H2o Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/01/nfl-playoff-picture-week-13-fmia-peter-king/ Quote I’m not sure if I touched a nerve with McDermott. This was just a short, seven-minute conversation, him on the airplane at DFW waiting to fly back home. But I asked him what he was thinking as he walked off the field after his team handled the Cowboys, with 90,445 watching, on national TV, in a game the Cowboys had to have, to advance the Bills to a totally unlikely 9-3, a little-engine-that-could team still breathing on the Patriots’ necks. He sounded a little emotional. Yes, this was a very good day for a coaching lifer. “As we walked off the field?” McDermott said. “I was just grateful. I am a man of faith. I am blessed to be in Buffalo. We’re building something special. It’s humbling to be a part of it, for all of us.” Pretty decent little excerpt this morning by Peter King on the Bills. 10 10 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 anyone who doesn't love/like mcdermott hates their own life he is hard nosed no b.s. hard worker understands Buffalo overly polite with the media has built this team to win for a while is loved by his players then we get he "claps too much" - ?? that's what you have he claps to much? my only thought is sorry your life sucks or if he holds his cards close to his chest in a media question then its "coaches speak"- ?? ya do you listen to any coach talk they all do it 15 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Nobody knows how good the Bills will be when the going gets tough starting NOW. But, they are on the rise, and some nationally are now waking up. (at least those who are willing to admit they were wrong about the Bills and Josh Allen) I appreciate McD's anwer, it speaks to being part of something bigger than yourself. Like all Bills fans, I have hopes, both short term and longer term. First time in a couple of decades for those feel good notions. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, bigK14094 said: Nobody knows how good the Bills will be when the going gets tough starting NOW. But, they are on the rise, and some nationally are now waking up. (at least those who are willing to admit they were wrong about the Bills and Josh Allen) I appreciate McD's anwer, it speaks to being part of something bigger than yourself. Like all Bills fans, I have hopes, both short term and longer term. First time in a couple of decades for those feel good notions. People notice when you have a good team, which we now do, which we pretty much haven't had for the better part of 2 decades. You win more than you lose, you'll likely get attention, it's not rocket science. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, H2o said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/01/nfl-playoff-picture-week-13-fmia-peter-king/ Pretty decent little excerpt this morning by Peter King on the Bills. Selective Editing .. When I see Quote I’m not sure if I touched a nerve with McDermott. I think you pissed him off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, SlimShady'sGhost said: Selective Editing .. When I see I think you pissed him off Well, there was that thing about McDermott going all Antonio Brown and whatnot a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, H2o said: Well, there was that thing about McDermott going all Antonio Brown and whatnot a couple weeks ago. I guess I missed that .. Or chose to forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, CardinalScotts said: anyone who doesn't love/like mcdermott hates their own life he is hard nosed no b.s. hard worker understands Buffalo overly polite with the media has built this team to win for a while is loved by his players then we get he "claps too much" - ?? that's what you have he claps to much? my only thought is sorry your life sucks or if he holds his cards close to his chest in a media question then its "coaches speak"- ?? ya do you listen to any coach talk they all do it And genuinely humble. He knows HE'S still a work in progress too as a head coach, still learning game management, etc. He said it a few days ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 McD needs to be in the coach of the year discussion, and Beane in executive of the year 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I feel that he understands the importance of certain moments/games, but doesn't get overwhelmed by those moments. He also doesn't allow lesser things to get overlooked. Doesn't mean he doesn't make mistakes (Browns game) but he doesn't get too far ahead of himself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Great coach. He is also a very respected NFL mind. In terms of Defense he is the Shannahan and MCvay style but on defense. He will scheme open pressures, will drop guys into the offenses presumed open windows. The defense is solid. Allen was drafted for winter football. Big armed, big guy. Imo it is not a coincidence that Allen's best games came in December last year. The same I think happens this year. He can make throws that few QBs can make in similar conditions. Brandon Allen could not get the ball ten yards outside the numbers in Buffalo into the wind. Allen threw a 30 yard laser for a TD. I'm curious to see how Jackson handles the cold and wind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) The little engine that could ?? Edited December 2, 2019 by HOUSE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Part of his “I think I think” segment stood out too: 6. I think the Jets will regret passing on Ed Oliver for Quinnen Williams in the top 10 of the 2019 NFL Draft. If they’re being honest, they already do. Music to my ears. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuelTime Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 We're not the little engine that could anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, CardinalScotts said: anyone who doesn't love/like mcdermott hates their own life he is hard nosed no b.s. hard worker understands Buffalo overly polite with the media has built this team to win for a while is loved by his players then we get he "claps too much" - ?? that's what you have he claps to much? my only thought is sorry your life sucks or if he holds his cards close to his chest in a media question then its "coaches speak"- ?? ya do you listen to any coach talk they all do it He is in a position of authority for an organization that doesn't put out a lot of food for reporters. That's pretty bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: We're not the little engine that could anymore. Kind of are. for me once we win the division and put the Pats dynasty to bed it will be our time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Kind of are. for me once we win the division and put the Pats dynasty to bed it will be our time. No, it's the same narrative used by media whenever the Bills have a decent record. Oh look at little Buffalo, they've won some games. Bills are developing a top 10 pick QB into a franchise QB. It's not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: We're not the little engine that could anymore. Gotcha...but can we still get rid of the train horn on 3rd downs please??? Edited December 2, 2019 by freddyjj 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6. I think the Jets will regret passing on Ed Oliver for Quinnen Williams in the top 10 of the 2019 NFL Draft. If they’re being honest, they already do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, H2o said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/01/nfl-playoff-picture-week-13-fmia-peter-king/ Pretty decent little excerpt this morning by Peter King on the Bills. Excellent! Just a conversation between a couple of fellows. So genuine in its simplicity. 1 hour ago, whatdrought said: Part of his “I think I think” segment stood out too: 6. I think the Jets will regret passing on Ed Oliver for Quinnen Williams in the top 10 of the 2019 NFL Draft. If they’re being honest, they already do. Music to my ears. To think that there were draft day "rumors" suggesting the Bills were going to trade up for Q. Williams! ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRA3196 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 This season isn't the destination for this team, only an early part of their journey. I am excited not only for their current opportunity but the position they are in to be successful in the future. I appreciate everything that McDermott brings to the organization, both as a person and a head coach. Pegula got it right entrusting the future of this organization to Beane and McDermott. I fully intend to enjoy this ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 He told the players to “play fearlessly”. Maybe he realized that he needed to coach in game a little more that way as well!? Regardless the way he has gotten this team to turn it up a notch since that loss to the Browns is impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bring it said: He told the players to “play fearlessly”. Maybe he realized that he needed to coach in game a little more that way as well!? Regardless the way he has gotten this team to turn it up a notch since that loss to the Browns is impressive! Against the Ravens it will have to be two notches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Against the Ravens it will have to be two notches. That’s the way it looks. They are really playing well since beating the Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 hours ago, H2o said: Well, there was that thing about McDermott going all Antonio Brown and whatnot a couple weeks ago. Yeah. Glorifying and vilifying people are dangerous practices and should be avoided without exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Rocket94 said: Excellent! Just a conversation between a couple of fellows. So genuine in its simplicity. To think that there were draft day "rumors" suggesting the Bills were going to trade up for Q. Williams! ouch! The Bills did call teams about a trade up. It was for Ed Oliver. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 IF we beat the Ravens, McD should be in serious consideration for COY. If the hand of god gifts us to win out... he's a shoe in to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Peter King lost all credibility with me when he bought a beer to drink for Thanksgiving and forgot to drink it. Really Pete? You’re better than that! good article though, thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I read this today. He probably did touch a nerve a bit given the lack of respect he showed to the team. 8-3 going in as underdogs and they were ignored. Kings own lead up "little engine that could" shows the disconnect until the Bills curb stopped Dallas. I still read Kings FMIA column but not to the depth or fervor as I did when he was with SI. He has become part of the media football giant that doesn't think. Mark my words most weeks he focuses on the same grouping of teams PHI, NOLA, NE, SEA, PIT, SF, and IND. Even when one of them are bad he gives them more press then they deserve. His love fest for Chip Kelly with Sam Bradford borderlined with obsessive. I am pretty sure he has given more writing space to the Phins this year then the Bills. A Bills fan wrote in leading up to the season asking why he has not said much about them and his own words "their not exciting" and "back when Rex and McCoy came they had more to cover". Mind you that team finished 8-8 with the HC fired a year later whereas this one is ascending with a good young QB, but the truth was straight up said he only cares about about what is exciting not the actual league. That is my issue with anything NBC related right down to the lead in song and video clips. They have their favorites and play for them regardless of reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 51 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: The Bills did call teams about a trade up. It was for Ed Oliver. Yes....and it is turning out quite well. Just his rookie year and plenty of upside remains! Patience will pay off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, ScottLaw said: He's easily the best coach they've had in a long time.... he deserved all the criticism in the world for that end of the game sequence against the Browns and he gets too conservative at times, but he is clearly showing he is a leader and a good coach. McD clearly demonstrated that he learns and will make necessary adjustments. After Cleveland, the Bills turned it up a few notches to become more aggressive in all phases of the game and McDermott deserves all the credit. I believe the coaches are getting as much as humanly possible out of each player. How many coaches could say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 hours ago, bilzfancy said: McD needs to be in the coach of the year discussion, and Beane in executive of the year If the Bills were to win out or at least 3 out of 4 including this week, I think he'd get it. If they lose to Balt. and Balt. keeps the #1 or #2 seed, likely will go to Harbough in particular with what he's done with Jackson who was the #32 overall pick. And a great defense too. Ditto for Beane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Rocket94 said: Yes....and it is turning out quite well. Just his rookie year and plenty of upside remains! Patience will pay off! You mean....the patience that so many had lost just a few weeks ago? Geez! Give it some time people! That should go for all the young guys. But just wait, we will hit some bumps in the road and the same folks will be piping up again about......something they don’t like. That’s fair, as long as complaining is not ALL you do. That gets tired. There is plenty of good and bad, but to me the big picture leans heavily toward the good right now. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 7 hours ago, ScottLaw said: He's easily the best coach they've had in a long time.... he deserved all the criticism in the world for that end of the game sequence against the Browns and he gets too conservative at times, but he is clearly showing he is a leader and a good coach. Hell has frozen over. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Augie said: You mean....the patience that so many had lost just a few weeks ago? Geez! Give it some time people! That should go for all the young guys. But just wait, we will hit some bumps in the road and the same folks will be piping up again about......something they don’t like. That’s fair, as long as complaining is not ALL you do. That gets tired. There is plenty of good and bad, but to me the big picture leans heavily toward the good right now. Oh absolutely! This team is developing strength and character as the season progresses. Reservations about the Bills can be expected. I had my doubts, but anything that they do at this point will not surprise me. When McDermott had the conversation with Peter King, he sounded genuinely pleased...to the point of relief that this process is clicking. Good stuff...almost makes me homesick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Rocket94 said: Excellent! Just a conversation between a couple of fellows. So genuine in its simplicity. To think that there were draft day "rumors" suggesting the Bills were going to trade up for Q. Williams! ouch! Misinformation to make the Jets act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Misinformation to make the Jets act. Good...it was brilliant! Another example of a gm at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 hours ago, whatdrought said: Part of his “I think I think” segment stood out too: 6. I think the Jets will regret passing on Ed Oliver for Quinnen Williams in the top 10 of the 2019 NFL Draft. If they’re being honest, they already do. Music to my ears. Should give the Jets a 5th for Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, OZBILLS said: Should give the Jets a 5th for Williams. A fifth of what? They're going to need more than that to drown their miserable sorrows. ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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