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Give it up Augie. You are flopping around like a fish out of water.

Well said!

Definitely a time for celebration. Kind of like the Lakers winning the in season tournament championship. Why aren't the fans happy?

I don't like when my team loses three straight divisional playoff games which the best QB in the planet. What's going to change that trend?

Instant gratification? We Bills fans have been more than patient under McD. ESPN right now is talking about how they can't believe Poyer and Hyde don't have rings. The Bills team has lost 3 straight divisional playoff round games. McD is 5-6 in the playoffs and dismal past the wild card round. All this with Josh Allen. Come on man All the regular season wins and AFC East titles are secondary to playoff success. Sure it's a nice consolation prize if you will. Sure it makes regular season football fun to watch. Definitely a plus! If that's your goal then under McD Bills football is more enjoyable and successful. If your goal is to see a super bowl and win one then that's a whole different story. I don't think it's unreasonable to question whether McD can led his team to this path. The evidence is getting stronger and stronger that he can't. Just look at his playoff history. The Bengals and Burrow own the Bills The Chiefs and Mahomes own the Bills. McD and Beane have had no answers to beat either team come playoff time. News flash! Those teams aren't going anywhere.

100 % agree. Let's keep running it back. Beane and McD built a team to beat the Chiefs. I guess it's a work in progress. Maybe a 5 year plan?

I failed to mention that the Bills D line was as healthy as it's been all year. They failed to take advantage of the weaker KC tackles. They produced zero sacks on Mahomes and very limited pressure. In the second half, the Chiefs oline did a very good job with their run blocking schemes. Pacheco was quite successful running the ball vsca healthy Bills front. In essence, the Chiefs Oline was mostly successful vs the Bills healthy Dline. Everyone wants to talk about injuries which is true. However, the Bills Dline also failed to step up. This really hasn't been discussed much. Who is in charge of the defense? That's obvious but make your case for McD staying. I mean there is one to be made even if I disagree. Only one way that happens.

Coaching had a lot to do with it. 1the Bills offense was unprepared for the multiple pressure looked the dolphins D gave them. They failed to adequately call plays that took advantage of their zero looks. Dorsey received lots of criticism for his play calling. You can rewrite history here. The Bills were fortunate to win that game. The QB incompetence saved them more than anything. Coaching certainly didn't win them the game.

You fail to mention a few things. The Bills were favorites to win the game. The Bills were playing at home. The Chiefs offense looked as beatable and less explosive as they ever have. The Bills came into the game red hot. The Bills players and fans had been waiting for this exact opportunity for years. This was probably the best chance the Bills had to beat KC. They squandered another opportunity under McD. No we didn't know Mahomes would score at least 30. They didn't score that the week prior vs a poor Miami D in their house. The Bills offense was completely healthy and they have one of the best QBs in the league. Yes the KC D is very good. However, the Bills offense has to rise to the occasion. It didn't which seems to be a common occurrence in divisional round playoff games. You can point to all the excuses you want. There will always be excuses available. "It's tough to win it all" is another you can use. At some point, the excuses just don't hold it's value. I believe after 3 straight playoff one and outs the excuse narrative gets old, diluted, and stale. A coaching change at one Bills Drive is as clear as day for many Bills fans. Unfortunately, that's not happening and the likelihood for progress with this regime seems suspect at best.

Absolutely in agreement. The team have never been able to recover from 13 seconds. May even be a subconscious thing. What's certain is that a Bills led McD team has lost 3 straight divisional round playoff games. Two of the them were at home. You do realize the Bills team has one of the best QBs in the NFL. A solid NFL coach can do at least what McD has accomplished. I see little optimism that McD can progress this team further. Why would you? Make your case as to why to keep him?

They do but championship teams go down the field in the final minutes to a game winning TD. Championship teams stop an opposing defense to close the door McD led Bill team hasn't done either in the playoffs since he's arrived seven years ago.

Just curious. Would Harbaugh be a good fit in Buffalo?

Agree. I almost hold a little resentment towards McD because he's holding back Allen. Allen at the least should have a SB appearance and all likelihood at least one ring. I can't imagine what Josh really thinks about 13 seconds. That was the most dominate and spectacular QB playoff performance perhaps in the history of the NFL. Coach McD ripped out Allen's heart before our very eyes. The narrative by many is Allen is owned by Allen. McD definitely contributed to that narrative. I believe the team never fully recovered from that devastating day. Perhaps subconsciously the players can't get it done. The proof is in the next two years that followed. Cinci thrashed the Bills at home. The team was unprepared and not ready to play. That's really not up for debate. I know there were extra ordinary circumstances in play. But, since when doesn't a coach receive criticism for that. Isn't it the very job of a coach? Yet, he got a free pass from the soft media and gullible fan base. Jerry Sullivan where were you? The Bills finally got their dream scenario. A home playoff match up vs the Chiefs. Catching the Chiefs when they look more then beatable and less dangerous. What could go wrong? Coach McD and the Bills players walked off the frat in defeat in front of their fans. An all too familiar scenario.

I wouldn't call it a killer season. I'd call it a turbulent regular season that ended in a killer fashion. I call the playoff run very disappointing and underwhelming.

I don't think he wants out. He probably is thinking about all the blown opportunities and maybe starting to question if this regime can take the step. He will never say that. Other players probably have seconds thoughts too. It's probably the elephant in the room. I'm surprised that McD hasn't lost some of the locker room.

Great post!!!

I disagree here. As a diehard Bills fan I always care. Frustrated and disappointed lingers in my heart and mind as this team continues to scar it's fans. I don't think the Bills need a tear or strip down. They are obviously in the top echolon of the league. There needs to be improvements made and player development vis the draft and free agency. Hopefully, the team can improve with better results. That kind of thinking and optimism has been in play for years now. The results have been disappointing. Hard to do back flips running it back with the same people making the critical decisions. I would feel better with a coaching change, different offensive scheme, new leadership, and a refreshing change of scenery. He wasn't exactly honest with his answer about 13 seconds. I would have respected him more if he just said " I F'd up." After that, I lost a lot of respect for him as a coach, a leader, and a man of character.

They certainly did not contribute much to the offense. That was very disappointing.

Valid point. He's cherry picking for sure. However, it's extremely disappointing that the Bills have lost three straight divisional round playoffs games. Two of which were at home. Something has to change because I don't think any Bills fans are happy with this. With respect, I ask what's going to be different year? What makes you think the Bills will advance to at least the AFC Championship game? Miami gave the Bills all they could handle. Cinci with a healthy Burrow seems to be a poor matchup for Buffalo. KC seemingly owns the Bills. I expect another playoff appearance for Buffalo but beyond that I have some serious doubts. Am I on that list?

I get that. Point taken. At the same time, players and fans shouldn't be satisfied with continued lack of progression. Especially, with an elite QB. This is exactly the situation the Bills have been in for years under McD. Similarly, the Cowboy and Steeler fan is upset over the same lack of progression in the playoffs. The exception there is neither has a QB of the caliber of Buffalo. In theory, you are correct with regards to linear progression. In practicality, I think it's fair for a fan base to think linearly. I mean it's human nature. How many were just happy with making the playoffs? Looking forward to Allen's progression ? The young Buffalo team getting better? So on and so forth... Fast forward to today and ask yourself are you satisfied with three straight divisional playoff losses? Two of them were in their own building to add injury to insult. I'm not here arguing with you. In fact, it's quite the opposite. I likely think we are in agreement here. Winning solves everything. I think it's fair to say much of the fan base is frustrated. Many reasons for optimism and pessimism. After a huge playoff loss I think it's reasonable that negativity outshines positivity.

I'm not a Vrabel fan. He's a conservative defensive minded coach. He's very good but not sure about the fit. With that said, I'd take him over McD right now because this team is stagnant. The Bills need to go in a different direction and inject some new blood. Vrabel would certainly do that. I would rather go with Ben Johnson, Haurbaugh, or BB. Truthfully, you probably couldn't go wrong with any of them Heck, you could add Pete Carrol to the mix. Point being staying the course with McD and expecting different results doesn't seem optimal.

Well said. Really like the last sentence here. Here's my thought process on it. The Bills are at home playing another huge playoff game. They have a elite QB with experienced playoff coaches and players. Minus Davis the offense is healthy as can be. Under these circumstances, this Bills offense has to get it done! Should have got it done! Winners and championship teams get it done!!! We've seen the Patriots get it done time after time. Add Mahomes to the list. We can analyze it til we are blue in the face. The opportunities were there. Players and coaches failed to execute. The defending champs know how to win. The Bills frankly don't. That in a nutshell speaks volumes about this team and coaches. Is there really a winning culture that McD has built? I suspect next year the Buffalos, Chiefs, Bengals , Ravens, etc will be there again. Nothing in my mind suggests the Bills with their vast playoff experience, elite QB, and coaching staff will get over the hump. They've proven they can't. Until they can the criticism is 100% warranted.

Home run here. That's exactly why I'm advocating for change. There has been no progression with the team for three years. In fact, it may have gotten worse. That's debatable but it clearly hasn't gotten better. Your analogy is spot on. I'm not thrilled with running it back with McD again. He's had ample opportunity to make advanced only to come up short time after time after time. Last Sunday was a great example of that. I get that the Bills defense was decimented. That was a factor in the game. No doubt there. However, the offense was very healthy and they had their chances. Frankly, they blew their chances. Sure the KC D is very good but championship teams score under those conditions; especially with an Allen and at home. To fall short again is pretty demoralizing and frustrating. I just don't see how McD leads this team to greener pastures. His message of complimentary football is getting very old. I just wonder what level of confidence players have in him? Of course, publicly they will say all the right things but privately is a whole nother issue. Run it back and see Bills Mafia.

Can you draft a coach?

Totally disagree here. This is the absolute worst thing you can do. His young son has already made his decision. They only right thing to do is to validate his feelings and support his decision. Trying to influence him to change his mind is absolutely counter productive and damaging. This is all about recognizing, supporting, and validating his son's decisions. He's made it clear it's too difficult for him to be a Bills fan. Yes, it sucks as a dad that's a die hard Bills fan. I get that but you have to take your emotion out of it. You have to take what you want out of it. It's not about you it's about your son. Your intentions here are likely helpful but your advice here is harmful.