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Funny how many conspiracy theories end up being true. Every other sport denied this being an issue when Donaghy was nailed 15 years ago. I have no faith in the authenticity of sports at this point.

I made the grave mistake of thinking I'd have a nice afternoon.

Pathetic. Last place schedule.

I'll give the Patriots all the credit in the world for drafting Maye and failing fast by firing the dolt they had at head coach last year. Vrabel was a great hire. That said, playing a last place schedule and being in the AFC East where you play the Jets and Dolphins twice a year is a huge part of what's going on with your team this year. Congrats on being good for one year. But slow down on patting yourself on the back on this "complete rebuild." If you win the division this year come back and tell me how great your team is when you play a 1st place schedule. Except they arent in the basement. I agree on the roster, I've heard all year about how the Bills have so much depth, meanwhile we have practice squad players playing meaningful snaps every week. The Bills havent had the benefit of having a last place schedule in 12 years. The Patriots have a few good wins, but for the most part they play crap teams week in and week out.

Aaron Kromer. McDermott has been very vocal about giving credit to Kromer in the media.

You cant say anything about Josh on this board. He is Teflon and beyond reproach. He has earned that to a degree with how great he is been on the field. He is tough as nails, he plays through injuries, which I also appreciate a great deal. But the guys who play until late in their 30's or early 40's are almost manic and obsessive with a need to win or be the greatest to ever do it. I dont see that with him.

I dont support taking the C off of him, but I would like him to be a little more vocal. I am glad he inspires people with his play on the field but this team is sorely missing a Kyle Williams type who can rally the troops a bit. "Love Ya'll Boys- Win on 3- 1-2-3 Win" isnt really cutting it anymore.

There was an interview a few weeks back where he said getting married has made him realize there is more to life than football. That not winning a Super Bowl wouldnt be the be all end all. I am paraphrasing, but that was the jist of the answer. This is not all on Josh. His play this year is likely due to what he's been asked to work with. That said, I cant imagine Tom Brady ever saying not winning a Championship would be ok. I've been of the mind for a long time that Josh doesn't seem like the type of guy that will play into his late 30's or early 40's. Given his family's farming background, he would have been wealthy without football. He's made 206 million from football, that's not counting endorsements. His wife is worth tens of millions as well. Sooner or later, he's going to call it a day, go back to California with his movie star wife, farm and play golf. I don't Forsee him being a Buffalo guy after football. The Bills need to make moves immediately to get his fire back, they likely only have 5-6 more seasons with him.

Just a matter of time before we hear something about the NFL.

God I hate that play. Hes been running it for 2 years and it only works if Shakir can break tackles. It never looks right and the defense knows its coming.

You can think it all you want it doesnt make it true. They both report to Pegula. McDermott is not Beanes boss. If Beane is letting McDermott walk all over him its because he doesnt have balls, not because McDermott is the "ultimate boss," whatever that is.

So you're going on record that the Patriots will either be in or win the Super Bowl this year? I still dont understand why you think Beane and McDermott have anything to do with one another's jobs? Beane has no control over who the coach is here. They both report to Pegula.

If Harbaugh wants his own GM he says it before he takes the job. Beane has nothing to do with it. Pegula would have to make that choice before someone like Harbaugh or Vrabel ever moves to through the process of ever taking the job. The Vrabel love on this board makes me laugh. What has he done in his career that makes him better than McDermott?

I will be glad when they get to 6 wins and they keep him for another few years.

I am not sure what hiring Harbaugh or Vrabel has to do with Beane.

Probably should have tapped into those "vibes" before they were 3-7. Enjoy another year of no playoffs.

If Allen asks for a trade before he calls people out publicly or asks Pegula for changes then he is a coward.

I had to go pick up groceries after the game today. I found myself alone which is unusual for a guy with a family of 8. I thought about being a Bills fan. I am a 42 close to 43 year old guy. I figure I have somewhere between 25 to 40 years to go based on genetics. Basically I came to the conclusion if they dont win one with Josh its highly likely they wont in my lifetime. They've been a team longer than I've been alive, they will be a team after I die. Part of me wishes I raised my boys to hate fooball.

Peyton is the exact guy I was thinking about. He had no issue tearing into guys. He didnt discriminate, he even tore into Hall of Famers.

It comes with the job though. They are paying him in part to lead the team.

Id take the anger and screaming over sitting on the end of the bench with a tablet.

The greats hate losing so much it eats at them enough that they become jerks. We need Josh to start channeling a bit of Tom Brady and Michael Jordan. They werent there to make friends. They were there to be the greatest to ever do it.

My biggest issue is the Bills feel like they are stuck. When they were bad during draught the team could at least sell hope, the only way to go was up. Right now, it feels like we are stuck in a slow degradation of bad contracts, aging stars, and leadership you cant trust to be flexible enough to improve this quickly enough. They've gotten away from failing fast. Beane has been so stubborn about WR the last two years that he now finds himself in a position where he almost has to overpay via trade this offseason. If they gamble in the draft again you may find yourself in a situation where the WR you draft is maturing when your franchise QB is 34 or 35 years old, if they become good at all.

I am not a fire McDermott guy but this thought did enter my mind today. If they are going to replace McDermott it has to be with someone with experience. You dont give Jim Bob Cooter the franchise.

The original post was that they've never used a 1st on a WR. They have. Yes it was 5 years ago, but once they had him they had a pretty decent wideout core. The last two years have been horrendous but in that time they did use another high pick on a wideout. He isnt any good. The point is them not spending resources on wideouts because Beane and McDermott dont value the position isnt true.