zow2 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 6 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: Our defense and McD as DC simply cannot be judged fully until we see them perform on Sunday, period. This is the week that I have been waiting for... Orchard Park, no 100 degree heat index with no shade, Dolphins at full strength on offense. Seize the day! GO BILLS It actually looks like a perfect day for a football game. Ideal conditions for both clubs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 3:36 PM, TwistofFate said: This defense looks wild, full of fire and aggressive. They look much better under full control of McDermott. On the other hand, it's not like the Jets or the Raiders have shown much sign of life on offense in other games This just seems like an overreaction 3 games in, to be met by possibly, an equal and opposite overreaction should the defense struggle against the Dolphins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Beck Water said: On the other hand, it's not like the Jets or the Raiders have shown much sign of life on offense in other games This just seems like an overreaction 3 games in, to be met by possibly, an equal and opposite overreaction should the defense struggle against the Dolphins Kinda agree here, don’t believe the Dolphins O is as good as their start has indicated and same for the Bills D. That being said I believe both units will end up among the league’s best by years end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I think we now know who called all the chicken ***** defensive calls in the KC playoff game. McD‘s defense looks a lot better. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 McDermott puts on a defensive MASTERCLASS. https://www.youtube.com/live/9CK381QK47w?feature=shared 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 After this win over the Dolphins, in convincing fashion (October 1, 2023), its pretty likely Leslie Frazier never works again in this league. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, maddenboy said: After this win over the Dolphins, in convincing fashion (October 1, 2023), its pretty likely Leslie Frazier never works again in this league. Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 As much as I criticize Sean, today he coached like a HOFer. His schemes and calls were absolutely brilliant. Well done.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsUberAlles Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It's not even close at this point. McD has been nothing short of brilliant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 4:38 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said: He’s definitely better for Ed Oliver. Wow, what a different player. He’s dominating. If he keeps this up his contract is a bargain. Oliver, Rousseau, and Epenesa have really come on this year. Bills have done a good job of developing motivated plays with raw talent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/26/2023 at 6:32 PM, BigDingus said: The thing I like most is that he seems more willing to make adjustments, or at least I'm seeing a more fluid approach to calling the defense. With Frazier, it felt like there was one way the Bills defense played, and come hell or high water, we were stuck in it. We adjust for no man (or no team)! Not to toot my own horn, but this game really highlighted what I was talking about. The early stages saw Miami move the ball with ease, with both teams marching up & down the field without issue. But by the end of the game, it was a completely different story. Aside from the obligatory huge run play they gave up, the defense made the necessary adjustments & buckled down HARD. Getting after the quarterback on critical downs, great coverage, getting turnovers, making tackles, etc. Hats off to McDermott & the defense! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Best offense in the league averaging over 40 a game, was slapped up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 He always was, should have been DC from the get go, but maybe he thought it was too much at first On 9/24/2023 at 4:37 PM, The Wiz said: I've noticed him clapping a lot less. It's good to see. 😆 Aint got time for that 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Tua is ordinary to subpar when forced off script. He gave the Bills some opportunities they did not grab Curious if they will wilt or if this sets up a future big game in week 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 My guess is although the defensive basis is still likely the same as it has been under Frazier, McD is far more aggressive in his tactics and where Frazier seemed to thrive teaching DBs, McD has got both the LBs and DL to step up at a ridiculous level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 I can't wait to see the film, but the defense got stronger as the game went on. No Poyer, lost White, lost Ben Ford, still produced. McD is a hell of a DC. After the first few drives Miami was essentially shut down. Players were in position for many big plays...dropped ints, missed fumble recoveries, etc. McD makes the calls and really puts guys in position to succeed. This, with the aggressive nature is really the difference in this defense. That was the top offrnse in thd league. If our team can play complimentary ball like they did today, I'm not sure anyone in the league can beat us. The team to beat in the AFC is the Chiefs. Lets go Buffalo!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I hope Leslie is on a beach somewhere drinking brightly coloured drinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I was worried after their first 2 drives. But I got to thinking, that's what our defense does in a lot of games. We give up some easy drives early, then the D tightens up. It's like a feeling out period. And I'd rather have that than dominating in the first quarter and then fading as the game goes on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: I was worried after their first 2 drives. But I got to thinking, that's what our defense does in a lot of games. We give up some easy drives early, then the D tightens up. It's like a feeling out period. And I'd rather have that than dominating in the first quarter and then fading as the game goes on. The first drive you just have to say, top offensive mind, good script, I think we tried too many run blitzes and got a caught on a couple but it just just a good offense running a well executed script. In the 2nd drive we actually did get Tua off his first read a couple of times and had chances to make plays on the ball - we just didn't make them. They took advantage. But once we started making some of those plays - tips at the line, getting Tua off his read, making him hold the ball and then rallying and hitting we dominated them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: I was worried after their first 2 drives. But I got to thinking, that's what our defense does in a lot of games. We give up some easy drives early, then the D tightens up. It's like a feeling out period. And I'd rather have that than dominating in the first quarter and then fading as the game goes on. I think we adapt much better as the game goes on. The adjustments are amazing and the defense thrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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