Cal Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It's kind of frustrating seeing him always clapping and rarely firing up the players. He was even clapping after a missed field goal. If we keep playing they way we are, we may make the playoffs but won't compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 To annoy certain fans. 2 12 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 To show his team some energy, why is this even a bad thing to some people? 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, WhoTom said: To annoy certain fans. BINGO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyboy Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Who cares. He can pick his nose if he wins games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 And the winner for thread of the year goes to...... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Cal said: It's kind of frustrating seeing him always clapping and rarely firing up the players. Why do fans think it's the coaches job to fire up players? It's not the WWF.... 1 minute ago, Sammyboy said: Who cares. He can pick his nose if he wins games 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Its part of the process. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, Simon said: Why do fans think it's the coaches job to fire up players? It's not the WWF.... Hate to nit pick but wrestling hasn’t been called WWF for like 20+ years lol. Something about the world wildlife fund owning the name etc etc etc 😂😂😂😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Rc2catch said: Hate to nit pick but wrestling hasn’t been called WWF for like 20+ years lol. Something about the world wildlife fund owning the name etc etc etc 😂😂😂😂 I'm getting older every year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Simon said: I'm getting older every year I had to show my age as well to remember when they had to change names back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) It's how he processes nervous energy. Edited October 25, 2020 by Turk71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It annoys people with low IQ 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Do you think he claps after a good meal at a restaurant or a good movie at the theater? What other situations can you imagine him awkwardly clapping? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, Lfod said: Do you think he claps after a good meal at a restaurant or a good movie at the theater? What other situations can you imagine him awkwardly clapping? Sex 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Simon said: Why do fans think it's the coaches job to fire up players? It's not the WWF.... This is an odd statement. It's the coach's job to do whatever helps his team win. That includes holding effective meetings and practices, building a good culture, intelligent game-planning and play-calling... and firing players up. I get these guys are well payed and should motivate themselves. But listening to players talk over the years (I've been a Bills for 50 years now), it's clear that some players are not good at getting themselves fired up. Incidentally, you should read up on the "Pygmalion Effect." In short, it says that when an authority figure (say a teacher or coach) shows belief in someone, they tend to perform better. McD with his clapping and encouragements keeps sending the message: I believe in you. It's a good message. Edited October 26, 2020 by hondo in seattle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, Cal said: It's kind of frustrating seeing him always clapping and rarely firing up the players. He was even clapping after a missed field goal. If we keep playing they way we are, we may make the playoffs but won't compete. Are you new to the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Because he is a positive person and recognizes that there are things to learn from everything, particularly failure. Many Bills fans should take notes. 😃 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 We are seriously stretching the new thread thing with this though. Of all the things to talk about this clapping thing gets waaaaaaay to much air time. He’s just putting out a positive vibe to the players. Of all the things to be annoyed by this shouldn’t be on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Because he likes to clap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCockSportif Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I don't really care so long as the team adjusts. Many worse HC have been responsible for DOA Bills teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Cal said: It's kind of frustrating seeing him always clapping and rarely firing up the players. He was even clapping after a missed field goal. If we keep playing they way we are, we may make the playoffs but won't compete. You’re frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Great thread. Nobody’s ever pointed this out before. Edited October 25, 2020 by jimmy10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, hondo in seattle said: This is an odd statement. It's the coach's job to do whatever helps his team win. That includes holding effective meetings and practices, building a good culture, intelligent game-planning and play-calling... and firing players up. I get these guys are well payed and should motivate themselves. But listening to players talk over the years (I've been a Bills for 50 years now), it's clear that some players are not good at getting themselves fired up. Most of the best coaches in this sport are focused on coaching the game, not wasting their attention on firing people up. If a guy can't bring it without somebody in his ear, he doesn't belong here. 2 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said: Incidentally, you should read up on the "Pygmalion Effect." In short, it says that when an authority figure (say a teacher or coach) shows belief in someone, they tend to perform better. Beane with his clapping and encouragements keeps sending the message: I believe in you. It's a good message. I agree with this in full and have no problem whatsoever with him clapping and staying positive with guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It is his thing to do. No big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It's probably just habit at this point. They say he's the same dude day in and day out, win or lose, he's always a real steady Eddie. He has a naturally positive disposition. He works to keep the players in a positive mindset in the face of pressure and especially when things aren't going well. It can be easy for a player to get in their own head if they screw up. McDermott is the type of coach to say, "Hey, you're better than that, chin up, get 'em next time" as opposed to an old school, hard-@$$ type of coach who might just yell at the dude and bench him. He has a lot of good qualities not just as a coach but as a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It's just how he pumps people up. Would you rather have something like Jauron's lifeless corpse propped up on the sidelines? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Nothing like clapping to get the mojo working and raise the positive vibrations. Also good for circulation and endorphin production. It even facilitates the opening of the pineal gland giving conscious access to the collective unconcious, the universal mind. Good stuff. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, Lfod said: Do you think he claps after a good meal at a restaurant or a good movie at the theater? What other situations can you imagine him awkwardly clapping? I'd better not answer this on a family board 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rk_Bills86 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Positive reinforcement - it's literally a human equivalent to training an animal with a clicker and treats. This is doubled by negative reinforcement where if you do something and don't see him clap. This allows you to easily note displeasure with performance without being a jackass (see Rex Ryan and John Gruden). It's also easy to incorporate and easy to "read" from the players. I do this as a coach - although for me I'm all facial expressions. My athletes know when I'm upset by their performance, compared to happy about it, and also when their poor or good results are not directly due to their effort or output. Also if I yell it means they did something good and need to stop before doing something bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflabillsfan1 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It's very Dick Jauron-esque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Bills Fan Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoon Blues Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I dont understand how someone clapping can cause frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Clap it up, furball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Cal said: It's kind of frustrating seeing him always clapping and rarely firing up the players. He was even clapping after a missed field goal. If we keep playing they way we are, we may make the playoffs but won't compete. He claps to annoy fans who need something to be annoyed on otherwise they do not feel as part of fandom. Gratz he is doing it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Why do people care if McDermott claps so much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Only one response to this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Cal said: It's kind of frustrating seeing him always clapping and rarely firing up the players. He was even clapping after a missed field goal. If we keep playing they way we are, we may make the playoffs but won't compete. seriously? Just take a second and think of reasons why he might be clapping. You will probably be right. It's actually pretty easy to figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Positivity leads to positivity. Good upbeat attitudes win games. BELIEVE you can and WILL win. Why is this so hard? And why does it have to keep coming up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Lfod said: Do you think he claps after a good meal at a restaurant or a good movie at the theater? What other situations can you imagine him awkwardly clapping? "That was a real good poop, man. Real good poop. This what we talk about every week, man. It's hard to poop in the NFL. You earned it today. Playoff caliber, man." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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