Sean McDermott refuses to discuss Super Bowl expectations before the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Looking ahead to the ultimate goal is unfair to players, McDermott explained, and, entering his ninth season as coach, his mission is to ensure everyone in his locker room is solely focused on the first game. Previous accomplishments don't matter once the 17-game schedule begins.

To predict future performance, however, we must reflect on 2024. Based on what these players and coaches showed last season, here's a rundown of award candidates, hot-seat watch and the assistant coaches who will be considered for top jobs:

MVP race

1. Josh Allen, Bills: The reigning MVP has the same play-caller as last season, when he had an NFL-best quarterback rating and totaled 41 touchdo

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