Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 From what I read this would have been McD's last year of his contract, but doesn't Beane still have one more year beyond 2020? So not as much urgency there. Also I'm sure the reason they signed McD first was to twist the knife some for all the people (mainly on this site) who ripped the Bills for hiring the HC before the GM as no on does such a stupid thing as that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 They’re allowed to do that? I thought the life of an NFL coach existed purely in increments of 2 or 3 seasons of 7-9 football. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 LMAO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: There's always ONE in this fanbase. Meh. This coach took this team to the playoffs twice in three seasons after missing the playoffs for 17 straight seasons and he has the team positioned for sustained success the next 3 seasons with a QB on a rookie deal and a good drafting track record thus far. What more could you be waiting on? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said: Why are we rushing into an extension when he still had 2 years left on his first contract? His the best coach we've had since at least Wade, but all he's shown so far is that he can take average teams to a first round playoff exit. I would've waited at least 1 more year before extending. It’s a 4 year extension that includes the last 2 years on the current = 6 year deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Pros: commitment; signals to players/coaches consistency; locked down a very good coach; signifies the lock step approach of the entire organization. Cons: None. The Bills can literally fire him at the end of the season. This isn't like cutting a player. There are no cap ramifications. For what its worth, if there were some downside to extending him, I would say doing so now was unnecessary. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Duck Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said: I guess I'm a pessimist, but I'm not happy with this decision. I think he's a fairly average coach. The 2017 Bills were a very mediocre team that finished 9-7 and made the playoffs only through the grace of god. The 2019 Bills were a bit better, but finished 10-6 with an insanely easy schedule. The team is trending in the right direction, but if we don't take that next step I think we'll regret this decision. Grace of God you say? I agree and funny how that happened with a coach that believes in God. I'm happy we are keeping McClappy...Jesus love and everything else he brings to the table. You can thank God that McClappy broke the Flutie Curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said: Why are we rushing into an extension when he still had 2 years left on his first contract? His the best coach we've had since at least Wade, but all he's shown so far is that he can take average teams to a first round playoff exit. I would've waited at least 1 more year before extending. Totally fair. But what is the downside? What is the negative consequence of extending him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Great news. I never feared McDermott thinking of leaving but then again I didn’t know what the Pegulas would do. I’m expecting his new contract will be 30M+ for the next 6 years which to me seems reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 33 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Maybe now he can afford something besides those shiny workout shirts. You want him to dress like Tom Landry? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Congratulations Bills Nation! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Mark Vader said: You want him to dress like Tom Landry? Yes. There is absolutely no middle ground between workout shirt and powder blue three piece with a plaid fedora. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tipster19 said: Great news. I never feared McDermott thinking of leaving but then again I didn’t know what the Pegulas would do. I’m expecting his new contract will be 30M+ for the next 6 years which to me seems reasonable. I never really care or give a ***** about coaches salaries because it isn't like there is a salary cap and it seems that the Pegulas can afford it. But whatever they are paying McD it seems to be worth it. He has this team in position to be a serious contender the next 3 seasons and I think they can guide this ship beyond that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Why does the team withhold information seemingly for the fun of it? Withholding information for the sake of withholding information. Why do we have to learn from Adam Schefter that it's a 6-year deal running through 2025? Do they think no one cares about the details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Nice. So much for all the hand-wringing after that supposed meeting. Now work on Beane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: Why does the team withhold information seemingly for the fun of it? Withholding information for the sake of withholding information. Why do we have to learn from Adam Schefter that it's a 6-year deal running through 2025? Do they think no one cares about the details? IIRC, typically teams dont give the details of someone's money, that's up to the player/agent to leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, Golden Goat said: Holy crap, six years? No offense, @JR in Pittsburgh, but this is a bit better than your dream! Haha— I wonder if they are related. First my dream, and then this. Am I a prophet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Love this move and l am fine with the timing of this. We should show that we are all in with him as our head coach. Mcd in my books has nothing but deservedly earned my respect and he seems to get the same praise around the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Premature move and too long an extension. Would like to see them field a formidable and offense and win ONE playoff game before handing out this kindve extension.... but the standards have been so low here McDermott is seen as untouchable. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I got my shovel next to me cause I dig, ya dig? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: Why does the team withhold information seemingly for the fun of it? Withholding information for the sake of withholding information. Why do we have to learn from Adam Schefter that it's a 6-year deal running through 2025? Do they think no one cares about the details? It's going to be 8-9 million per year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DabillsDaBillsDaBills Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: Totally fair. But what is the downside? What is the negative consequence of extending him? There's not much of a downside. There's the "what if" scenarios. What if the team doesn't meet expectations this year? What if our suddenly cost conscious owners won't fire him and eat that cost? What if we could've been better with a different coach? I don't see much of an upside to extending him with 2 years left either. I suppose if we win the SB maybe we locked him in at a lower price and saved $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: Just wait until Scott shows up. lol, you called it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: This coach took this team to the playoffs twice in three seasons after missing the playoffs for 17 straight seasons and he has the team positioned for sustained success the next 3 seasons with a QB on a rookie deal and a good drafting track record thus far. What more could you be waiting on? Re Scott, Its all about the PPG and stats. Josh's stats suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldwaide Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 So the extension is one dollar per clap? Just kidding. Love the extension, but even more then that, I love having a coach who deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Premature move and too long an extension. Would like to see them field a formidable offense and win ONE playoff game before handing out this kindve extension.... but the standards have been so low here McDermott is seen as untouchable. I knew I could count on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 56 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Maybe now he can afford something besides those shiny workout shirts. The problem's been the TC hats he has to fork over serious coin for--they don't grow brims like that on trees. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said: There's not much of a downside. There's the "what if" scenarios. What if the team doesn't meet expectations this year? What if our suddenly cost conscious owners won't fire him and eat that cost? What if we could've been better with a different coach? I don't see much of an upside to extending him with 2 years left either. I suppose if we win the SB maybe we locked him in at a lower price and saved $$ Well, I can tell you at least some players have already taken to instagram to congratulate McDermott. That means something. Probably means more than the risk the Pegulas suddenly become worried about firing a head coach (which hasn't been the case to date). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said: I guess I'm a pessimist, but I'm not happy with this decision. I think he's a fairly average coach. The 2017 Bills were a very mediocre team that finished 9-7 and made the playoffs only through the grace of god. The 2019 Bills were a bit better, but finished 10-6 with an insanely easy schedule. The team is trending in the right direction, but if we don't take that next step I think we'll regret this decision. here’s the thing though: I agree that McDermott is a BIT overrated by many posters on here. But, do we really want to switch horses at this point? The chances that we find a head coach like Rex Ryan (or even worse) far outweigh the chances that we find the next Andy Reid / Bill Belichick. Sometimes you’ve gotta dance with who brought ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Doc said: Nice. So much for all the hand-wringing after that supposed meeting. Now work on Beane. What’s the rush? When’s the last time there was a bidding war for a GM? If the offense is much improved and Allen takes a step forward, he will get a new deal. If Allen doesn’t, that’s about as big of a miss as you can have and it would make me question if he’s the guy going forward. I also would have waited on McDermott but I have slowly come around on him being a good coach. He’s one of the best defensive coaches in the game but still has had some big mistakes (so far, bad offenses/ OC, Peterman, coaching challenges). But he is a really good man who players seem to love and he is the leader of the franchise. Even if Allen doesn’t make it, I am fine with him getting a shot with another qb. this year needs to happen because it will be the best possible test to see where this franchise is. No more excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Premature move and too long an extension. Would like to see them field a formidable and offense and win ONE playoff game before handing out this kindve extension.... but the standards have been so low here McDermott is seen as untouchable. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 The most no-brainer move of the year. Dude took a team that other people thought were tanking because they shipped off their talent that didn't fit their vision in year 1 and they still make the playoffs. Then after a little setback in year 2 with a rookie QB, we basically go wire to wire in a wildcard spot and make it again... This team is going places with McDermott and hopefully Beane together for a long long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Premature move and too long an extension. Would like to see them field a formidable offense and win ONE playoff game before handing out this kindve extension.... but the standards have been so low here McDermott is seen as untouchable. @SlimShady'sSpaceForce, your move. Never mind. You beat me to it! Edited August 12, 2020 by NoHuddleKelly12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 years left on a HC contract is a pretty standard time for an extension when the coach has been successful. McD has cleared that bar. No word on guarantees so all six years are unlikely to be fully guaranteed at this time for anyone worrying about risk. It was a new contract that (assuming a typical structure) was prudent by the team and well earned by the coach. Hooray for success and stability. Now let’s take the next step (or two) forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, C.Biscuit97 said: What’s the rush? When’s the last time there was a bidding war for a GM? If the offense is much improved and Allen takes a step forward, he will get a new deal. If Allen doesn’t, that’s about as big of a miss as you can have and it would make me question if he’s the guy going forward. I also would have waited on McDermott but I have slowly come around on him being a good coach. He’s one of the best defensive coaches in the game but still has had some big mistakes (so far, bad offenses/ OC, Peterman, coaching challenges). But he is a really good man who players seem to love and he is the leader of the franchise. Even if Allen doesn’t make it, I am fine with him getting a shot with another qb. this year needs to happen because it will be the best possible test to see where this franchise is. No more excuses. For the first time in a long time, I believe our coach gets more out of our players than most other coaches would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, C.Biscuit97 said: this year needs to happen because it will be the best possible test to see where this franchise is. No more excuses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just now, BarleyNY said: 2 years left on a HC contract is a pretty standard time for an extension when the coach has been successful. McD has cleared that bar. No word on guarantees so all six years are unlikely to be fully guaranteed at this time for anyone worrying about risk. It was a new contract that (assuming a typical structure) was prudent by the team and well earned by the coach. Hooray for success and stability. Now let’s take the next step (or two) forward. Aren't all coach contracts fully guaranteed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: I knew I could count on you Do you honestly think there was going to be a bidding war on McDermott? Like what if they completely suck this year against a much harder (on paper) schedule? And even if they were doing great, do you think he won’t sign an extension in the middle of season? and I’m fine with it but I get it if someone did think it was earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just now, BarleyNY said: 2 years left on a HC contract is a pretty standard time for an extension when the coach has been successful. McD has cleared that bar. No word on guarantees so all six years are unlikely to be fully guaranteed at this time for anyone worrying about risk. It was a new contract that (assuming a typical structure) was prudent by the team and well earned by the coach. Hooray for success and stability. Now let’s take the next step (or two) forward. All years on all coaching contracts are guaranteed. No? They are separate from the Cap, and paid like any internal employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just now, RiotAct said: Excellent point haha. But in theory, the Bills s should be set up better than other teams because of their continuity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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