Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott feels invigorated in doubling up on his duties by taking over as defensive coordinator entering this season.
Challenging as it might be to face one of the NFL’s most accomplished quarterbacks, and taxing as the additional duties have been on his schedule, the former Eagles and Panthers defensive coordinator feels reinvigorated at the opportunity to return to his coaching roots.
“But what you miss the most is rolling up your sleeves and getting in with the players side by side.”“It’s a different dynamic for sure,” defensive tackle Jordan Phillips said. Though Buffalo’s defense has statistically ranked among the NFL’s best in numerous categories over the past five years, the unit was also known for experiencing several memorable letdowns in key moments.
The Bills defense also sagged in closing last season with a 27-10 loss to Cincinnati in the AFC divisional round. Cincinnati scored on its first two drives and eventually rolled up 412 yards against an injury-depleted defense, and the team still dealing with the lingering emotional effects of safety Damar Hamlin’s near-death experience three weeks earlier.
In his new dual role, McDermott is leaning on his defensive staff for help and input. It’s a group that includes several former coordinators as well as assistants who worked under McDermott in Carolina, including defensive line coach Eric Washington, who has taken over the assistant head coach’s title.
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