EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Do you like his sideline mannerisms? I appreciate his intensity and it seems sincere, but I cannot get over when he claps adamantly when there is a 3 and out, a defensive collapse or even something positive. It is the same robotic motion every time. This thread is ridiculous, I know. But it really pisses me off to see how eager he is to greet his players to the sideline when the just blew a big opportunity. It's up there with: Marrones blank stare Todd Bowles **** eating grin Carrols gum smacking confusion Looks like he might have cracked my top three... Edited September 18, 2017 by EmotionallyUnstable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxedBill1 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 He's trying to lift their spirits to perform better rather than chew them out. It's a style of coaching. I like it. You don't. Whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Its refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Do you like his sideline mannerisms? I appreciate his intensity and it seems sincere, but I cannot get over when he claps adamantly when there is a 3 and out, a defensive collapse or even something positive. It is the same robotic motion every time. This thread is ridiculous, I know. But it really pisses me off to see how eager he is to greet his players to the sideline when the just blew a big opportunity. It's up there with: Marrones blank stare Todd Bowles **** eating grin Carrols gum smacking confusion Looks like he might have cracked my top three... Really. The nerve of that guy clapping for his D when they forced the Panthers to 3 when they had 1st and goal at the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Haha damn clouds always ruining my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Agreed! it actually really annoys me. If you clap once in a while to motivate when things go wrong i get that, but to do it after every negative play just gets redundant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Agreed! it actually really annoys me. If you clap once in a while to motivate when things go wrong i get that, but to do it after every negative play just gets redundant This is where I am. Watching him clap for his guys running off after a terrible three and out is concerning. Maybe I am different, as some have mentioned, but a constructive response doesn't necessarily need ALWAYS be met with a hip hip hooray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) You nailed it. This thread is ridiculous. The amount of nitpicking over what our players and coaches do has become pathetic. Can you believe he wore a long sleeve shirt in Carolina? Fire him. Now. Edited September 18, 2017 by MarkAF43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 He's trying to lift their spirits to perform better rather than chew them out. It's a style of coaching. I like it. You don't. Whatever. True. It is my opinion. Maybe it's my experience in my profession where awarding effort and not results leads to an overinflated sense of success that leads to complacency? Who knows. I am cherry picking here, I realize that. But sideline demeanor is something that jumps out at me on screen and I can't ignore it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have issues with the Bills. Sean McDermott's excessive clapping is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Agreed! it actually really annoys me. If you clap once in a while to motivate when things go wrong i get that, but to do it after every negative play just gets redundant I know what the OP is talking about. It's creepy because he does it ALWAYS, including many times when it is not warranted as a part of "go team go" schtick that is a sort of religion. You get that same sort of crap in the corporate world. I have heard McDermott speak enough now and observed him enough to know that he is more "traditional football coaching robot" and much less "unique, interesting, critical thinking individual" than I had hoped for. He is not going to break any coaching molds in Buffalo or be a pathfinder to some revolutionary new approach to the game. Doesn't mean he can't be an effective HC though, and the jury is still very much out on that. I'm happy to give them time to show they are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have issues with the Bills. Sean McDermott's excessive clapping is not one of them. So you are saying that you DO agree it is excessive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 points and 176 yards of total offense ticks me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PABillsfan23 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Do you like his sideline mannerisms? I appreciate his intensity and it seems sincere, but I cannot get over when he claps adamantly when there is a 3 and out, a defensive collapse or even something positive. It is the same robotic motion every time. This thread is ridiculous, I know. But it really pisses me off to see how eager he is to greet his players to the sideline when the just blew a big opportunity. It's up there with: Marrones blank stare Todd Bowles **** eating grin Carrols gum smacking confusion Looks like he might have cracked my top three... I'm more worried about our inept QB than the head coaches clapping. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Does it annoy you that he wears long sleeves instead of a Bills polo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWilson'sNewWar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Probably being on the field it helps. But as viewer...seeing a head coach so happy for his defense as his offense is a walking embarassement is a little embarrassing for him. Keep clapping little buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 You nailed it. This thread is ridiculous. The amount of nitpicking over what our players and coaches do has become pathetic. Can you believe he wore a long sleeve shirt in Carolina? Fire him. Now. As part of a larger theme focusing on what we all think of McDermott as the new HC at this early stage in his career in Buffalo, it's an interesting enough topic. More than just silly nitpicking here IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Really. The nerve of that guy clapping for his D when they forced the Panthers to 3 when they had 1st and goal at the one. No... I made a comment in the gameday thread twice. He was clapping when our offense was 3rd and 6 and we passed for 2 yards. I seen him do that a couple times. You don't give good job guys claps when you cant get a first down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Probably being on the field it helps. But as viewer...seeing a head coach so happy for his defense as his offense is a walking embarassement is a little embarrassing for him. Keep clapping little buddy! Ever think the clapping is 100% genuine and sincere? He's been preaching about everyone buying in and culture. So maybe, just maybe this is his way he shows enthusiasm. The players coming off the field seem to enjoy the high fives and clapping so why is it such an issue with our fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 You know what, I also hate that he blinks his eyes. I mean, WTF is with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 No... I made a comment in the gameday thread twice. He was clapping when our offense was 3rd and 6 and we passed for 2 yards. I seen him do that a couple times. You don't give good job guys claps when you cant get a first down. There are a ton of meatheads at this forum who have no ability to perceive nuance in any aspect of their lives, including the Buffalo Bills and/or the mannerisms of the Bills HC. Just ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Did anyone check Lombardi's tapes? Landry? Cowher? Jimmy Johnson? Were they big clappers? If they weren't then fire McDermott now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 You know what, I also hate that he blinks his eyes. I mean, WTF is with that? Exhibit A. Did anyone check Lombardi's tapes? Landry? Cowher? Jimmy Johnson? Were they big clappers? If they weren't then fire McDermott now! Exhibit B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWilson'sNewWar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Ever think the clapping is 100% genuine and sincere? He's been preaching about everyone buying in and culture. So maybe, just maybe this is his way he shows enthusiasm. The players coming off the field seem to enjoy the high fives and clapping so why is it such an issue with our fans? Can't speak for others. But let's say it isn't authentic like you suggest...that's weak. Not a fan of inauthentic emotion. Optics just aren't good as your offense hops into their time machine and takes us back to the 1940s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Ever think the clapping is 100% genuine and sincere? He's been preaching about everyone buying in and culture. So maybe, just maybe this is his way he shows enthusiasm. The players coming off the field seem to enjoy the high fives and clapping so why is it such an issue with our fans? I think it is more of a habit personally. Maybe a nervous habit when things go wrong. Who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Does it annoy you that he wears long sleeves instead of a Bills polo? Exhibit C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Had we scored at the end to pull out a win, I'll bet it might have been less annoying. I'll stick to major problems, then work down the list. I'm putting this waaaaaay down the list..... And if he wins? I'll learn to love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 He is trying to remain positive and upbeat. This is starting to get ridiculous. I cant wait til we finally get a franchise qb (hopefully next year) so we can stop seeing stuff like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Exhibit A. Exhibit B. False. I think its ridiculous that we're going to be critical over how much a coach claps. It's a pathetic grasp to find something to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 No... I made a comment in the gameday thread twice. He was clapping when our offense was 3rd and 6 and we passed for 2 yards. I seen him do that a couple times. You don't give good job guys claps when you cant get a first down. I can see the old "that's OK, we'll get 'me next time! This thing isn't over yet! We'll get this!" Clap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Belichick is a robot, and wins. McDermott will get props IF he wins. Right now he's a .500 coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Can't speak for others. But let's say it isn't authentic like you suggest...that's weak. Not a fan of inauthentic emotion. Optics just aren't good as your offense hops into their time machine and takes us back to the 1940s If it's not authentic I'm on board with you. I hate fake leaders who show fake emotion. The offense did suck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 You know what, I also hate that he blinks his eyes. I mean, WTF is with that?if he does it again next week we have to start thinking seriously about moving on from mcd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 nit-pickingplay noun nit-pick·ing \ ˈnit-ˌpi-kiŋ \ Popularity: Bottom 40% of words Definition of nit-picking :minute and usually unjustified criticism First Known Use: 1951 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I would rather see him mope and sulk and pout. Now that's a good coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 There are a ton of meatheads at this forum who have no ability to perceive nuance in any aspect of their lives, including the Buffalo Bills and/or the mannerisms of the Bills HC. Just ignore them. Exhibit A... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It's like what Gus Bradley used to do. The guy was probably the worst head coach in the league and would just be smiling and clapping like an idiot while his team was getting their heads kicked in every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Fire him. Now. If some around here had their way..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 He is trying to remain positive and upbeat. This is starting to get ridiculous. I cant wait til we finally get a franchise qb (hopefully next year) so we can stop seeing stuff like this It still pisses me off that Pete Carrol smacks his gum and yells at refs at phantom penalties that he thinks should be made. It's an aspect of the game I noticed. Does it have an impact on the out come of the game? Probably not. Does it say something about his personality and demeanor? Absolutely. Since we are so focused on building a culture, I think sideline actions and behavior to be equally important. If you want to beat a dead horse about TT or lack of positional strength, look at another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It still pisses me off that Pete Carrol smacks his gum and yells at refs at phantom penalties that he thinks should be made. It's an aspect of the game I noticed. Does it have an impact on the out come of the game? Probably not. Does it say something about his personality and demeanor? Absolutely. Since we are so focused on building a culture, I think sideline actions and behavior to be equally important. If you want to beat a dead horse about TT or lack of positional strength, look at another thread. So again if his demeanor and personality are sincere and that clapping is something he believes it helps and encourages and motivates his guys then really what's the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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