Mister Defense

And the scary thing is that anyone would just believe it, no questions asked, no source requested... Seems just about right for the US right now! And the more negative, nasty, ridiculous, the better for some people.

Why would you post something like this?????? Source??? It means you are either monumentally stupid AND ignorant... Or, worse, evil. You probably still believe the last election was rigged. Shameful post--cannot believe it was not shut down yet..

You don't mean as a starter, to replace Kurt Cousins, do you? As a backup?

Not a fan of his, but, shoot, for that kind of money he would have been a great backup. But I know he is hoping for a starting job.

What was his catch rate last year and some other key stats? I did not see him play a lot, but when I did he was not a sure handed receiver anymore. Seems the Bills would be much better off with a younger, cheaper receiver.

She's a phony publicity hound. Yup, thanks for the details on Hill that almost everyone knows--including Hall. Very likely a money and publicity grab, but we will see.

Well, if appearance means anything, she looks like a super trustworthy person in the photo, someone not at all trying to get attention, publicity... And this photo seems to solidify that trait:

Well, that seals it maybe--don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Come on now! We all know perfectly well it won't change for that group, a very small minority that for some reason is greatly exaggerated in its size, even when the Bills WIN the Super Bowl. For most of them, it isn't about logic or facts, but just irrational emotion, hatred. In fact, they will likely hate McDermott, a born winner, even more at that point. In fact, if the Bills win two Super Bowls in a row, and then go 10-7 and miss the playoffs the following year, we all know, almost a certainty, that they would be calling for his head.

Pasadena Super Bowl. Kind of a blur now, but I remember Tasker blocking the punt and the Bills scoring a touchdown first. We went nuts! I don't remember a lot after that, as I was so happy about the blocked punt and early score, the prospect of a victory on attempt #3. But I am pretty sure the Bills ended up winning the game after that great start. Looking forward to going to New Orleans next year to see yet another Bills' Super Bowl victory.

I think the lack of talk about the need for a very high quality back in the draft or free agency is missing element of off season talk so far. Cook is great, will be a superb weapon. But he will be much better, more dynamic, and last a lot longer once the Bills get a young, PHYSICAL back, who could block well, to compliment him. You can't just keep using Cook as that type of back, as he is very slight, one of the smallest backs I have seen in the NFL--not a pound it into the line kind of back, not a wear down the defense physically kind of back. While fans have not said much about this, the Bills' commitment to the running game with Brady, indicate to me they know how important of a need this is. I am confident that they will aggressively pursue this need in the off season. Johnson is also a good 3rd back to have and I assume they will resign him as well.

No, you are wrong, it is only a handful of people, who likely did not even understand the term, the meaning, who went after that term, and likely still do. And, in my view, they did this only because they were ignorant, uninformed. Who would ever think it was a bad idea, bad for the team, to run the ball much better than they were doing it? But it is a tiny minority of the fans in general and also on here that demonstrated that comical ignorance. I would say less than 10%. How can anyone be against that idea of complimentary football?? Thankfully, it was, and is, only a tiny percentage. Just because the ignorant tend to scream their thoughts out into the ether more than others, don't take that as meaning that is the majority--or even close to it... Not even close, as most Bills fans are dramatically more informed and logical than that.

Not the fans I know! Most of us have been screaming from the rooftops, and some are on here doing so, that they needed a good/great running game as without one Josh was likely never taking this team to a championship. It was proven this year, after Brady, just as it was two years ago, after a similar rough start to the season. It was the commitment to the running game that sparked the team--and they then just won and won and won. I would guess that only a tiny percentage of fans believed that they should not run the ball more, like they mean it, and make it a much more vital part of the offense. I cannot imagine why they would think the other way, though some did, do. I think they believe 'we have a great quarterback, so let's just throw and throw and throw', not understanding that a good/great running game makes Allen, and the team as a whole, much more effective, dangerous. This year, we will see an even bigger commitment to the running game, including in the off season.

yes, in way way over his head, in game planning, preparing the team during the week, in game changes, scheming to get players open, designing a running game, calling plays.... other than those minor things, he was great! The Bills had to be almost perfect, as you imply, for things to work out. So, though extremely distorted by the defenders of Dorsey, it was often about execution--if every aspect of the Bills' execution was not flawless, they broke down. Josh Allen kept them afloat the last few years under that ditz, but even that slowly declined to the point where their offense died.

Okay, but you have to admit the offense was dying on the vine in the month+ leading up to his firing--shut out for most of the first half, often, and then always struggling to come back after being in a hole. The Denver game, his last, was more of the same, though better than some games--at least they scored a touchdown int the first half! They were starting almost every game unable to move the ball, get first downs, get into a rhythm--and score points. Clearly unprepared. Then, that all changed immediately--and stayed that way. Like Josh said, "it had to be done". He is not the kind of guy who says things like that unless he really believes there were fundamental problems with the way Dorsey ran the offense.

Ok, but didn't we already see that this year, the outcome of the change? Anyone watching the games would likely agree it was a much improved offense, and so, overall team, IMMEDIATELY after the change--and to the end of the year. It would seem that these last months, rather than what occurs in the future, would be the measuring stick. But I think we can assume that with an off season to actually implement much more of his scheme and processes, it will look even better next year. Too bad Dorsey will not actually be the OC, not call the plays for the Browns, but just act as an assistant. Looking forward to what happens there, how long he lasts.

How do you explain the immediate and dramatic turn around to the offense the game after Dorsey was fired? And the fact that it was not just a one game turn around, but that it continued for the rest of the season? Looking forward to hearing your take, the facts surrounding the change, and why YOU think the extremely positive changes occurred so quickly and continued AD, to the end of the season.. "I'd rather talk football..."

What a dysfunctional family he seems to have, with his brother in legal trouble, and with clear character issues, and his father too. I think I'd once say Patrick doesn't seem to have those traits himself, but after this year I'd be hesitant to do that. He showed his stripes several times during this season.

Nope, too old, and Bean hopefully learned his lesson with Miller, his worst move as a GM. An awful splash play that violated "the process" approach that had worked so well. While Henry has some good, great games left in him probably, he is likely no longer a consistent high level back. Get him for cheap, then sure, worth it, but likely going to be payed more by some team. But I do think, hope, the Bills get a young, physical and all around back, which will make Cook even more valuable and likely greatly extend his playing career. Early rounds of draft, or, even better, a great steal in free agency. But I think teams are learning how valuable a great running game is (again) in the NFL and a steal is less likely this year.

Do you think Dak would do better than Allen here on those throws? Just curious..

No, he's at Bradshaw and Aikman level now, a great quarterback, sure fire Hall of Famer. If he wins this year, and then a few more, then he will be in the GOAT conversation. Not yet, despite the media's penchant for hyperbole. Premature to do so now when Brady went to TEN and won SEVEN!, doing so over a loong period of time with extremely different teams. And two different teams. Almost inconceivable--he played in 10, won 7!! We just want one!

Jerry? Jerry Jones?? I was at that game and yes, it was pretty devastating. But only an absolute moron would have said after it, "Time to fire Marv!" And I am being very kind in my name calling as this is a family forum. Sounds like you would run your NFL team like ol' Jerry, ordering the team to take the next step... and creating a fiasco of a 'team', every man for himself, no one trusting anyone... and all players, coaches, employees always looking over their shoulders. Is that the kind of owner you would be? Fan of ol' Jerry, I assume, as he makes it clear what he thinks of his players and coaches in almost every interview, whether he is outwardly (misconstrued as) positive or negative. It is all negative and undermines the foundation of his team. I love you all, such a great team, so you better win it all now!--every man for himself!

Nuts! Was really hoping this extremely over hyped poor defensive coach, hyped almost like Russel Wilson was during that awful trade, was coaching at a possible AFC contender. When is the last time his defense played a good or excellent team in an important game and came through, and did not crumble? Yet he was mentioned again and again as a top tier head coach possibility! Makes no sense. Has not won a big game in years and seems to be clueless as to in game adjustments. Poor Washington! Hopefully he is one and done and brought in as the DC for an AFC East team next year.

I agree with your positive assessment--I think they will improve slightly next year, just enough to get them over the hump..

How dare you go after this sleezeball, as a small handful of his followers are clearly on this board!? He is their hero, the idiot who has zero journalistic integrity, who lets his hate guide his every word on the Bills. Oh no, we are doomed!!!! Such a sharp, intelligent take, loaded with good information, specifics.