What's next for Josh Allen & Buffalo following shocking firing of Sean McDermott?

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Jan 19, 2026

Dianna Russini, a Senior NFL insider for The Athletic, reveals the tumultuous aftermath of the Bills' shocking decision to fire Sean McDermott, exploring how this impacts Buffalo's future. Joe Biscaglia, the Buffalo Bills beat reporter, shares locker-room reactions to the loss and the need for an offensive-minded coach to support Josh Allen. They discuss potential coaching candidates, the organization's need for trust-building, and how the aggressive coaching landscape could affect Buffalo's next steps.

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Why Buffalo Fired Sean McDermott

Buffalo fired Sean McDermott because ownership believed he’d hit his ceiling and couldn’t get the team over the playoff hump.
The timing reflects urgency around Josh Allen’s prime and a belief the roster needs a new voice now.

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Hire For Fit And Speed

Prioritize a coach who meshes with Josh Allen and can be ready immediately, even if internal.
Choose familiarity and quick assimilation over a lengthy rebuild to maximize the remaining window.

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Bills Move Shakes The Coaching Carousel

The Bills' coaching search will disrupt other openings and may slow hires around the league.
High-profile candidates already interviewing elsewhere create a fast-moving, crowded market.

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The Divisional Round delivered chaos, statement wins and a final four nobody is taking lightly. But the biggest shock came after the games — why did the Bills fire Sean McDermott, and what does it mean for Buffalo’s future? Plus, did the Seahawks just prove they’re the NFC’s true heavyweight, are the Rams built to survive a division-rival showdown for a trip to the Super Bowl, are the Patriots officially one win away from something special under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and can the Broncos keep their run alive after losing Bo Nix for the remainder of the playoffs?

Buffalo stunned the league by moving on from head coach Sean McDermott, and now the pressure shifts directly to Josh Allen and a franchise that’s tired of falling short. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini breaks down how it unfolded after the Bills’ loss, when McDermott’s job security started to come into question, and what the decision means for the rest of the NFL coaching carousel.

The conversation doesn’t stop there. The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia joins the show to outline what’s next for the Bills, what Buffalo should prioritize in its head coach search, how quickly the organization can rebuild trust inside the building, and how much influence Josh Allen could have in shaping the next era of Bills football.

In the AFC, the Broncos knock off the Bills and keep their postseason run alive, but the next challenge is massive as they host the Patriots without their starting quarterback. Enter Jarrett Stidham — with ties not only to New England, but also to Broncos offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels — as Denver tries to survive and advance with a backup under center. Even without QB1, are the Broncos still good enough to push through to the Super Bowl?

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