‘“Good season overall,” McDermott said on Tuesday as he met with the media from One Bills Dr. “Obviously not the ultimate goal we were looking to accomplish. When you can have the success that we have had, it’s significant and hard to do. I applaud the organization — all involved, the team, the players, the coaching staff and we look forward to continuing to reach and strive for that ultimate goal of winning a world championship.”’
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Brandon Beane, Sean McDermott determined not to take a step back despite Bills salary cap woes
‘And yet the Bills are a team that has lost 18 games by an average of six points per game over the last three years, with 16 losses by one score. There is no questioning the Bills are close to getting over the edge, but they also can’t deny the shortcomings that have kept them from getting there.’
Sean McDermott offers praise for Joe Brady, stops short of removing interim play-caller tag
‘“I thought Joe did a really nice job coming in and building great communication, collaboration, a vibe with Josh,” McDermott said. “And then I think you saw the results of that through the course of I believe it was six games and so I thought he did a very nice job in that regard.”’
Giants request interview with Bills’ Bobby Babich for defensive coordinator opening
‘Babich, 40, was the safeties coach in 2018 in Buffalo when Daboll arrived as the offensive coordinator and they spent four years together on Sean McDermott’s staff.’
Patrick Mahomes says Bills ‘got what they asked for’ in fiery locker room speech
‘“They asked for it, and they got what they asked for,” the Chiefs quarterback told his teammates, as captured by NFL Films.’
Bills kicker Tyler Bass leaves social media after receiving death threats for missed field goal
‘“Tyler doesn’t deserve any of the hate he’s receiving. He’s an excellent football player and an even better person who took the time to help our organization and rescue cats last year. Leave our friend alone.”’
Taylor Swift tips stadium worker $100 after watching Travis Kelce’s Chiefs defeat Bills: ‘She’s a sweetie pie’
‘A ticket taker at Highmark Stadium, where Swift watched her boyfriend Travis Kelce lead the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the Buffalo Bills Sunday, recalled her sweet interaction with the “Love Story” singer.’
Bills Mafia finds purr-fect remedy for Tyler Bass’s missed field goal
‘Bills fans weren’t the only ones kicking in. Interest has grown nationally, said Kimberly LaRussa, the Ten Lives Club’s public relations manager. “Chiefs and Steelers fans are donating and saying, ‘Better luck next year,’ ” LaRussa wrote in a text message to The Washington Post, adding that Bass has not reached out to TLC.’
Rachel Bush posts emotional message to Micah Hyde’s wife amid Bills uncertainty
‘“Since 2017,” Bush wrote alongside a photo of what appeared to be a postgame embrace.’
Bills’ Gabe Davis has screaming match with fans ahead of free agency
‘The video showcased Davis turning and screaming toward fans who were chirping him after the Bills’ latest crushing playoff ouster.’
Led by Chiefs-Bills thriller, NFL divisional round averages record 40 million viewers
‘Sunday night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills on CBS averaged a divisional round record 50.39 million viewers, according to Nielsen. The previous mark was 48.52 million for the Jan. 15, 2017, game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers on Fox.’
Bills GM backs McDermott and dismisses notion of team plateauing after latest division-round loss
‘“Obviously, I’m going to have to be creative with the cap, and I don’t think I need to say it, but I don’t think you’re gonna see any splashes,” he said during a lengthy end of season news conference two days after a 27-24 loss to Kansas City.’
Bills brass say team’s Super Bowl window is still open despite another disappointing playoff exit
“I don’t get into that ‘window’s closed’ mindset,” Beane said, via WIVB in Buffalo. “Your team is always changing and evolving each class, with draft classes, free agents. “There’s no perfect solution here. You have to keep working. You have to learn,” Beane said. “I can’t sit up here and guarantee you, ‘Oh yes, we have this magic answer and now we’re going to the AFC Championship next year or we’re going to the Super Bowl.’ We know what it takes, we do. We have to execute. Unless you’re getting blown out, when you lose a game, a one-score game, you really can narrow it down to three, four, five plays in a game they made, you didn’t. And you have to make those. … While we’re extremely disappointed — nobody is more disappointed than me — I’m also not going to just throw the whole season out and say, ‘Let’s tear this thing up and start over.'”‘
Patrick Mahomes’ fiery message after win over Bills: ‘They got what they asked for’
‘”Hey, they asked for it, and they got what they asked for,” Mahomes said. “But he (Andy Reid) said it. This s— ain’t done. We come back next week ready to f—ing go.”‘
Bills fans donate money to animal shelter in response to social media harassment of kicker Tyler Bass
Bills fans, also known as “Bills Mafia,” responded to the threats and harassment placekicker Tyler Bass reportedly received in the wake of his crucial missed kick in Sunday’s divisional round playoff game. As an apparent show of support for Bass, fans have now donated more than $50,000 to a cat shelter.’