After sitting with everything — my own thoughts, the press conference, the media reaction, and the fan response — I think a few things can all be true at once. This decision to move on from Sean McDermott wasn’t made in the locker room after the Denver game. The organization had been growing weary of coming up just short year after year and quietly questioning whether McDermott could break through that final wall. This season felt like a line in the sand: make the big show, or make a big change. That said, the press conference was a mistake. Not because the decision itself was necessarily wrong, but because the messaging failed. What should have been a moment of clarity and leadership instead created more questions. The tone felt defensive and emotional at times, and the lack of a clearly articulated vision is what fueled skepticism from the media and frustration from #BillsMafia. This wasn’t about football Xs and Os — it was about confidence and direction, and that didn’t come through. I also want to be clear about McDermott himself. I like him a lot. I think he’s a great leader of men, I think he evolved as a coach, and I honestly thought this was one of his best coaching seasons. Moving on doesn’t mean he failed — it means the situation may have hit a ceiling. At the same time, this offseason does offer real opportunity: a new head coach, the NFL Draft, free agency, and a fresh start tied to a new stadium. All of that can be a reset — if it’s handled correctly. That’s where the accountability now sits. Brandon Beane owns what comes next. If this hire, this roster build, and this transition don’t move the needle, then he’s the next man out the door — and that’s fair. As for ownership, the best thing moving forward may be stability and restraint. Let the football people lead, let the plan speak for itself, and keep the mic away for a while. The move itself may age better than the explanation — but now it’s time to prove there’s a real vision behind it.