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After sitting with everything — my own thoughts, the press conference, the media reaction, and the fan response — I think a few things can all be true at once. This decision to move on from Sean McDermott wasn’t made in the locker room after the Denver game. The organization had been growing weary of coming up just short year after year and quietly questioning whether McDermott could break through that final wall. This season felt like a line in the sand: make the big show, or make a big change. That said, the press conference was a mistake. Not because the decision itself was necessarily wrong, but because the messaging failed. What should have been a moment of clarity and leadership instead created more questions. The tone felt defensive and emotional at times, and the lack of a clearly articulated vision is what fueled skepticism from the media and frustration from #BillsMafia. This wasn’t about football Xs and Os — it was about confidence and direction, and that didn’t come through. I also want to be clear about McDermott himself. I like him a lot. I think he’s a great leader of men, I think he evolved as a coach, and I honestly thought this was one of his best coaching seasons. Moving on doesn’t mean he failed — it means the situation may have hit a ceiling. At the same time, this offseason does offer real opportunity: a new head coach, the NFL Draft, free agency, and a fresh start tied to a new stadium. All of that can be a reset — if it’s handled correctly. That’s where the accountability now sits. Brandon Beane owns what comes next. If this hire, this roster build, and this transition don’t move the needle, then he’s the next man out the door — and that’s fair. As for ownership, the best thing moving forward may be stability and restraint. Let the football people lead, let the plan speak for itself, and keep the mic away for a while. The move itself may age better than the explanation — but now it’s time to prove there’s a real vision behind it.

ScottKinmartin's tweet photo. After sitting with everything — my own thoughts, the press conference, the media reaction, and the fan response — I think a few things can all be true at once. This decision to move on from Sean McDermott wasn’t made in the locker room after the Denver game. The organization had been growing weary of coming up just short year after year and quietly questioning whether McDermott could break through that final wall. This season felt like a line in the sand: make the big show, or make a big change.

That said, the press conference was a mistake. Not because the decision itself was necessarily wrong, but because the messaging failed. What should have been a moment of clarity and leadership instead created more questions. The tone felt defensive and emotional at times, and the lack of a clearly articulated vision is what fueled skepticism from the media and frustration from #BillsMafia. This wasn’t about football Xs and Os — it was about confidence and direction, and that didn’t come through.

I also want to be clear about McDermott himself. I like him a lot. I think he’s a great leader of men, I think he evolved as a coach, and I honestly thought this was one of his best coaching seasons. Moving on doesn’t mean he failed — it means the situation may have hit a ceiling. At the same time, this offseason does offer real opportunity: a new head coach, the NFL Draft, free agency, and a fresh start tied to a new stadium. All of that can be a reset — if it’s handled correctly.

That’s where the accountability now sits. Brandon Beane owns what comes next. If this hire, this roster build, and this transition don’t move the needle, then he’s the next man out the door — and that’s fair. As for ownership, the best thing moving forward may be stability and restraint. Let the football people lead, let the plan speak for itself, and keep the mic away for a while. The move itself may age better than the explanation — but now it’s time to prove there’s a real vision behind it.

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Steven Doxey @300dox

8 months ago

@fanatec Nascar 25 on ps5!!

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Tom Pelissero

@TomPelissero

8 months ago

“We Love You! We will miss Buffalo. Bills Mafia, you are one of one!” A classy statement from Sean McDermott following his surprising exit from Buffalo:

TomPelissero's tweet photo. “We Love You! We will miss Buffalo. Bills Mafia, you are one of one!”

A classy statement from Sean McDermott following his surprising exit from Buffalo: https://t.co/teRqQpmDE1

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Mike Catalana

@MikeCatalana

8 months ago

Sean McDermott's goal was to get this team to the Super Bowl and in that he failed. But McDermott embraced Buffalo like he was born and raised there. He coached his players with high expectations, but also showed care and compassion for them as people. While Josh Allen is the Bills shining star, I always felt Sean McDermott was its soul. That will be hard to replace

MikeCatalana's tweet photo. Sean McDermott's goal was to get this team to the Super Bowl and in that he failed. But McDermott embraced Buffalo like he was born and raised there.

He coached his players with high expectations, but also showed care and compassion for them as people.

While Josh Allen is the Bills shining star, I always felt Sean McDermott was its soul. That will be hard to replace

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Michael @manecci

8 months ago

This picture hits a little different today. #BillsMafia 🥺🥺

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Michael Schwartz

@MSchwartzTV

8 months ago

24 hours apart almost the exact same Left: Ruled an NFL interception. Right: Ruled an NFL catch, Adams is down by contact AND the refs take time to review it. It’s getting harder to explain the rules of this league.