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It must suck to have to leave the Bills just as they are peaking, but finishing your career at home isn't bad compensation. Good luck to you Jerry and thanks for all the memories. You will always be considered a true (red, white, and) blue Bill!

Interesting. So, according to this graphic, we are the most popular team (by internet search) in: Canada Russia Poland Ukraine Belarus Romania Slovakia Moldova France Belgium Spain Italy Egypt Algeria The Congo (DRC) (Apparently there are 4 more countries where the Bills reign supreme, but it was too hard to tell the others from that graphic) TB has Greenland locked up. 😊 At first I was thinking, well of course, outside the US, the most searched teams will likely be those that are at the top of the NFL currently (teams playing for Super Bowls, etc.). Makes sense. Tampa with Brady and a recent Super Bowl fits that. So do the Bills, who are now a top team. But, if that were the only reason, why is KC only 6th? Where are the Rams and Cinci? And how are the Texans that high on the list? Dallas is obvious...they haven't been a great team in a long while, but somehow have maintained their marketing, and not just as America's team apparently. Though I am a bit surprised that Dallas is still "America's team." I always thought that was just a left-over artifact from days long gone by. But they seem to still be the #1 team in America (at least by searches)...surprising to me.

They interviewed Elam's CB coach from Florida (Jules Montinar) on One Bills Drive this week and he specifically said, "And if you go back and watch his tape this past year now, If you look at his stat sheet, ya know, there wasn't a lot of stats in the deep part of the field (specifically), well, mainly the reason... part of the reason is not a lot of team's were throwing at him because he had his guys covered."

Yes, I think this is just a teaser for the full "Embedded" draft video to air later---as the final title card said "Buffalo Bills Embedded: Coming Soon" Love seeing inside the draft room, player meetings, and when the players arrive, etc. The Bills media team under the Pegulas (PSE) is top notch.

Let's GO!!!! Can't believe two punters went before him and he was still available for Buf here in the 6th. This is shaping up to be a "just what we needed" draft. Beane the Wizard!

The way I am seeing this draft is, as this regime has said in the past, "We are building a team, not collecting talent." I think all 3 of these guys fill in to what the team needs (see below). Also, McBeane always looks at what went wrong last year and tries to fix that, as well as keeping up with the Jones'. Well first things first, we have to look at Kansas City and the 13 seconds, and then the upsurging AFC (Bengals, Chargers, Broncos, Raiders, etc.). We are going to face a lot of great QBs over the next couple of years. And where were we weak last year? Defensive speed (particularly over the middle of the field) against fast teams (WRs/TEs), with good QBs. Elam should be an upgrade to Levi and is much faster. And instead of eliminating just one weapon on Tre Island, hopefully (eventually), we can have two shutdown corners, making it tough on two pass catchers. They can play more man and not have to compensate for anyone (Levi or Dane). And this pick (LB Terrell Bernard Pick 89) may look bad because most draft experts will say, "eh he's a tweener" and not rate him as high, knowing that some teams will not want/pick a tweener because of their defensive system. But, as Milano has shown, that type of player fits perfectly in our system. So it might not be a great pick here for another team, but it may be for Buffalo. And as good as Milano is, he has been oft injured and the defense usually takes a big hit/drop when he is out. So, first off, Bernard is insurance for a Milano injury, that our coverage doesn't suffer if he is out. But also, remember when Klein first got some starts and he looked awful? That's because best case scenario, they needed him to be able to cover. But that wasn't his skillset, so they had to adapt things. They don't have to adapt with Bernard. In certain situations against certain teams, they could go with 3 LBs and two of them (Milano and Bernard) are fast and can cover. Does the 13 seconds happen last year if you swap in Elam for Levi and Bernard for Klein? Maybe not...plus we got Von now too! I feel like they are addressing a serious weakness that they saw. And finally with Cook, we now have a legit hr threat (speed-wise) in and coming out of the backfield. This was obviously an area they wanted to upgrade as seen by the attempt at signing McKissic and then adding Duke. I don't know enough about these individual players (I don't watch a lot of college ball) to know if they will all reach the potential the Bills see in them. But the picks do seem to make sense to me when you match up the player's traits and our needs (where the team felt that they needed to get better). And there is nothing wrong with adding speed, speed, and more speed. As for WR, I didn't see that as a big of a need as others to start with, we have a lot of pass catchers (Diggs, Davis, Crowder, McKenzie, Knox, Howard, Kumerow, Singletary) and they just added Cook to the mix who will not only be great for screens and dump offs, but the guy can also line up wide and go deep. I'm not saying they'll use him like that all the time, but maybe enough to keep defenses honest (people said we needed a speed WR to take the top off the defense...maybe between Cook and McKenzie, we have that covered). I mean, how much playing time would a rookie receiver have gotten next year anyhow with our depth chart? I'm really not concerned with Josh not having enough weapons. Look at last year's playoffs...and essentially all we did was swap Crowder for Beasley and added Howard and Cook. To me Sanders is a wash, because he was just taking reps away from Gabe. Just trying to see the rationale to the picks. Go Bills!

Love it! Looks like he's excited to be a Buffalo Bill. Hope he can resurrect his career here and fully reach his pre-draft potential...i.e. "be the best version of himself"

How does someone consider themselves a fan of a team and get so worked up over it when they only watch games (a playoff game no less) in highlight form, don't know anyone on the team except the QB and head coach ("who's 13? He needs to be released immediately"), and don't know what state their division rivals are from. At the start of the video, I thought he was joking about the Bills being from Rhode Island, but he repeats it at the end very seriously...and I thought, oh my, he really thinks Buffalo is in Rhode Island. Looks like we need to add some geography back into the school systems. 😆

This is obviously just someone speculating, but a big No Thank You anyhow. I'm someone who supported Gilmore. When he had a sour puss at the draft, I told other fans "he's just a quiet guy, it's his personality, give him a chance." I told other fans to be patient with him when he was a bit slow out of the gate and when he was injured (missed 11 games in his first three years). I remember telling fans, who were down on him, that he was actually becoming a very good CB. But then... HE QUIT ON HIS TEAM. Some can say he was justified in that because the Bills/Rex were a sh&t show of a team back then. But what about the other 52 guys on the team who were still giving 100% effort to win, or the fans who were paying to watch him play, or the owner who was paying him a nice salary to play, or the front office that drafted him? Absolutely no loyalty or pride. There were literally times down the stretch of that season where he looked like a matador sidestepping a bull. A play would be coming right at him and he would step to the side (out of bounds) and let the guy go for someone else to tackle. It's not just that he was not a great tackler, he was choosing to completely avoid even attempting to make a tackle. I never saw Kyle Williams or Eric Wood quit on their team, despite the Bills sucking for their entire careers. I wasn't upset at all when he left the Bills for the Pats (because of his lack of effort that final season), and I could care less what he said after leaving or the accolades he's received since. To me quitting on your team is one of the worst things you can do in sports. It is the exact opposite of "teamwork." And yeah ok, he was trying to protect himself so he would be healthy to get his big FA contract. But by playing half-assed, he could have got a teammate injured instead (luckily it didn't happen). But, let's say you're a safety and you are coming up to help on a tackle. You see Stephon there and expect him to make contact, so you prepare yourself for that situation, then Gilmore steps to the side and you take the full brunt of the collision. No, Gilmore definitely does not have the McBeane DNA. Not to mention he's on the downside of his career and probably won't be worth the money he expects.

For two years he has been talked about as a breakout player, and it hasn't happened yet. I know, he's on my keeper fantasy team. He has been talked about as this all-purpose weapon, yet he only had 41 rushing yards last year. He only had 5 games last year with 50 or more receiving yards. Only 1 game with more than 58 yards receiving. And 0 TDs (in 2021). He flashed a bit his rookie year, but in 2021 there weren't even many flashes. Granted, he is still very young and has been playing for a bad team with bad coaching and bad QB play. No doubt the Bills and Josh could get more out of him. But, I think that I would pass on him at this point. Yet Beane has been known to go after high draft picks who haven't yet met their potential. And there is the 3rd-year breakout WR thing, though lately more WRs seem to be pro-ready right away. I'm just not sure how or where he fits in our offense and if he would even be able to get snaps, let alone help the team in any significant way.

What about Anquan Boldin?

Despite allegations, not playing for a year, possible suspensions, character issues... the Browns give Watson Aaron Rodgers money (50 million more guaranteed than Rodgers) and give the Texans 3 first round picks and 2 more picks? Why do I think that this is going to backfire on Cleveland hard?

Thanks for the info MAJBobby, especially on the free agents still available. Another way to look at things right now might be in/out or added/lost: Players lost (10): WR Cole Beasley WR Emmanuel Sanders QB Mitch Trubisky OG Jon Feliciano OT/OG: Daryll Williams DT Vernon Butler DT Harrison Phillips DT Star Lotulelei LB A.J. Klein CB Levi Wallace Players Added (8): OG Roger Saffold TE O.J. Howard DT Tim Settle DT DaQuan Jones DT Jordan Phillips DE Shaq Lawson DE/LB (Edge) Von Miller LB Marquell Lee (though he may not fill a roster spot on the 53) Undecided (10)...I expect less than half of these guys will be back: RB Matt Breida (doubtful) RB Taiwan Jones (possible-ST) OL Ryan Bates (possible-depending on other team's interest) OG Ike Boettger (possible-depending on recovery?) OT Bobby Hart (No) DT Justin Zimmer (doubtful) DE Jerry Hughes (I think there is still a small possibility that either Jerry or Mario could come back, but only one) DE Mario Addison (possible) DE Efe Obada (possible) So, as it stands now, we are still basically down the following positions from last year's team: Backup QB 1-2 RBs (depending on Taiwan's status) 2 WRs 1 OG (if Boettger doesn't return) 1 swing OL (if Bates is lost) 1 OT 1 DE (if they don't bring back Hughes, Addison, or Obada) 1 CB (I didn't add LB to the list, with the signing of Von and Lee, and thinking that we already have guys ready to step into Klein's role) Of that list though, it is mostly backup/depth needed now. The only possible starting positions still needed would be: 1 CB (if Dane isn't ready to step up), 1 slot receiver (if Mckenzie/Howard aren't the answer for the majority of the slot snaps), OG, and maybe 1 DE (depending on how they use Miller and Lawson, if Boogie is ready to step up, and if they don't resign Hughes or Addison). I expect Beane will fill most of these backup spots in FA over the next few weeks (on the cheap). Then it is just a matter of can we upgrade positions in the draft and/or pick guys to fill future RFA positions and depth/grooming. So, the draft can be Best Player Available (as Beane likes it), with the only major wants for the upcoming season (imo) being a stud CB (if he can be found where we are drafting), an OG (Saffold ain't young and the other spot is up for grabs), and maybe a WR (deep threat/KR and/or slot). Obviously they want a third down back with the interest in McKissick, so that could be a position to watch also. And to keep an eye on next year, other than the 1-year deals signed by this year's FAs (Saffold, Howard, Lawson, and Phillips), next year's Unrestricted Free Agents who are starters are: S Jordan Poyer C Mitch Morse LB Tremaine Edmunds RB Devin Singletary TE Dawson Knox So, anyone they might not resign next year, would be added as a possible draft position this year. I think they will resign Knox and Poyer for sure. The other 3 who knows. So, Center, Running Back, and Linebacker could all be positions to draft and groom for a year. So at this point, draft wise, I'd like to see these positions addressed (listed in order of importance): CB, OG, WR, RB and then maybe C and LB (depending on their plans for Morse and Tremaine). A QB to groom as Josh's backup could also be in the mix if they don't pick-up a FA QB.

The thing with Shaq is, if you expect him to be an excellent pass rusher and you pay him that way (and/or draft him in the first round), you will be disappointed. But if you want a really solid player, who is excellent against the run, and can get after the QB a bit, he can be a great asset to have. You just have to use his skills properly (rotationally) and not expect (or pay for) big sack totals. I'm excited to see a happy, motivated Shaq as part of the DE rotation.

Congrats and Good Luck Harrison! We'll miss you.

Very athletic for a big man. With Groot, Oliver, and Settle, it will be a very athletic line. Watching his highlights (and I know they are just highlights from a small sample size), the way he took down QBs and ball carriers (with his length) reminded me of how Groot plays. Also in his highlights, he seems to get good push---playing on the offense's side of the line of scrimmage.

That's the thing, I don't think they want to be a predominantly 11 personnel team. They obviously want to be as multiple as possible (be just as good, able to switch to 12 personnel when they want to or based on opponent, game situation, etc.). And, yes, Josh has been great with 11 personnel, but it's not like he couldn't also be successful with 12 personnel. It's not like we have seen him fail at that. The way I am looking at it is McD wanted to be able to run the ball better, or be able to turn to the run game if needed and have it be effective. This was obviously one of the issues between McD/DaBoll as far as philosophy. Not saying Daboll wouldn't run, but he kind of had that New England with Brady mindset of using multiple backs, somewhat sparingly. Neither of our guys could ever seem to get in a rhythm that way. Look how Devin improved when they made him the lead back and called his number more often. Early last season there were definitely games where the anemic run game really hurt the team. Of course, with Josh and the other dynamic weapons on this team, you don't want to just run an ordinary 12-personnel scheme and just pound the ball to get the run going, but sacrifice the threat of the passing game in the process. Josh is the man, no one wants to limit him. So, rather than a traditional blocking TE, you get another dynamic weapon TE. So, now when you go to 12-personnel, you improve the run game, but are still just as big a threat to pass (you are not removing a receiving threat from the field). I don't think they will run 12-personnel exclusively ( I just think they want more balance), but when they do, it would be pretty hard to defend. You could run the ball, having that extra blocker...or you could send Diggs, Davis, Knox, Engram, and even Singletary out (or keep Devin in to block). Lots of options, which would make it difficult for the defense to dissect. Looks like a run play, then five good receivers go out on a route, or whatever. Swapping in Engram for McKenzie or whoever would not be a drop off in the pass game, but hopefully could help the run game when needed.

Well it's numbers 13 and 17...but it's not Gabe and Josh receiving. 😊 Obviously the red pinnies are the numbers of the Cardinals players for scout team (representing #13 Christian Kirk and #17 Andy Isabella). But it looks to me like both receptions were made by Jake Kumerow (just changed the pinny to be a different player on a different play).

Speaking just about the players, not salary or compensation... Cox did have a down year last year statistically, so the Bills would have to determine if they think he is on the decline, or if it was instead due to him being unhappy with the Eagles, trade rumors, contract, defensive system (as has all been rumored). [He's 10 months younger than Jones---so it's really a question for both players, are they on the decline?] But, I think Cox would be a much bigger impact player for the Bills (than Jones). QBs try to get the ball out quickly against the Bills defense, so it is hard for outside pass rushers to get home. But Cox would shore us up against the run and still gets interior pressure on the QB. The man has been a beast and can disrupt a game. I would love the Bills to get Cox (if determined that his play still matches the cost).

The article is more of a "Buffalo would be a great place for Kaepernick to revive his career (ala Trubisky)" rather than any actual info or even rumor of this being a possibility. The only evidence given of any connection with the Bills is a tweet from someone at "Circling the Wagons Podcast" saying, "I’d take Colin Kaepernick as the backup QB for the Bills in a heartbeat for the vet minimum." Sounds more like an agent using media to try and drum up business. Any article that starts with "Could Possibly," is really stretching. Had to qualify it twice. And the unnamed source quoted by Schefter said, "He would be a great fit for teams with QB vacancies to fill who want to win a Super Bowl." Seriously?

Can't say that I have seen enough of Giants football (even living in NYC) to have a strong opinion about his blocking. You may be right. But I don't think the Bills would be asking him to be a force in the blocking game (of course it would be better to have a Gronk-level blocker at TE, but you take what you can get). Engram would of course have to block, but with two TEs (rather than him being the only TE on the field), I think they could hide his deficiencies a bit. What I was suggesting was that he wouldn't have as many snaps overall as Knox. Not that we run 12-personnel all the time with Knox as your Lee Smith blocking TE and Engram as your feature TE. Knox would still be your primary threat, but when they put both TEs on the field, it makes it difficult for the defense because they are both dynamic weapons. Two TEs...usually that's a run heavy formation, so are they going to run? Or send one TE out and keep one to block, or send both TEs out on a route. I don't think the Bills want a traditional TE pairing (as you said, "2nd tight end in this offense should be a blocking tight end who can be a safe, secure, underneath target."). If you put a Lee Smith-type in the game, you are kind of tipping your hat (as he is going to catch what 3-5 balls over a season). You don't have to worry about that player other than as a blocker. With Knox and Engram or Knox and Gronk, the multiple looks, play-options from one personnel grouping, and mismatches would be very intriguing and hard to stop.

A little more info on Engram...if you're interested: Interesting, balanced article on Engram from just before the 2021 season (from a Giants site)...with gifs to show blocking, receiving, and mistakes (of 2020). https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/new-york-giants-te-evan-engram-the-good-the-great-and-the-ugly Per the writer (paraphrased): Engram has become a much better blocker, just can't hold up against bigger, powerful DEs due to size. But he is a willing blocker, good at the second level, and working hard on it. Offensive potential still sky high---deep ball effectiveness, but 2020 mistakes were brutal. Would be better as a specialty player than full-time TE. (To that last sentence...isn't that kind of what the Bills could/would do? Knox is your starter, primary TE/blocker. Engram would come in for special packages, or if in 12 personnel, he probably wouldn't have the difficult blocking assignment or would be going out on routes. You could kind of hide any blocking weaknesses if he is not the primary TE. And his "great" in the article is "Deep Usage"...isn't that what the Bills are looking for to exploit Josh's arm/deep throws...to open up defenses?) Brief retrospect: So, he came out in 2017 (23rd overall in the first round) and with Eli Manning as his QB, had 722 yards and 6 TDs in 15 games (was held out final week of season as a precaution due to a chest/rib injury). 2018: QB=Eli; missed 5 games (3 games with MCL sprain, and 2 games with a hamstring); 577 yards 3 TDs. (prorated to 16 games = 839 yards, 5 TDs). 2019: QB=Eli; missed 8 games (1 game sprained MCL, 7 games pedal foot sprain---happened Nov. 4th, team put him on IR); 467 yards, 3 TDs (prorated out to 16 games = 934 yards, 5 TDs). [So, after missing 13 games over 2 seasons, he started to become the Giants' fans' whipping boy---like we always have one for the Bills. Then 2020 compounded the problem]. 2020: NEW coach in Joe Judge; NEW OC in Jason Garrett; NEW QB is Daniel Jones; NEW offense. This was apparently a very rough season for Engram with drops and tips for interceptions at key points in the season. Giants' fans had had it at this point with Engram. He did manage to play all 16 games and make the Pro Bowl with 654 yards; but only 1 TD and the miscues. How much of that had to do with the coaching and QB change affecting him? The article I pasted added one nugget: "Engram did not thrive with Jason Garrett’s vision as a tight end within his offense; the Y-Stick option is a staple of Garrett’s offense, and Engram lacked the concentration and hands to thrive within that role." 2021: QB=Jones; missed one week due to a calf strain. 408 yards, 3 TDs. Healthy year, but not a good statistical year. How much of that was due to the Giants just being awful (lack of opportunities)? But the drops and miscues from 2020 were not there, just 6 drops on the year. So, the really bad 2020 mistakes were not apparent this year. So, he has only missed 1 game over the last two years and none of his injuries have been major. So, I don't think injuries are much of an issue really when discussing Engram right now. We wouldn't be asking him to be a primary blocker (for the most part). So, really it comes down to was his drop in production the last two years due to coaching and QB changes, mental issues (with the fan base dogging you constantly as their whipping boy---he's also one of the few visible players to have been around for the last 5 years of Giants' ineptitude...so an easy target). Giants record over the last 5 years = 22-59. So, it comes down to do you trust him (regarding the mistakes---which only really seemed to be bad in 2020). I can understand how Giants fans feel, first the injuries, then a rough 2020, but as the article suggests, maybe he just needs a change of scenery (and I would add better QB play and an offense that suits his skills). He does still have dynamic skills (speed, YAC ability, deep-threat ability, etc.). He's still young at 26. I'm not saying he doesn't have some red flags, but this is also a TE with the talent-level to have a 1,000 yard season---there aren't a lot of those. He would never have those kind of stats with the Bills of course (too many other targets), but it is a rare skill set that is hard to ignore. P.S. The linked article also mentioned two or three times, "Head coach Joe Judge has heaped praise on Engram’s leadership and work ethic" "Judge loves his character on and off the field." So, he would be a cultural, DNA fit with the Bills.

Uchenna Nwosu 25 year-old OLB for Chargers 6-2", 251 pounds 2021 Played in 17 games, started 15 of them Played 782 snaps, or a 67% snap count 40 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery 5 sacks, 17 QB hits He blitzed the QB 57 times to the tune of: 5 sacks, 13 QB hurries (five of which he hit but didn't knock down the QB), 12 QB knock-downs So, 30 total combined QB pressures Apparently the bulk of his production came in the second half of last season, so some are looking at it as the light finally came on and he is an ascending player. Others think it was too small a sample size in 4 years to guarantee big success in the future.

Let me take a stab at showing why some think the article is disingenuous in a manner. He starts off with what his obvious opinion and thrust of his slant for the article: "Obviously, Sean McDermott owed more to the public." This is obviously either bothering the writer himself, or he knows he can stoke his readership by bringing up something he knows they are upset about. But Sean McDermott doesn't owe the public an explanation. He is not a public servant. He works for the Pegulas and the NFL. Also, as a good leader, he is making sure that no one (player or coach) gets thrown under the bus. Do people really want him to point fingers? Or instead of saying, ultimately it was his responsibility/execution, did they want him to break down at the podium and say, "It's all my fault. I screwed up. Woe is me." A good leader doesn't do either of those things. A good leader handles their business internally, picks themselves up, and moves on. I just don't know what people want from him. But, the real problem to me with the article is this: "so many of the men who poured their blood, sweat and tears into the organization have been left completely in the dark...With those 13 seconds shrouded in mystery, players were forced to investigate themselves. Many, of course, declined to speak which is understandable considering their boss has refused to utter a word of substance on the matter. There’s little upside. But several did share their findings with Go Long on the condition of anonymity." So he starts off telling us how "many" players feel...leading us to believe it is like a majority of the players. Then tells us "many" players declined to speak. So did many players feel what you said if many players declined to talk? And notice how he's amping up the animosity towards McDermott (and his feeling of the situation) with his emotionally-charged word choices (see bolded phrases above). This is what in the courtroom would be considered leading a witness (or in this case, a reader). So, after saying many players did not comment, he claims that "several did share their findings...on the condition of anonymity." Let's break that down. How many are several? The definition of several is "More than two, but not many." So, rather than that original "MANY" players he inferred he knew how they felt, we are down to maybe a small group of players. And he says the player's "share their findings" from these "investigations" that they were "forced" to make on their own. Ok, what did this small group of players conclude? What are the actual quotes that will bring us to a better understanding of what happened or what is going on? Well, Dunne offers us four quotes total from either 2, 3, or 4 players. The way they are placed in the article, it could only be two players talking, or it could be up to 4 players (definitely not "many"). “You preach accountability,” one player said. “But you don’t practice it.” Said one player: “Everybody knew that if we just beat Kansas City, we would’ve beat any team.” And another: “We definitely would’ve won the Super Bowl.” “You don’t get over,” one player said, “a game like that.” The first quote is almost undoubtedly from McKenzie. The other three quotes have nothing to do with the 13 seconds or who is to be held accountable, etc. There is no investigative work here by the players or the writer. It is just what any player would say after a tough loss, or what you're expectation was. Nothing to do with McDermott or how he handled the situation then or since. So, after starting off making us think that the majority of the team feels the way the writer is leading us, it all comes down to one anonymous quote, from one player. So, one player said the coach needs to practice accountability and from that we are to believe there is some kind of mutiny at One Bills Drive? And with this one quote, he proves his thesis: "The conclusion? This loss is on the head coach. Not the players. The coach." Who said it wasn't? Whenever you are a leader, every loss ultimately lies in your lap. And why not throw a few of these in to make your readers feel the way you do about McDermott, "No coach can clap their way through this loss." "And the more you learn about this historic collapse, the more it appears the head coach once empowered as the judge, juror and executioner at One Bills Drive should be No. 3." He is trying to paint McDermott as some tyrannical leader, but gives no proof other than his own opinion and that one quote from one player. And one last point. His whole thing that McDermott has also been closed mouth in-house again comes from Isiah, who admittedly missed the team meeting, and possibly 1-3 other players he talked to (but who didn't give him a quote about it), and who might not be high enough on the ladder to get explanations anyhow (do we really think McDermott didn't talk to say Josh, or Micah, or Jordan in their final meetings about what happened. Or that he, Frazier, Beane, and the Pegulas haven't discussed it, etc., etc.). Not saying it might not be true that McDermott was closed lip with parts of the organization (because their pay grade didn't warrant them being a part of those discussions), but this is the only other proof we get from Dunne, the following quote: Everything ended very “abruptly,” one team source said. So, the actual quote is "abruptly," the rest of the words are the writers. So what is the actual context to "abruptly?" We're supposed to take a one word quote from an anonymous source and extrapolate out that everyone hates McDermott or something? And who is a team source? A coach, a trainer, someone in the cafeteria? What would it really tell us anyhow unless we knew at least their position with the team. It is what it is, a writer having a premise/agenda for an article, tries to find proof to back up his thesis. When there is very little to actually go on, take what little you have and make it seem like it is more, and use a lot of emotionally-charged words to direct your reader to your foregone conclusion. More opinion piece, than any type of hard-hitting investigative journalism imo.

Got it. Sorry for misunderstanding. "Learn to finish" was in regards to Bills not finishing the game in regulation, not regarding stopping a team in OT (due to coin toss). Not for nothing...but I'm not as hard on the staff/team as you and many others are about the 13 seconds. Mistakes were made...they'll learn from it. Great season, phenomenal playoff games, fun ride...and I do believe McDermott learns from his mistakes...but most importantly, we still have Josh Allen. The fun is just beginning. Life is a journey, not the destination.