So, I was at the local sports bar the other night, and I overheard this guy, let's call him Bill (because, you know, Buffalo), arguing with his buddy about Sean McDermott's age. Now, I'm not one to eavesdrop, but when it comes to the Bills, I can't help myself. So, I leaned in, and here's what I heard:
"I swear, Sean's been around since the days of Jim Kelly!" Bill insisted, taking a swig of his Labatt Blue. His friend, let's call him Jim, rolled his eyes.
"Nah, man, he's not that old. He's only been with the Bills since 2017," Jim replied. I thought to myself, "Well, that's a good starting point. Let's see if I can settle this."
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So, how old is Sean McDermott, really?
First things first, let's get our timelines straight. Sean McDermott was born on December 28, 1974. That makes him a 47-year-old Capricorn, if you're into that sort of thing. Now, I know what you're thinking, "47? That's not that old!" And you're right, but let's put it into perspective.
Sean McDermott was born in the same year that the original Ghostbusters movie was released. He was in high school when the Berlin Wall fell. He was in college when the internet became a thing (well, for the general public, at least). And he was just starting his coaching career when the iPhone was introduced. So, yeah, he's seen a thing or two in his time.
But what about his coaching career?
Now, Bill wasn't entirely wrong. Sean McDermott has been coaching for a while. He started his coaching career in 1999, straight out of college, as a graduate assistant at the University of Buffalo. From there, he worked his way up through the coaching ranks, spending time with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Carolina Panthers, and finally, the Buffalo Bills.
He's been with the Bills since 2017, which is when he became the head coach. So, in terms of his coaching career, he's been around for a while, but he's not ancient. He's actually one of the younger head coaches in the NFL. As of 2022, the average age of an NFL head coach is around 50, so Sean's right on target there.
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So, is Sean McDermott old enough to remember the Bills' glory days?
Well, that depends on what you consider the "glory days." If we're talking about the early '90s with Jim Kelly and the rest of the K-Gun offense, then no, Sean McDermott wouldn't have been old enough to remember that. He was still in elementary school when the Bills won their four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.
But if we're talking about the Bills' resurgence in the late '90s and early 2000s, then yes, Sean would have been old enough to watch and appreciate that. He was in high school and college during that time, so he might have some fond memories of watching the Bills play.
And who knows? Maybe one day, Sean McDermott will be the one leading the Bills back to the Super Bowl, creating new memories for a whole new generation of Bills fans. Wouldn't that be something?
Anyway, folks, I hope that clears up the mystery of Sean McDermott's age. He's not ancient, but he's not a spring chicken either. He's just the right age to have the experience and energy to lead the Bills to victory. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to get back to the sports bar. I hear Bill and Jim are still arguing about whether or not Josh Allen is old enough to have a beer with them.