oldmanfan

Regarding the title of this thread, isn’t the job of a head coach to have his fingerprints on everything?

I think you can argue that putting a CB and a S into the Broncos game that had hardly played, and who promptly got lit up for TDs, was a huge mistake by McD. One that you have to wonder influenced Terry’s decision about him. But the offense could have played better as well. Bottom line is we’ll always be grateful for McD turning things around, he had 9 years and never got to the big dance. It was time to move on.

Well, we’re going to find out soon. My guess is we’ll be chucking the ball around more and will be using the 3 backs more in the passing game. And I see a more attacking defense that will make bigger plays in terms of sacks and such but also give up more big plays.

I understand his feelings. But he has an All Pro caliber guy in front of him and an excellent third down back competing with him as well. He’ll likely change teams as soon as he hits free agency.

Cook Benford Bishop Brown Kincaid I see each of these guys making Pro Bowls and/or All Pro teams sometime during their careers

I am pretty much sick of the crap about Palmer and Coleman. Both got injured last year and it reduced their effectiveness. And yes Coleman has to grow up. But go back to the season opener last year- both played really well and we don’t come close to winning without them both. If (always a big if of course) Palmer stays healthy together with Moore, Shakir, Bell, Coleman and with Kincaid and Knox that’s a lot of talent for Brady to utilize.

I sat in my seat 5 minutes before Mul-Key’s return. And watching the Juice against the Chiefs was incredible. But when he passed 2000 was the memory of a lifetime.

Defense: Pat Williams Offense: Jerry Butler (pre-injury Special teams: Steve Christie

Hall of Good. Not even Hall of Very Good

Tough call for me. OJ is the best player I have ever seen live. Watching him at the a rich was phenomenal. But in the end I say no; I just can’t see honoring a degenerate murderer. Butch Byrd absolutely needs to be added

I think we’re going to see more of an attack mode on both sides of the ball. More focus on the passing game on offense (Cook could have a huge year catching the ball) and playing downhill on defense.

Maye has what it takes. Brown will help him somewhat but I remain of the opinion that Brown is overrated.

That opener is the best game I have ever seen live.

Good move for them but I think Brown is somewhat overrated. I anticipate his throwing the same kind of hissy fits in NE as he did in Philly.

All time lists are always difficult if you haven’t been around since the beggining. I have been. I don’t know that I’d describe McD as polarizing. Disappointing maybe because he had 9 years. But you have to give him credit for turning things around. John Rauch was polarizing with his idea for using OJ as a decoy. Lou Saban when he quit on us. Lamonica or Kemp depending whose side you were on. Tom Donahoe for sure. Guys like Harvey Johnson, Bullough, Stephenson, or Ringo weren’t polarizing because everyone hated them. Maybe the most polarizing figure in Bills history was Ralph. Loved because he made Buffalo into a major league town, hated because for years he wouldn’t spend and he’d meddle too much.