'A Lot Of Pride In Winning At Home'
Bills Digest|December 31, 2017

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

Sean McDermott
'A Lot Of Pride In Winning At Home'

Sean McDermott’s opening statement following Buffalo’s Week 15 win over Miami: First of all, a big-time thank you to everyone, again, that got this stadium ready to play both in the stadium and outside the stadium. It was a great team effort. Secondly, and not to be outdone, our fans did a tremendous job this year at home, 6-2 record. It’s a step in the right direction in reestablishing who we are and how we play at home. That was big for us. Finally, congrats to LeSean McCoy on 10,000 yards (rushing). 30th player in NFL history [to do so]. A great accomplishment. Tremendous.

Q: What’s that do for your confidence to do that to them after they beat New England pretty handily?

SM: We take them one at a time, really. We do, with all due respect to your question. This is a team that we’re going to face in two weeks here again and they’re a good football team so we’ve got a lot of work to do, as you saw, and we’ve got to get back at work.

Q: This is the first time you’ve won six games at home since the last time you went to the playoffs. How much does that mean to you to really establish the home field here?

SM: Yeah, that’s huge. That’s huge. We know how important winning at home is. The guys talk about it a lot. We talk a lot about defending our dirt. That’s something that’s out there, that’s a saying that’s out there now. Playing in Western New York, you’ve heard me say it before, it’s a special place to play in this stadium and in front of our fans here. Can’t say enough about it in terms of the effort that the fans put forth to come and support us and stuck by us all season long. Kyle (Williams) did a great job last night talking to the team about what it means to play here and I think the players took it to heart, took a lot of pride in it.

This story is from the December 31, 2017 edition of Bills Digest.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the December 31, 2017 edition of Bills Digest.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM BILLS DIGESTView All
TRACKING TRAINING CAMP
Bills Digest

TRACKING TRAINING CAMP

Bills Digest was there for all the big moments at training camp. Here are some observations …

time-read
10+ mins  |
August 29, 2021
‘We're constantly trying to evolve'
Bills Digest

‘We're constantly trying to evolve'

For more on what’s happening within Buffalo’s offense, here are some highlights from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s recent press conferences.

time-read
6 mins  |
August 29, 2021
‘On the field you must flip that switch'
Bills Digest

‘On the field you must flip that switch'

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

time-read
10+ mins  |
August 29, 2021
ALLEN GETS HISTORIC DEAL
Bills Digest

ALLEN GETS HISTORIC DEAL

Bills QB now under contract through 2028

time-read
5 mins  |
August 29, 2021
Right back in the swing of things
Bills Digest

Right back in the swing of things

It’s fair to say that this year’s Bills training camp looks wildly different from those of the past.

time-read
5 mins  |
August 29, 2021
1st & Ten with STEFON DIGGS
Bills Digest

1st & Ten with STEFON DIGGS

Stefon Diggs had one of the best seasons ever by a Bills receiver in 2020, and he’s looking for an encore. Diggs was clearly amped up and ready to go as the Bills began their preparations for the new season, leading the huddle and supporting his teammates as they kicked off training camp in Orchard Park. Diggs recently touched on his goals for the upcoming season for both himself and the team in an informative discussion with members of the media. Here are the highlights from that discussion.

time-read
9 mins  |
August 29, 2021
RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Bills Digest

RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Aaron Jones, Packers 5-9 • 208 pounds • 27 years old A fifth-round steal in the 2017 draft out of UTEP, Jones is equally proficient in the running and passing games. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards the last two years, and caught 49 and 47 passes, respectively. He’s also a touchdown machine with 30 TDs the last two years (25 rushing and 5 receiving). The son of two career Army officers, he’s a tough, driven player and the kind of guy players want on their team.

time-read
3 mins  |
March 29, 2021
THE RIGHT STUFF?
Bills Digest

THE RIGHT STUFF?

Keeping two important starters is a priority as the right side of the O-line hits free agency

time-read
10+ mins  |
March 29, 2021
QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Bills Digest

QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Dak Prescott, Cowboys 6-2 • 235 pounds • 27 years old A solid starter who has a nice TD-INT ratio over his first five seasons (104-40), Prescott is an accurate thrower and very mobile. However, he’s coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, so it remains to be seen if this will impact his game moving forward.

time-read
3 mins  |
March 29, 2021
TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Bills Digest

TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Hunter Henry, Chargers 6-5 • 250 pounds • 29 years old A very talented player, Henry has had issues staying healthy, unable to complete an NFL season, including missing the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. But when healthy, he’s a terrific all-around tight end who really connected with Justin Herbert in 2020 with 60 catches. Henry is very good at finding holes in zone coverage.

time-read
3 mins  |
March 29, 2021