Panthers offer congratulations to McDermott on 1st HC gig
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After five seasons as their defensive coordinator, Sean McDermott is leaving the Carolina Panthers for his first head coaching gig.
McDermott was hired by the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday and the Panthers took to Twitter to show their appreciation for the former leader of their defense.
Thank you for everything, Sean.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 11, 2017
Best of luck in Buffalo! #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/zdeDXRo2xn
#CoachMcDermott proud of your contributions to @Panthers. The @buffalobills are getting 1 heckava Coach. Best of luck to u & Jamie.
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) January 12, 2017
Fellow coach Mike Tomlin played at William & Mary with McDermott.
Congrats to my college teammate, Sean McD on the Buffalo job. #TribePride
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) January 12, 2017