When you think of 2018 NFL Coach of the Year candidates, names like Andy Reid, Sean McVay and Sean Payton come to mind. However, according to Bleacher Report, one dark horse to consider is Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott.

On The Simms & Lefkoe Podcast with Adam Lefkoe & Chris Simms, both made a case for the Bills head coach.

“They’re in every game they play, except their first game against Baltimore and that one game against Indy, both games defined by Nathan Peterman,” Lefkoe said. “The Colts was Derek Anderson three games off the golf course… so Derek Anderson then Nathan Peterman, but every other game they’re in.”

Lefkoe wasn’t done, “Then he goes with Matt Barkley, who was three days off the golf course and he drops a 41-spot on the Jets, a fake punt early in that game, a touchdown throw to an offensive guard and pretty much signed, sealed, delivered the fate of one of his rival division coaches.”

Lefkoe, was of course referencing Todd Bowles, who was already on the hot seat according to many, before laying an egg against Barkley and the Bills this past Sunday at home.

Lefkoe and Simms then pointed to the fact that McDermott & Co. have been able to put together three wins, with a team that has seen quite a bit of talent exit One Bills Drive the past two seasons.

“Back-to-back years sold the entire team,” Lefkoe continued, “blew it up and are doing a drastic rebuild… traded Ronald Darby, got rid of Cordy Glenn, traded Marcell Dareus.”

Simms added that Eric Wood retired due to his neck injury and Richie Incognito wanted off of the team all together, yet they don’t feel sorry for themselves, instead they find a way to remain competitive.

Lefkoe wrapped up his rallying cry for McDermott, with highlighting their defensive dominance.

“All they do, is every single week the defense keeps them in that game,” Lefkoe said. “Shuts down the offense and they make it work.”

Simms concluded the segment with, “The Buffalo Bills are the number one defense in football,” to which Lefkoe audibly gasped.

While it’s hard to imagine anyone giving Sean McDermott serious consideration, it is interesting to hear two national guys going to bat for the Bills given the fact they are 3-7 this year.

I think it’s safe to say that Lefkoe and Simms are both trusting the process.