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If it was a middle of the season game in the 2nd quarter I can see something falling thru the cracks. This was as high a leverage situation McD has ever been in. He doesn't have the luxury of screwing up communication. No matter how it happened. And Tyler Bass also has to have some common sense or if he's not sure, ASK? I think the play call made it to the players but for some inexcusable reason McD & Bass were not on the same page.

How does McDermott not physically call his entire ST, including Bass and scream to them at the top of his lungs exactly what he wants done? Everyone heard it except Bass? Does Tyler need a hearing aid or did he just kick it too hard? He's been successfully doing that pop up kick all year. This play was so screwed up it's incredible how billsy it was.

And this is what's going to happen. Our window officially swung wide open last year. And depending on contract restructuring and hitting on draft picks, I expect it to stay open till Josh is around 37-38. The team we have to beat over the next several years is KC and they're in the same boat as us contract wise. So it's really going to come down to who has better and more contract friendly players around the QB.

Not only would he be a fool but it would be a slap in the face to Josh considering their relationship. Would you rather be Allen's OC or Daniel "future backup" Jones'?

Yes it was

He's far from being on the hot seat as the Pegs love him. But they didn't become billionaires being dumb. They are aware he can struggle with gameday tactical decisions. That is his biggest weakness. If he doesn't clean these mistakes up that warm seat becomes hot.

Sorry New Era, can't agree. What makes this site so amazing is all the differing opinions. The doom & gloomers are welcome and appreciated. The enthusiastic optimists are also equally welcomed for their positive attitude. The goof balls might irritate us but they can also make us laugh. How boring would life be if we all reacted to last Sunday in the exact way. We all vent in different ways. I personally know in my heart Josh and his teammates will someday bring a Lombardi to Buffalo. Windows are funny things. They can open then close then open again. Everyone just be yourselves......

Big Blitz & Turbo both so true. I believe there was a miscommunication between Sean and Bass. And the fact that Tyler has been silent tells me the coaches are honorably protecting him from scrutiny. We'll probably never know the total story. I know the majority of fans are justifiably angry over the inept D on those last 2 passes to Hill & TE. But I'll go to my grave knowing if we could've just knocked off those 5 seconds, we probably win a championship this year.

There's no way 7-8 seconds is enough time to get off 2 quick passes. And as I said several times the squib is the wrong kick. You use the same kick Bass has done 15-20x this year. Pop it up between the 5-10. Allows your coverage to surround Hardman. He's likely not going to fair catch it at the 10.

This isn't rocket science. McDermott royally screwed up. 1. Hill wasn't back there 2. The perfect kick would've been a short high pop, not a squib. 3. It would've run 4-5 seconds off easily. 4. Let's say for argument they return it to the 30. 5. Now with only 8 seconds they can only hail mary a 40 pass into fg range. 6. Rush 3, drop 8 7. If pass is knocked down, 2 seconds remain for a 70 yard hail mary. 8. Bills win

Oh you'll never find me arguing we need to find 49's replacement but 4.66 is hardly speed from your best RB. We need Moss's replacement to be under 4.5

We desperately need a change at DC. Even if no one is dumb enough to hire Leslie. His defense has given up 80 points to KC over these last 2 playoff games. His scheme involves practicality no blitzing. Our pass rushers are old. Edmundane is not cutting it. We need someone like Bradley who would still run a 4-3 but a more aggressive version. Frazier was a horrible HC and frankly a mediocre DC.

.....all of Kelce's touchdowns. No one

If Dorsey follows Daboll to the Giants they better have a plan B because Jones sucks. Maybe they pitch Wilson or Watson?

So true. Singletary is not an RB1 nor will he ever be at 4.66 speed. Moss is a terrible backup so yes we need more depth at RB. Just like we need someone better than Sweeney to backup Knox.

The whole damn season is littered with "what ifs". If Haacks punt doesn't get blocked. If Josh doesn't slip. If the offense showed up in Jacksonville. If that ref calls OPI on the Diggs in Tampa. If 50 mph winds don't pop up in Buffalo. If McDermott calls for a pop up kickoff. Next season take that anger of not executing and get 13-14 wins. That should be enough for a 1 seed.

After giving up 42 points he's probably not getting any job. I like the enthusiasm that Bradley brings and his 4-3 concepts. It would be better than watching Leslie stare aimlessly into space like in a coma.

All we need is CB who is 4.2 to cover Hill. Or a LB who can cover 87 man to man. Or a freak pass rusher who can sack Mahomes in 2 seconds. Is that asking too much. If we lose McK then yes we're one of the slowest teams in the NFL.

I'd be pissed too if I had to play for a dumb coach. This coaching staff marginalized Gabe mid season. The sat on a healthy Bates while players like Ford, Boettger and Mongo struggled. McKenzie has proven (at 6 years younger than Beas) that he is faster and more than capable of playing the slot. If they let Isaiah walk they're just as stupid as we witnessed that last 13.

Exactly. That Jags game blew up the whole season. As it should have.

It's just a shame our HC can't be as remarkable as our qb.

This is so true. If we want to utilize his legs, we gotta get one before he turns 30. Then I think he'll get another later on down the road as a cagey veteran.

Not even Jerry Rice had a playoff game like that. Can we please leave Gabe as our WR2 and stop being stupid by minimizing his targets.

Chiefs.....Wallace & Dane got abused. They were awful.

We're wired to somewhat accept physical mistakes. But mental mistakes by coaches should never be tolerated. Josh is going to have to be so damn great to cover up the gameday flaws of McDermott.