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25 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:
Honestly I just hope they have more fun and as a result the fans have more fun. Last year was never really enjoyable for us fans and the players didn’t look happy either. McD is a tightwad but a younger roster should loosen them up a bit, as should ridding themselves of Diggs’ passive-aggressive behavior. I am excited to see Allen step up and lead a younger team who will more easily take on his personality.
Agree, last season was an unnecessarily joyless slog. Chuck Pagano made some dead-fxcking-on-hilarious comment about McDermott's ####### being so tight on the sideline that all he needed was a needle and a chain and he could tow a rail car. It should always be fun having prime Josh Allen. But, two of the past 3 years they've found a way to fXck it up and the other year the Damar tragedy and Josh's untimely Britt drama threw a wet blanket on that one. If you aren't going to win a Super Bowl at least give us a team/season fitting of Allen's talent. If you are going to be the Chargers be the Air Coryell Chargers not Marty and Norv's Chargers.
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18 minutes ago, H2o said:
Nice try AI. We all know Josh is laid up with Hailee somewhere.
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2 hours ago, MiracleAtRich1393 said:
Totally agree that there's more to life than money but sitting in a corner office rotting while people kiss your ass simply because you have money is quite possibly one of the most pathetic uses of time I can think of lol. But I guess that's why I haven't made a billion dollars!
You do know that Stephen Ross' "corner office" is a yacht, right? Terry Pegula rarely attends a Sabres game because he's in his "corner office", much closer to the equator, as well.
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16 minutes ago, MarlinTheMagician said:
Would not hate getting Zay back at all. He is a professional wideout. I don't know if he fits the "process" - if Beane/McDermott concludes he does he would be a nice add, IMHO. I don't really hold the hotel dash against him - he was obviously going through some sh**. If he has his head right, he could be interesting add of a vet presence.
Zay Jones is a meager career 10 yards per reception possession receiver who lead NFL WR in drop % rate(10.7%) in 2022 and has a career 57% catch rate. That's the kind of catch rate you expect from someone with about 50% more yards per reception.
Drop-zone Jones is the very definition of "Juiceless and Useless".
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44 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:
Stafford was on one of the worst teams in football. We have won 4 straight AFC East titles.
For your view to be plausible:
- Josh would have to think McDermott has enough fault that it should cost him his job.
- Then Josh would have to throw a coup when he doesn't fully understand where the loyalties of his peers reside.
- Along with the hope being somehow those people will say, "yes, it needed to be that way for the greater good" vs "I don't trust QB1 anymore".
- If Josh would go to this level he would have to hate McDermott so much he won't play here if he is here.
I will say absolutely zero chance exists that Joshua David Allen would act on the scenario you're proposing. If it could be less than zero if that was possible. I actually would rather we move on from McD but it won't happen this way. Which is a reason why most in the replace him camp are even more dejected as we see no end with McD. We could miss the playoffs next year and he will still be around.
Sometimes star players just decide they need to work with other coaches and players because what they've been doing just isn't working. Doesn't have to be hate. None of your 4 "points" are in any way necessary for this to be plausible.
QB/front office conflict didn't stop Brady from winning his last couple SB's in NE. Nor did it keep Rodgers from winning back-to-back MVP's.
All that needs to happen is Allen just feeling like he needs change. What's implausible is thinking that an elite QB will just be cool with the other side of the ball imploding every year in the playoffs.........when that side of the ball is the HC's specialty. Started with blowing a 16 point lead in Houston in 2019. Then a blowout in KC in 2020. 13 seconds. Bengals just dominating the Bills defense at home in 2022 and same with Chiefs in 2023.
McDermott's side of the ball has consistently let Allen's side down in the playoffs. Doesn't have to hate him to think he needs a change.
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31 minutes ago, Avisan said:
Remind us again why you consider this elaborate fan fiction of yours to be a probable scenario?
What evidence do you have to support any of these ideas?
It's not me predicting a "probable" scenario. The context of this thread is what would make McDermott and/or Beane NOT locks to stay. The answer is Allen deciding he needs a situation change. Capiche?
But I literally gave you an example, in Matt Stafford. A beloved player who was totally invested in Detroit but finally decided he needed to go elsewhere to get a ring(s).
I am not an anti-McDermott person. But Allen has been blocked from the SB 4 times and counting by Mahomes and Burrow.........who both have offensive minded HC's.
Allen is a CA native and has chosen to make LA his home. When asked why he lives there.......he says why wouldn't anyone want to live in LA? He loves it and his GF lives there to boot. Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay are arguably the 2 brightest offensive minds in the NFL and also happen to coach in CA and they have reached 4 of the last 6 SB's. They've just been out-QB'd in the SB. And they don't have long term commitments at the QB position.
There are less elite QB's to compete against in the NFC. More home time, more earning opportunities in LA. And again, a chance to play Mahomes in a Super Bowl with an elite HC instead of in a divisional round with a defensive HC whose defense has TOTALLY fallen apart in all 3 meetings with Mahomes.
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8 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:
I didn't think it was the sequel to Brokeback Mountain. So you envision Allen holding Pegula hostage to get rid of HC otherwise he won't sign again?
As for what I envision..........I envision Allen(and his agent, family etc..) having to be dissuaded from seeking greener pastures if they don't get past Mahomes and to a SB this year or the next at the latest.
If he decides he wants to go to a place with an offensive minded HC who actually gets to Super Bowls INSTEAD of staying with McDermott and getting speedboat out of the playoffs every year, Pegula will have to oblige. Just like Detroit had to with Stafford. But you can be sure that the Bills organization will try to give Allen the same situation in Buffalo first. They'd be dumb not to. Elite QB's are a lot harder to find than solid HC's.
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20 hours ago, Mikie2times said:
The relationship is a lot closer to that than somebody he's going to go behind to get out
They aren't close. It's a professional relationship. Two very different types of people.
Now Daboll and Josh Allen? They were close.
It's not a matter of Allen having to go behind anyone's back.
If he refuses to sign an extension next offseason, Pegula will have to do what he has to do to keep Josh Allen on board.
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2 hours ago, SWATeam said:
I'm pleased with the approach. Our usual "type" at end seem to lack twitch off the edge. Even as a designated pass rusher there is value and it is a clear need.
I don't disagree. I've wanted them to become more multiple on defense for years. Adapt to opponents like the Patriots did for years. Or even like Spags and the Chiefs. It's been maddening watching them in the same defense for 7 seasons and despite all of that continuity........when they get to the playoffs they are just fish in a barrel for the likes of Burrow and Mahomes. Other teams actually do get stops against those QB's in the playoffs. I just think this one move is an outlier.
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On 4/27/2024 at 10:22 PM, JohnBonhamRocks said:
I think we can all agree: too little too late
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4 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:
Interesting.
Moats was pick #178 to Solomon's #168.
Honestly, if Solomon has the same type of career/contribution as Moats, I'd be happy with that. Even better if he becomes the next Milano, but that's probably not fair.
Moats wasnt a superstar, but he was a consistent, reliable contributor who would make a play or two when needed.
We could certainly do worse at this spot.
I can't say I'd be happy with that kind of result. I'd at best be indifferent.
I was hoping they'd pick Austin Booker with that selection they traded to the Bears........and that's who the Bears took.
I liked what I saw of Solomon........I even thought he might have a clearer path to success in the NFL. As an OLB edge rusher.
But he's just not a fit for the Bills defense so he was basically off-the-board for me there. Hopefully they find a way to make it work. Didn't work with Moats. On D he did next to nothing well with the Bills. We were collectively glad to see him go after the 2013 season. He played WAY better in Pittsburgh, in a scheme that fit his skills.
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34 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:
I don't think Josh is a highly assertive cut throat communicator. He is more of a roll with the punches type. I think he is likely somebody who will keep to himself unless the situation becomes intolerable. It's actually hilarious to me that people would think Allen would throw McD under the bus or ask Terry to move on. That's just not who he is and it has nothing to do with me thinking he is some sort of noble person. Maybe he is but he's mostly non confrontational off the field. It would be like him asking to fire his dad. That is the last person Allen is stepping up and creating conflict with.
You really think Josh Allen views McDermott like his dad?
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42 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:27 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:
which is to say its as safe as can be
imo allen's 10x more likely to ask for a trade than ask for new coaches/FO
Even that's an issue. It's not like Josh is the type to throw his HC under the bus.
I think we attribute things to Josh Allen that we want him to be..........but should probably know better than to presume. We've already had to back off the idea that he was going to work tirelessly like Tom Brady to be the best..........or that he wouldn't let his personal life affect his play on the field in a playoff game etc..
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Their employment with the Bills is totally Josh Allen's call at this point.
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1 hour ago, Warcodered said:
Ty Johnson has been warned I guess, though that's a hard 3 spot to crack Ty was pretty good filling in behind Cook.
Ty Johnson is just a guy. He had 132 yards last year, just 4.4 ypc and got injured. It's not like he "broke out"......it was his lowest production season as a pro. The perception of him by Bills fans is that he's a lot better than he is. Dude's been kicking around doing very little for quite a while.
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3 hours ago, Cache said:
Fine. “Dominate” might’ve been too strong sounding. Let’s just say he stood out as a man among boys on the field. I live in Utah and have watched/ followed BYU closely for a long time. He was very impressive. Of course that’s no guarantee, just saying.
my point is when you possess the tangles that cannot be coached, possibilities can be very strong.
Yeah, what I was saying is Ansah went from raw has could be and only being a defensive player for one season(he was just a special teams guy prior) to being really good right away in the NFL.
Boehringer is the opposite.......he is one of the 5 highest RAS score receivers to enter the draft since 1987 and never translated.
I do think that it's just A LOT easier to come out of nowhere like Ansah or Jordan Mailata if you are a lineman. Skill position guys typically now are getting a decade plus of year round skill honing prior to entering the league and there is a lot of competition. Big guys who are athletic are always really hard to find so these foreign giants have a greater opportunity to succeed, IMO.
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2 hours ago, Cache said:
I realize many scoff at this experiment, but let’s recall the story of Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah. Long story short, he came from Ghana to try to play basketball at BYU. It never panned out. He tried track and did well, with sprinter like speed, in addition to being really big and strong. He was quickly encouraged to walk-on the BYU football team. Never played the sport in his life!
Being big, fast and strong, he started to dominate. After college he became the 5th overall pick in the 2013 draft.
You just never know!
Ziggy Ansah didn't dominate in college. He really only played defense his final year at BYU, when he had a modest 4.5 sacks. He had 8 as an NFL rookie.
Mohritz Boehringer was a story of a crazy size/speed talent who didn't make it. 9.98 RAS.
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2 minutes ago, NORWOODS FOOT said:
I’m not sure Collins is a lock. Hoping some of these young-bloods beat him out actuallyCollins is not even a lock to not retire before the season.
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Beane's game with fans is to set expectations low under the guise of "shooting straight with them".
Then if they exceed the expectations he graciously accepts the accolades.
This situation is no different.
Game's over next year........when it becomes imperative to convince Allen to sign a new contract extension.
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4 minutes ago, HappyDays said:
Unfortunately I think there's zero chance of anyone getting fired next year. Pegula appears content to sit smiling in the draft room and talk to all the prospects on the phone like his own personal make-a-wish day once a year. There's no sense of any accountability at any level of the organization which is why the GM and coach feel comfortable taking "their guys" instead of shooting for the stars (literally). They're both coasting off of one pick they made six years ago.
It's ultimately Josh Allen's decision.
LA and SF beckon.
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1 minute ago, Warcodered said:
NFL: There must always be a Frank Gore.
It's the inconvenient truth.
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4 hours ago, HappyDays said:
Only one premium position drafted in the first 160 picks is a big miss. Especially in a draft that was particularly deep at three premium positions.
This was the "draft before the coach got fired" kinda' draft.
Reaching for needs and perceived "readier" prospects to hopefully get immediate contributions. That rarely works.
You really need 3-4 individual difference makers and you gotta' take healthy swings at them to get them. They chose not to.
They only have 1 difference maker.
If Josh Allen breaks his collar bone on opening day running the ball 9.2 times like he did over the course of Brady's run as OC last year.........this team literally has the makings of getting the 1st overall pick in the 2025 draft.
They are the 2011 Colts. 2-deep at adequate players that a great QB can elevate to win 10-11 games.........but no individual difference makers.
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5 hours ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:
This will be the guy we are all obsessed with this summer.
Could be. I was optimistic about Arthur Moats and he's basically the same guy just 15 years later. Only notable difference physically or in their college production is that Solomon has huge hands. Maybe that's the difference between making it and being a journeyman special-teamer like Moats. Moats was an elite character guy though too, I don't know about Solomon.
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4 hours ago, Mojo44 said:
Now that’s what I call a figure – ground reversal. 😂
Yeah the question then I guess is whether it is better to hate the team or hate yourself(the fan base).
The latter is the @PromoTheRobot self loathing, fan-hating specialty. One time he slipped up and sloppy-drunk-posted from a bar going off on the team for being so incompetent and how stupid he was for letting them break his poor heart but usually he stays in character............that the fans are to blame for anything that goes wrong. He's the #1 overall pick of the fan-hater draft but there are ALWAYS a bunch of like minded self-loathers and they usually appear the moment the first draft thread hits the main board, preemptively complaining about future complaining.
Fans are not only entitled to their opinions but the entire NFL draft money-making-machine is based on engaging people enough that even millions of fans that don't even follow college football at all in-season suddenly have an opinion about which college football players teams should draft.
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Tim Graham article on Kim Pegula and Bills ownership
in The Stadium Wall
Posted
Yeah doesn't sound good. Maybe the potential sale of 25% has something to do with liquidating part of that asset to distribute to soon to be disenfranchised heirs.