Sean McDermott Reportedly Irked Bills GM, Owner With Criticism of Roster Before Firing
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, despite eight playoff appearances and consistent postseason success, due to his inability to reach or win a Super Bowl with Josh Allen as quarterback.
- General manager Brandon Beane was promoted, gaining more control within the organization, signaling the team's preference for his approach over McDermott's.
- Reports indicate tension between McDermott and the front office arose because McDermott questioned the talent level on the roster, a stance that reportedly did not sit well with ownership and Beane.
- The Bills faced criticism for their delayed and minimal public acknowledgment of McDermott’s contributions, only issuing a formal thank-you and tribute video a day after the firing.
- The decision
