Sean McDermott responds to the ‘hurtful’ article describing his use of the 9/11 metaphor while talking about team building

McDermott apologized for using 9/11 terrorist attacks to motivate his players.

Sean McDermott responds to the ‘hurtful’ article describing his use of the 9/11 metaphor while talking about team building

Sean McDermott (Via AP)

The Buffalo Bills‘ head coach, Sean McDermott, is already on the hot seat due to the team’s poor campaign in the ongoing NFL season. Amidst this, McDermott also came under fire after a recent article exposed how he used the 9/11 terrorist attacks to motivate his team players. And now, the Bills head coach has addressed the media about the article.

During Friday’s press conference, Sean McDermott was asked about his comments on the article. He said that it has been disappointing and hurtful 24 hours since the publication of that article by Go Long. McDermott further addressed the article as an attack on his character.

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I know who I am. I know how I try to do things. Am I without flaw? No, I’m not without flaw and I say that humbly. I believe we try and do things right here. It doesn’t mean that everything we do is right, people are going to have their own opinions.
McDermott told reporters

On Thursday, Go Long published an article that revealed how McDermott is part of a problem in the Bills and also exposed how he used a 9/11 reference to teach his players the importance of teamwork back in 2019.

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[Sean McDermott] cited the hijackers as a group of people who were all able to get on the same page to orchestrate attacks to perfection.
according to Go Long

McDermott came under huge fire over his remarks since even the Bills Mafia started questioning the head coach’s leadership ability. He had to apologize for his insensitive comments.

Sean McDermott regrets his insensitive 9/11 reference

On Friday, Sean McDermott addressed the media ahead of the Bills’ crucial week 14 game against the defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs. He took the stage as an opportunity to express his regrets about using a 9/11 reference to motivate his team.

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Sean McDermott (Via SI)
My intent in the meeting that day was to discuss the importance of communication and being on the same page with the team. I regretted mentioning 9/11 in my message that day, and I immediately apologized to the team. 
McDermott during Friday’s press conference

Many people expected the new report to put McDermott’s job at risk, but according to Pro Football Talk, the new report will not have any effect on McDermott’s job. However, the Bills could move on from him if he failed to make a deep postseason run this season.

Currently, the Bills are just hanging to their playoff hopes with a 6-6 record. They would look to win out their remaining games to get into the postseason. In their quest for a playoff spot, they will take on the Chiefs this weekend in a highly anticipated game.

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