JohnNord

Yeah like most of the projections on this forum, this is completely unrealistic. First off, given his background, if Bobby Slowick is hired as HC, he isn’t going to keep the incumbent OC and will call the plays himself. That would be like Rex Ryan keeping Jim Schwartz in 2015. It was never going to happen. He’d be more likely to bring a position coach from Houston/SF to be his quasi OC in title. Second if you are Joe Brady who (unless he falls off a cliff) will likely have some success as a play caller this season. Why would he want a situation where he wouldn’t actually be calling plays. Third, as you stated it makes zero sense for MacDonald to take a lateral move and even if he wanted to Baltimore would not allow it Trading draft picks for a coach is always a bad move, Buddy.

It’s right up there with “he’s a loser that always loses”

It all depends who has Terry’s ear. From what I understand, he was very close with McDermott Ultimately, the decision will be made by TP. But who else can influence him? We have no freaking close. This is not uncommon in the NFL. Many times the GM and Coach both report to the owner. It’s more desirable for a coach

It’s more of a risk than you want to believe but I guess we’ll find out what happens in a few weeks. Brandon Beane does

Wrong again. But I guess because you say so, it makes it correct? https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-contract-extensions-gm-brandon-beane-hc-sean-mcdermott-2027#

100% it’s always been a collaborative effort between Beane and McDermott. They were linked together contractually. If Beane throws McDermott under the bus, he’s essentially throwing himself under too. That’s why I think in the end, both stay for one more season to try to turn things around. But we’ll see I didn’t like that move either, but what we want and what will actually happen are two different things

In on record that Kirby would be GM with the success rate of Buddy Nix

He has no idea. And keep in mind, this is the same owner who hired and fired a number of coaches and GM’s en route to a playoff drought that’s closing in on the Bills 17 years of futility. I’ve asked countless fans who should replace McDermott. They have absolutely no clue. Here are the responses: - Ben Johnson - Let Brandon Beane make the hire 🤣

The answer is TBD. To be honest at this point I’m not entirely sure. I’d like to wait to see how the years ends up, especially as the Bills take on 2 Super Bowl contenders. But my point is completely valid. The “anyone is better than McDermott” is completely flawed logic and yes I will die on that on that hill. Again though, you want to sacrifice years from “Josh Allen’s prime.” And what’s the “payoff?” We already have had teams make a run in the postseason, so essentially it could be a lateral move at best. The delusions of grandeur are something with this fanbase

You are correct - it all comes down to Terry and he doesn’t do any interview so no one knows what he’s thinking. I think you are giving too much power to the fan mutiny/PSL conversation. I think Terry knows what Ralph Wilson knew decades earlier. Bills fans in WNY and surrounding areas are incredible loyal and will support the team no matter what. Plus he has 10,000 less seats to sell at the new stadium. And even if he does experience a drop in ticket sales, it won’t affect the bottom line that drastically considering for a market like Buffalo NFL revenue sharing is a license to print money. To your point though, it has to be a difficult decision for Terry.

Complete BS. The team was built by McDermott/Beane. The next coach inherits that personnel and there’s no guarantee their vision is going to be the same. That means it could take a few seasons before the team becomes a contender again. Wasn’t the criticism that McDermott was “wasting Josh Allen’s prime?” A great way to waste his prime is by churning through OC’s and coaches. Ask Justin Herbert. Oh yeah, I’m sure Terry makes his football decisions based on what Jeremy White of WGR says every morning 😃. Solid logic

I’ll agree with you on Brady. He’s made a helluva impression in the small 2 game sample size. But explain how McDermott has “lost” the locker room? Because you want to believe it? Say what you will about McDermott as a coach but nothing I’ve seen or nothing that has been reported would indicate he lost the locker room.

I had no confidence in our defense when the Bills scored the go ahead touchdown. I was pretty sure Philly would easily get into FG range which they barely did. Then after when we settled for a FG I was pretty sure Philly was winning the game. We’ve just seen this too many times this year

Ok hire a new coach and everything will magically will be better. Bills guaranteed SB contenders

Not really. People also know changing coaches doesn’t solve all the problems on the roster. There’s no guarantee the team is better under a new coach and yes, it can get worse

Not really…it’s based on logic and past history. Apparently you think Beane is going to throw McDermott under the bus…makes sense! That’s another reason why I believe there would be loyalty there. Fans are so hell bent on McDermott getting fired they don’t want to face reality

Reliable in 1988

That doesn’t mean that Bass shouldn’t get heat for missing 2 huge kicks

He believes in McDermott

It too late…Beane and McDermott are already tied to each other. They re-signed contract that expire at the same time. Plus, if you are going to consider a fireable offense, Beane owns some of that with his roster management. It’s not in his DNA to turn on McDermott. I guarantee he is going to go to bat for Sean

Bass just cannot miss 2 FG in a game like this. He let the team down big time and I’m not sure why more aren’t on his case

For once we agree I felt horrible for Josh. He fought so hard and deserved that W. The game last night felt very much like the :13 game That’s not really true. It’s up to the defense to make a stop on the final possession. They’ve failed in many situations under McDermott.

This is kind of misleading. He says the HC position will be evaluated. I guess that means he’s not 100% safe. Also doesn’t mean he’s on the “hot seat”

You do realize that Beane is involved in the conversations which players to sit and which ones to play right?

Again this is foolish to imply. You’re assuming that draft picks are made in silos when they are not. It's not like the GM just makes a pick without coaches input. Also, if the GM was a superior evaluator of talent, then why would they let such great players walk away or trade them to other teams.