The Buffalo Bills have thrived under head coach since he was hired in 2017.
Even so, Pro Football Focus does not hold him in high regard in 2025.
PFF ranked the top-10 returning coaches in the NFL heading into next season. McDermott’s name does not appear on the list.
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McDermott has had in a winning record in all but one year guiding the Bills. Overall, he has an 86-45 record. Despite that and Buffalo’s bench boss winning five-straight AFC East titles, he’s still not earning much respect from PFF.
The one knock against McDermott is likely that he has not brought home a Super Bowl title yet. But that’s no easy task and McDermott should probably still crack a top-10, at least.
Who outranked McDermott? PFF’s full top-10 list can be found below:
10. Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns
May 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
9. Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shakes hands with center Frank Ragnow (77) warm up before the game between Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
8. Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles
Jun 10, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni addresses media during a press conference at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
7. Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
Jun 10, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media following an OTA at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
6. Jim Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers
May 7, 2025; El Segundo CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh during press conference at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
5. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin visits the field during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
4. John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
3. Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams
Jun 3, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
2. Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton looks over the play sheet during the first half of the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 12, 2025.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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