What happened: The former Buffalo coach said he continues to root for the franchise after his departure. He pointed to general manager Brandon Beane's offseason roster activity as a reason for his forecast.

Why it matters: Sean McDermott led Buffalo from 2017 through 2025, taking the team to the playoffs eight times in nine seasons. The Bills never reached the Super Bowl during that run.

What to watch: Buffalo's opening weeks under Joe Brady will test McDermott's confidence in the reworked roster.