Back in the preseason, Buffalo Bills' head coach Sean McDermott made it abundantly clear following a loss that the team hadn't lived up to the standard . We've heard the sentiment of "the standard" being echoed by Bills players and coaches alike, both as a rallying cry, a source of accountability, and a reason why Buffalo continuously has guys on the depth chart ready to step in at moment's notice. Sunday night was no different.
Following a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in primetime, McDermott sent a very strong, and crystal clear, message to the team that will undoubtedly carry with them throughout preparations for next week's matchup against a tough Houston Texans team. For Buffalo, losing in such dramatic fashion has been a rarity. It's been three years since the Bills lost by more than a touchdown, the longest such streak in league history.
"Not necessarily," McDermott said when asked if his approach changes coming off such a big loss. "I think it's important early in the year that that we're consistent in our approach, that I'm consistent for the guys in that locker room and the staff. That said, there's that's going to take me – it's an hour plane ride home.
I wish it was a five hour plane ride because I'd have enough time to find all the things that that we need to work on. So, it just wasn't up to our standard tonight. And I say that in the way of, we have to do things bette.
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