Sean McDermott: podcast appearances and interviews

Sean Michael McDermott, born on March 21, 1974, is an American professional football coach who served as the head coach for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League from 2017 to January 2026. During his coaching career, he began as an assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2001, eventually serving as their defensive coordinator from 2009 to 2010. He then served as the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers from 2011 to 2016, including an appearance in Super Bowl 50. In 2017, McDermott was hired as the head coach of the Bills. His tenure with the team saw a significant improvement in their fortunes, with the franchise ending a postseason drought that had lasted since 1999 during his first season. Under his leadership, the Bills achieved their first division title since 1995 and advanced to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 1993. McDermott's time with the team was marked by eight playoff appearances, including seven consecutive, five division titles, and two AFC Championship Game appearances, reflecting a period of sustained success. Despite these accomplishments, McDermott was unable to lead the team to a Super Bowl victory and was dismissed after the 2025 season. He left the Bills as the second-winningest coach in franchise history, behind only Marv Levy.