Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott ranked by CBS Sports

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has been ranked among the best at his position in the NFL – just barely.

The Bills have one of the longest tenured head coaches in professional football in McDermott. This has led to a lot of success and victories. Buffalo has won four straight AFC East titles and McDermott only has one losing record under his belt with the Bills.

However, CBS Sports barely sees him among the top 10 bench coaches. The outlet spotted McDermott just inside that territory in its 2024 offseason head coach rankings.

Below is a breakdown of McDermott’s results via CBS Sports, followed by the full 32-to-1 standings:

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Season: 8th with the Bills, 8th as head coach
Career record: 73-41 Playoffs: 5-6

McDermott, a Reid disciple, is a strong influence on the young Andy Reid: The pressure is mounting for him to finally take an elite quarterback and annual contender to the promised land, and yet his record as a calming voice is hard to deny, with six playoff attempts in seven years at the position. Josh Allen’s ability to elevate a revamped offensive supporting cast could play a key role in his future.

32. Dennis Allen (Saints)

December 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen before 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 news conference after being hired as the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

29. Robert Saleh (Jets)

New York, NY, USA; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is pictured as his team plays against the Los Angeles Chargers, at MetLife Stadium, Monday, November 6, 2023.

28. Antonio Pierce (Raiders)

December 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce watches the game against the Kansas City Chiefs 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 (Bear)

May 23, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during 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)

February 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper, general manager Dan Morgan and GM Nicole Tepper during the news conference introducing 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, Ariz., 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)

September 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 speaks to the media following team activities at Centura Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

17. Mike McCarthy (Cowboys)

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of their wild card playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

16. Doug Pederson (Jaguars)

January 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches game action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the AFC Divisional playoff game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

15. Nick Sirianni (Eagles)

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks to the media during a news 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 27-10. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

13. DeMeco Ryans (Texans)

January 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans (middle) reacts during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC Divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

12. Kevin O’Connell (Vikings)

February 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell speaks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

11. Mike McDaniel (Dolphins)

September 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel takes the field before 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 embrace 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 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 on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

7. Jim Harbaugh (Chargers) Season: 1st

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates during the trophy presentation following the 34-13 victory over Washington in the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

6. Mike Tomlin (Steelers)

July 27, 2019; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts during training camp drills at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

5. Matt LaFleur (Packers)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) congratulates head coach Matt LaFleur after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

4. John Harbaugh (The Crows)

November 25, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh leaves the field after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Ravens defeated the Rams 45-6. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

3. Kyle Shanahan (49ers)

November 5, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) argues with officials after a game against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2. Sean McVay (Rams)

September 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts to a foul in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

1. Andy Reid (chefs)

KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 21: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 during a timeout 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)