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4:41 – Who is Coach Sean McDermott?

6:40 – Unknown facts about Sean McDermott.
Todd and Sean share the same Birthday – March 21st and Todd and Sean were teammates & fraternity brothers at William & Mary!

7:55 – Quick hitter questions – Rapid Fire.

  • Cats or Dogs?
  • Offense or Defense?
  • Football or Wrestling?

And then some…

9:13  – Advice for youth athletes right now that are waiting for their sport to start?
Prepare for the Day that it does start.

10:08 – What Sean does daily to keep his mind right.
Get ahead of the day and don’t let the day get ahead of you.

11:38  – Path to the NFL.
Journey to the NFL

13:57 – Mentors and Lessons.

  • His Dad was his coach 
  • College coach Jimmye Laycock – William & Mary
  • Andy Reid – best lesson- Make sure you are PLANNING THE DAY!

17:02 – Named Buffalo Bills Head Coach in 2017.
A handshake agreement… lifestyle decisions… changes

19:07 – Leadership  – Culture Change.
Get the right people on the bus and build relationships with your team.

21:02 – The hardest part of the job.
Making unpopular decisions and just how lonely leadership can be at times.

24:05 – Obstacles with Buffalo Bills.

  • Mentality
  • Shift Change
  • Right people, routines, habits, and the process

25:36 – The power of keeping stoic during games.
It’s a challenge and I wish there was a book for this!

27:50 – Your picture of an Iconic coach?
Sean shares some coaches he had… it was the intense and fiery ones that made a difference.

29:50 – How to overcome a tough loss.
Get back on the field and get another shot!
Todd predicts next year’s Super Bowl – Buffalo Bills vs New Orleans Saints!!!

32:15 – Sean shares his legacy in Buffalo.
I want my family and players to say I’m thankful Sean was________.

34:04 – Why working out is crucial.
The competitive advantage and the edge

36:29 – Will there ever be a female head coach in the NFL?
Gals in the NFL now are carving the ways. Yes there will be without a doubt.

37:40 – Sean shares his favorite mantras.

  • No Pain No Gain
  • To whom much is given, much is required. (Luke 12:48)
  • Underdog approach

40:10 – More on his faith.
Self-discovery and spirituality. I have so much more to learn!

42:27 – Wrap up!
Thank you Sean for who you are and how you are living your life. And Sean shares some “unknown facts” about Todd back in his college days. 

 

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2 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Great post OP!

 

Now we need a comparison thread for what Rex’s typical day/approach looked like as Bills coach, for contrast...;)

 

LOL. one can only imagine.

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1 hour ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Great post OP!

 

Now we need a comparison thread for what Rex’s typical day/approach looked like as Bills coach, for contrast...;)


typical day in a few simple steps

 

1) last one in
2) think about funny things to do or say for press conference 

3) watch 30 second highlight reel of next opponent

4) go find some cameras and talk till they leave

5) first one out 

 

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24 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:


typical day in a few simple steps

 

1) last one in
2) think about funny things to do or say for press conference 

3) watch 30 second highlight reel of next opponent

4) go find some cameras and talk till they leave

5) first one out 

 

 

3) a) tell Rob to get out of the buffet line

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1 hour ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Great post OP!

 

Now we need a comparison thread for what Rex’s typical day/approach looked like as Bills coach, for contrast...;)

I'd encourage you to watch his hard knocks with the Jets. What a freaking clown

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