Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott Addresses Media With Bold Statement About Future, Reveals Plans For Potential Changes

Now after Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Chiefs yet again, there are legitimate questions about Sean McDermott’s future in Buffalo.

Former Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan said on ESPN‘s Get Up on Monday that he could see the Bills firing McDermott to hire Belichick:

“I said this to [Mike Greenberg], I said, ‘Watch this be where Belichick ends up. Meaning that I’m not saying it’s going to happen,” Ryan said. I’m saying this: If you think you like ownership, alright? They fired me when I was .500. They fired me because they didn’t think I could go any further.”

“I’m saying if ownership sits back and goes, ‘You know what, this guy has done a great job as a coach, but is he the right guy to get us to the next level?’ I’m just throwing it out there,” Ryan said. “Believe me, I’m not just being reckless when I’m saying this. If you’re going to move on from him, it’s for one guy and that’s for Bill Belichick

On Monday night’s edition of “Nightcap” with Shannon Sharpe and former Bengals star WR Chad Ochocinco, the former Broncos Hall of Fame tight end said he believes McDermott has taken the Bills as far as they can go and it’s time for a change.

“When I look at this Ocho, I really believe Sean McDermott as taken this Buffalo team as far as he can take it. I really do, I think he’s taken it as far as he can take it.”

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott Addresses Media With Bold Statement About Future, Addresses Potential Staff Changes

With all eyes on McDermott and rumors swirling about his future, the Bills head coach certainly sounded like a man planning on sticking around in Buffalo in his final press conference of the year on Tuesday morning.

Although things could still change, McDermott didn’t present himself as someone who is prepared to have significant meetings with ownership, but instead, made a bold statement about the team’s future.

The Buffalo Bills head coach said the consistency his team has shown reaching playoff 6 of last 7 years is a precursor to winning a Super Bowl. Foundation is there. “We’re disappointed, yes,” McDermott said. “But not broken.”

It sounds like Sean McDermott is on a mission more than ever, but talk is one thing, making a run toward a Lombardi Trophy is another.

While there are certainly changes expected, on both the staff and personnel — with key players set to be free agents and others possibly leaving via trade in an attempt to bolster the roster — McDermott mentioned the strategy he learned from the same coach that has been his nemesis in advancing in the AFC playoffs.

NFL reporter Jori Epstein captured Sean McDermott’s plan for the Buffalo Bills offense moving forward.

“As Bills decide on 2024 OC, McDermott knows his philosophy. Control LOS and let run support QB but lean on Josh Allen’s arm talent. McDermott: “I cut my teeth around Andy Reid who is a pass-first, you-throw-to-win.”

It certainly felt like Joe Brady — who took over for Ken Dorsey and helped Buffalo win eight of the last nine games — had a winning formula. He’s received the support of Josh Allen, but has also interviewed for head coaching jobs. It will be interesting to see how the Bills offseason plays out.