Buffalo Bills press conference with Terry Pegula and Brandon Beane draws national criticism

Well, that probably could have gone better.

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula and general manager Brandon Beane met with the media on Wednesday to discuss Sean McDermott’s dismissal, the end of the team’s 2025 season and more in an end-of-the-year press conference.

Pegula and Beane had the opportunity to explain their rationale for moving on from McDermott and give confidence to the fan base moving forward, but the exact opposite occurred.

The press conference left us with more questions than answers and probably has the loyal fan base wondering if what comes next will truly help the team hoist a Lombardi Trophy in the near future.

As the press conference transpired, national media members shared their commentary and it wasn’t pretty. Here’s a look at a sampling of what was said about a “disaster class press conference.”

Mike Greenberg, ESPN

“They’ve made the opportunity to coach a team with Josh Allen as the quarterback less appealing.”

Geoff Schwartz, FOX Sports

“Disaster class press conference.”

Bill Barnwell, ESPN

“An absolute meltdown in Buffalo.”

Andrew Brandt, ESPN

Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic

“The Bills have been pretty embarrassing…”

Greg Gabriel, former NFL scout

“Worse than embarrassing.”

Gregg Rosenthal, NFL Daily Podcast

“This is going to stick to Beane like that radio interview.”

Ari Meirov, The 33rd Team

“I’ve never seen anything like this before.”

Louis Riddick, ESPN

“Finger-pointing season is open…”

Jason Fitzgerald, Over the Cap

“Bills are coming across so thin skinned.”

Ed Werder, ESPN

“Keon putting himself in the transfer portal.”

Judy Battista, NFL Network

“Godspeed to the Buffalo beat reporters…”

Mike Garafolo, NFL Network

“Popcorn sales at this presser are off the charts…”

Boston Connor, ESPN

“What a meltdown.”

Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus

“I’m not sure Buffalo could have handled the aftermath of the loss to the Broncos any worse.”

Jenna Laine, ESPN

Sean McDermott was the biggest winner of the press conference.