nucci Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I am all in on this guy, I just want the Pegulas to give him at least 5 years. What if he is really awful the first 2 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The test will be when some L's start piling up. Then we'll see how the players respond to "the process" and how he responds as well. I do like him, but will be interesting to see how his coach-speak goes over when facing the media after some adversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 It's OK to say you like what you see so far but that a more definitive conclusion will be drawn when the season is underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Gotta Give the guy 3 years and if we are better in three years and in playoffs as I believe then this guy is a keeper. All signs point that way and maybe we sneak into the playoffs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Making a baby is supposed to be an enjoyable process. having one not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) I've watched enough of Russell Wilson to say he wouldn't have sniffed the divisional Rd of the playoffs without that defense. Yet he's considered a Great franchise QBRussell Wilson's last 2 seasons without an offensive line have yielded 57 Td's and 8400 yards. He is really good. Him and Carroll both are killing it. Edited June 21, 2017 by Maury Ballstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROONDOGG55 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I know TC hasn't even started but I've personally been blown away by our new Head coach. Just the way he communicates with the players, demands respect and has a certain intensity to him has really rejuvenated my hopes for this season and beyond. His style, his swagger has been super impressive and it's a style that I feel we translate to the team playing to their full potential. Rex Ryan had this team nowhere near their full potential and still had us contending for playoffs late in the season. I've always felt this board has underrated the talent on this team , I think if we stay relatively healthy we can easily contend in the AFC , even with Rex. Now with what I believe will be a Massive upgrade at HC, I am anticipating this team to grab a Wild Card spot, again, I just have a strong feeling McDermott's coaching style, his teaching style and the way he communicates will translate extremely well, which will maximize the potential of a talented team. My gut tells me we won't be hiring a HC in a long long time... I like him too, and feel that he has the desired traits for a long term coach, but we will see how he reacts under extreme pressure. He seemed a little irritated when reporters asked him about the Whaley situation, so we'll see how he does when reporters drill him about QB controversy, bad calls, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardb1952 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I like what has been done so far. Appears to have been a nice draft with an extra 2018 list round pick. Appears to be quality staff assembled, a lot of experience. Brought in some solid free agents in form of safeties, a LB, some WRs some RBs, and a potential upgrade as a kicker Still has about 12 million in reserve for possible additions. Offense should be solid and I would expect the defense to be more focused with players understanding their roles, unlike last year. I would expect there to be fewer stupid penalties and more accountability. I am hopeful that third and long for the defense won't make me nervous. I don't know what to expect this year as far as W/L record, but I hope to see the foundation being set for year 2 and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Does he like Ranch dressing on his wings? That's what's important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I've watched enough of Russell Wilson to say he wouldn't have sniffed the divisional Rd of the playoffs without that defense. Yet he's considered a Great franchise QB Russell Wilson's last 2 seasons without an offensive line have yielded 57 Td's and 8400 yards. He is really good. Him and Carroll both are killing it. That number one defense though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) He's a fine coach, you can tell already. Won't matter without the franchise QB though, sadly enough. We may already have the right qb on our roster, but if we don't he'd better have a plan to get one AT ALL COSTS or he's back to a lifetime coordinator job. There are a lot of coaches that could have been HOF but were fired after a few years because they didn't have the right qb. We have 2 1st rounders next year, I'd throw in our 2019 1st round pick to make a run at a trade up for a stud qb if I were the coach and could influence my front office enough to do it. Gotta roll the dice baby. Nonsense. "Fine" coaches make the playoffs even without QBs, as witness Rex Ryan in 2009 & 2010 (Mark Sanchez) and John Fox in 2011 (Tim Tebow). Rex took those Jests teams to the AFC Championship game both years. Fox won a playoff game with Tebow, beating Pittsburgh in OT in the wild card. Neither Sanchez nor Tebow were ever even half as good as Taylor is today. Minnesota has made the playoffs several times with different HCs when they didn't have anybody resembling a franchise QB, the last time in 2012 with Christian Ponder. New England won a Super Bowl in Brady's first year as a starter when he replaced an injured Drew Bledsoe, and Seattle went to the AFC Championship with rookie QB Russell Wilson. Neither Brady nor Wilson were "franchise" QBs in those years. This. Why can't people just wait until he actually coaches ONE game before annoiting him as the next great coach? I've heard this SO many times the past 20 years. Seems some never learn. I totally agree. Same old, same old. I reserve judgement until I see what McDermott actually does as a coach. Ryan came with much better credentials, and he flopped. Jauron and Gailey both had more NFL experience than McDermott and they both failed. I guess I wouldn't call Taylor a Franchise QB but I feel he can be a Winning QB. I feel he has a very unique skillset that can be successful in the right scheme and with a defense that isn't so bi polar. Being that Seattle has had so many prime time games, I've watched enough of Russell Wilson to say he wouldn't have sniffed the divisional Rd of the playoffs without that defense. Yet he's considered a Great franchise QB, because of Carroll and that D. I think Tyrod has the same potential , hetc does need some help from his defense and his WR to stay healthy though. I just feel he makes enough plays to win games and very very rarely will lose us a game with his knack to not throw ints. Give Taylor the defense we thought we were getting with Rex and not only do we make the playoffs but we'll have a legit shot at making a run in the playoffs. I agree. If Cinci can make the playoffs with Andy Dalton, KC with Alex Smith, and Miami with Ryan Tannehill, the Bills can certainly do the same with Tyrod if the rest of the team is up to snuff, which, I'm afraid it's not AGAIN. IMO, the problem isn't that the Bills lack a "franchise QB", they lack the commitment to winning on the part of the front office that's needed to assemble and keep the necessary talent. The FO is primarily interested in putting a fancy shine on the same old product with a new coaching staff or new stars or whatever will put butts in the seats. What if he is really awful the first 2 years? McDermott won't even get two years. Two months, maybe, and the same posters who are "all in" on McDermott today will be leading the cheerleaders for firing his arse. Edited June 21, 2017 by SoTier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Does he like Ranch dressing on his wings? That's what's important. That's blasphemy. Say its not true.. ---------------- A good coach can take an average team to the playoffs, and a great team to the promise land. Its all aboot putting the players you have in the best possible scenarios to succeed. Easier said than done but I believe this to be true We have an average team.. We make the playoffs with this team this year I'd say he's a keeper Edited June 21, 2017 by ddaryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 He is very sharp. There is always that new car smell with every new coach, but he is different. There is also a difference in the organization surrounding him, that matters a lot. Even with Rex Ryan there was still something not right in the structure of the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) I am also very excited about the whole new regime based on what we've seen so far. I think it's a soft rebuild though so I'm not impatient, and will look for positive signs of improvement toward the long term. Edited June 21, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm a little skeptical with some decisions. MG, Gilmore, Watkins non pick up on the option. They are being very conservative when it comes to the cap and players. It has me a bit concerned they won't pay Sammy when the time comes. They kind of had to be. The contracts given out the last few years have been awful. We can't get out of the Dareus contract if we had to. I like they are being smart with these contracts. Would people really be upset about losing gilmore if he wasnt a Pat*? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What if he is really awful the first 2 years? As long as he is putting 11 men (not 10) on the field each play, he gets year 3........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Rex had 2 deep playoff runs on top of the bravado fwiw. Yes his first two years then his team went on a free fall. Does he like Ranch dressing on his wings? That's what's important. Its Blue Cheese or hes fired;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisker A Tasker Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 So did Whaley really hire McDoormat or was it Polian pulling the strings? This is a horrible nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLbills Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Way off topic, but, McD reminds me of Michael Rooker. Not sure how to post photos from my phone. (Should I have started a new thread)? JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I've liked what I've seen as well out of him but always have cautious optimism. Back when I used to lurk on the BBMB, 95% of the posters loved the Rex Ryan signing in 2015. He was this generations Chuck Knox, the big named coach who signed here. Of course totally different scenario, I'm just always cautious. ~99% of those 95% thought that Rex was an overrated blowhard up until the exact moment the Bills hired him. It was really pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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