The Buffalo Bills have made the unexpected decision to terminate head coach Sean McDermott following the team”s playoff elimination at the hands of the Denver Broncos. The Bills fell to the Broncos with a score of 33-30 in the divisional round on Saturday, marking the end of their postseason run.
This move comes as a surprise to many, considering McDermott”s successful tenure leading the team. Despite not reaching the Super Bowl, he compiled an impressive record of 98 wins and 50 losses during his time with the Bills. Under his guidance, the team won five consecutive AFC East championships until this season, when the New England Patriots overtook them.
McDermott”s .662 winning percentage places him 15th in NFL history and third among current head coaches. He is credited with reversing the fortunes of the franchise, which had endured a 17-season playoff drought before his arrival in 2017. Remarkably, McDermott led the Bills to the playoffs in eight of his nine years as head coach.
In the wake of McDermott”s dismissal, general manager Brandon Beane will remain with the organization and will play a crucial role in the search for the next head coach. The Bills will be looking to build on their recent successes while aiming to finally capture that elusive Super Bowl title.
