‘It’s honorable that Cook isn’t quick to blame the refs for the Bills’ postseason loss. Or maybe he saw all of the fines that Texans players racked up following their divisional-round loss. Championship Sunday was certainly a gut punch for the Bills, who put together an incredible 2024 season — headlined by Allen’s MVP-level play. The Bills now have the most regular-season wins (61) in a five-year span without a Super Bowl appearance.’
BillsBeat - January 31, 2025
Bills’ Sean McDermott Had Honest Message About Questionable Calls in AFC Title Game
‘Speaking with the media on Thursday, Bills coach Sean McDermott was asked about the impact of the officiating on the result of Buffalo’s 32–29 defeat in the conference title game. McDermott made clear he didn’t think the refs were responsible for the Bills’ loss.’
Bills GM Says Team Has Been in Talks With NFL About Calls in AFC Title Game
‘”It’s frustrating,” Beane said. “There’s only so much I can say. We work with the league to try to get clarity and I’ll give them credit—they’ve taken our calls, they’ve sent videos and things like that.”‘
Bills’ James Cook Had Blunt Take on Chiefs-Refs Narrative in AFC Title Loss
‘“I’m going to give you the most realest answer I can ever give you, bro,” Cook said. “At the end of the day, bro, as a man you got to come in there ready to go. F— that ref s—. You feel me? Like, straight up. You gotta come in that b—- ready to go, ready to play. Don’t give a ref nothing to call.”’
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott gives Bills Mafia news they will not like
‘One of the topics McDermott addressed was that of special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley, who faced a lot of criticism from fans as Buffalo had several special teams lapses in close games. The Denver Broncos ran a successful fake punt in the wild card round, the Chiefs had a long punt return in the AFC Championship Game, and the Rams blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown, as just a few examples of the shortcomings of the unit.’
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane gives blunt tough love to disappointing rookie
‘”I did not see the same player down the stretch with the physicality and needing to use his size,” Beane said. He did add, though, that he is optimistic for Coleman’s future, but the Bills definitely need more from him in Year Two, especially after seeing what Xavier Worthy has done with the Chiefs.’
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane still angry at NFL officials for bad spot on Josh Allen sneak vs. Chiefs
‘There were several calls in the game that rightfully upset Bills fans. A Josh Allen sneak on fourth down where it seemed very clear that he picked up the first down, and a jump ball that both Cole Bishop and Xavier Worthy came down with that was ruled a catch by Worthy despite the nose of the ball touching the ground. Bills general manager Brandon Beane spoke about those two plays in his end-of-season press conference, and he still has distain for each of them.’
Beane: Bills will 'keep swinging' after another 'painful' end to season
‘Beane said the Bills mentality will continue to “keep kicking the door until you knock it down.”‘
McDermott: 'No one in this building is comfortable or content' after latest playoff loss
‘McDermott followed general manager Brandon Beane, who spoke for an hour and 15 minutes, and touched on various topics, including some of the offensive and defensive breakdowns in the conference title game, the status of special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley amid fan criticism, and his perspective on certain players as they head into the 2025 offseason.’
What we learned from the Buffalo Bills end-of-season press conferences
‘Beane spoke for nearly one hour and 15 minutes about why the team fell short yet again and where they go from here. McDermott also spoke extensively, but the more notable information came from the general manager, who now must shift his focus to free agency and the NFL Draft.’
Sean McDermott: ‘What’s left is to go win a world championship’
‘“You keep doing the right thing, eventually that door will open,” coach Sean McDermott said Thursday in assessing Buffalo’s season after losing in the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Are more changes in store for the Bills at WR?
‘“Yeah, I think No. 1’s are great. They’re hard to find,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said.’
Brandon Beane: ‘The further you go, the worse it stings’
‘“The further you go, the worse it stings,” Beane said. “There’s more eyes on you, people watching each playoff game, each season. Yes, we’ve now been to the AFC Championship twice. We’ve had some years where we fell short in the divisional round. We’re right there though.”’
'We are not giving in' | Bills GM Brandon Beane breaks down the 2024 season and addresses offseason plans
‘”Until you do it, you’re always going to get questioned, right? It is what it is. We know that, we’re aware of that,” Beane said. “I can promise you, we haven’t slept a lot since that game. And we hurt, and we feel bad for the fans that hurt, and everyone… It’s hard to come up short.”‘
BillsBeat - January 30, 2025
Von Miller wants to be back, but all signs point to the end with the Bills
‘Is it fair to put the onus on Miller to be the difference maker? Maybe not entirely. But the Bills are paying him to fill that role, a fact that points to the end of his tenure in Buffalo.’