Arr, me hearties! 'Tis bein' said by Bills' Sean McDermott that like them scurvy 9/11 scoundrels, our crew shall unite in the year 2021!
2023-12-07
Arr, me hearties! The cap'n of the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, be usin' a queer tactic to show how the crew be unitin' durin' a meetin' at trainin' camp in this year o' 2021. Aye, 'twas a sight fer sore eyes, it be!
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott faced criticism after a report surfaced about his coaching style and tactics. The report, written by Tyler Dunne in his Go Long Substack, highlighted a specific team meeting in 2021 where McDermott used a questionable analogy. During training camp, McDermott attempted to illustrate how the team could unite after their loss in the AFC Championship. However, he used the terrorists of the September 11, 2001 attacks as a model of unity. He asked players what tactics the terrorists used to come together, and one veteran player lightened the mood by jokingly suggesting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as their biggest obstacle.An unnamed player spoke to Dunne about the meeting, criticizing McDermott's awkwardness and lack of social skills. The player suggested that McDermott may have heard the analogy on a podcast and missed the mark in trying to bring the team together. McDermott, when asked about the meeting, expressed regret for mentioning 9/11 in his message and immediately apologized to the team. He acknowledged the significance and tragedy of 9/11, noting that he had personally lost a good family friend on that day.
As McDermott prepares the team for their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs, this controversy surrounding his coaching tactics adds pressure to his role as head coach. The report has caught the attention of the NFL world, and McDermott's ability to effectively communicate and lead the team may come under scrutiny. Despite his remorse and apology, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the team's dynamics and their performance on the field.