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In preparation for the 2020-21 NFL Season, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott delivered a strong message to his players about possibly taking a knee during the national anthem. Per Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, McDermott recounted how the team has responded when players decide to air out their sentiments by way of protests. For […]

The coronavirus pandemic has not yet forced the NFL to postpone its schedule. But Sean McDermott fears the future impact of COVID-19 could exploit the depth of any given roster. McDermott said teams should prioritize depth if they hope to be successful in 2020. #Bills HC Sean McDermott: "The reality of this year is, what […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm finds himself in a precarious position after his opinion regarding gun owner clientele was revealed. Although Fromm has made efforts to reconcile with his new teammates, head coach Sean McDermott realizes there is still plenty of work to be done. Fromm’s comments were unearthed during a time of social unease […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is intent on establishing a greater sense of chemistry on his team. But rather than developing this chemistry on the gridiron, McDermott hopes Bills players find a greater sense of togetherness by sharing personal stories and experiences. McDermott said he is hoping players from different backgrounds might be able […]

After a successful collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, AJ Epenesa has proven that he is ready to take the big stage in the NFL. And it seems  Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has his plans laid out for the rookie, in a “perfect world” that is. In an interview with former Bills center […]

The New England Patriots lost Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency back in March, which has many believing that the Patriots’ two-decade-long stranglehold over the AFC East is over in favor of the Buffalo Bills. But while most believe that the Bills, who actually challenged New England for the division crown […]

Josh Allen is the Buffalo Bills’ quarterback of the future. That much has been secured for now, as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft helped lead his team back to the postseason last year. But that doesn’t mean that he is a complete product already. In an interview with Adam Schein […]

The Buffalo Bills surprised a whole lot of people this past season, winning 10 games and making the playoffs. They even challenged the New England Patriots for AFC East supremacy. Now, with Tom Brady out of the division, there are some who view the Bills as AFC East favorites heading into 2020. However, with the […]

Bye-bye sleepless nights. Count Bills head coach Sean McDermott as among those relieved by Tom Brady’s surprising decision to leave the Patriots last March. “Yeah, I slept a little bit better at night when I saw Tom make his decision,” said McDermott during an appearance at NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. “Not only did he […]

Here’s to brighter days ahead. Bills head coach Sean McDermott is hoping that a change in scenery will be beneficial for Josh Norman.  Via Charean Williams of NBC Sports. “Here’s what I would tell you about Josh. He’s a highly-competitive individual and sometimes the grass isn’t always greener from a system or scheme standpoint, and […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he does not need to explain the reason for acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings. McDermott explained Diggs was immensely productive during his time with the Vikings while also having the opportunity to play in the playoffs and experience that kind of pressure (via Nick […]

Back in 2015, Josh Norman had a solid case to be considered the best cornerback in football. The former fifth-round pick enjoyed a breakout season with the Carolina Panthers that year, where he was named First-Team All-Pro. As a reward for his stellar season, Norman signed a big five-year, $75 million deal with the Washington […]

The Buffalo Bills chose to add the assistant head coach title to Leslie Frazier’s job description, but he revealed that he was already doing more than just being the defensive coordinator. After officially receiving the promotion, Frazier explained his role on the Bills coaching staff. “My role has always gone beyond coordinating defense, obviously that’s […]

The Buffalo Bills were able to put together another successful season under Sean McDermott in 2019. Even though the team didn’t win a playoff game, the Bills gave fans a reason to be optimistic about the future. Before Buffalo steps foot on the field again, the Bills’ front office understands that they need to improve […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is electing to keep starting quarterback Josh Allen in the lineup despite being locked into the first Wild Card spot in the AFC after a Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots. McDermott mentioned in a press conference on Tuesday, via ProFootballTalk, that most starters for the Bills […]

The Buffalo Bills are locked into the No. 5 seed in the AC no matter what happens this weekend, and Sean McDermott is unsure if he will play his starters. McDermott said that he has a lot of things to consider, and a lot of options to weigh before he decides who will play against […]

The Buffalo Bills are playing fantastic football, defying expectations to put themselves in a winning situation during the third year of Sean McDermott’s reign on the sidelines. They’ve been playing terrific football so far that their Week 15 clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers was moved to the primetime slot. It’s been a long time since […]

While the media raves about the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots, the Buffalo Bills have been overlooked as Super Bowl contenders. Without a doubt, Sean McDermott is content with being the underdogs in the AFC. Just two years ago, McDermott was able to lead Buffalo to a 9-7 record and to the playoffs […]

The Carolina Panthers firing of Ron Rivera has been one of the most shocking events that occurred this week. Given the circumstances surrounding the firing, it was definitely something that took players and coaches aback. One of the people who were particularly surprised by the decision was Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott. Given his […]

Josh Allen is a fine young quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. He’s performing to the levels expected of him and will become the team’s long-term project. However, the glaring error of not picking Lamar Jackson at the seventh spot still hangs above their heads. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback was the final selection in the first […]

The Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday in Week 14 with a lot on the line for Sean McDermott. While the Bills’ record stands at 9-3, many of their wins come against less competitive teams. Next weekend’s matchup with MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and the Ravens could be a true testament to Buffalo’s […]

Are the Buffalo Bills really that good, or are they just a product of their soft schedule? Sure, the Bills have gone 6-2 through the first nine weeks of the season, but their wins have come against teams with a combined 9-42 record. Meanwhile, their two losses have come against the only clubs they have […]

The Buffalo Bills are 5-2 in 2019. That’s a really good start to the season. However, that does not mean they don’t have areas that could use improvement. Due to that, it was pretty surprising that the Bills made zero moves at the trade deadline. According to Matt Parrino of newyorkupstate.com, head coach Sean McDermott […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is in concussion protocol after taking a hit against the New England Patriots. As a result, head coach Sean McDermott is preparing quarterback Matt Barkley. Allen’s status for their Week 5 tilt against the Tennessee Titans is still unknown. According to Chris Brown of the team’s official website, McDermott is […]

The fact that the Buffalo Bills lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday was far from the only thing head coach Sean McDermott was unhappy about. After the game, McDermott expressed displeasure for the hit Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones put on Bills quarterback Josh Allen. “There’s no room in football for that,” McDermott said […]

The New England Patriots have been rolling along this season with no one putting up much of a fight in the first three weeks of the season. Can the Buffalo Bills offer the Patriots some tough competition in Week 4? According to recent history, the Bills have little to no chance of pulling off the […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen did not have a great stat line in his team’s season opener on Sunday afternoon, completing 24 of his 37 passes for 254 yards, a touchdown and a couple of interceptions. But when it mattered most, Allen got the job done in a 17-16 comeback win over the New York […]

The Buffalo Bills are expected to play their starters for an extended amount of time in their third preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Sean McDermott is entering his third season with the Bills and is hoping to see some improvements from his roster this week. Through their first two preseason games, Buffalo has won […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott told media members on Sunday afternoon that veteran tight end Tyler Kroft is “moving in the right direction” regarding his injured foot, per The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia. Kroft, 26, last played for the Cincinnati Bengals before signing a three-year contract worth nearly $19 million in the offseason with the […]

When the Buffalo Bills drafted Josh Allen last year, everyone knew about his arm strength, and now, we’re at a point where Allen and Patrick Mahomes could have a throw-off to determine who has the stronger arm sometime in the future. But while Bills head coach Sean McDermott acknowledges that Allen does have a cannon, […]

Ed Oliver had his fair share of detractors throughout the pre-draft process. As more and more NFL analysts dove into the University of Houston star’s film, from the the time he stepped on campus as a freshman superstar, it became readily apparent that Oliver was winning far more with quickness, power, and overall athleticism than […]

The Buffalo Bills are far from even resembling a Super Bowl contender at the moment, but that doesn’t mean head coach Sean McDermott is going to avoid trying to instill championship ideals in his players. McDermott, who is entering his third season as Bills head coach, says that while Buffalo may not be ready to […]

The Buffalo Bills organization has banned their fans from jumping through tables but that won’t stop them for cheering their team on in 2019. Head coach Sean McDermott is heading into his third season at the position and is hoping for a quick turnaround this year. Last season, the Bills finished with a record of […]

The Buffalo Bills don’t have a very typical backfield, as they boast 31-year-old LeSean McCoy and 36-year-old Frank Gore as their top two running backs. In a league where halfbacks are generally past their prime once they hit the age of 30, you can imagine that there are plenty of reservations about the Bills’ ground […]

The Buffalo Bills surprised the NFL world last year by finishing the season 6-10, which was much better than most thought they would. According to head coach Sean McDermott, however, the obvious thing to do in the offseason was to add to their offense. Speaking to Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News, McDermott acknowledged that […]

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy did not start this past Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots because of a private matter between McCoy and head coach Sean McDermott. McCoy appeared to handle the situation as well as he could have. Sean McDermott says he appreciates LeSean McCoy “being accountable” about the situation for […]

The New England Patriots have been the gold standard in the NFL since Bill Belichick made Tom Brady the starting quarterback in 2001. The Buffalo Bills within that time, have not. Within that time span, the Patriots have been to eight Super Bowls, winning five of them. The Bills, however? Only one playoff appearance, which came […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott thinks that rookie quarterback Josh Allen is continuing to make progress each week during his first season in the NFL. The Bills haven’t been able to find much success this season in posting a 5-9 record to this point in the season, but Allen’s progression has certainly been entertaining […]

The Buffalo Bills made the surprising move to part ways with veteran wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin on Tuesday afternoon. Head coach Sean McDermott doesn’t sound like he’ll miss him. There was no inkling that the Bills were trending in the direction of cutting Benjamin at this point of the season with a month left in […]