DrDawkinstein

100% agreed on every point

It is an odd question. In response to an odd statement "McD would get hired in a second". Sure, of course he would. But what does that really say? Does the fact that teams like the Panthers, Raiders, Jets, Browns, and any other perennial basement dweller hold any relevancy to the debate on whether McD can/will get us a Championship? We are at a totally different level than a lot of other teams in the league. Therefore our coaching discussion is at a different level too. The fact he would (rightfully) get hired by SOME team doesnt really tell me anything I dont already know/believe. The McD Riders throw this statement around like it should end all debate, since we arent allowed to have those higher level discussions around here without being labeled a "hater". But it isnt really relevant to what we're talking about. So any playoff teams you could think of?

Just came in to post that tweet. Love it. My guess is it was Jordan Phillips. 🤣

Yeah, it was really annoying being all excited to tune into coverage this morning, and the only person across multiple channels that was giving the Bills any credit was Dan Orlovsky (thanks, Dan!). Everyone else was still riding the Ravens dick, saying they lost it more than Buffalo won it, blahblahblah...

There is a reason why the Playoff Lamar memes existed before today, and why they are setting the internet on absolute FIRE today. With the Ravens, it isnt directly on coaching. It's on the QB who turns the ball over and falls apart in the playoffs. 2 out of 3 are Super Bowl Champs.

Could see the return to Philly. Lions could be in on both too. Funny enough Harbaugh and McD come from the same tree. And IMO they're very similar, except for one thing... The reason I dont have this discussion around Harbaugh is because he already has his Championship. As I've said a million times as a McD critic, win a Super Bowl and I'm fine with giving McD a lifetime contract to do whatever he wants however he wants. If McD wins one this year, I'd love to be in the current Ravens situation. Being like "This guy has been here too long, but he did get us to the promise land so I guess he gets to stay as long as he wants". Win one, and McD could start every game by blowing all our Time Outs on Defense and I'd be like "There goes our Champ!". 🤣

Absolutely. Any playoff team in that group you are imagining?

I dont disagree with anything youre saying. Which playoff team would love to swap their coach for him?

It was all Playoff Lamar. Nothing the coaches could do to change it. Tried to do too much. Fumbled the game away.

Unfortunately, Goff is in those list of guys returning too 🤣

I didnt ask if he is better than Campbell or Taylor. I think he is as well. The question is, if playoff teams suddenly found themselves with a HC vacancy, is he the candidate or type of candidate they would want? Resume-wise, sure. But I'm not sure a Defensive-based, culture-sette is what established, successful teams are looking for in order to get them over the next step. This isnt bashing on McD. No need to get so offended. You dont need to defend anyone. Yes, McD would be hired IMMEDIATELY. Completely agree. By the Jets or Bears or Raiders, etc. I dont think the Bills would hire any of those other guys either. The same way I dont think any other top 5 team would want to hire Siriani, Taylor, Campbell or McD. Harbaugh is a Wild Card in this discussion since he already has a ring (regardless of how long ago) and has the name/pedigree.

Of course. Because every team looking for a head coach sucks, and he would be a huge improvement and exactly what any of them need to right the ship and fix the culture. The real question is: If there was an open HC spot on any of the TOP teams, would any of them hire McDermott? If Reid has a massive coronary, do you think the Chiefs would want to replace him with McD? If the Ravens fired Harbaugh, do you think McD would be what they are looking for to take the next step? If the Lions lost Campbell, do they hire McD? The Bengals? Maybe the Eagles? IMO, McD's sweet spot outside of Buffalo would be going back to Carolina and fixing that franchise in a very winnable division. Assuming Tepper could stay out of his way. Or teams like the Bears, or even the Raiders.

I'd say Philly is more in the mold of teams we do not match well against. They are my biggest worry of all the teams left in the playoffs.

And then out of that group, think of the person who has nothing else going on in their life but to call into a sports radio show and sit on hold for hours, and how they got into that position in their lives. Not the best of the bunch here.

Theyre in the pit

Kudos all around. Wasnt a perfect game, especially for Brady. But McD had the guys ready to play a very physical game, and no errors in clock management, etc. The FG was absolutely the right call, even if Andrews catches that 2 pt. It's not the aggressive, sexy call and I was a bit bummed. But it's the right call. Very impressed with this win tonight. Happy to give McDermott credit for a lot of that.

2017 me is super pumped for this. Present day me, not so much.

Well, that is because there are numerous examples of Josh taking the game in his own hands, going off script, and doing what it takes to win. The most recent example is the 4th down throw to Ty Johnson. Sure, McD had to make/go along with the decision to go for it on 4th down, but he even stated in his post-game that the pass wasnt the play they called but "he trusts Josh" (read: to save his ass). Whenever the ball is in our hands at the end of the game, Josh comes through with a big play to score. Like the improvised 4th down run against KC this year, and going all the way back to 13 seconds in 2021. Conversely, whenever the team needs to rely on the Defense to get a stop and end the game, they fail. McD has no answers as a "defensive guru". Additionally, there are numerous examples of McD dropping the ball at the end of the game as a HC. Whether through poor clock management, or major blunders where the team was clearly not prepared. Big example would be the Broncos game last year. We let a hapless Russell Wilson drive on us and get into FG range, and then double-blow it by having 12 men on the field, allowing them to move even closer and re-kick after missing the first one. I've given McD a ton of credit in post-game threads this season regarding having the entire team ready to play physically, and having a good game plan put together. And will always do so. I'm not a blindly biased hater. But in clutch moments, when we need to rely on one of them directly, one always comes through and performs and one always lets us down. Nearly impossible given the state of the rest of the division and us having Josh. Regardless of who is coaching, our floor for the next 3-5 years is Division Champ.

Ah, word, that detail slipped by me. Go Bills

Not a mistake. Nick said a 3rd home divisional loss WOULD be unacceptable. #1 Bengals in Buffalo in 2022, #2 Chiefs in Buffalo last year, #3 would be this Sunday. And all 3 of those would follow the 2021 13 seconds debacle.

Name me a coach who has done all that and still HASN'T won a Super Bowl...

Even more reason he should know better

It's a great draft for DL. Just like last year was deep at WR. I'm guessing we go DE in the 1st, and grab a 1T later. Like Nazir Stackhouse in the 3rd/4th. Funny enough, there is a 1T kid coming out named Jordan Phillips. So could just swap him in net year. Von, we gotta cut and eat his dead money asap. Groot needs an extension. And I like Epenesa more than most.

Since the Vrabel/Jets thread is dead, and there are other rumors floating around, I figured I'd start one thread to keep all the Woody Johnson craziness contained. Here's today's chatter: There's buzz in league circles that Vikings DC Brian Flores, Senior VP of Player Personnel Ryan Grigson, and QB coach Josh McCown could come to the Jets as a package deal, being HC, GM, and OC, respectively. A source in Minnesota actually said that’s been talked about within their building.

I cant believe the Bills Social Media team hasnt put out a video of the "Matt & Amari Show". Have the 2 of them in a room like they are the hosts and going to interview another player, and then they dont say a single word and everyone sits there in awkward silence.