The Buffalo Bills are entering a new era after making their decision to fire head coach Sean McDermott. Following nine seasons with the team, the announcement came this past Monday. Bills owner Terry Pegula explained that the choice to move on was driven by the team’s inability to get past the ‘playoffs,’ specifically citing the recent loss to the Denver Broncos, and Josh Allen did not have any input on the move.

National NFL reporter Cameron Wolfe wrote on his X account, “Bills owner Terry Pegula says it was his decision to fire HC Sean McDermott due to results of Broncos / Bills game. Pegula said he saw the pain & emotion of Josh Allen in locker room & presser giving everything he had. He says we can and will do better + praises roster talent.”

Sean McDermott was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills for nine years, and he successfully guided the team to the playoffs in eight of those seasons. Even though Josh Allen became one of the best quarterbacks in the league during this time, the Bills were never able to make it to the Super Bowl. The team’s latest disappointment came this past Saturday when they lost 33-30 to the Denver Broncos. 

A major turning point occurred right before halftime; instead of playing it safe to end the half, the Bills tried to score, and Josh Allen fumbled the ball. This mistake allowed Denver to miss an easy field goal, which changed the momentum of the game.

Losing close games has become a recurring problem for Buffalo. Their last three playoff losses were all decided by only three points, and three of McDermott’s postseason defeats have happened in overtime. The team has been consistently showing a pattern that they play well enough to compete, but they struggle to finish these high-stakes games with a win.

To help star quarterback Josh Allen reach the next level and finally secure the franchise’s first Super Bowl title, the Bills have decided to make a significant change in their leadership. The team will now move forward with a new structure centered on General Manager Brandon Beane.

As part of this shift, Brandon Beane has been promoted to President of Football Operations. While he will still serve as the General Manager, this new role gives him increased authority over the entire football department. Most importantly, Beane is now the primary person responsible for finding and hiring the team’s next head coach.

This promotion shows that ownership has full confidence in Beane to build a championship-caliber team around Allen, who was recently named the 2024 NFL MVP. By placing the coaching search in Beane’s hands, the Bills are hoping a fresh voice on the sidelines, combined with Beane’s roster-building strategy, will finally bring a championship to Buffalo.

Terry Pegula throws Sean McDermott under the bus to defend Brandon Beane

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula recently made waves by openly criticizing the team’s decision to draft wide receiver Keon Coleman. During a press conference on Wednesday, following the firing of head coach Sean McDermott, Pegula claimed that the front office should not be blamed for the pick. Instead, he placed the responsibility on the former coaching staff, stating that they were the ones who pushed to draft Coleman 33rd overall in 2024. 

“The coaching staff pushed to draft Keon Coleman. I’m not saying Brandon wouldn’t have drafted him, but Keon wasn’t his top choice. Brandon was being a team player by taking the advice of his staff, who felt strongly about the player. He has taken a fair amount of heat for the pick without saying a word, but I’m here to tell you the true story.” Pegua said, speaking to the media.

Pegula explained that while General Manager Brandon Beane made the selection, Coleman was not Beane’s top choice, and the GM was simply being a “team player” by following the staff’s strong recommendation.

This public finger-pointing comes as Coleman, now 22, has struggled to find his footing in the NFL. Despite signing a four-year contract worth nearly $10 million, his production has been underwhelming over his first two seasons. 

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In the 2025 season game, he has managed only 38 catches for 404 yards and 4 touchdowns. Coleman’s tenure has also been marked by disciplinary issues, including being benched for being late to meetings. 

But the irony remains, even though the team decided to let go of its head coach. They still have Coleman in their roster. But now that the criticism of the gameplay has been made, his future too might be in serious doubt.