Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after latest playoff failure
The Buffalo Bills have fired Sean McDermott after the team yet again fell short in the NFL playoffs.
TL;DR
- Sean McDermott was fired as the Buffalo Bills' head coach after the team lost in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
- McDermott led the Bills to the playoffs in all but one season since 2017, marking their first postseason appearance in 17 years.
- Despite reaching the playoffs consistently, the Bills failed to reach the Super Bowl during McDermott's tenure.
- Owner Terry Pegula stated the team needs a new leadership structure to reach the next level.
- General Manager Brandon Beane has been promoted to president of football operations and will lead the search for a new head coach.
- McDermott compiled a 98-50 regular season record but an 8-8 playoff record.
- Other NFL coaches like John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin have also recently ended their tenures.
- The Bills are expected to target an offensive-minded coach to support quarterback Josh Allen.
- Allen's production decreased this season, and the defense struggled, particularly against the run and in critical playoff moments.