Sean McDermott: "Leadership Comes In A Lot of Different Forms" At The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media during the 2025 NFL Combine. Topics include: reflecting on Josh Allen winning the MVP award, changes in the coaching staff, an evaluation of veteran experienced position coaches when conducting interviews, hiring Mike Pellegrino as the nickel backs coach, the philosophical changes when preparing for a new season with a new team, preparing for training camp, Bobby Babich's progress thus far and his potential for growth, moving on from Matthew Smiley and Eric Ciano, reflecting on the Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl game, Keon Coleman's development, Tommy Doyle announcing his retirement, Dalton Kincaid's progress and working closely with Brandon Beane to make the best decisions for the team.

Bills Defensive End Michael Hoecht meets with the media after signing with the Bills. Topics include: the culture at the Bills, his family in Toronto, his excitement to meet Bills Mafia, the story of how he became a Buffalo Bill, joining the Bills defense, addressing PEDs and missing the first 6 games of the season.

Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle Larry Ogunjobi meets with the media after signing with the Bills. Topics include: how the Buffalo Bills fits his play style, addressing PEDs and the league's policy, training with Dion Dawkins, watching the Buffalo Bills play in the past, his work ethic and his excitement to get started.

Bills Wide Receiver Joshua Palmer addressed the media after signing with the Bills on Thursday, March 13th during 2025 Free Agency. Topics include: playing close to home, having family in Toronto, learning about the Bills Mafia, playing with QB Josh Allen, what drew him to Buffalo in free agency, playing with DE Joey Bosa again, his best strengths as a wide receiver, and running all the routes in the route tree.

Buffalo Bills Defensive End Joey Bosa meets with the media after signing with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, March 13th during 2025 Free Agency. Topics include: why he joined the Buffalo Bills, what he can offer to the team, speaking to Josh Allen, winning a championship, previously playing against the Buffalo Bills, his connection to Bills coaches and players, his dad previously playing for the Miami Dolphins, staying healthy and team chemistry.

Bills Safety Damar Hamlin addresses the media on Thursday March 13th during 2025 Free Agency. Topics include: why he wanted to stay in Buffalo, what he learned as a starter in 2024, his goals for the 2025 season, his relationship with fellow Bills Safety Cole Bishop, and how the Bills defense can grow from their success in 2024.

Bills Safety Darrick Forrest addresses the media on Thursday March 13th during 2025 Free Agency. Topics include: how he would describe himself as a Safety, what he's seen from the Bills Organization, what he knows about Head Coach Sean McDermott, and what he's learned about himself through injury adversity in his career.

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen talks to the media after signing his contract extension on Wednesday March 12th. Topics include: the impact of getting a contract extension done, why Buffalo feels like home, progressing his skills each year, focusing on being the best quarterback for the Bills, how driven he is to winning a Super Bowl, winning the NFL MVP award, what the last year has been for him, and the potential of ending his career with the Bills.

Bills Linebacker Terrel Bernard addresses the media after signing a 4-year contract extension. Topics include: His contract extension, understanding his role on the team, the privilege of being a captain, his leadership style, wanting to play for the Buffalo Bills, feeling appreciated, being happy for Khalil Shakir and Greg Rousseau signing their extensions, rejoining all of the linebackers, his teammates being happy for him and his reaction to Josh Allen getting the most guaranteed money in NFL history.

Buffalo Bills Defensive End Greg Rousseau meets with the media after extending his contract. Topics include: Reuniting with Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones, getting better as a player, the chemistry of the defensive line, competing at a high level, embracing a veteran's role on the team and playing at his highest ability.

Buffalo Bills Long Snapper Reid Ferguson meets with the media following signing a 4-year deal with the team. Topics Include: Being the longest-tenured member of the team, the importance of the Buffalo area to his family, and the belief that the staff of the Bills has in him.

Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Khalil Shakir meets with the media following signing his contract extension. Topics Include: His relationship with Josh Allen and their chemistry on and off the field, his development from being a fifth-round pick to signing his extension, and developing into a leadership role within the offense and the increased expectations on him.

Bills General Manger Brandon Beane addressed the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday February 25th. Topics include: what he is looking for at the combine this year, depth of this years class, building the team up front first, LB Matt Milano's future with the team, RB James Cook getting on the field more on third down, keeping the dialogue open to contract extensions, and evaluating last years roster.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane meets with the media during the 2025 NFL Combine. Topics include: resigning WR Khalil Shakir to a four year contract extension, Khalil's development from his rookie year to now, extending other players on the team, how the running back market has changed, how deep the running back class is this year, what traits he looks for in a defensive lineman, his concern with the cornerback position, the traits he looks for in a cornerback, his reaction to QB Josh Allen winning the NFL MVP, the latest on DL Von Miller status for next year, and the idea of trading his first round pick.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media following the 2024 season. Topics Include: Having a successful season with many newcomers and new pieces with the players and coaches, having consistent success and belief in the team and organization, and looking at different pieces to add to the roster.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane meets with the media following the end of the 2024 season. Topics Include: The differences between the 2020 AFC Championship Game appearance and this past season's appearance, having consistent success and building to get to another level in the playoffs, his thoughts on the end-results of the trade for Amari Cooper, and building a roster to win the division and have a championship ability each season.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media following the 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. Topics Include: Coming up short against the Chiefs in the playoffs again, being proud of the team this year, and the effort that the team gave this season and during the game.

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen meets with the media following the 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Topics Include: Falling short on two key fourth down plays, multiple members of the offense making key plays, and falling short in the playoffs to the Chiefs.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reflects on the Bills' 2024 season following their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addresses the media on Friday, January 24th. Topics include: an injury update for multiple players, what he's seen from Rookie Safety Cole Bishop as he prepares to play, whether he's had a moment to reflect on the magnitude of this week's matchup, and how Safety Micah Hyde has helped coach Bishop this season.

Bills Left Tackle Dion Dawkins addresses the media on Thursday, January 23rd. Topics include: how the team has grown over the past several seasons, moving on from previous losses, using his mental strength to find success on the field, why he thinks Sean McDermott should be Coach of the Year, and how Wide Receiver has Amari Cooper has acclimated to the Bills thus far.

Bills Wide Receiver Khalil Shakir addresses the media on Thursday, January 23rd. Topics include: how the Bills wide receiver room has a generous mentality, what he's learned from Wide Receiver Amari Cooper, how the team is preparing to face the Kansas City Chiefs, and playing alongside Quarterback Josh Allen.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media on Wednesday, January 22nd after practice. Topics include: playing the Chiefs again in the playoffs, the emotions of an AFC Championship week, having a chance to play in a Super Bowl, how the team has evolved over the years, the importance of ball security this postseason, where his leadership has grown this season, and enjoying the moment.

Bills Edge Rusher Von Miller addressed the media after practice on January 22nd. Topics include: how his experience can help his teammates, the importance of turnovers, how the chiefs evolved over the years, controlling what you can control, and the quiet confidence Josh Allen has had this year.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on Wednesday January 22nd prior to practice. Topics include: treating this week like another week, playing in the AFC championship game against the Chiefs in 2020, having Bills fans at away stadiums, how well the offensive line has been playing, what they can draw from beating the Chiefs during the regular season, the importance of ball security in the playoffs, and an injury update.