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Come on SCBills. Even the most ardent Bills homer can not think McDuffie wasn't significantly better than Elam in year 1. That doesn't mean Elam won't be the better long-term player, but last year, McDuffie was significantly better. Elam was even a healthy scratch at one point late in the season. The coaching staff drastically cut his snap count too (from 80's in the beginning of season, to 50's in the late season, which is even worse when you considered that Benford was hurt). His PFF grade was in the 50's (McDuffie in the 70's).

That's true. But answer me this - if the Chiefs didn't think we were going to pick McDuffie, why would they move ahead of us? They could have moved behind us, and not wasted a third rounder. Patriots clearly didn't want a CB (they traded the pick). And GB didnt need one (they went LB). The Titans and Bucs were willing to trade their picks (and did). They clearly moved ahead of us because they felt we wanted their guy. It's the same reason we moved ahead of Dallas. We had information that they wanted Kincaid.

You're right. It could have been either or.

I was agreeing with the 9 wins part of that range. I have consistently expressed my belief that this team has the potential to win nine games without Allen. That has more to do with Allen than McDermott, though. Coaches truly showcase their skills during the playoffs and in high-pressure situations that demand meticulous attention to detail. But regardless, you're falling into the same trap that many fans fall into (and that's partially my fault for not having the self control to not respond to the obvious Rex comparison). Caring about regular season wins. The only thing I care about is playoff wins (and a Super Bowl). We could be the 9-7 Giants winning the 07 Super Bowl and that would be fine with me.

It was the day before the draft. And they were talking to the Patriots because the Patriots were right above us in the draft order. That was the entire point of talking to NE and working that trade before the draft. They didn't pick the Patriots out of thin air. They wanted McDuffie the entire time and they knew they had to get in front of us to guarantee getting him. "Veach had his eye on him right from the beginning” Andy Reid said and the Chiefs GM said they moved up to get ahead of teams that needed a CB. Who needed a CB ahead of them? The Bills. “Knowing some of the team needs that were directly in front of us (were looking for a CB)" - Veach. It's all circumstantial evidence, but the evidence is strong.

Yes, McDuffie was significantly better than Elam in their rookie season. Doesnt mean he will always be better. But "so far" he is. I think it was Billswire (it's been a year).

I saw it on a tweet once, where there was massive discussion of the Bills wanting McDuffie. It was a video of the Bills board room and it was just announced that the Chiefs moved up (and everyone knew it was to get McDuffie), and Terrance Gray exasperates "they moved ahead of us" and the scout to his left is looking worried, and Beane starts to get on the phone to move up as well. Then you add to the fact that KC moved ahead of us for a reason. They didn't waste a 3rd round pick jumping ahead of us because they thought we were taking Elam.

Belichick won 11 games when his franchise QB went down in 2008. One of the best coaching jobs in history. I agree. Which is why im not advocating to fire him right now. But if he continues to crap his pants in the playoffs, we can not waste Allen's entire career hoping McDermott will figure it out.

It's true that as the QB goes, so does the team. Which is why I believe if we replaced McDermott, you would see very little drop-off.

if he didn't meet their physical profile, then there is no reason to meet with him pre-draft, not to mention the reports after the draft that Beane was high on McDuffie. KC also moved up ahead of us for a reason - just like we moved ahead of Dallas because we know they were high on Kincaid, KC may have moved ahead of us because they knew we were high on McDuffie. Isn't it amazing how the player any team gets was always "their target all along"? This is a common trope. When a team loses the player they wanted, it always become "oh we wanted option B the entire time".

I hope he figures it out. He played significantly better in the playoffs than he did in the regular season. Unlike Gunner I do believe the Bills would have preferred McDuffie. The look on their faces when KC moved up to get him told a story. And the Bills said Elam was their last 1st round grade. So either you believe the Bills had McDuffie as a 2nd round grade (which makes no sense), or the Bills had McDuffie higher than Elam. But it doesn’t matter now.

Whining about whining.

Exactly. So only a win or two more than when Rex was coach.

I was saying Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Im sorry.

“Regular Season Hall of Fame Coach” 😂

Conclusion: Even the best defenses go bye-bye in the playoffs. Offense wins championships.

It was a tip of the hat. My response was essentially echoing a post I had received from Augie about an hour earlier. He admonished me with phrases such as "you do you" and "don't embarrass yourself". Consequently, my remark, "then good for you" and "don't expect us all to be as gullible", was a gentler restatement of his words. It's important to track the flow of discussions to fully comprehend the dynamics of the exchanges happening here. Unfortunately, my posts often go over peoples heads. Thank you. I often enjoy the posts of people whom I disagree with as well. Variety is a spice and I don't prefer bland food, conversations, or anything else for that matter. .

Those 7-10 Jets beat us.

The reverse power rankings WGR does is very informal. Just a few guys arguing over positions. Its even worse that they have Baltimore so high.

You make a good point. But it does substantially dwindle the talent pool when you primarily hire those you’ve already worked with.

No, they are demonstrably correct. In your opinion, they are not irrefutably correct. By no definition are they are in conflict. I am not just *now* saying that. I have been saying that for months. The AFFCG is the bare minimum this year. The baseline. I would have fired him already. He has been in the last 2 AFFCG and a Super Bowl. His leash is much longer. He won a SB a few years ago. His leash is much longer. I would have fired him already. He has won 2 of the last 4 SB’s.

If you buy the excuse the Bills gave (Frazier desiring to take a year off) then good for you, but don’t expect us all to be as gullible.

Perhaps if I speak frat-bro you’ll better understand. Let’s say you and your buddy are trying to get laid at a party. That’s the goal. He gets to 3rd base and you barely get a kiss. Neither of you reached your goal but your buddy was far more successful than you. McDermott got the kiss. Reid got to 3rd base (pre-Mahomes). Yes. Three Championship games, and a Super Bowl appearance, if I remember correctly.

There is no contradiction. The only goal is to win a Super Bowl. That does not mean that only the Super Bowl winner has a good coach. I don’t know how you came to the conclusion that I was making that argument. You mentioned that Reid is analogous to Dungy pre-franchise QB. And I pointed out that Reid, even before Mahomes, was far more successful than Dungy was prior to Manning. So the comparison was invalid. And Philly was right to fire Reid.