Gameday Bills vs Pats* Postgame Thread

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I'm just watching the 2 point play. Wallace was easily held. How do they not call that?

[Billyhouseman]

McDermott is a buffoon and if this guy wants to go to the rex Ryan ground and pound... He may as well sign his own pink slip... We just paid a QB  1/4 billion.... That's b for billion

[BigDingus]

Ouch, was just watching PTI & heard what McDermott said about Belichick...

 

Why give the guy that material? That's pretty stupid. Bills now being called whiney? Man, not a good look.

[97bills]

5 minutes ago, BigDingus said:

Ouch, was just watching PTI & heard what McDermott said about Belichick...

 

Why give the guy that material? That's pretty stupid. Bills now being called whiney? Man, not a good look.

What did he say

[BuffaloBillyG]

3 minutes ago, BigDingus said:

Ouch, was just watching PTI & heard what McDermott said about Belichick...

 

Why give the guy that material? That's pretty stupid. Bills now being called whiney? Man, not a good look.

Really hate to be the one to tell you this...but the Bills are a whiney bunch of players. From Beasley crying about COVID protocols and "being boo'd at home" to Josh Allen and his flops/always looking to the refs for a flag to Hyde and Poyer's reaction to an albeit stupid question from a troll reporter....they have become a bunch of soft players that ooze entitlement without actually winning anything yet. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

10 minutes ago, Billyhouseman said:

McDermott is a buffoon and if this guy wants to go to the rex Ryan ground and pound... He may as well sign his own pink slip... We just paid a QB  1/4 billion.... That's b for billion

Except he's never said he wants to be ground and pound. Still acknowledged that you have to throw the ball amd score points. He wants a team that CAN run the ball...not one that's ALWAYS runs the ball. And that's really not different than 31 other head coaches in the NFL. 

Just now, Buffalo619 said:

Schoop a troll? He’s the best Buffalo has. That’s part of the problem. 

Was reported that Sully asked Hyde and Power that. Haven't seen it attributed to Schoop....but wouldn't he have been doing his post game show during that presser?

[Billyhouseman]

1 minute ago, No Place To Hyde said:

Except he's never said he wants to be ground and pound. Still acknowledged that you have to throw the ball amd score points. He wants a team that CAN run the ball...not one that's ALWAYS runs the ball. And that's really not different than 31 other head coaches in the NFL. 

He obviously wants to gravitate more to the run than the pass

[Success]

We just got obliterated by PTI.

 

It's kind of funny how hot take narratives are. If we scored from the 6, the narrative would probably be that BB played too conservative, the game has passed him by, and maybe Mac Jones isn't all that because they clearly don't trust him.

 

But we didn't, so the Pats dominated us, and we're not a contender.  We had our 15 minutes.

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

Just now, Billyhouseman said:

He obviously wants to gravitate more to the run than the pass

He has literally said the opposite. Many times. You obviously have an issue with listening comprehension.

[Mr. K]

Our football world is crumbling down town ruins of a glimmer of hope.

[Billyhouseman]

3 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

He has literally said the opposite. Many times. You obviously have an issue with listening comprehension.

No he didn't

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 minute ago, Billyhouseman said:

No he didn't

Has has steadily said this for 2 years. That's not up for debate. Go watch his pressers starting from last offseason. Billy Houseman...you a troll. And not a good one. I suggest you study up some of FilthyBeast's posts. Become the best version of your trollful little self!

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

2 hours ago, Rock-A-Bye Beasley said:

Having some time to think it over, I'm slightly more optimistic about this season.

 

So many "what ifs", kind of like the Houston playoff game, where if one thing goes right they end up winning.

 

They could absolutely beat the Bucs or Patriots or both. Every game remaining game is 50/50 to me.

 

That being said, half of those "what ifs" are deliberate decisions by this head coach and/or OC. 

 

It's hard enough to win a Super Bowl, you have to beat the other teams, the injury bug, sometimes the refs,  and the Bills with McDermott also have to overcome his in-game decisions.

 

So although I still think we have a chance this season, I think it's the same small chance they'll have going forward with McDermott at the helm.

 

 

agree. I think we are a better team, and I look forward to the re-match.
 

Games like yesterday are weird and based entirely on execution. Can you make a big play here or there, and avoid mistakes?
 

The pats out-executed us— made one big run play, made two FG’s, and other than 1 fumble, mostly avoided any mistakes. 

 

by contrast, we made no real

big plays, and instead had 4-5 huge drops, a horribly Timed penalty, missed a FG, and had an inexcusable fumble. 

[BillsFan4]

 

[Pabstblueribbon]

7 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said:

 

God i hate this guy. 

[Nextmanup]

2 minutes ago, Pabstblueribbon said:

God i hate this guy. 

Me too.

 

If only he were our coach! 

 

We'd probably have a few rings by now.

 

 

[PatsFanNH]

7 minutes ago, Pabstblueribbon said:

God i hate this guy. 

The reporter or BB? BB laughed as he said it and he was obviously joking.

[vincec]

Aside from the two playoff losses, this is the most devastating loss in McDermott’s tenure with the Bills. Not only was this a home loss to their main divisional rival that seriously damages their hopes for even making the playoffs, but the manner of the loss clearly rocked them mentally. They got physically dominated, and now you have coaches calling out players in the PC, players snapping at media and fans grasping at straws. The team went into this season with Super Bowl aspirations, but now it’s clear that they have fatal holes in their roster and people seem to be cracking at the realization.

Edited December 8, 2021 by vincec

[Pabstblueribbon]

9 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said:

The reporter or BB? BB laughed as he said it and he was obviously joking.

I didnt listen to the audio of this quote but it doesn't make a difference to me. He can be jovial or serious, elaborate with his responses or tight-lipped and ill hate him all the same. He has caused me nothing but heartache since the inception of my bills Fandom. I want nothing more than buffalo to drive his team into the ground and watch with delight as he reverts to an emotionless shell in the post game presser, just prior to going back into the locker room and berating his serial killer looking son for tarnishing the belichick name.  This isn't too much to ask. 

 

Yeah, I'm a little bitter.

[Success]

BB seems so much looser than he used to.

 

I guess winning constantly for decades improves your mood.

 

[HomeTeam]

19 hours ago, OZBILLS said:

Oh dear

 

 

McKenzie better stay off of social media or else he won't be playing for this team much longer. I don't think he is good enough to be fanning the flames.

[ngbills]

24 minutes ago, HomeTeam said:

McKenzie better stay off of social media or else he won't be playing for this team much longer. I don't think he is good enough to be fanning the flames.

It’s starting to feel like there could be guys that don’t want to be here. The joy does not seem to be there as much as last year. Guys seem much more uptight. Not the lose fun group we have seen. 

[LABILLBACKER]

2 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

Me too.

 

If only he were our coach! 

 

We'd probably have a few rings by now.

 

 

If you gave BB our entire team he would be devastating. Let's assume McDaniels as OC. He'd have the proper players doing their job. He'd trim the fat on underperforming guys. He doesn't put a square peg in a round hole like our stooges.

[vincec]

36 minutes ago, ngbills said:

It’s starting to feel like there could be guys that don’t want to be here. The joy does not seem to be there as much as last year. Guys seem much more uptight. Not the lose fun group we have seen. 

Underperforming with respect to expectations will do that to you.

[BuffaloBillyG]

33 minutes ago, ngbills said:

It’s starting to feel like there could be guys that don’t want to be here. The joy does not seem to be there as much as last year. Guys seem much more uptight. Not the lose fun group we have seen. 

In the last few offseasons we have lost guys like Shaq Lawson, Jordan Phillips, John Brown and Matt Barkley.

 

While it may be true that these guys don't offer much on the field they were guys that you could physically see were well liked, kept the vibe light and kept the mood upbeat in the locker room. Last core locker room leaders like Kyle Williams and Zo. None of that has been replaced. This season's team just doesn't seem to have gelled like in years past.

[Simon]

14 hours ago, Casey D said:

I have been a Bills fan for over 50 years.  I have dim memories of Jack Kemp, Billy Shaw  and Cookie Gilchrist.  I remember my Dad being furious for trading away Daryl Lamonica.  I was in a bad marriage in 1981 when the Bills performed a miracle with a Hail Mary against the Pats and it cheered me up when I was in a really bad place. Joe Ferguson limping in San Diego.  I remember it all.

 

I have lived in Washington DC for 40 years.  My daughter who is 32 and about to give us our first grandchild is an avid Bills fan even thought she grew up here.  And my wife of 35 years (second time being the charm) is one too even though she is from down here too.  And collectively we all remember the good and the bad since the 1990s, bickering Bills, four consecutive Super Bowls, the drought, etc., etc.  I had season tix from 2002 until 2016.  Bought Club Seats to help keep the team in Buffalo.  Gave them up because of Rex Ryan.

 

I just want to say that I don't think I can do this anymore.  The pain of being a Bills fan is just too great.  And being the Washington Generals to the Pats for over 20 years, and now again, is just too much.

 

So I am passing the torch to you younger folks.  I hope it goes better for you.  I will try and focus on other pursuits.  After all it is only a game, one the Bills have played very poorly for over 50 years .  And even the Cubs and Red Sox finally one.  It can happen to you.  And I have enjoyed your company.  It has been group therapy here for nearly 25 years. 

 

And to all the trolls and Pats fans on this board.  If your intent was to make a long suffering Bills fan even more miserable, you have succeeded.  Enjoy the good fortune you have, and the additional misery you have placed on others.  I hope it makes you smile.

 

Be careful out there!  🙂

 

I won't tell you not to do it, but I will tell you you'd be missed.

[HomeTeam]

56 minutes ago, ngbills said:

It’s starting to feel like there could be guys that don’t want to be here. The joy does not seem to be there as much as last year. Guys seem much more uptight. Not the lose fun group we have seen. 

That's what happens with expectations. Expectations is the mother of misery.

[ngbills]

 

14 minutes ago, HomeTeam said:

That's what happens with expectations. Expectations is the mother of misery.

 

34 minutes ago, vincec said:

Underperforming with respect to expectations will do that to you.

I think the pressure has also got to them. Even early on when they were winning it felt the same.  But what we don’t know is there other issues? Divide related to philosophies, decisions, vaccines, social media or who knows what. During the honeymoon phase those things can be marginal but over time it can different. 

[BADOLBILZ]

15 hours ago, Casey D said:

I have been a Bills fan for over 50 years.  I have dim memories of Jack Kemp, Billy Shaw  and Cookie Gilchrist.  I remember my Dad being furious for trading away Daryl Lamonica.  I was in a bad marriage in 1981 when the Bills performed a miracle with a Hail Mary against the Pats and it cheered me up when I was in a really bad place. Joe Ferguson limping in San Diego.  I remember it all.

 

I have lived in Washington DC for 40 years.  My daughter who is 32 and about to give us our first grandchild is an avid Bills fan even thought she grew up here.  And my wife of 35 years (second time being the charm) is one too even though she is from down here too.  And collectively we all remember the good and the bad since the 1990s, bickering Bills, four consecutive Super Bowls, the drought, etc., etc.  I had season tix from 2002 until 2016.  Bought Club Seats to help keep the team in Buffalo.  Gave them up because of Rex Ryan.

 

I just want to say that I don't think I can do this anymore.  The pain of being a Bills fan is just too great.  And being the Washington Generals to the Pats for over 20 years, and now again, is just too much.

 

So I am passing the torch to you younger folks.  I hope it goes better for you.  I will try and focus on other pursuits.  After all it is only a game, one the Bills have played very poorly for over 50 years .  And even the Cubs and Red Sox finally one.  It can happen to you.  And I have enjoyed your company.  It has been group therapy here for nearly 25 years. 

 

And to all the trolls and Pats fans on this board.  If your intent was to make a long suffering Bills fan even more miserable, you have succeeded.  Enjoy the good fortune you have, and the additional misery you have placed on others.  I hope it makes you smile.

 

Be careful out there!  🙂

 

 

I'm not sure why people that "age out" have to have these grand announcements here on TSW.

 

Most of my father's generation that used to go to games religiously are sippin' Coors lights on the golf course down south when the Bills are playing now.

 

None of them put back of hand to forehead to tell us why and remind us of the context.

 

Some people can stomach the ups and downs of following sports teams when they get older........a lot of others don't have the patience for it any longer.    

 

Good luck in fan retirement.......but please people..........writing your own Bills obituary is super Lampy.

 

 

[strive_for_five_guy]

7 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

I'm not sure why people that "age out" have to have these grand announcements here on TSW.

 

Most of my father's generation that used to go to games religiously are sippin' Coors lights on the golf course down south when the Bills are playing now.

 

None of them put back of hand to forehead to tell us why and remind us of the context.

 

Some people can stomach the ups and downs of following sports teams when they get older........a lot of others don't have the patience for it any longer.    

 

Good luck in fan retirement.......but please people..........writing your own Bills obituary is super Lampy.

 

 

You aren’t going to console Casey D and beg him to stay? 😂

[BADOLBILZ]

14 minutes ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

You aren’t going to console Casey D and beg him to stay? 😂

 

 

Nah.  Sorry, Casey.   When I was growing up the old men used to say things like "once a man, twice a baby" to describe their moodiness and "once I hit 60 better find someone else to operate this machinery, etc.."  because they were self-aware of their increasing tendency to lose their patience quicker.   Not sure when we stopped realizing that was natural.   I think you actively gotta' fight that tendency to get emotionally upset or resign yourself to less stressful activities.  

[Mat68]

5 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Nah.  Sorry, Casey.   When I was growing up the old men used to say things like "once a man, twice a baby" to describe their moodiness and "once I hit 60 better find someone else to operate this machinery, etc.."  because they were self-aware of their increasing tendency to lose their patience quicker.   Not sure when we stopped realizing that was natural.   I think you actively gotta' fight that tendency to get emotionally upset or resign yourself to less stressful activities.  

I havent been to a home game in years due to proximity.  Imo the constitution of Bills Mafia is terribly low.  7-5 and people are quitting?  You quit in the 2000’s. They went on a playoff run you jumped back in.  See ya in the playoffs when you give em another chance.  

[BADOLBILZ]

25 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

I havent been to a home game in years due to proximity.  Imo the constitution of Bills Mafia is terribly low.  7-5 and people are quitting?  You quit in the 2000’s. They went on a playoff run you jumped back in.  See ya in the playoffs when you give em another chance.  

 

 

Well.......that's obviously not the case.    Fan support thru the drought says it all about the willingness of fans to support the team thru thick and thin.

 

Bills fans are rabid fans of the team.........but maybe not as understanding of the league as they need to be yet.  

 

The dominant team doesn't just go away so you can have "your turn" to win for a decade and a lot of people are mad because it's not that way.

 

As supportive as Bills Mafia is..........understanding the NFL as a whole isn't a strength yet because the Bills haven't been in contention enough for the past 2 decades for many fans to feel compelled to follow the entire league closely enough to understand that it's not going to be "easy" just because you have a QB now.

 

   

[gobills404]

 

[Awwufelloff]

The bills are soft, that’s why we lose to colts, Titans, pats. We’re soft on both lines. I want 7 rounds of lineman next year and a rb

[QCity]

[Awwufelloff]

The crying and blaming In the post game interviews by McDermott and co were also pathetic. 

[Doc Brown]

2 minutes ago, Awwufelloff said:

The crying and blaming In the post game interviews by McDermott and co were also pathetic. 

McDermott especially.  The comment implying he didn't trust Stevenson or McKenzie to field punts really is amateur crap by a head coach.  Not his best moment.

[Chandler#81]

3 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

I'm not sure why people that "age out" have to have these grand announcements here on TSW.

 

Most of my father's generation that used to go to games religiously are sippin' Coors lights on the golf course down south when the Bills are playing now.

 

None of them put back of hand to forehead to tell us why and remind us of the context.

 

Some people can stomach the ups and downs of following sports teams when they get older........a lot of others don't have the patience for it any longer.    

 

Good luck in fan retirement.......but please people..........writing your own Bills obituary is super Lampy.

 

 

What exactly is “grand” about bidding adieu on a small market teams’ fan forum? Hell, the amount of Bills fans in WNY alone who've never heard of or visited here is an overwhelming majority. We regulars take pride in our little corner of the world, if only to find like-minded folks to commiserate with..  Like you and I, Casey has bore witness to the near entirety of this teams’ existence. With the exception of little more than a dozen years, this experience has largely been a forgettable debacle of misery and humorless comedy. Everyone here has stood graveside of a dearly departed who passed never experiencing an NFL or NHL title. I won’t even go into John Y. Brown.. We’re Buffalo. We suck and we seemingly always will. No one who doesn’t have family here, moves here by choice. Why are scenes from pregame last night being shown repeatedly across the nation today? Cuz it’s our image to the outside world. Our mantra. 🤷‍♂️

 

The man stopped by to turn in his fan card after a long life of broken heartedness, shattered dreams and anger issues. 
 

I commend our brother Casey and often wish I could do the same. I can’t. The chains that bind me are too strong. 
 

dammit..

[njbuff]

Thru all the b!tching, moaning, crying and complaining………..

 

if the Bills make ONE friggin play, they win the game and we all go into this Tampa Bay game on a high.

 

What an infuriating loss this was.