GunnerBill Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, Beck Water said: I'd like to see a little backup on this statement. 2022 Head Coaches. Contention: 17 or more of them call offensive plays. Go. It's not true so he won't be able to do that. Untruths are quite big on this board today. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 2 hours ago, PrimeTime101 said: Hire Within? 2 hours ago, IBTG81 said: It’s going to be the guy we just brought in from Carolina. If he's from Carolina, is that sort of hiring from within? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said: Why ??? So he can run down the sideline like a chicken with his head cut off and waste timeouts while killing our drive stopping Defensive plays…..repeatedly 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Actually maybe he’ll be too busy calling plays to do that stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, Gregg said: If he does call plays, then he goes on the hot seat if the defense fails again. That’s exactly the point. Time to produce or move in from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Curious to see if he reaches out to Manny Diaz, who is his close buddy. Sean Desai is an interesting name, though it looks like he may wind up in Philly. He’s a Fangio guy so those 4-3 under concepts may meld. I like the Jim Leonard idea, though the defense would probably change a bit. Chris Shula (his uncle is on staff) is starting to become a bit of a hot name in the league, but he shouldn’t jump Butler or Babich imo. Kris Richard is another guy who would be interesting. Edited February 28, 2023 by MrEpsYtown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel2014 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Curious to see if he reaches out to Manny Diaz, who is his close buddy. Sean Desai is an interesting name, though it looks like he may wind up in Philly. He’s a Fangio guy so those 4-3 under concepts may meld. I like the Jim Leonard idea, though the defense would probably change a bit. Chris Shula (his uncle is on staff) is starting to become a bit of a hot name in the league, but he shouldn’t jump Butler or Babich imo. Kris Richard is another guy who would be interesting. Better hope it’s not manny Diaz. . He has zero experience calling plays in the NFL and a mediocre resume in college. Edited February 28, 2023 by wppete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Herb Nightly said: Why would Frazier "retain the title" if he isn't coaching? Just for show. As for a new guy, they will give a title to someone already in the organization. I wouldn’t mind someone such as Jim Leonhard being brought in but don’t expect it at this point. Edited February 28, 2023 by Boatdrinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Not at the table Karlos said: If we went outside he's a name I'd be interested in. He's never called plays in NFL though. He sorta kinda has! As @BADOLBILZ can tell you, he was the only player capable of running the overly complex Rex scheme from an on-field perspective, and he did it for years. Without him, Rex's defenses cratered. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Sounds like we won't have a DC. Sean is going to call the defense. Personally I think that's a mistake. But there you go. At this point, I'm afraid that retaining Sean McDermott - period - is a mistake. Regular season success, aside, this team has been an absolute shitshow since the day he came to Buffalo. 1 2 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrivefourfive Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 It has be be a guy with experience. This is Rookie ball. And it can’t be McDermott because he has way too much on his plate as the HC, which he’s had some questions game day calls already. Just playing process of elimination here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosejob Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: I want Sean McDermott to call plays. That's exactly what will happen. Holcomb will be his assistant and that's it. I bet McD wants to prove that he can make this a playoff defense and I'm hoping and believing it will be a much more aggressive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Ron Rivera just called Sean McDermott a very aggressive playcaller on NFL network 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: It's not true so he won't be able to do that. Untruths are quite big on this board today. Today? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-football/2023/2/22/23610781/former-wisconsin-badgers-dc-jim-leonhard-not-taking-philadelphia-eagles-dc-job-jonathan-gannon Jim Leonhard.... 1 hour ago, Not at the table Karlos said: If we went outside he's a name I'd be interested in. He's never called plays in NFL though. He's called Defensive signals on the field though...set the D on almost every team he played for...and I bet he had the right to adjust/audible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Last name I will throw out there, Brendan Daley the linebackers coach from the Chiefs. He was brought into the NFL as a member of Leslie Frazier’s staff in Minnesota, coached on Belichick’s staff for the Patriots and for the Rams and Chiefs under Steve Spagnolo. He is the type of guy with experience under a number of different big time regimes defensive systems who could have great potential as a DC. He also has 4 Super Bowl rings. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 57 minutes ago, dbfla10 said: i believe Leonard is taking the year off. He needs an operation and time to rehab https://madison.com/sports/college/football/former-wisconsin-football-coach-jim-leonhard-pulls-out-of-running-for-nfl-job/article_18ac8a10-c3c6-59b6-a3d3-c38a8343bb32.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Ron Rivera just called Sean McDermott a very aggressive playcaller on NFL network KISS UP!!! 😋 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastport bills Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I think Brian Flores would be a good DC. Whether the Bills core defensive players would agree is unknown. He’s got a rep as an old school, military disciplinarian. That’s polar opposite from Frazier. I’m anxious to see Sean’s selection. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 hours ago, PrimeTime101 said: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/02/2023-offensive-defensive-coordinator-search-tracker https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-coaching-tracker-news-rumors-interviews Hire Within? WHO DO YOU WANT!? I wonder if Von has a say into the decision? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Does anyone else see this as the same type of move McCarthy made in Dallas? McCarthy helps to push out Kellen Moore so he could call the plays. McDermott and Frazier come to the agreement of Frazier "stepping away for a year" so he can call the defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, Beck Water said: https://madison.com/sports/college/football/former-wisconsin-football-coach-jim-leonhard-pulls-out-of-running-for-nfl-job/article_18ac8a10-c3c6-59b6-a3d3-c38a8343bb32.html Too bad, he is on the rise. I was surprised when he didn't get the head coach job at Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, MrEpsYtown said: Curious to see if he reaches out to Manny Diaz, who is his close buddy. Sean Desai is an interesting name, though it looks like he may wind up in Philly. He’s a Fangio guy so those 4-3 under concepts may meld. I like the Jim Leonard idea, though the defense would probably change a bit. Chris Shula (his uncle is on staff) is starting to become a bit of a hot name in the league, but he shouldn’t jump Butler or Babich imo. Kris Richard is another guy who would be interesting. Manny Diaz authored two of the worst defensive performances in college football history...........once with Texas where they gave up like 500 yards on the ground and Mack Brown had to fire him. And then Mack Brown put 500 yards rushing on Manny and the Hurricanes at Carolina 3 seasons ago. It's hard to fathom him being an NFL DC. Leonhard is my guy.........he's been very good with very modest talent at Wisconsin. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, dbfla10 said: i believe Leonard is taking the year off. He needs an operation and time to rehab and his separation agreement pays less if he gets a job. What a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 JIM *****IN' LEONHARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Buffalo Boy said: Why ??? So he can run down the sideline like a chicken with his head cut off and waste timeouts while killing our drive stopping Defensive plays…..repeatedly 🤬🤬🤬🤬 When he took over playing calling for Frazier mid-game few years back same defense looked totally different against the Chargers after getting steamrolled in the first half. Who best to call plays other than McDermott. Put onus on him to turn things around while promoting someone younger on the staff like the LB coach who people are high on to run things during the week. Defense doesn't have to be great but they have to be able to slow down some of the teams with franchise QBs. Edited February 28, 2023 by billieve420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: Too bad, he is on the rise. I was surprised when he didn't get the head coach job at Wisconsin. Maybe he wants to be an assistant coach to Rex Ryan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappysnackcakes Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 2 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said: Last name I will throw out there, Brendan Daley the linebackers coach from the Chiefs. He was brought into the NFL as a member of Leslie Frazier’s staff in Minnesota, coached on Belichick’s staff for the Patriots and for the Rams and Chiefs under Steve Spagnolo. He is the type of guy with experience under a number of different big time regimes defensive systems who could have great potential as a DC. He also has 4 Super Bowl rings. You don’t win championships with rookie DC’s in the NFL. Look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 The Bills should hire TBD as the next DC, as we seem to know what we're talking about. Every down, put up a poll. Zone blitz. Tampa 2. 4-2. Etc. Wisdom of the fan masses. No more 13 seconds or CBs lining 10 yards off Cinci receivers. We won't allow it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 McDermott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I'm not against McDermott calling the defensive plays in principle, but I am concerned about it distracting him from his HC duties/CEO on game day role. I do recall him taking over from Frazier a few years ago and the defense improved significantly. I have not heard of it happening since then, but perhaps it should have happened during playoff games.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 7 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said: Jim Leonard is a name they are speculating on I like this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I hope we get a bit more of a risk-taker. Press the receivers at the line - don't play off of them. Be willing to give up a big play once in awhile so you can make more of them and get more impact plays on defense. I know New England used the "bend, don't break" thing for years successfully. But I'm just not a fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: I want Sean McDermott to call plays. i will settle for him not having to call time out on third and longs every game...while on D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimmer323i Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 8 hours ago, PrimeTime101 said: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/02/2023-offensive-defensive-coordinator-search-tracker https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-coaching-tracker-news-rumors-interviews Hire Within? WHO DO YOU WANT!? Someone who likes to attack instead of sitting in prevent all day watching people run by you and balls sailing over your head…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Eastport bills said: I think Brian Flores would be a good DC. Whether the Bills core defensive players would agree is unknown. He’s got a rep as an old school, military disciplinarian. That’s polar opposite from Frazier. I’m anxious to see Sean’s selection. The Vikings have already hired him to be their DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, msw2112 said: I'm not against McDermott calling the defensive plays in principle, but I am concerned about it distracting him from his HC duties/CEO on game day role. McD can still clap & pat guys on the back in between calling defensive plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: McDermott think you are right especially hearing McDermott and Beane interviews today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastport bills Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: The Vikings have already hired him to be their DC. Didn’t see that. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Some guy from Carolina 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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