Alphadawg7 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 7 hours ago, WIDE LEFT said: It was encouraging to see at least a glimmer of hope that the Bills join the 21st century NFL with an offense that uses the PASSING game to set up the run. Maybe the two double digit losses to the Patriots last year at least gave them a hint that their ball control, run first offense doesn’t cut it in this era of NFL football. Or maybe watching Philadelphia use their 2nd string QB to completely shred Minnesota & Pats defense in consecutive weeks. Or a Super Bowl which had one punt the entire game, as two pass first offenses slugged it out. But I do have concern that Coach McD will not follow through with this philosophy when the regular season roles around. What gives me pause is his complete disregard for analytics, leading to his complete mismanagement of strategic/game time decisions. So with about 3 minutes to go, down 11 points, 4th and three, his decision, in defiance of all analytics (and common sense) is to punt the ball ( and the game) away. And this in the PRE SEASON! Yikes. Almost as bad, TV “analyst” Tasker never even questions the move, nor did any of the media at post game press conference. Let’s hold a coach who is all about accountability; accountable himself for terrible game time decisions. This wasn’t the first time he has mangled important, game management decisions. And please don’t tell he wanted to give his second string punter some practice I assume this is just a troll post... But in case it isnt: You do realize that teams need to practice ALL phases of the game in preseason right, which includes Punts, punt coverage, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Why must we win preseason games? Marv never wanted to and we went to four straight bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIDE LEFT Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 7 hours ago, oldmanfan said: He wanted to look at his second string punter and how guys lower on the roster would do on special teams. Some folks here just get ridiculous over a preseason game 5 hours ago, oldmanfan said: It was me and they were not only looking at the punter but more importantly how the lower tier guys performed on special teams. You have no clue. You are the anti-genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 The offense must show more firepower than it did last season if you want to go for it more on 4th downs. He didn't have a passing attack he could trust last season and preseason is a stupid time to get upset over something like this. In the regular season though, the passing game needs to prove it can do more than last year or I too would punt in most of those situations. Our defense made more plays than our offense in a lot of games last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Don’t assume the same decision is made in the regular season. They are trying to figure out the football team more than trying to win a preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 5 hours ago, oldmanfan said: When he makes a mistake in a regular season game he'll get criticized. Wanting to look at guys in the preseason is what a HC should do. Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 44 minutes ago, Elite Poster said: Fair enough Did this really need to be spelled out to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetar Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 At least he claps a lot, from what I am hearing, that is a sign of a great coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 31 minutes ago, inaugural balls said: Did this really need to be spelled out to you? I still disagree, I'm just acknowledging that the other opinion makes sense. Did you prefer I start another pointless argument on this website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 OP is right. We need to hire an in-game decisions coach. Analytics PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Gigs said: Not to be that guy but the Jags were really close to facing those Eagles with a run first team and a running QB. Having the #1 defense in the AFC will always give you a shot assuming your offense is somewhat competent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 10 hours ago, Elite Poster said: I still disagree, I'm just acknowledging that the other opinion makes sense. Did you prefer I start another pointless argument on this website? I have no preference how you conduct yourself. Continue your hating of the regime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Wagon Circler said: OP is right. We need to hire an in-game decisions coach. Analytics PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 18 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: I'm pretty sure that once Daboll shows McDermott what his offense is capable of that it will influence McDermott's decisions going forward. Remember he had TT and Dennison last year driving his decisions. ....good point CB......and how soon we forget McD was a ROOKIE HC last year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....good point CB......and how soon we forget McD was a ROOKIE HC last year..... yep, I bet he critiqued himself as he does every aspect of the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) On 8/10/2018 at 9:16 AM, fansince88 said: Hey, in case you are wondering here is what I got.....think we may be set at QB and RB AND WR. Yet your worried about the coach that got us to the playoffs? He didn't mention Marvin Lewis ? Edited August 11, 2018 by inkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 We’re doomed........doomed, I tell ya!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, ColoradoBills said: yep, I bet he critiqued himself as he does every aspect of the team. ....probably holds himself to a higher standard.....really like this kid as well as McBeane (throw in McDaboll as part of the "Mc Trio").....all young gun 40 somethings hell bent on building a perennial winner.....if it pans out, Pegula has the coin to keep them intact for a long time.....perhaps best since Polian era?...stay tuned.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....probably holds himself to a higher standard.....really like this kid as well as McBeane (throw in McDaboll as part of the "Mc Trio").....all young gun 40 somethings hell bent on building a perennial winner.....if it pans out, Pegula has the coin to keep them intact for a long time.....perhaps best since Polian era?...stay tuned.... Coin would not be an issues, what would be an issue, if they are very successful, is HC offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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