Bills have massive Sean McDermott question to answer after playoff loss

Adam Schultz

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The Buffalo Bills' season ended in heartbreaking fashion, losing in overtime to the Denver Broncos.

With Josh Allen once again failing in the postseason, this loss will take a lot to get over.

But Sean McDermott's future as a head coach should also be a question for some.

Nine years as Buffalo's head coach and no Super Bowl appearances.

McDermott was on the coaching hot seat entering 2025, and now? Yeah, many think it's the hottest it's ever been.

But I offer this question when it comes to McDermott's future with the Bills, and it might dictate what transpires over the coming months.

Has he taken Buffalo as far as he can?

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Bills must answer McDermott question

In nine seasons under McDermott, the Bills have been one of the most consistent teams in football.

A 98-50 record is superb, but in the playoffs, McDermott is 8-8 with no Super Bowl appearance.

With the head coach shuffle well underway this offseason, there are candidates if Buffalo wants to explore its options.

One thing is clear for most: the same thing can't keep happening year in, year out.

Change might be needed in Buffalo.

And that could mean Josh Allen as a new head coach in 2026.