Bills Rookie RB Reportedly Scolded by Head Coach in Locker Room After Dolphins Loss for “Losing Focus” Off the Field

Buffalo, New York — November 10, 2025

The Buffalo Bills’ locker room turned tense following their 13–30 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. According to multiple sources inside the organization, head coach Sean McDermott publicly scolded rookie running back Ray Davis, accusing him of losing focus and discipline during a critical stretch of the season.

“You care more about dates than football. This is not college anymore,”
McDermott reportedly shouted, silencing the entire room.

Witnesses described Davis standing motionless, staring at the floor as veteran players like Stefon Diggs and Von Miller stepped in to calm tensions.

The Triggering Moment

Davis had one of his worst performances of the season — just 25 rushing yards on 10 carries, one fumble lost, and a costly mistake that led directly to a Dolphins touchdown. Buffalo’s offense never recovered, finishing with just 70 rushing yards total.

But insiders say McDermott’s frustration went beyond the box score.

“He’s been showing up late, not as sharp in meetings,” a staff member told Buffalo News. “Nobody cares about your personal life — but when your game slips, people notice.”

McDermott’s Message: Focus or Fade

Following the confrontation, McDermott reportedly met privately with Davis to reinforce expectations.

“It’s not about hate,” one coach said. “It’s about accountability. Coach believes in Ray, but he’s challenging him to prove he belongs.”

Davis, a 2024 fourth-round pick from Kentucky, entered the league as a powerful, hard-working back, praised for his toughness and leadership. But recent weeks have raised questions about his consistency and commitment.

The Bills organization hasn’t commented officially, though insiders confirm McDermott’s outburst was meant as a wake-up call to the entire locker room after Buffalo’s second loss in three games.

“We don’t need perfect players,” McDermott once said. “We need players who care.”

For Ray Davis, that message couldn’t be louder.