By Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has been ranked among the top people at his job in the NFL–Only barely.
Bills have one of the longest-tenured head coaches in pro football in McDermott. That has led to plenty of successes and wins. Buffalo has secured four-straight AFC East titles and McDermott only has one losing record on his resume with the Bills.
However, CBS Sports only just barely sees him as a top-10 bench boss. The outlet spotted McDermott just inside that territory in their 2024 offseason head coach rankings.
Below is the breakdown on McDermott via CBS Sports followed by the entire 32 to 1 rankings:
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Season: 8th with Bills, 8th as head coach
Career record: 73-41
Playoffs: 5-6There are strong shades of early career Andy Reid in McDermott, a literal Reid disciple: Pressure is mounting for him to finally take an elite quarterback and annual contender to the promised land, and yet his track record as calming voice is hard to deny, with six playoff bids in seven years on the job. Whether Josh Allen can elevate a remade offensive supporting cast could go a long way in determining his future.
32. Dennis Allen (Saints)
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
31. Jerod Mayo (Patriots)
Aug 29, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo watches the action during the second half against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
30. Brian Callahan (Titans)
Brian Callahan speaks during a press conference after being hired as the Tennessee Titans new head coach at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
29. Robert Saleh (Jets)
New York, NY, US; New York Jets Head Coach, Robert Saleh, is shown as his team plays the Los Angeles Chargers, at MetLife Stadium, Monday, November 6, 2023.
28. Antonio Pierce (Raiders)
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce watches play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
27. Jonathan Gannon (Cardinals)
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon during minicamp at Dignity Health Training Center on June 11, 2024.
26. Matt Eberflus (Bears)
May 23, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during organized team activities at Halas Hall Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
25. Mike Macdonald (Seahawks)
Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
24. Dave Canales (Panthers)
Feb 1, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper, general manager Dan Morgan and CAO Nicole Tepper during the introductory press conference for new general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
23. Raheem Morris (Falcons)
Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
22. Todd Bowles (Buccaneers)
Oct 2, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks with safety Mike Edwards (32) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
21. Brian Daboll (Giants)
Oct 15, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks with a staff member before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
20. Dan Quinn (Commanders)
Sep 26, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
19. Shane Steichen (Colts)
Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen is interviewed during Indianapolis Colts minicamp practice Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.
18. Sean Payton (Broncos)
May 23, 2024; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton addresses the media after organized team activities at Centura Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
17. Mike McCarthy (Cowboys)
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of their wild card playoff game Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
16. Doug Pederson (Jaguars)
Jan 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches game action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half in the AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
15. Nick Sirianni (Eagles)
Nick Sirianni, Eagles head coach, speaks to media during a press conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix.
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14. Zac Taylor (Bengals)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 22: Head coach Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals shakes hands with head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills after the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills with a score of 27 to 10. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
13. DeMeco Ryans (Texans)
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans (middle) reacts during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
12. Kevin O’Connell (Vikings)
Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell talks to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
11. Mike McDaniel (Dolphins)
Sep 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel enters the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
10. Kevin Stefanski (Browns)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills and head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns hug after Buffalo’s 23-31 win at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
9. Sean McDermott (Bills)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of the game in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
8. Dan Campbell (Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches practice during training camp at the team’s practice facility in Allen Park, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.
7. Jim Harbaugh (Chargers) Season: 1st
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates during the trophy presentation after the 34-13 win over Washington at the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
6. Mike Tomlin (Steelers)
Jul 27, 2019; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts during drills at training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
5. Matt LaFleur (Packers)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) high fives head coach Matt LaFleur after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of their game against the Chicago Bear Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
4. John Harbaugh (Ravens)
Nov 25, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks off the field after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Ravens defeated the Rams 45-6. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
3. Kyle Shanahan (49ers)
Nov 5, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) argues with officials after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2. Sean McVay (Rams)
Sep 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts to ally in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
1. Andy Reid (Chiefs)
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 21: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 during a time out in the first half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
