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In a move that solidifies the Buffalo Bills‘ commitment to their leadership, the team has announced contract extensions for both General Manager Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott.
The extensions will keep Beane and McDermott with the Bills through the 2027 season, showcasing the organization’s belief in their ability to continue leading the team to success.
The decision to extend the contracts of Beane and McDermott comes as no surprise, considering the remarkable achievements they have accomplished together in recent years. Over the past three seasons, they have transformed the Bills into perennial contenders in the challenging AFC conference.
Since 2020, the team has secured an impressive 37 regular season wins, placing them among the top teams in the NFL. With their star quarterback, Josh Allen, entering his prime at 27 years old, Beane and McDermott are poised to maximize the team’s potential and extend their Super Bowl window.
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Beane and McDermott are entering their seventh season together, and their partnership has yielded significant success for the Bills. They are currently aiming for their fourth consecutive AFC East division title, having already clinched divisional crowns for the past three years.
Additionally, they have led the team to five consecutive playoff appearances since joining the Bills organization.
In his first season, McDermott successfully ended the team’s excruciating 17-year playoff drought, becoming only the third coach in Bills history to achieve a playoff berth in his debut year. Under his guidance, the Bills have achieved the highest win percentage in team history and currently rank third in franchise history wins, trailing only Marv Levy and Lou Saban.
One of the main factors contributing to the Bills’ success has been their outstanding defense. Since McDermott took over in 2017, the Bills defense has consistently ranked at the top of the league in multiple categories.
They have held the distinction of being the best defense in the NFL in terms of total yards allowed per game (314.9), passing yards allowed per game (202.1), passing touchdowns allowed (107), and passer rating allowed (79.2).
Additionally, the defense ranks second in the NFL in interceptions (99) and takeaways (158) during McDermott’s tenure.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills have also seen significant improvement under McDermott’s leadership. Since 2020, their offense has led the league in points per game with an average of 29.4.
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According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the contracts for Beane and McDermott have been finalized for some time, and the official announcement simply confirms the extensions that were previously agreed upon.
The timing of the announcement not only ensures that Beane and McDermott are suitably compensated for their contributions but also aligns their contract expiration dates, providing a sense of unity and continuity within the organization.