Sean McDermott Addresses Report He Used Offensive 9/11 Reference in Bills Team Meeting

Sports Illustrated

On Thursday, Bills' head coach Sean McDermott addressed a report that he used the 9/11 terrorists as an example of good teamwork during a team meeting in 2019.

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00:00 Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott addressed a report where he used a 9/11 comment as an

00:05 example of good teamwork during a team meeting in 2019.

00:10 In terms of the meeting, he explained his intent was to discuss the importance of communication

00:14 and being on the same page with his team.

00:17 McDermott continued that he regretted mentioning 9/11 in his message and immediately apologized

00:22 to the team.

00:23 He also opened his press conference Thursday with a statement addressing this report, stating

00:28 not only was 9/11 a horrific event in the country's history, but a day that he lost

00:33 a good friend.

00:34 The Bills coach declined to elaborate more.

00:36 (upbeat music)

00:38 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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