Vinay Kumar
The Bills just dropped a bombshell: Sean McDermott is no longer the head coach. The announcement came two days after Buffalo’s 33–30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round and naturally social media exploded. Fans went wild and debates broke out everywhere, could one playoff game really end a coach’s nine-year tenure?
Josh Allen got Sean McDermott fired? NFL insider tweets online
One tweet in particular from NFL insider Wesley Steinberg set the internet on fire:“Josh Allen got Sean McDermott fired.”McDermott had been with the Bills for nine seasons, compiling a 98–50 record and eight playoff appearances. Despite consistent regular-season dominance and multiple AFC East titles, a Super Bowl trip never came. That playoff ceiling appears to have been the tipping point for ownership, who decided the team needs new leadership to finally reach the next level.So yes, McDermott’s firing is officially about the franchise’s big-picture goals, not one single game or one player’s mistakes.Allen had a tough game in that playoff loss with a few costly turnovers that directly impacted the outcome. Fans and some analysts quickly connected the dots, arguing that if Allen had played cleaner, McDermott might still have his job. That’s the context behind Steinberg’s bold insider tweet, it’s not official but it’s based on insider perspective and social media chatter.The result? Josh Allen’s name has been blowing up online, trending as fans debate whether it’s fair to blame a quarterback for a coach’s firing or if it’s just how the NFL world works.Some fans are defending Allen, reminding everyone that one player doesn’t control a franchise’s Super Bowl destiny.At the end of the day, this is about pressure in the NFL. A coach can be an organizational legend but a playoff loss especially when a Super Bowl is still out of reach can shift the entire narrative. McDermott leaves behind a legacy of consistency, development, and playoff runs but the Bills are looking for a new voice to push the team over the edge.For Allen, this is another story added to his growing career narrative. He’s still a top QB in the league but this moment highlights how high the stakes are in the playoffs and how one game can make headlines for coaches, players, and fans alike.
