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The idea that we could hire the next offensive genius is definitely interesting

22,000+ people have signed it. I'm truly shocked at the outpouring of support for McDermott. The firing was handled poorly perhaps but it needed to happen either way.

That is intriguing but man... Is he ready to build an entire program?

That works too!

I think he sits this cycle out. It has to be really tough to go from being in the midst of a playoff run then you're unemployed 2 days later. Are you really prepared to interview for the Browns that quickly? I think he sits out, rests up and comes to terms with this, then enters the cycle next January. He's not uprooting his family to go be a DC somewhere for a year then move again to be HC.

Reasons Vikings could want to do this: They love Flores and don't want to lose him. O'Connell could want out or maybe the relationships between him and the front office aren't as great? Vikings could get a bunch of compensation Maybe Daboll goes there as Flores OC That's certainly possible. But I doubt Flores would have done that. He loves the Vikings and that front office and ownership love him.

I'm not sure it's so remote. The Flores re-signing as DC there right now makes me think there's some smoke here. Why would he do that when he's in the HC mix? They want him back, he wants to come back, so if he doesn't get a HC gig he signs there after. No problem. By doing this now he has a HC possibility with his current team IMO. It's not like the Vikings were going to hire a new DC while Flores was out interviewing. They love him there. Ownership and front office are huge Flores fans. Something like this would be done in secret in case it doesn't work out. If it doesn't work out then nobody knows it was ever discussed, so no problem. Vikings have every reason to help the Bills by keeping it on the down low. They wouldn't want it known they were discussing trading their HC and they also want to help the Bills along so that they (The Vikings) get their draft picks from the trade and keep Flores, who they love. Bills obviously don't want this known or it puts a wrench in their process. Vikings keep a guy they love. They help out O'Connell. They get likely significant draft compensation. Bills get a top 5 HC in the NFL. Flores becomes HC and gets to keep his ready built defense and all the players. Flores also gets a supportive front office and ownership who is on his side. Everyone wins.

Well, you have do a full search, which complicates any type of trade scenario. The team trading for O'Connell would need to first satisfy the Rooney Rule, then interview a bunch of other candidates, because you have no guarantee the trade would work out, plus you get a chance to meet some of these guys who could be coordinators. Meanwhile, Flores hedges his bets. Signs the extension with the clause in it. Keeps doing HC interviews, because (again) the trade might not happen. If Flores is hired by the Steelers or something then the trade could be off too. So lots of moving parts, which is why all parties need to do their homework and process. But once the Bills have gone through their process and once Flores has a sense of where he is, then it could be time to make the deal. Of course, the Bills would have to interview O'Connell first and all sides would need to want to proceed. This could have already happened with permission of the Vikings and it just isn't known.

This is what I predict will happen. But keep in mind: logistics are an issue. First of all, if the Vikings trade you their HC they then have no HC and are way behind. Well, problem solved! Flores just reupped as their DC, which he has no real reason to do yet because if he doesn't get a HC gig he could just re-sign as DC then. Why do it now? IMO it is this: the Rooney Rule says even if you want to promote a minority candidate on your own staff to HC you still have to interview 2 external minority or female candidates. UNLESS your coach has a clause in his contract saying he will be promoted if a HC vacancy occurs. I think Flores could have that clause tucked into his new deal as DC. Think Jerrod Mayo. This could be the Vikings getting their ducks in a row in case this trade works out. So, Bills do their process, which they must do anyway. Then once the have interviewed a bunch of people they trade for O'Connell and Flores is immediately elevated to Vikings HC. It's a rare case of a coach trade where everyone would be willing: O'Connell gets Allen and a fresh start. Flores gets to stay with the Vikings where he is well liked and has a great D in place. Vikings gets some significant draft compensation Bills have worked with the Vikings before with the Diggs trade and IMO this would be a win for all sides. It's very rare a HC trade could work because of the team trading its coach. But the Vikings have their guy on staff and can pick right up without any issues.

Watch the ending of the 13 seconds game on the NFL YouTube channel first. No thanks. It was done clumsily but it needed to happen.

If you're feeling iffy go back and watch 13 seconds game on the NFL YouTube channel. After rewatching that ending I want Mcdermott brought back so he could be fired again.

It sounds like Beane was told "I'm letting McDermott go" and there was no conversation to be had. It was maybe even already told to Sean before Beane knew or he found out in a 3 person meeting with Pegula, McDermott and Beane. I'm sure he was shook by it at first but I wish that was asked. It could have helped the perception of Beane somewhat as well, because if that question was brought up you KNOW Terry would cut Beane off and start spilling the goods

The Bills are getting roasted for the press conference and that's just a fact. Whether or not its warranted is debateable. I kind of like Pegula's honesty. He didn't ask Beane, he told him once it was a done deal. Same with Josh. It's his call. Maybe it was wrong, we'll see. I wish someone asked Beane how he felt when he heard the news. OH and the coach wanted Coleman, not Beane. I was like "keep this guy speaking as long as possible!" It's what we all want to know: the real scoop. As far as Coleman, Eric Wood pointed out how hard it is to be late to meetings, because meetings are usually 8 or 9 AM but most players are at the facility hours before for treatment or rehab or workouts, and during the season breakfast is mandatory, so you're already in the building (theoretically).

True, but we know the real scoop at least I guess

I do like Pegula's honesty... he just says whatever comes to mind and those of us who want a window into the process should enjoy that