Mister Defense

Please let this happen!! As we all want the best and brightest coaches in the AFC, to sharpen the blade and make the Bills even better. A fine, fine choice should the Browns show some sense and grab him, and sign him to a long term contract, before some other team grabs this once in a lifetime OC candidate. Hard working, uses all of his good players, and in the best ways possible. Bill Walsh like in his game planning and ultra specific to the other team's capabilities--and one of the best coaches we have ever had in Buffalo at making in game changes in a speedy and superb manner. I shudder to think though that the Bills will then have to face this hard working genius next year-?, and then in the playoffs year after year, as that is what Dorsey will bring to their team, success. I couldn't wish this guy more success for all of the great things he did for this team...

Bills 30, chefs 20 The offense continues to improve and become even more consistent. A big game from Knox? He has played well with more limited targets this season, but is due for a big game now. And that opens it up even more for Kincaid and Shakir. If true, then Diggs may light them up, against expectations, in the second half. And an unexpected player, such as Harty, makes some big plays in the passing game, something the Bills have not explored very much this year at all. Now is the time. The Bills need to do the unexpected this week (and the next two games after this) to keep developing their passing game. Would love to see Johnson and Murray get more carries on this cold day, making Cook even more effective for his touches, as they can better physically wear down the defense. I Know Bernard is out, but the D line makes up for it and has their best game of the year, which is saying a lot. And the 12th man have maybe their finest moment, by never letting up, and losing their voices for days, making up for the missing players. Every time the other team's defense has been glorified this year the Bills' defense has been the one that makes the most noise. Will be tougher today without Benford, Bernard, Dotson-? but it's called home sweet home for a reason. Go Bills!

No, don't be, it is going to happen! Need the positive energy in the atmosphere. And think: this summer who would have ever believed Bills' country would be sweating, hoping, and praying over having Terrel Bernard in the lineup for a vital game? Looking forward to next year when he, with a great year under his belt, and Milano, are starting together. And the depth that that these unfortunate injuries will have created, with Dotson and now Williams really coming along. Will be one of the best groups of linebackers in the league. And the Super Bowl victory next month will only add to their confidence.

I think both are back for one more year. This team does not give up big plays and their secondary, despite the injuries, has been fantastic. I think in about one month it will be a no brainer anyway..

Never been so happy to see a bunch of 'questionable' players on the injury report! I think that Johnson, Douglas, and Bernard all play and Bernard looks like himself. If so, huge.

Thanks, bud, but you have to admit there is absolutely nothing in this post or the link that would make one 95% certain, (or even 5% likely) of Rivera becoming the D coordinator, or that it was "likely". There is not one current detail, fact, that indicates that, wouldn't you agree? Why not just say you want it to happen and tell us why?

Lol, a joke or does he really have one?

Hmm, surprising... Maybe now Jones will fire the real culprit, the main reason the girls have not even been a contender since their last SB win--himself. Been so obvious to me for years, and more so each year. True of how he builds his team and just as relevant is the way he conducts himself in the media and to his players. He will never win a SB again, as long as he is the GM and also continues his undermining of his team with almost every public statement. His post game talk this week to the team was just more of the same, stressing 'this is the Cowboys and we win". He is like an awful parent who just keeps digging his heels in, despite his obviously misguided actions and words, causing the poor kid to get worse and worse. No, no you don't win, Jerry, almost never winning a meaningful game against a good team--and speeches like that are the root cause in my view... The girls will thankfully continue to be a non factor, a punch line, until he turns the reigns over to a non-family member. But that may not happen.

Eat a bag of X-tra cheddar goldfish.

Good points there, though 'credible' I think is an understatement! They are kicking kiester and continued to do so even after losing one vital starter after another on Monday. It makes sense that he brings in some coaching help. He now knows more about the kind of help he would need to make this even smoother for him as both a head coach and D coordinator, so can now get some extra coaches in there to make it all easier. But I don't think that person will be a designated defensive coordinator. Is there any limit to how many coaches a team can have or how much the payroll for coaches is? I think the answer is no to both but am not sure.

Can you please give us some facts that would in any way support your extremely specific contentions? How is it 95% likely, and what facts do you have that it is "likely already in the works"? Obviously you have information to back this up and are not just spewing nonsense that popped into your head one day. Please share the info and facts that you have, as I am eager to find out what specific information you have for this vital change you indicate is almost a sure thing.

My thoughts on hiring a defensive coordinator for next year have changed dramatically over the last few months. I now believe that will not happen. With our former incompetent OC, it was an almost overwhelming challenge for McDermott to be both the head coach and the D coordinator, as his shcmodrick OC wrecked the offense and team. McDermott could not then be the defacto O coordinator too, monitor and direct that idiot, and also coach the team. But now, with the makings of a good coordinator in Brady, a 6-1 record since he took over, and the one loss at the hands of a 59 yard field goal, I think McDermott almost has to be the D coordinator next year too. He has been a fantastic defensive coordinator. No defensive coordinator is even close to him as far as coaching this year. The only other candidate for best D coordinator this year would be Spagnuolo, as a a coach like Cleveland's Schwartz had teams that got blown out on the road. (He was the one I wanted for us this year--that would have been a mistake.) This year's Bills' defense was one of the most disciplined, well prepared, aggressive, play every snap as if it was the last units I have ever seen on this team--and add in his expert game plans, schemes, in game changes, and the overcoming of an almost comical amount of major injuries and it may be the best coaching job I have ever seen by a Bills D coordinator. Rivera! Come on--would not even be a consideration by McDermott, despite his history with him. I think Rivera retires this year, should. Or maybe take some time off to rejuvenate, change.

Guys, he is just kidding! No one can be that ignorant of the facts, or that stupid, to think that McDermott is on the hot seat!

As much as McDermot would probably like to just be a head coach again, his success this year will almost assuredly mean he will be the defensive coordinator again next year. One of the most disciplined, hard working, best schemed, consistent units in the NFL, if not the best.

Bills 34, the squished, 13 Hopefully the Bills establish what they did in the 2nd Jets game which was the offense I was calling and hoping for for several years--throw the ball short to intermediate, with designed routes for the backs on many plays, and with Shakir, Kincaid, Davis, Diggs and Harty in on the diverse action. It was the first time in a while that the offense was fun to watch, interesting. It was a like a pinball machine, with so many things to choose from right in front of Allen. This would then open the running game up and the longer passes. But for some reason that approach has been missing the last few weeks, making for more precarious games. Today I say to throw it short all over the place early, almost ditching the run early. Crossing routes and slants please. The Bills have been the most running team in the NFL lately, so today do something different--use the short, diverse dynamic passing game, which Allen excels at, to go after this weakened defense. Then, dominate them on the ground with all of the backs getting lots of touches, with some passes sprinkled in. (Or, if they have huge success running early like they did against the girls, run all game long! But it cannot be just Cook, he is not that kind of back, and needs to be Johnson and Murray too.)

Yes, thanks. And really, hopefully helping the whole family change their ways now and going forward. If I keep it going long enough usually one of the kids or the mom starts crying. That means it's working.

Trying to spread bad karma for the fish whenever I can. For example, I verbally bully people if they are wearing fish gear, especially women and children.

The OP is clearly just joking here for all of you not getting it. No one can actually be that ignorant. Very funny!

Yup, as that is essential if the passing game is to work well, was the foundation of that when Beasley was here. What happened to the short/middle and intermediate routes lately?? When those are the main focus this team looks its best and seems to have the most fun too. Shakir seems to be that guy, and needs more of those crossing routes along with the backs, tight ends, and the other receivers. Looked too one dimensional yesterday, more like a dorsey offense at times. When the short passing game is working well this offense and team look unbeatable.

Shoot, even at like 120, or however old Marv is, he would be a much better coach than 2/3 of the NFL coaches working today. Looking forward to seeing and hearing him at today's game!

Correction, if I may, as I figured these were just typos you overlooked: It won't be will be masterful work of art, but as the Bills pull out dominate in a 27-17 victory.

Bills 34, Pats 10 What I want to see and expect: The fast paced dynamic short game we have seen sporadically this year and that seems to work so well, such as in the 2nd Jets game: the Bills throwing it short with many different designed plays to the backs, Shakir, and the other wide receivers too. Why not shorten most of Diggs routes today, as he is a great route runner and has struggled some lately--send him short more often, and ditto with Davis, who had a great game the last time this was done. That is the Bills at their best this year, as it then opens up everything else, both the run and the long game. These short passes open up the intermediate and long game, as the running in Dallas opened it up against the Chargers. And then run and run as the lead grows... The Bills better not take this team lightly--if it is one of their coach's last AFC East games he will treat it like a Super Bowl, and he has been pretty good at coaching those..

This is grrreat news. If Jones gets back up to speed, for the most part, in the next few weeks it will likely mean a great deal for this defense against miami and in the playoffs. The way that Oliver and the rest of the defense is playing now, the addition of Jones means that they will likely be even more consistent and more dominant. It is like the Bills just got the perfect defensive player in free agency but one that knows their system, players and plays by heart.

I said on the day of the trade and forever after--worst trade in NFL history, giving up a king's ransom for a player I had thought the Seahawks would cut or waive before the season started. If I was a Broncos fan and it was a straight up trade for their good tight end, Fant, I would have been angry, but he was just a tiny part of the bounty Seattle (and Wilson) received. Not Peyton's fault the Broncos made such a monumentally poor move. But Wilson should thank him, as he resurrected his career after last year's disaster. Shows you what a good coach can do. Now there may be some teams in need of a good backup who will add Wilson--or even a team desperate for a low level starter?

But some may also say the same thing about that crazy (and in the end, game winning) play to Shakir at the 10. Let's keep him!