The Buffalo Bills were the latest team in the NFL to extend their head coach on Wednesday.
Sean McDermott landed a six-year extension with the Bills, the team announced. Reportedly the new contract will keep McDermott in Western New York through the 2025 season.
The Process remains.
And that “process” has become a popular one, even nationally. Once viewed as a struggling franchise that couldn’t get out of its own way, McDermott helped lead the Bills to the postseason twice in three seasons leading the way. That caught the eye of folks all across the NFL, as did the news of his shiny new deal on Wednesday. So what are they saying about McDermott’s deal?
Here’s some national media reaction to McDermott signing on the dotted line with the Bills once again:
Field Yates, ESPN
In the 16 seasons prior to hiring Sean McDermott, the Bills had just 2 winning seasons and never made the playoffs.
In 3 years, he's led them to the playoffs twice with 2 winning seasons, built an incredible culture & helped lead a defense that has been 1 of the NFL's stingiest.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 12, 2020
Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
The #Bills gave coach Sean McDermott a 6-year new contract that runs through 2025, source said. He had two years left on his previous deal, so four more years added to that. More stability for one of the NFL’s rising teams.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 12, 2020
Kevin Connors, ESPN
https://t.co/BldXCPa3xK pic.twitter.com/LyAtDnMQ82
— Kevin Connors (@kevconnorsespn) August 12, 2020
Adam Schein, CBS Sports
Love it! Can’t wait until McDermott delivers a championship over the length of this contract to Buffalo! And I’m jumping through a table! #Bills #BillsMafia https://t.co/sITEL2HY8G
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) August 12, 2020
Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports
Sean McDermott signs a contract extension with #Bills, keeping him through 2025 season.
McDermott has 2 winning seasons in Buffalo. The Bills had just 2 winning seasons since 99 prior to his arrival. Buffalo had first 10-win season since 99#BillsMafia https://t.co/Ep0ITg48Xy
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) August 12, 2020
Adam Caplan, FOX Sports
Congrats to a tremendous head coach. Has been a big part of the turn around. https://t.co/WWhQD3x8zA
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 12, 2020
Trey Wingo, ESPN
Sean has done an excellent job of building a culture in Buffalo. https://t.co/yZJFQez5aB
— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 12, 2020
Pro Football Focus
The Buffalo Bills have signed HC Sean McDermott to a six-year contract extension, per @BuffaloBillsPR
Buffalo's defense rank by year since McDermott became HC:
🔹 2017: 17th
🔹 2018: 2nd
🔹 2019: 4th pic.twitter.com/aaEUhjcjal— PFF (@PFF) August 12, 2020
Tre’Davious White… Tre White goalie academy???
Damn !! Beane handing out them checks huh !!! Let me borrow some Sean , PWEASE 😂😂 https://t.co/uHQvBfQqBs
— Tre'Davious White (@TakeAwayTre_) August 12, 2020
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