Sean McDermott has evolved over nine years as Bills coach, but one thing remains the same.

After nine seasons leading the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott has guided the team to the playoffs eight times and has shifted toward a more collaborative, player-focused coaching style while retaining a competitive, wrestling-rooted mentality.

Sean McDermott’s ninth season in Buffalo is a measure of how both he and the franchise have changed. He arrived when the Bills had not made the playoffs in 17 years and now has led the team back to the postseason repeatedly. His coaching style has grown more collaborative while some personal signs of aging — including vision issues and skin procedures — have become part of his day-to-day life. Still, elements of his past, like his wrestling background and intense work ethic, remain central to how he coaches. Key facts: - McDermott has led the Bills to the playoffs eight times in nine seasons and has 98 regular-season wins through nine years as head coach. - The Bills are 7-7 in postseason games under McDermott and have lost twice in the AFC Championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs; the team is 0-4 in playoff meetings with the Chiefs. - McDermott has moved toward a more collaborative approach, creating a leadership council and increasingly seeking player input, including from quarterback Josh Allen. - He has a noted wrestling background that he cites as foundational to his competitiveness and preparation habits. - McDermott has experienced vision difficulties and now wears glasses as needed, and he has had Mohs surgery for skin lesions, which he has discussed publicly. - He maintains close ties to Western New York, involves his family in team life, and emphasizes community connection as part of his role. Summary: McDermott’s tenure has reshaped expectations for the Bills, moving the franchise from a long postseason drought to regular playoff contention while evolving his coaching methods toward more player engagement. They enter the postseason again under his leadership; Undetermined at this time.