Sean McDermott Responds to Referee Criticism After Patriots Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott responded to New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's criticism of officiating following the Bills' 35-31 victory at Gillette Stadium. McDermott stated, 'Mike can talk what he wants to talk about, all due respect.' This came after Vrabel expressed his concerns about officiating consistency, particularly regarding two crucial penalties that impacted the game, including a pass-interference call against Marcus Jones and a defensive pass interference call against Carlton Davis.

Despite the criticism, McDermott emphasized the team's focus on their upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns and said, 'We go by what the officials call.' Vrabel later acknowledged that the Patriots must not let penalties determine the outcome of the game, stating, 'Officiating or the penalties weren't the reason that we lost the game.' According to Boston.com, the discussion highlights the ongoing debates around NFL officiating and its influence on game results.