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Keon Coleman shrugging off Pegula's critique, per report
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Keon Coleman shrugging off Pegula's critique, per report

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula publicly claimed GM Brandon Beane didn’t want to draft Keon Coleman and was urged by coaches to take him in the 2024 second round. Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia later reported Coleman’s reaction as confusion, but he quickly shrugged off the comments. Coleman hasn’t requested a trade and is expected to be with the Bills in 2026. His rookie numbers were 29 catches for 556 yards and 4 TD in 13 games, followed by 38 receptions for 404 yards and 4 TD in Year 2.

Bills Publicly Break Up With Keon Coleman, Rewriting Draft Backstory
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Bills Publicly Break Up With Keon Coleman, Rewriting Draft Backstory

OutKick reports that Bills owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane publicly explained why Keon Coleman was drafted, insinuating the coaching staff influenced the pick and that it wasn’t Beane’s first choice, while Coleman struggles to meet expectations and faces comparisons to a CFL path. The piece also notes Cam Newton’s harsh critique and portrays the situation as a public breakup between Coleman and the Bills.

Pegula explains coaching shake-up after Denver loss, says Coleman pick was staff-driven
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Pegula explains coaching shake-up after Denver loss, says Coleman pick was staff-driven

Bills owner Terry Pegula announced the firing of head coach Sean McDermott while keeping GM Brandon Beane, saying the Denver playoff loss prompted a leadership change. He claimed the coaching staff pushed for Keon Coleman in the 2024 draft and that Beane was a team player, with Allen given input as the Bills begin a coaching search amid ongoing postseason disappointment.

Bills press conference ends with Beane defended and promoted amid Keon Coleman debate
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Bills press conference ends with Beane defended and promoted amid Keon Coleman debate

After firing head coach Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula publicly backs GM Brandon Beane, defending his drafting history and addressing the Keon Coleman pick; the moment coincides with Beane’s promotion to President of Football Operations, while the team confronts a looming $17 million over-cap situation and ongoing questions at WR and on defense.

Pegula defends McDermott firing, pins Keon Coleman pick on coaching staff
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Pegula defends McDermott firing, pins Keon Coleman pick on coaching staff

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula said the decision to fire head coach Sean McDermott and retain GM Brandon Beane was driven by the season-ending, controversial overtime loss to Denver and the team’s playoff ceiling, with Josh Allen set to have input on the next coach. Pegula claimed the coaching staff pushed for drafting Keon Coleman, not Beane, and downplayed a report about roster criticisms from McDermott as Buffalo begins a coaching search with familiar candidates, aiming to end seven straight playoff appearances without a Super Bowl under the McDermott era.

Bills fire McDermott, promote Beane after playoff heartbreak
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Bills fire McDermott, promote Beane after playoff heartbreak

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula fired head coach Sean McDermott after the divisional-round loss to the Denver Broncos, saying the decision reflected the locker-room mood and a pattern of playoff shortcomings, and promoted GM Brandon Beane to president of football operations. Beane defended his character amid scrutiny and discussed the Keon Coleman pick, while Pegula attributed the firing to ongoing playoff challenges and a controversial overtime officiating call.

Pegula won't demand 'Super Bowl or bust' from Bills' next coach
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Pegula won't demand 'Super Bowl or bust' from Bills' next coach

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula says the team will not tell the incoming head coach it’s “Super Bowl or bust,” stressing that the hire should be about doing the best job possible. Pegula acknowledged risk in the high-stakes search after firing Sean McDermott following seven straight playoff appearances and noted there will be many interested candidates, with the goal of finally winning a Lombardi. Media have floated potential successors such as Brian Daboll and Joe Brady.

Pegula reveals Bills coaches urged Keon Coleman draft, Beane played along
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Pegula reveals Bills coaches urged Keon Coleman draft, Beane played along

Bills owner Terry Pegula says the coaching staff pushed for drafting Keon Coleman and that GM Brandon Beane went along as a “team player,” while Beane stressed offensive adjustments and protecting Josh Allen. Coleman is under contract for two more years, and Pegula’s remarks suggest the Bills could move on from him after their next head coach is hired.

Pegula Defends Keon Coleman Draft Push Amid McDermott Firing Fallout
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Pegula Defends Keon Coleman Draft Push Amid McDermott Firing Fallout

Bills owner Terry Pegula defended the coaching staff’s push to draft Keon Coleman as part of explaining head coach Sean McDermott’s firing, while Beane and Pegula pushed back on the notion that Beane orchestrated McDermott’s ouster; Coleman’s underwhelming production and the broader draft results remain points of fan concern and scrutiny about Buffalo’s direction.