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Explaining why time was right to fire Sean McDermott as Buffalo Bills head coach

From snow angels to a pink slip. Just over a year ago, Sean McDermott was celebrating a Divisional Round win over the Baltimore Ravens by diving onto the snowy turf at Highmark Stadium alongside Josh Allen, as the two sprawled out to create the wintry expression.

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Bills Promote Brandon Beane To President Of Football Operations/General Manager

After their latest gut-wrenching postseason loss, the Bills made the eye-opening decision to fire longtime head coach Sean McDermott on Monday. McDermott spent his entire nine-year tenure in Buffalo alongside general manager Brandon Beane, but they’re not walking out the door together.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Jarrett Stidham, Bills, Broncos, Patriots

Bills QB Josh Allen was in tears after being eliminated from the playoffs, with LT Dion Dawkins defending his quarterback and noting that the loss was not his fault.

Sean McDermott News / LWOSports.com / January 19

The Post-McDermott Era: Who Could Lead the Buffalo Bills Next?

After nine seasons, eight playoff appearances, and consistent regular-season success, the Sean McDermott era in Buffalo has ended. Despite turning the

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Candidate emerges as ‘name to watch’ in Bills’ head coach search

The Buffalo Bills suddenly have a coveted head coaching position, and one name has quickly been mentioned as being one to watch in association with it.

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / January 19

Bills DL Jordan Phillips shreds ‘sickening’ decision to fire Sean McDermott

The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday, a move made less than 48 hours removed from the team’s AFC Divisional Round loss to the Denver Broncos.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Bills Sign 12 Players To Futures Deals

The Buffalo Bills announced they have signed 12 players to futures contracts. The following is a list of players the Bills signed to futures deals on Monday: DT Tommy Akingbesote LB Jimmy Ciarlo OL Travis Clayton DB Te’Cory Couch CB M.J.

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Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Dan Orlovsky made the most ridiculous excuse for Josh Allen

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky alienated some people with what they saw as excessive excuse-making for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Orlovsky seemingly refused to blame Allen for the Bills’ 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos during Saturday’s AFC Divisonal game.

Buffalo Bills News / NBC Sports / January 19

Watch: Is Josh Allen main reason why Bills lost to Broncos? | Dan Patrick Show

Brandon Beane News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 19

Brandon Beane unfairly survives Bills' purge despite multiple on-the-job failures

Although general manager Brandon Beane didn't join the Buffalo Bills' organization until a few months following head coach Sean McDermott's hiring, the two former Carolina Panthers' colleagues have been closely tied together since reuniting in Orchard Park.

Buffalo Bills News / The Spun / January 19

Bill Belichick Floated For NFL Job After Monday's Firing

On Monday, the Buffalo Bills decided to move on from head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, eight playoff appearances and just one losing season.

Buffalo Bills News / The SportsRush / January 19

'Now I’m Really Glad They Lost the Game': Jon Gruden Gives Honest Reaction to Sean McDermott Getting Fired by Bills

Even if you are one of just four teams in the Super Bowl era to win a playoff game in six straight seasons, it does not mean much if you can never win at least three in a single postseason.

Buffalo Bills News / Stadium Rant / January 19

Bills Sean McDermott Fired: What’s Next For The Coach And The Team?

On Monday, the Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott was fired. After another devastating playoff defeat, this time at the hands of the Denver Broncos. The 33-30 loss marks the eighth time in the coach’s nine-year tenure that he has been bounced from the playoffs before reaching the Super Bowl (the team missed the playoffs in 2018).

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 19

Terry Pegula releases statement after Bills fire Sean McDermott

The Buffalo Bills are making a change at the head coaching position, firing Sean McDermott after nine seasons with the team. The Bills made the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons but have yet to reach the Super Bowl since the 1990s.