Sean McDermott identifies authenticity as the key trait of Sean McVay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott spent time observing Los Angeles Rams training camp this year to evaluate the leadership style of Sean McVay. During his visit, McDermott polled various members of the Rams organization, including players, coaches, and staff, to determine what defines McVay's effectiveness. The consistent feedback identified authenticity as the primary trait that distinguishes the Rams coach. McDermott sought to observe how McVay interacted with his team during practice sessions without direct interference. The former Buffalo Bills coach noted that he now reflects on the importance of genuine connection with players following his nine-year tenure in Buffalo. McDermott intends to resume his head coaching career in the NFL with the objective of securing a championship.
- •Sean McDermott observed Los Angeles Rams training camp activities earlier this year.
- •Staff and players identified authenticity as the core component of Sean McVay's leadership.
- •McDermott studied how McVay interacts with players of different experience levels.
- •McDermott intends to return to the NFL as a head coach.
- •Sean McDermott previously coached the Buffalo Bills for nine seasons.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McDermott Reveals the One Trait Everyone at Rams Camp Says Makes Sean McVay Special
"Sean McDermott spent part of his year away from coaching doing something most NFL head coaches rarely get to do: watch another team from the outside. When he visited the Los Angeles Rams camp, he was not looking for some secret offensive concept or defensive wrinkle but wanted to see what makes Sean McVay tick. […] The post Sean McDermott Reveals the One Trait Everyone at Rams Camp Says Makes Sean McVay Special appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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