Billsfan1972

Funny how the worm has turned. In the past, I would post anything questioning McD and watch the emojis add up with X's, Eyerolls, Vomit & Mad and that was a way to keep track of the McD "Truthers" (yes I'm being sarcastic). Just look at some of my threads and the many that piled up if I said anything negative about McD. Now posters are dragging out the dregs of the Bills coaching fraternity and wondering how they'd do with Josh Allen as their QB and the weapons amassed on the defensive side. I don't know if they were good or really bad coaches, just that Buffalo had losing records and most never got another NFL head coaching job. Also know not one of them had a QB who excelled elsewhere too. I've never hated McDermott, just disliked his philosophy, didn't buy into the "Process", hated his indifference to the Offense and thought of him as a tight ass. But as long as they won, which started in 2019 and the with the emergence of Allen all I wanted was a SB. However the in-game coaching mistakes really drove me batty (started in earnest with the Houston playoff game) and it get's worse and worse as losses pile up that can be attributed to late game coaching in particular. Another post highlights last year's KC Game and the late game int. Good pressure and a great play. Thankfully it was early in the drive and the defense was aggressive. Let's give the staff props there. But since then not a single game where we can say the same thing. And now look how those with pitchforks out for McD can post with impunity about McD, and so few left who will defend him, with only a small handful who seem thrilled by this thread and the proclamation by The Athletic that McD is safe. As said I don't care for the most part who is coach (as long as no shady past, questionable conduct, criminal record....) as long as they unleash Allen and bring a SB. to Buffalo.

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How about McD not trot 12 players out on the last play vs. Denver (after 2 timeouts)? Yes McD's fault as he is the HC and this is the simplest of coaching plays. You love to absolve him & the D. Yep the offence was underperforming (you don't think McD played a part?). However the offense left the field the last time they had the ball with leads vs. Philly, Denver & NE. Tied with the Jets, needing a stop against one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Down by a TD or less with time on the clock and one stop from having the ball again vs. Cincy & Jax.

Just this year needed to turn around 1 game where the coaching failed them. Let's choose the simplest 12 men. How is not McD and the coaching 100% to blame!!!!! The Bills are 7-5 and some wiggle room. Now others will say 50/50 hindsight at the plethora of other examples, but again, do one thing right. There, I'll go for more low-hanging fruit.... Don't let Mac Jones drive 75 yards for a TD. 8-4 and battling for the #1 seed. Name me one good call McD made this year that was the difference between a win and a loss?

Yes Allen's mistakes maybe primarily on him, but not always. When sitting on the sidelines for 7 minutes, and watching third downs converted and a score, then back on the field and calls you aren't 100% on board with, maybe you're pressing? A wrong route, bad call, told not to run and stay in the pocket..... Beane making trades, signings or draft choice based on the HC's wishes? Dorsey didn't review or discuss the game plan with McD? Complementary football I read as "let the D rest and keep them off the field". Vs. Cincy they carved them up the first drive and instead of the quick paced O, slowed down and then went 3 & out. The D was gassed allowing 14 points the first two Cincy drives and McD wanted rest for them. Pretty sure McD said something to that affect. The team is better due to Allen. I'll die on that hill.🤣

Because I'm a Bills fan and regardless of all his deficiencies and blunders, I want the Bills to win the SB. Now you can go through my 4000+ posts and not once have I said the Bills can't win a SB with McD. I think they can in spite of him.😜

And don't forget that somehow McD took the #16 Offence in 2016 to one of the bottom feeders his first three years and went his first 48 games without having a qb throw for 300 yards, which in the modern era is a record that will never be touched. Tells you again what he thinks of the Offense.

No it doesn't. All thumbs😉 I said it over and over that Allen should have started day one or been at worst groomed by a seasoned vet (i.e. like Fitz). The worst was seeing McD doubling down on Peterman.

No it doesn't. The fact he thought Nathan Peterman was a starting NFL qb says a lot about McD and how heblpoks at the offense and the qb position What no mention of McD???? Really? He's the #1 reason the Bills are where they are.

Remember McD not wanting Allen to run either.

Found this and some interesting stats. https://www.nflpenalties.com/all-penalties.php?year=2023 Yes Josh Allen has 5 Roughing the Passer calls Jax 15 Pass Interferences they've benefited from & only called once. Buffalo Called 8 X's for DPI and had only 3 PI's called in their favour. Defensive Holding 4 calls against 5 on Bills receivers..... KC's OL holds a lot 21 penalties, but no one holds them 5

I'm sure McD watches this game and thinks "Who needs Allen" when third string scrubs can perform like that?

The only positive would be McD leaving as sorry missing the playoffs with Josh Allen is inexcusable and he's had his hands in every loss to date.

Can always dream!!!! And I think Allen is the equal of Mahomes (save McD).

Yes I know 10-7 could make it (as long as the Bills beat KC), but stating that for confidence and the teams state of mind.

Which makes this year so sad. Of course the Bills can turn it all around.

Again why I started a 5-0 thread down the stretch. Really is doable, just worry if any games are close how McD will respond.

Regardless, have to win the next two imo.

Unfortunately this is the year to fire McD as his fingerprints are all over every loss and decision made this year (game plans and calls). If they lose the next two weeks, I can see a scenario where he loses the locker room and forces Terry's hand. 2024/25 I see no way with Allen that they aren't a playoff team again, but the goal is to win the Super Bowl and like others, I expect when push comes to shove McD will come up short and as long as Playoffs Pegula won't make a change.

I've been hoping he proved me wrong for years' now as all I care is the Bills win.😜 I'm hoping as Pegula watches the 2023/24 opportunity slip away if things go further south, that he sees what a blown opportunity this was and that McD was primarily responsible. NE has 2 wins this year and drove 75 yards to beat Buffalo.....

Okay let's not exaggerate. Both were 7-7 going into the last 2 games. Buffalo lost in OT to Miami and Rex was fired. The difference was the 2016 Bills offense was actually not bad at all. 2017 under McD they were 31st in the league. The Steelers have been lucky all season as they were outgained every week and winning. Law of averages catching up. NE has one win this year vs. a team not named the Bills.🤔

Not happy with the Chiefs loss to GB as they are now as desperate as the Bills. A loss & this really was a wasted year as a pretty clear path to the SB with KC down, no Burrow and no dominant AFC team.

Found this and can sort all penalties. I have it on Pass Interference https://www.nflpenalties.com/penalty/defensive-pass-interference?year=2023 Incredible to see Jax has drawn 15 DPI & committed only 1. Totals interesting too as Bills are 5th in committing penalties and 19th in drawing them. https://www.nflpenalties.com/phase.php?year=2023 Equally bad on Defensive & Offensive Penalties committed.

Here's an interesting page I found on penalties. Buffalo has drawn only 3 PI's all years, but for 85 yards. https://www.nflpenalties.com/penalty/defensive-pass-interference?year=2023 The incredible stat though is Jax. Only been called for one PI all season, but drawn a league high 15!!!

Allen is so good, his receivers never have the opportunity to make a "wow" reception.🤣