US EditionSean McDermott’s Calm Confidence: Bills Coach Adapts Approach While Staying Driven Entering 9th Year
Sean McDermott's leadership, driven by a 'trust the process' philosophy, has guided the Bills to five consecutive AFC East titles and a six-year playoff streak.
- On Aug. 17, 2025, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott displayed calm confidence and determination as he entered his ninth season with the team during the preseason game in Chicago.
- McDermott's long-term approach traces to the `trust the process` mantra he instilled during his 2017 arrival, ending a 17-year playoff drought and restoring the franchise's luster.
- On the field and in the facility, Sean McDermott has led a six-year playoff run with Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback, and this summer allowed HBO's `Hard Knocks` unprecedented behind-the-scenes access.
- McDermott says the drive to win a Super Bowl motivates him for both himself and the Buffalo community, and he trusts players and staff to handle fundamentals.
- At 51, Sean McDermott has eased his grip and adapted his approach, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane observes, while McDermott continues studying playoff game video to refine the team.
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The Morning JournalSean McDermott’s calm confidence: Bills coach adapts approach while staying driven entering ninth year
By John Wawrow The Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Carrying his morning protein shake with “Coach” written on the plastic cup and wearing a familiar Bills bucket hat to protect him from the August sun, Sean McDermott looked at ease making his way to practice during training camp. Amid a rash of injuries, and two days into running back James Cook’s “hold-in” over a contract dispute, McDermott casually stopped to chat with alums from his alm…
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Sean McDermott's calm confidence: Bills coach adapts approach while staying driven entering 9th year
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is taking a more relaxed approach entering his ninth season. McDermott trusts his staff and players to handle the fundamentals.
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