Many of his predecessors tried to set the bar for a new beginning in the past. Some came close. Others not so much. The 2017 season will be remembered for ending the Bills 17-season playoff absence, but the most important thing Sean McDermott did in his first season as head coach was set a standard.
The mantra was ‘Playoff Caliber.’ Everything had to be done at a playoff level. Film study, weight room work, practice tempo, team work, coaching. It was demanded by McDermott and reinforced by his coaches and team leaders.
“We have a foundation to build on,” said Eric Wood.