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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Wawrow

NFL team fires head coach after failing to reach the Super Bowl

Super Bowl Sean McDermott
  • Sean McDermott has been dismissed as head coach of the Buffalo Bills, two days after their controversial 33-30 overtime defeat to Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs.
  • His nine-season tenure ended without a Super Bowl appearance, despite transforming the franchise into a consistent winner and ending a 17-year playoff drought.
  • McDermott achieved a regular-season record of 98 wins and 50 losses, placing him second in the team's history for victories.
  • Under his leadership, the Bills made the playoffs in eight of his nine seasons and won 10 or more games for seven consecutive seasons.
  • Despite consistent regular-season success, the team only reached the AFC Championship game twice, losing both times, and suffered multiple close playoff exits, including three in overtime.

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Buffalo Bills head coach fired after controversial loss ended Super Bowl hopes

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