Sean McDermott joined the Carolina Panthers as defensive coordinator in 2011, the same year that they drafted quarterback Cam Newton at No. 1 overall. He was a transcendent dual-threat player who took the franchise to heights never before seen, but the wear and tear of having to do everything himself eventually took its toll.
Now, it seems as if McDermott is reliving the same nightmare on a different sideline.
McDermott is now the Buffalo Bills head coach. Just as when he held a prominent staffing position in Carolina, they also have an NFL MVP quarterback with generational gifts.