The Buffalo Bills have announced that Sean McDermott has been fired as head coach, and Brandon Beane is remaining as general manager and more.
The Buffalo Bills have made it official: Sean McDermott is no longer the team's head coach.
In a statement posted online, owner Terry Pegula praised McDermott's job over the years. However, it felt like it was time to have a "new structure within our leadership" in order to put the team in the best position to win a Super Bowl.
"Sean helped change the mindset of this organization and was instrumental in the Bills becoming a perennial playoff team," Pegula said. "I respect all the work, loyalty and attention to detail he showed for this team and the community. I wish Sean, Jamie and his family all the best."
McDermott leaves Buffalo with a 98-50 record and five AFC East championships. His .662 winning percentage is the best in franchise history and the 15th-best all-time. In the playoffs, however, McDermott was 8-8, and failed to get past the AFC Championship game.
In addition to McDermott's firing, it was also announced that not only will Brandon Beane remain on as general manager, but he's also received a promotion.
"Moving forward, Brandon Beane will now serve as the President of Football Operations / General Manager of the Buffalo Bills," Pegula added.
"Brandon will oversee all facets of our football operation, including the oversight of our coaching staff. I have full faith in and have witnessed Brandon’s outstanding leadership style and have confidence in his abilities to lead our organization."
Beane will be leading the team's search for its next head coach. During the process, it was said by the organization that he'll work directly with Pegula and President of Business Operations Pete Guelli during the interview and hiring process.
As of writing, Beane has not spoken on the move. A year-end press conference is expected to take place in the coming days. When it does, Bills Roundtable will have full coverage of everything that is said regarding the decision to fire McDermott.
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