Sean Mcdermott

Bills Hire Panthers Defensive Coordinator Mcdermott As Coach

... this goal.". Mc Dermott takes over a team that featured the NFL's top running attack but an underperforming defense in two seasons under Ryan. The defense finished 19 th in yards allowed two years straight, and was particularly porous against the run. Buffalo allowed 200-plus yards rushing to opposing running backs three times this season, including twice against Miami's Jay Ajayi. Pegula grew so dissatisfied with the defensive meltdowns, he fired Ryan in the week leading up to Buffalo's final game. Ryan was replaced by offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, who served as interim coach in a season-ending loss to the New York Jets. Lynn, Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin and Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard also interviewed for the job. Lynn was considered an initial front-runner to take over on a permanent basis, before the Bills began leaning toward Mc Dermott, who was the first candidate the team interviewed. Under Mc Dermott, the Panthers enjoyed four straight seasons of being ranked in the NFL's top 10 in fewest yards allowed before taking a step back this season. Carolina finished 21 st in yards allowed, giving up ...

Buffalo Bills' Coach Sean Mcdermott Went From Walk-on To Captain At W&m

... to captain at W&M - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Sports. Sean Mc Dermott, as a W&M safety in 1996. . ADVERTISEMENT. Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 4:48 pm. Buffalo Bills' coach Sean Mc Dermott went from walk-on to captain at W&M BY JOHN O'CONNOR Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond Times-Dispatch. Sean Mc Dermott, named the Buffalo Bills' coach Wednesday, arrived at William & Mary as a walk-on prior to the 1993 season. He became a three-year starter for the Tribe at safety. Mc Dermott, from suburban Philadelphia, was elected as a team captain for his senior year of 1997, when Richmond coach Russ Huesman was W&M’s defensive coordinator. That season, Mc Dermott earned All-Atlantic-10 honors. Subscription Required. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Have an online subscription. Remember me on this computer. Log in. Click here to sign up for an All Access subscription. With all All Access ...

Sean Mcdermott Is Your Next Bills Head Coach

... head coach who has been training for many years to achieve this goal. Sean is an ambitious leader who has the desire to lead this organization to compete for and ultimately win a Super Bowl. We look forward to working with Sean for many years to come,” said Bills Owner Terry Pegula. “I am very appreciative of the opportunity to become the Buffalo Bills new head coach and join the rich tradition of Bills football. I am looking forward to connecting with our players, Bills staff and the passionate fan base. I want to thank Terry and Kim and I look forward to working with Doug and the entire football department,” said Bills Head Coach Sean Mc Dermott. “Sean Mc Dermott is an excellent football coach and we feel he is the perfect leader for this team.  Sean’s intelligence, leadership qualities and vision ...

Bills Scheduled To Interview Mcdermott On Wednesday

... The News learned Tuesday and the Bills confirmed Wednesday. Besides Mc Dermott, the Bills are expected to interview at least four other candidates to become Rex Ryan's replacement, an NFL source said. Team owners Terry and Kim Pegula, General Manager Doug Whaley and director of player personnel Jim Monos will be present for the interviews, the source said. Whaley, who is leading the coaching search, confirmed Monday that another head-coaching candidate the Bills will interview is Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin. ESPN's Josina Anderson reported the Bills would interview Goodwin Saturday. Elsewhere on the Bills' pursuit of a new coach. *There is buzz around the NFL that Anthony Lynn, who was promoted from offensive coordinator to interim head coach of the Bills, might no ...

Sean Mcdermott Leading The Pack In The Buffalo Bills Coaching Search

... biggest area of need at the present, Mc Dermott should get the nod here over Lynn. Going back to his experience coaching, Mc Dermott has held a coordinator position since 2009 when he was the defensive coordinator in Philadelphia. Having continued on as the DC in Carolina when he arrived in 2011, Mc Dermott helped transform the Panthers into one of the league’s best defensive units. Outside of the past season, Mc Dermott’s defenses speak for themselves. Having helped lead the Panthers to a Super Bowl is another area that should help him. Knowing what it takes to get the team to the promised land is an invaluable skill and something the Bills may prioritize, especially since they haven’t even made the playoffs since the turn of the century. With Mc Dermott as the head coach, there would be only a small learning curve. He knows what it takes to run a defense and should he bring in Mike Mc Coy as his offensive coordinator as the rumors would suggest, then the offense would also be placed in stable hands. On the flip side, Anthony Lynn has only served 14-games as an offensive coordinator. While he would provide stability for this team, Lynn does not have the experience necessary to ...

Sean Mcdermott 'encouraged' By Bills Hiring Process, Front Office Structure

... Mc Dermott last week and conducted a second interview with the 42-year old on Wednesday. Bills may be finalizing five-year deal with Sean Mc Dermott to be head coach. Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News reported that the team is looking to finalize a five-year contract with Mc Dermott as early as today. #Bills & Sean Mc Dermott meeting today at Pegulas' home in Boca Raton, Fla. All signs point to finalizing a 5-year deal to become HC. In a column by ESPN’s Dan Graziano, he reported on the process that’s occurred since Mc Dermott first made contact with the Bills. Mc Dermott’s representatives have apparently been in contact with Buffalo’s front office since their first discussion. By Graziano’s account, Mc Dermott, who coached under Ron Rivera with the Panthers, has been encouraged with everything he’s heard about Buffalo, from their front office structure to the day-to-day operations. Mc Dermott reportedly isn’t worried as much about seeking control as he is with who is ...

49ers Interview Panthers Sean Mcdermott, Espn’s Louis Riddick

... Daniels and Sean Mc Vay — to meet with 49 ers CEO Jed York. Also Tuesday, the 49 ers interviewed their fifth potential general manager, Louis Riddick, an ESPN analyst who’s worked in the NFL personnel departments in Washington and Philadelphia. Riddick was a 1991 ninth-round draft pick of the 49 ers, and he went on to a seven-year playing career elsewhere as a safety. With the Jacksonville Jaguars hiring Doug Marrone as coach on Monday, that leaves the 49 ers coach-search competitors as the Bills, Chargers, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams. Only the 49 ers and Rams are believed to be pursuing Mc Daniels, whose only previous head-coaching gig was with the Broncos. The 49 ers are expected to still interview Vance Joseph (Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator) and Tom Cable (Seattle Seahawks offensive line). Joseph interviewed Tuesday with the Broncos and is scheduled to meet Wednesday with the Chargers, according to multiple reports. Last year, Mc Dermott interviewed with the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay ...

Bills Zeroed In On Sean Mcdermott As New Coach

... is always entertaining. Jan 10, 2017 11:15 PM. Good pick. packmangamble says. Jan 10, 2017 11:30 PM. Doesn’t matter who your coach is, you are a team that is destine to lose. Jan 10, 2017 11:37 PM. Outstanding! Excellent Choice! Lock him down. QB Film Room says. Jan 11, 2017 12:02 AM. What a Joke of a franchise. Mc Dermont great guy but are you kidding me? You had a good coach in Marrone and he quit because of the Owner/GM. Rex didnt work, You never know who your QB is going to be. Get a grip Buffalo. cantescapekarma says. Jan 11, 2017 12:07 AM. I’d be really excited as a Bills fan if they hire Mc Dermott. I consider him among the top coaches available this hiring cycle. drunkraider says. Jan 11, 2017 12:08 AM. It doesnt matter who you want as coach, and it doesnt matter how good that coach is or isnt, the real question is. How many minorities did you interview first. newenglandcheetahs says. Jan 11, 2017 12:24 AM. Go back to the 4-3 (get Mario back cheap after Miami ...

Chargers Interview Sean Mcdermott For Head Coach

... and stay in the know with all things Bolts. Jan 9 th, 2017. The Chargers continued their search for a head coach on Saturday by interviewing Carolina Panthers Defensive Coordinator Sean Mc Dermott. Here is the rundown on the second confirmed candidate. Name: Sean Mc Dermott. NFL Coaching Experience:  16 years. Current Position: Defensive Coordinator – Carolina Panthers. Full Coaching Resume. 2009-10 – Defensive Coordinator and Secondary Coach. 2008 – Linebackers Coach. 2004-06 – Assistant Defensive Backs Coach. 2002-03 – Defensive Assistant and Quality Control. 2001 – Assistant to the Head Coach. William and Mary. 1998 – Graduate Assistant. Career Highlights. Following two seasons as the Eagles’ scouting administrative coordinator, Mc Dermott transitioned to coaching and climbed the ranks in Philadelphia. The Eagles won six division titles, appeared in five NFC Championship games and went to Super Bowl XXXIX during his tenure.  They also made the playoffs both seasons he served as defensive coordinator from 2009-10. Mc Dermott just ...

5 Things To Know About Sean Mcdermott

... level. He went from a walk at William & Mary to team captain by his senior season. For two of those seasons Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin was a teammate of Mc Dermott’s with the Tribe. Tomlin was a star receiver while Mc Dermott, by the close of his college playing career, was an All-ECAC safety. "He wasn't a fast wide receiver, but he was a long strider,” Mc Dermott told __link__. “He has. that length and was willing to go over the middle to make the great catches, but what I. remember the most about Mike was that he was a leader.". It was at William & Mary where Mc Dermott knew he wanted to build a career in coaching. "I knew I wanted to coach at an early age,” Mc Dermott told __link__. “I just love being around the game. That's kind of how I was as a player, and I ended up coaching the spring of my fifth year when [William & Mary] coach [Jimmy] Laycock approached me and asked if I wanted to give it a try. And I'm grateful for it - that was my start.”. 2 - Football family. Mc Dermott grew up around a lot of football too. His father Rich Mc ...