this season. And that leaves coach Sean McDermott using the team’s long-awaited bye week off to come up with some necessary solutions if the inconsistent Bills intend to mount a late-season playoff push. “We’re this close.” And yet, the three-time …

Giants coach Brian Daboll’s homecoming to Buffalo marred by injuries and offensive struggles
1 year, 5 months ago

Giants coach Brian Daboll’s homecoming to Buffalo marred by injuries and offensive struggles

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo holds a special place in Brian Daboll’s heart that goes beyond being his beloved hometown. “When you’re able to coach good players and be around good players as a coach, they help you,” Daboll said during a Zoom call with Buffalo-area reporters as the Giants prepare to travel to play the Bills on Sunday night. …

Bills address banged-up secondary depth by signing 12-year veteran Josh Norman to practice squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Bills address banged-up secondary depth by signing 12-year veteran Josh Norman to practice squad

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills addressed their injury depleted secondary depth by signing cornerback Josh Norman to their practice squad on Tuesday. Norman is a 12-year veteran after closing last season playing two games with the Carolina Panthers, which marked his third stop in three years. Norman is particularly familiar with several members of the Bills staff, including …

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next
1 year, 5 months ago

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott had little time savoring a blowout win in his 100th game as the Buffalo Bills head coach. Dominating as his defense performed in forcing five turnovers and getting nine sacks in a 37-3 victory at Washington on Sunday, McDermott was already focused on Buffalo’s next opponent: the Miami Dolphins. Through three outings, Buffalo has …

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders
1 year, 6 months ago

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders

Associated Press  

Josh Allen thinks some open, honest communication helped the Buffalo Bills get their act together after a rough start to the season. “This is one of the elite teams coming in and we’ve got to gear up, we’ve got to practice, prepare, get ourselves ready to go and give us a great opportunity to see where we stand.” The Bills …

Bills coach Sean McDermott feels invigorated in doubling up as defensive coordinator
1 year, 6 months ago

Bills coach Sean McDermott feels invigorated in doubling up as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL schedule had not yet been released last spring when Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott already decided he was taking on the extra duties as defensive coordinator. “The head coach’s seat is a leadership seat and that’s all good, and I love that part of it,” McDermott said. It’s a group that includes several former …

Buffalo Bills reward success of GM Beane and coach McDermott with 2-year contract extensions
1 year, 8 months ago

Buffalo Bills reward success of GM Beane and coach McDermott with 2-year contract extensions

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills locked up their brain trust tandem of general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott through the 2027 season after signing the duo to two-year contract extensions on Friday. McDermott, who was hired in January 2017 following Rex Ryan’s dismissal, is credited with instilling a winning culture built around a trusted group of …

Bills sign Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane to contract extensions through 2027
1 year, 9 months ago

Bills sign Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane to contract extensions through 2027

New York Times  

Bills coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane both signed contract extensions with Buffalo through the 2027 season, the organization announced Friday. He also drafted one of the game’s top quarterbacks and navigated the ever-changing salary cap landscape as the Bills’ build progressed from a teardown to keeping the winning window open. Both McDermott and Beane are now also …

McDermott hailed for leading Bills through emotional week
2 years, 2 months ago

McDermott hailed for leading Bills through emotional week

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Jimmye Laycock’s first thought during those initial chilling moments went to Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who collapsed on the field in Cincinnati last week. “That’s why I wanted to keep him around as a coach,” Laycock said, laughing at how McDermott’s tenure as his assistant lasted only one year before he was hired by …

McDermott at ease with ’13 Seconds’ as Bills prep for Chiefs
2 years, 5 months ago

McDermott at ease with ’13 Seconds’ as Bills prep for Chiefs

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For an outcome which ranks among the most frustrating in his 24 NFL seasons, Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared at ease on Wednesday when asked to relive the nightmare of Buffalo’s most recent trip to Kansas City. “I’m just comfortable with this football team, comfortable going out there today and practicing and trying to get us …

Will Sean McVay be back with Rams? Coach says: 'We'll see'
3 years, 1 month ago

Will Sean McVay be back with Rams? Coach says: 'We'll see'

LA Times  

Is the party already over? The Rams were only a handful of hours removed from a Super Bowl LVI celebration that extended into Monday morning when coach Sean McVay said two words with potentially alarming implications for their future: “We’ll see.” That was McVay’s response to The Los Angeles Times when asked whether he would return to coach the Rams …

Bills coach Sean McDermott on starting a dialogue with his team
4 years, 9 months ago

Bills coach Sean McDermott on starting a dialogue with his team

New York Times  

Sean McDermott knew he had to say something. McDermott said last year that the team is constantly evaluating whether it’s best to go away for training camp. “We start with a clean slate and I’ve enjoyed getting to know Stefon and getting to know a little bit about his background and a little bit about his family,” McDermott said. Trust …

Bills have work to do in offseason after playoff collapse
5 years, 2 months ago

Bills have work to do in offseason after playoff collapse

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The lingering disappointment following an AFC wild-card playoff collapse at Houston won’t deter Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott from having confidence in his team’s young foundation. Stressing a desire to keep the developing core of the team intact, and placing faith in the overall growth displayed by second-year quarterback Josh Allen, McDermott said this is no …

McDermott: Bills’ trajectory pointing up despite 6-10 finish
6 years, 2 months ago

McDermott: Bills’ trajectory pointing up despite 6-10 finish

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott overlooked Buffalo’s losing record in making the case the team’s trajectory is pointing up. “I’m more concerned about the direction of the organization,” he added, before referring to the strides Buffalo’s first-round draft picks, quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, have made since Week 1. “As you look at our young …

McDermott short on boasts, specifics as Bills new coach
8 years, 2 months ago

McDermott short on boasts, specifics as Bills new coach

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The crowd was smaller and the bold promises far fewer on Friday, when Sean McDermott ushered in the post-Rex Ryan era for the Buffalo Bills. Low key and to the point, McDermott spent much of his inaugural news conference as Buffalo’s new coach emphasizing discipline and culture change for a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs …

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