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McDermott Breaks Silence on Bills Firing
20 Apr
Summary
- McDermott is back in North Carolina after his February firing.
- He led the Bills to prominence over nine seasons, breaking a playoff drought.
- He coached through numerous injuries in the 2025 season, achieving 12 wins.
Sean McDermott has spoken for the first time since his February dismissal as head coach of the Buffalo Bills. He is now back in North Carolina, where he previously worked for the Panthers. McDermott reflected on his nine-year tenure with the Bills, highlighting his success in turning the team around, ending a 17-year playoff drought in his first season, and leading them to the playoffs eight times.
He acknowledged the team's significant accomplishments, noting the collective effort involved. McDermott defended his coaching in the 2025 season, describing it as arguably one of his best jobs. He guided the team to 12 wins despite numerous player injuries and secured a playoff victory for the sixth consecutive season, placing him close to 100 career regular-season wins.
McDermott expressed gratitude towards GM Brandon Beane and team owner Terry Pegula for the opportunity. He suggested that the timing of his firing might have been questionable, with moments like "13 seconds" or the 2024 AFC championship loss potentially being more logical points for dismissal. He remains focused on what he can control moving forward.
