ArtVandalay
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6 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:
On Diggs: A lot like Steve Smith Jr. Fiery, wears his emotions on his sleeve. He isnt here just to collect his paycheck, even though he gets paid well he still shows up and cares. We all have warts. But Stef cares a ton.
So tired of this leadership constantly comparing everything and worshiping a Panthers franchise that never won Jack. Just stop already.
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7 hours ago, SoMAn said:
We all had high expectations for the Bills this year, and now there’s all the predictable finger pointing, including the ‘fire McDermott’ camp.
For perspective, look at the pre-McDermott teams that for years won 7 to 9 games annually and never sniffed the playoffs.
In 6 seasons, the Bills have made the playoffs 5 times, including one season with journeyman QB Tyrod Taylor behind center.
So, you want McD gone. For further perspective, examine future HOF coach Andy Reid’s history. As a head coach in Philly and KC, how many times did he miss the playoffs or lose in early rounds before getting to and winning a conference championship?
The Bills somehow won 14 of 18 this season despite of a mountain of adversity. Shouldn’t McDermott get some credit for that? A few short years ago some of us would have given our eye teeth to enjoy a season with that many victories.
So, you want to throw the baby out with the bath water? Who would you armchair GMs fill the coaching staff with? You’re ready to start over…again?The culture created by Beane and McDermott has produced an attractive destination for free agents. A good draft, impact signings, and a healthier 2023 might be all that’s needed to get to the promised land.
Silver lining: the Bills not winning the Super Bowl saved us from a lifetime of NFL Films highlights with the radio broadcast voiceover of Chris Brown screeching “Bills win” 3 octaves higher than a normal speaking voice. 😏And now some perspective for you... from the year the Bills made the playoffs with Josh Allen vs the Texans, the Bengals had a 1 win season, drafted Joe Burrow, he had reconstructive knee surgery, went to a super bowl and now completely out coached and embarassed the Bills in their own house.
The Bills were bad 8 years ago is not an excuse for someone to keep their job.
The Bills weren't bad because they never had a decent coach, they were bad because they had awful QB play for years and a cheap owner that refused to invest into the team, facilities, staff, infrastructure. Now we have the QB and owner situation resolved but this coach has proven he is not the caliber coach to win in the playoffs, lacks scheme and gameplanning ability, and his style of football does not fit what this team has now become -- he's a tractor tailor driver behind the wheel of a Ferrari.
Also please note Andy Reid did not win a Super Bowl in Philadelphia and the Eagles actually went on to win a Super Bowl after firing him sooner than he ended up winning one with Patrick Mahomes, and now they are both in the conference Chamionships with Siriani lined up as likely coach of the year.
The final straw for McDermott is his continued playoff failures from horrendous game planning/management and decision making. 13 seconds was one of the worst coaching collapses in history, he should have been fired, but instead he got what should be a mercy year this year. There has been zero improvement from him on the playoffs what so ever.
We can't hold him to a different standard than the rest of the team and hold the franchise back as a result. This team is the Buffalo Bills, not the Buffalo McDermotts.
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27 minutes ago, DapperCam said:
This place is frankly depressing, so put any reasons to be optimistic about next season for the Bills here.
1. Tre White could very well be back to his regular All Pro self with an offseason of rest and a full training camp.
2. It’s possible we have Hyde and Poyer back there for game 1 next season (we’ll see if Poyer is too expensive, but with his injuries he might not be).
3. Gabe Davis and Ed Oliver will be in contract years next season. They might ball out to get paid.
4. We have Josh Allen, the best QB in the league (or second or third best, point remains).
5. Saffold won’t be playing for us next year. There is no way his replacement isn’t better, even if it’s some third round rookie.
6. Elam, Shakir and Cook will all have longer leashes next season. They could show out in a big way. We saw glimpses all season with them.
7. Von Miller is a machine, you know he will rehab and do everything he can to be 100% for our playoff push next year.
8. We have a first round pick which could become a stud playmaker. We kept our draft capital.
I’m sure there are more, what do you think?9. Sticking head in the sand and ignoring all the issues leading up to this point in time.
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22 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:
No that’s what Miami did on 3rd and 15. I definitely wouldn’t do a zero on 3rd and 15.
This call is supposed to create a quick throw short of the sticks. It did. Tre White was supposed to react quicker and make the tackle. He not only reacts slow but he misses the tackle.
Im not a fan of the call simply because I don’t think we tackle well as a defense plus poor footing. I would rather make the offense throw a tighter throw.
This sort of thing works against crappy QBs with blah WRs... Your Mac Jones and Tyquan Thorntons of the world... It certainly doesn't work vs playoff teams with 4.3 stud WRs strong after the catch and elite QBs with split second releases and premier decision making.
This is why our "defensive guru" of a head coach flops in the playoffs every year.
It's negligent.
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22 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:
And White reacted slow and missed the tackle. Our best CB. Let’s not let him off the hook.
Oh yes, exactly, there was no other option on this play. You can't be serious. Play was a free first down.
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The Bengals had a 1 win season, took Burrow, surpassed the Bills all within the time frame the Bills were competing with Allen in the playoffs.
McDermott has to go.
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26 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:
Umm just to play devils advocate…. You admit it might be staged
There are infants and toddlers who are in movies and shows … scenes were commotion or disturbances happen
Hollywood attorneys don’t seem it effects those toddlers to much because they would see dollar signs if they had a case for abuse
now a child growing up around real abuse and neglect and hostile environment? Sure , absolutely horrific
If this was actually staged , then Everybody in the room would know it’s not real and there wouldn’t be a lot of tension
Opposed to a real break down where tensions are extremely high
When the camera cut off if they’re all laughing and smiling… Oh my God that’s such a funny video.. I don’t think there’s a lot of trauma
If the camera cut off and he starts throwing things around the house and breaking everything well it’s a different story
You're right, Hollywood would never abuse minors... are... you... serious?
Staged or not the infant doesn't know this. Another example of irresponsible parent more interested in internet clicks than doing what's best for their child. If it is staged, leave the room with the infant then return once over. Having the infant present does nothing for this video clip.
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Just now, Nihilarian said:
What is with Bills fans today?
Sean Payton was the HC of the NO Saints for 15 seasons. Won ONE SB in all that time with future HoF QB Drew Brees at QB. Out of the 15 seasons went to the playoffs 9 times and lost Conf, WC, Div, Div, Div, Conf, WC, Div. He had 5 losing season in that time too.
I don't see a great savior! No way is he worth a #1 pick and 20 mill per. Not to this team as they already have a better HC.
What was Brees before Payton, solid QB that when he was a few agent only 2 teams bothered to give him an offer both with limited money.
Before Payton Brees had thrown 3500 yards only once in his career, never 30 TD. Career best year was 3576 yd, 24 td, 15 int... never supported a WR for a 1000 yard season before Payton, only one time in his car before Payton he get any guy 1k, which was Gates 1k in 2005 for one year. Once Payton got his hands on him he was throwing 4-5k yards and 30-40 TD seasons at will. Career 84.9 qb rating before Payton, career 101.5 with him.
Brees as great as the production was, was a limited QB that Payton successfully game planned for and designed an offense for. Brees limitations routinely raised their ugly head late in the year in outdoor games where he didn't have the arm strength to execute outside the dome.
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4 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:
Marvin Lewis
People will point out Lewis lost in the first round, but if he had Allen instead of Dalton you better believe it would have been Divisional round instead of WC.
4 hours ago, Buffalo03 said:Ahhhh, the guy that went 0-7 in the playoffs. Yep. Just like McDermott 😂😂😂
It's actually spot on. If Lewis had Josh Allen instead of Andy Dalton he would be where McDummy is.
Both timid player-friendly coaches that consistently shoot themselves in the foot and fall short of expectations.
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2 minutes ago, Draconator said:
With the stuff you post, and now you're Mr. Morality? Give me a break...
Yes because differing opinions on the Bills are equivalent to abusing children. Get out of here teletubby.
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18 minutes ago, Draconator said:
Except maybe for Nut. He's not one of us.
I'm going to guess this is fake and staged considering the size of that tiny TV and everyone with their phones out recording.
However, regardless of fake or real, i would normally laugh at this except for 1 thing... you can hear and see an infant in the room. This is entirely unacceptable with an infant in the room, traumatic event for an infant and environments like this can create life long impacts in such a young child. Eff this guy and every adult in the room. Trailer park trash.
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21 minutes ago, NewEra said:
Sorry, sarcasm detector is turned off this morning.
yes, I think he deserves another year. If he’s fired, so be it. Let’s hope we don’t screw it up. I’m just not a huge fan of the candidates. Payton makes sense….but we’ll have to give up a 1st rd pick and likely pay him 20M a year.
Who cares what we pay Payton, Terry cuts the check it doesn't impact salary cap or the team in any manner what so ever.
The first round pick is an investment. But spending that pick on him will have a much bigger impact than whatever guy Beane selects.
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This was laughed at by some... but after Sunday the commitment from coaching staff and teams was drastically on display.
This weekthe Bills had the day off on Tuesday as required, but then McDermott also gave the players an extra day off for a family day on Saturday... the day before the Divisional Playoff... against the defending AFC Champs... inexcusable. And it showed big time who was prepared who wasn't.
Coaching staff needs to go. Not Chamionship caliber.
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13 minutes ago, BillyBilliams said:
I'm done with him now.
1. Blows 16-0 lead vs Houston
2. Goes conservative and kicks FG's against the Chiefs 38-24.
3. Botches last 13 seconds, loses in OT vs Chiefs
4. Practices 2 ***** days against the defending AFC Champions (players day Tuesday, walkthrough Wednesday, family day Saturday), and are thoroughly outplayed and out coached in EVERY facet of the game.
You are probably the one that when we lost still found excuses for why they are bad. You're so delusional that you're ok with this. Hey McD, thanks for making us not a ***** team, but no thanks for blunders year after year after year where we don't get it done. I'm here to win Super Bowls, not for playoff appearances. Playoff appearances were nice 5 years ago. Now it's time to win the ***** Super Bowl. We are not even close.
Jesus christ in the practice report, you have a link for the Saturday day off? I couldn't find it. I'm with to 100% on the lack of practice i called this out earlier this year.
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6 minutes ago, Big Turk said:
I just feel drained and don't really have the energy to get upset over it right now. Time to turn my attention to the Sabres for a few months
At least you don't need to worry about them losing in the playoffs.
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Anyone selecting OC and DC and giving the HC a pass is out to lunch... it's like you admit the staff is a mess and blame everyone except for the main guy in charge. Like what?
This is what happens when emotional feelings for someone conflict with results/logic.
Lol offensive staff needs to go, defensive staff needs to go, but hey the main guy making all the decisions, setting the direction for both is great. Just silly. I don't think I've ever heard of a head coach firing both OC and DC in the same offseason and keeping his job.
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18 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:
The question about Sean Peyton is he reportedly wants front office control. Terry certainly has the money but would he be willing to cut Beanes authority as well.
We haven't drafted a single pro bowler in any of the last 4 drafts. If it weren't for Allen he would be gone.
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16 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:
I think a lot of things. What I don't do is project my thoughts onto supposing other people think the same things.
That's fair. You can easily rephrase the above.
Giving the coaching staff for more leeway for repetitive failure sets a poor example for players and creates a rift of different classes within the team. Leadership, if anything, should always be held to a higher standard. When leadership continually fails you, that's when you lose respect in the locker room. And by all indications, between the disengaged play, comments from Milano, abs actions of Diggs leaving early, the players are already there. You are losing a good team, you let this go any further then you will need a complete blow up and reconstruction which would set us back and cause further waste if Allen's career. This needs to be addressed now. 13 seconds was firable considering past failures, this year was a mercy year. Pegula needs to step up and take control, either one, and i have the feeling it's going to need to be Kim because Terry doesn't have the fortitude.
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2 hours ago, GunnerBill said:
And he is the only upgrade in this field, so I get it. I'd still retain the regime another year, but failure to address their repeating issues - pass rush and oline - and I'd move on. Ben Johnson OC, Detroit.... he is the one I have my eye on.
So how many chances to fix their repetitive failures? No player would ever be given this much leeway. Don't you think the players recognize they keep falling short of their goal and is directly related to the coaches? Don't you think the players recognize their staff is not being held remotely to the same standards?
How many more years of Allen are we going to waste? Let's keep in mind he's still developing so now we are hindering his development with no Dabol or other offensive coach with enough knowledge to groom a top tier QB and offensive system.
13 seconds was the final straw, this year was their mercy year to fix it, they didn't. Time to go. Accountability.
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2 hours ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:
We are stuck and there is no way out. Pegula is not going to get rid of Beane and McDermott. McDermott has done too much for the franchise and the city to be canned. So we will waste another year on Dungy 2.0 only to come up short again. We are now on three years wasted of the best QB play this team has ever had. And nothing to show for it. Next year will be four and the cap situation will only keep getting worse.
This team needed a teacher and a father figure. Now they need a mercenary assassin. Give Josh Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh and Bills win the SuperBowl next year.
Its not going to happen so we had just be prepared for another year of this crap. When McDermott says we will learn and grow from this I hope some reporter has the balls to say when do you stop learning and winning instead?
One thing I would like to clarify is McDermott is NOT Dungy 2.0 ... he's Marvin Lewis 2.0.
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1 hour ago, iccrewman112 said:
I give McDermott the option to have 2 new coordinators to start the season or then we part ways.
I'm so sick of people blaming Frazier, he was literally handpicked by Mcdermott to run HIS defense. It's HIS scheme, HIS defense, Frazier just running it under HIS direction. A defensive head coach doesn't bring in a new defensive scheme lol... could you imagine Andy Reid firing the OC and saying he's going to bring in a different offensive scheme?
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Can't move in to the draft until we figure who is the coach next year.
If it's mcdermott draft doesn't matter team has no chance.
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1 minute ago, phypon said:
Why aren't they throwing deep passes now?? Too funny.
Because the Bengals are playing way off the line in prevent.
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Just now, Freddie's Dead said:
Now Josh takes the easy completions.
Because the Bengals are playing off now.
Beane End of Year Presser
in The Stadium Wall
Posted
Notice all the players get heat and criticism, but not the coaching staff, when it comes to coaches or gets turned around that the fans are being unreasonable.
Holding leadership to a different (lesser) standard is poor leadership itself and poor culture.
Pegula needs to step in because he's got a good ole boy network more concerned with protecting themselves than the team being successful.