26CornerBlitz Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) I don't buy this. Edited October 3, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDude Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Oh boy... Yeah, this is not good. It also trumps talent apparently. Edited October 3, 2018 by PeterDude 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 To a certain extent I agree, I kinda felt he proved that last year. With that said they do need SOME talent to go with that culture. And I really hope they still plan on having some strategy and game planning lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Ray Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Could care less what he says. All I care about is what he does. So far its been some good and some bad but it's only year 2. I dont know why some people need to hang onto soundbites and press conferences in order to get up in arms. Whatever. 18 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I don't believe he is saying strategy isn't important, just that a good culture - a WINNING culture - can overcome strategy flaws or personnel differences within a game. Take a look at the Pats*...plug in player X, Y, Z who may not be the most talented and they still roll along because they have had a sustained system and winning culture. That's where McDermott wants the Bills to be, IMO. 19 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 it's a combo of both. i know some people that really don't buy into the culture idea, but i do. i'm not talking the bean/mcdermott culture specifically, but just in general rather. if you have a winning culture, i think a lot of the other points begin to fall in line. i wouldn't say it's more important that strategy, but it's the holy trinity of culture, talent, and strategy. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 It's pretty evident we can't win with the lack of talent on this roster. I'm going t wait and see what he and Beane do this offseason. If they get linemen and wrs, improve the defense and get rid of Peterman in favor of an actual QB at backup them I'm still trusting the process. But the process better start protecting the QB better and catching the ball. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) At least post the whole quote Edited October 3, 2018 by Hapless Bills Fan inappropriate language 15 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I read this as... players should be accountable for their play on the field no matter their 'talent' level is deemed. So in 2018 if its 3rd and 1yard on a meaningful play. Linemen suit up, no excuses, do not care that the run game has been struggling... Go block and do your job to get the yard! ...even if this has a high likelyhood of failure, I feel like doing this in 2018 is what will build a winning culture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Philo Beddoe said: I don't believe he is saying strategy isn't important, just that a good culture - a WINNING culture - can overcome strategy flaws or personnel differences within a game. Take a look at the Pats*...plug in player X, Y, Z who may not be the most talented and they still roll along because they have had a sustained system and winning culture. That's where McDermott wants the Bills to be, IMO. So when we get blown out in 30% of games we play in with McDermott, this BS doesn't hold true. The Patriots have Tom !@#$ing Brady, that's the correct answer to your question. Belichick was a .500 coach (just like Rex) before Brady. They had a gang banging murderer on that team. Take that culture point and shove it where the sun don't shine. Hardwork and talent wins every single time, even if your an !@#$. This dumbass philosophy is how you end up with Kevin Benjamin and not AB or OBJ. Edited October 3, 2018 by Elite Poster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 53 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said: At least post the whole quote yeah...the entire quote does put a different light on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 53 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said: At least post the whole quote The culture, to me, trumps strategy. That's what I believe in wholeheartedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Sounds like we are on the cutting edge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeF Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I think what he was saying is a "football culture" breeds players who can execute a strategy. Without a "football culture" which means work hard, study, earn the right to play, etc. every strategy will fail. That was my take from watching the presser. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Well sounds like he knows his team stinks.......but hey if we have culture its all good.....sheeshh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Does Culture trump processes? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 This quote is troublesome. Unit coaches should be teaching, communicating, and making sure things get accomplished. They have to be more than culture change agents. Juan Castillo may be a great "culture" guy but he's a terrible coach managing an underperforming unit and it concerns me that accountability isn't a priority. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I don't buy this. You have to be kidding me Sean! Strategy is the backbone of football- every week is a game of chess- looks like we are playing checkers. Ive lost my faith in this guy now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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