Mister Defense

Even though I think the Bills will win the Super Bowl in about 3 weeks, I am just as eager for the off season and draft as ever, if not more so. With some great players added on defense now, they may be building the next NFL dynasty. Our head coach continues to prove he is one of the best defensive minds, and head coaches, in the NFL. The great stats you have chosen and show us are another example of how he has evolved as a coach. He is not just more aggressive in what he wants on offense, but much more willing to change things up, even dramatically, for games and in general, when it comes to any aspect of his team. I think what Josh has been saying publicly, that they are not going to reinvent the wheel come playoff time but do the same things well, was a smoke screen, subterfuge. I thought that after last week against Denver and seeing things such as many different running plays used etcetera. Against the bluebirds this past week, on both defense and offense, it is clear that the Bills will make any changes they need to beat their next opponent. And to win it all. That is growth, just as one would expect from a man with his ability and integrity. Against his old boss, mentor, next week, I cannot wait to see what he will have in store.

You better stop having some fun at the haters' expense. They are extremely sensitive about their hate, very protective of it, and will not stand for anyone undermining it in any way!

That's what I thought! Some people are just flat out envious of another man's disposition or beauty. And if you have both, as you do, they are green with envy.

And if the picture in your profile is legit, a beautiful person both inside and out!

No, don't be so humble. It is your super objective, positive and even handed analysis of this team that completes the board. More of that, please! He sounds like he may be your long lost brother..

Thank you! I am assuming PBF81 is a great guy!

I did not mean to embarrass you. Having some good fun with a bizarre post, before a huge game, in which you clearly stated a win was not good enough reason to keep McDermott as our head coach, but it needed to be a win with specific criteria, criteria that were, as you know, almost impossible to meet. You said it, and it showed the absurdity of the hatred for McDermott, so I shined a little light on that. Go Bills!

Yes, overall they are quiet, but, like last week, we can fully expect the top dozen haters to get going soon--give them time, they just need more time to figure out how to approach this huge win. But you can see the seeds of their discontent emerging already at the end of the previous hate threads from the last few weeks, like this one, sharpening their blades: 'Oh yeah, you think the Bills had a great win yesterday? I will show you just how lucky they actually were. It is wildly irrational to think this Bills team can ever win it all...' But we as Bills fans should give them space today, as yesterday had to be an extremely tough day for them as the Bills are now heading to the AFC championship game again.

Yes, makes perfect sense. Win Win for the Bills. A Super Bowl victory and also losing this albatross the Bills have had around their necks for 7 long years now. Fire him a day after the Bills win the championship. This also fully supports the astute analysis, logic, and generous spirit of the OP as well. In addition, with time left on his contract, the Bills should be able to get some extremely good draft picks after the Bills win it all this year. Those teams won't know, the way a small percentage of very smart, astute, football savants in Buffalo know, such as the OP, that he is a team killing coach, and his 'success' in Buffalo has been a mirage. Hopefully those teams won't do a deep dive, or look too closely at this board.

Spoken like a true hater--and someone who watched the game wearing glasses covered with feces..

I agree Hamlin is not a great starting safety, but very glad that the Bills had him to start this year as they would likely not be in this position without him. I think he will be a high quality back up for at least a few years now with the Bills, something I did not think would happen before this season. The Bills may have lost the game yesterday without him. That sack on Jackson and fumble, returned by Miller, were one of the key moments in the game. Ditto for his tackle on Henry in what was likely Henry's best opportunity for a huge gain, with a head of steam and no one in front of him. It would have demoralized the Bills a little and changed the mindset of the Ravens. While he made some big mistakes, he made HUGE plays in a huge game, with Hamlin doing the unexpected, again.

I am also heart broken, as any real Bills fan would be for poor Andrews. I almost wept when he dropped that conversion, had to leave the room to collect myself. I am slowly getting over it though.

Just checking in to see how you are doing on what must be a tough night for you and to offer you my support. Too bad your big, scary Ravens, with all that overwhelming talent, those stars you glorify, did not show up today to beat up on the lowly Bills. Maybe next year your team will rise to the occasion? Have hope that one day they can rise to your lofty expectations. Best wishes!

A great win for the Bills, but a bittersweet moment for McDermott and his supporters.. Obviously he did not meet your criteria to hold onto his job next year, as the Bills, of course, did not 'shut down the Ravens or at least hold them under 20 points'. Do you think the Bills should wait until after the AFC Championship game to fire him? Or should they do it tomorrow? Or, do they wait until after next week's game? After the Super Bowl? The Bills will be far behind the other teams looking for head coaches as it is, so should they do it tomorrow, to get that search going? It was a good run, but you are right, as I said originally in this thread, so time to move on.

The Bills have met almost every challenge this year. They will do so again today. Win or lose they are in superb position going forward, with an offense that is superb, historically good, and so can devote much of their considerable draft capital to acquiring the kind of talented, stout defensive lineman that will help them become unstoppable. Bills score over 30 again, with the Bills O line and offense the story. Tight ends and backs come through early and throughout in frigid Buffalo, while their defense plays better than the critics are saying. We saw a taste of what to expect last week. The 12th man comes through big time. Jimbo Cook, who has become a top five, elite back, with superior vision and speed, shows who the best all around back is today The Ravens are an excellent team, with very good talent overall, but they are not the unstoppable powerhouse so many have been saying they are. Bills 33, humming birds 24

Hey, Mr./Mrs. Rigotz, Are you going to answer these important questions, above??? Like I said there, it seems very very clear in your OP that a win today is not enough for McDermott to keep his job, but that only an extremely specific type of win will meet your criteria and enable McDermott to keep coaching here next year. And possibly beyond. Can you confirm this, clarify this? The game is today and we need to know!. Thanks again for your time.

Just a quick clarifying question, based on this statement in your OP: "If McDermott shuts down the Ravens or at least holds them under 20'ish points, that's it for me." In order for McDermott to keep his job next year as the Bills' head coach, your statement above seems to clearly imply that if the Bills win this game 41-38 McDermott should not be back as the head coach next year. Or, 51-45, 35-34 etcetera As that type of victory by the Bills would definitely mean the Bills did not 'shut down the Ravens' or 'at least hold them to under 20'ish points' Is my point accurate or is it just a misinterpretation of your generous, well thought out criteria for McDermott to hold onto his job? It is something I want to know before the game and I am sure McDermott has been thinking the same thing since you created the OP. Thanks!

Wow, that is very cool. So I obviously feel the same. And I cannot imagine anyone not accepting your very thoughtful and specific job retaining criteria for McDermott. I am sure after McDermott read your post 4 hours ago it made his day. Gives him Hope. A great start to an important weekend for him. So generous of you to allow him to coach here again next year, and maybe even for a second year!!, if the Bills win--and also meet your generous terms, criteria.

Wow, so you are super duper positive on so many aspects of the ravens and their team. And cannot think of almost anything positive to say, in comparison, to the Bills. Not an objective post in any way., though it is presented as such. It is as if you have not watched the Bills this year and lately, to write such a post. But I agree, if your super positive, glowing analysis of the ravens, and so many of their amazing players is accurate, the Bills are in trouble. And stand almost no chance. If I were you I would bet a heap of money on the ravens this week, and not just on their certain victory. If only the Bills had met some of their major challenges this year they might stand more of a chance against the superb superlative ravens...

Have been thinking the same thing lately--pay the guy, whatever it takes, and I think your number should work. Why give up what is already one of the best offenses in the league, and one of the best in history, and an all time great at quarterback, to take over a team with a dysfunctional foundation? Who knows how great this offense will become, as they have not really had a number one or two receiver this year and are breaking records anyway! Imagine what happens when they have great wideouts. And Brady needs more seasoning, has not been a coordinator very long, so will be less likely to be successful than if he waits a year or two and has more of the skills a head coach needs.

A Super Bowl victory and a slew of high draft picks to revamp the defensive line? Imagine all of that draft capital they may have this year? The Bills may finally be able to get the kind of game changing defensive lineman and tackle that McDermott, and this version of the Bills, have never had. The missing pieces to a potential dynasty. That would be great, hope the OP is accurate..

I think it is a pretty good comparison. The Chiefs humiliated the Bills on Monday night. The Bills, and their great offense, looked dead in the water from the outset. Then the Bills beat them up when it mattered most. It seems that if a team beats the Bills the Bills almost always then beat them if they play them again that season or next. Too lazy to do look it up myself, was wondering if that is accurate and how consistent they have been at doing this under McDermott? Marv seemed to be very good at beating teams that had previously beaten the Bills, like the playoff game you mention. I have been thinking of this the last few months, mainly related to the Ravens: how good are the Bills at beating teams in this situation?

Please let this happen.. Time has really passed this guy by as far as offensive philosophy is concerned. A ten year deal

Yikes. If the Bills' defense plays this well, or even close to this level, next week and beyond, the Bills will likely win the Super Bowl. Relax and enjoy the ride, as this is clearly, unequivocally, a superb football team, one of the top 2-3 in the league now, and getting better each week, peeking. This is a team that has passed almost every major test this year, including today's. Relax and enjoy the ride. But if they do lose next week, we know that you and some others are already readying the hate posts, hoping for the 'best'. While you may get what you want, I believe you are going to be just as disappointed next weekend as you are tonight..

Funny to see, that haters can hate no matter the circumstances, no matter the magnitude of the victory, and no matter the type of season the Bills have. But, I guess, good to see they still hold out hope that their dreams can come true! They are true to their convictions, that is for sure! Go Ravens?!? I guess that Bills fans should have empathy for them, on this, one of the worst days of the year for them. Poor things.