DORSEY FIRED, Joe Brady Interim OC

[DuckyBoys]

15 minutes ago, Gregg said:

 

Probably not. 

doesnt seem fair does it

[goldenboy81]

Let's gooooo.. seasons back on

[Low Positive]

Just now, JerseyBills said:

🤷‍♂️

But hopefully it sparks the O to be where they're capable

Still have a legit shot to the post season 

Joe Brady was the "passing game coordinator" and play-caller at LSU when Burrow, Jefferson, and Chase steamrolled all of college football in 2019. Then he got the OC job in Carolina and got fired there, but they had no players besides a very injured CMC.

[appoo]

https://x.com/minakimes/status/1724466437190975685?s=46&t=b_6DEUCIOVykcHVZYqq8jg
 

My general thought is that while Allen is good for a bad turnover a game, he’s also been saving Dorsey’s ass for most of the season 

[HomeskillitMoorman]

Just now, boater said:

All these people celebrating "McDermott on the hot seat"  ...LOL.

 

He's on no hot seat. He has a guaranteed contract through 2027. He's not sweating anything.

 

Pegs has enough money for that not to matter if he really wants to fire him

[gonzo1105]

12 minutes ago, What a Tuel said:

Dorsey gets fired bc:

 

1: Cook cant hold onto the ball

2: Davis cant hold onto the ball.

3: Josh throws into double coverage

4: Josh drops a handoff on the ground

5: Def (which was stellar) commits PI at end of game

6: Def (which was stellar) has 12 men on the field.

 

Sounds like players arent executing to me.

 

While I agree with your premise, when a team doesn't believe in a coache(es), their mindset goes into the tank. Just look at the Raiders for instance. They clearly hated Josh McDaniels they weren't playing up to their potential for Josh McDaniels. Antonio Pierce comes in and provides a spark for that team and they are 2-0 with Aiden O'Connell at QB. 

 

Watching this team, particularly the offense, they don't trust something. That could be the system, the coach, the HC etc but there is something off. There is zero emotion. Allen throws a pick, goes and sits down by himself and pouts every single game. I think he's been told to chill out and he's trying his best but on the inside he probably wants to explode on someone. 

[davefan66]

3 minutes ago, Gregg said:

McDermott will get to the end of the season. But if things don't improve (I doubt they will) then he most likely is gone. I just hope Terry keeps Beane around. We need a football man in the organization who will lead the search for the next HC. Terry shouldn't be the one doing that.

This firing was not just McD’s doing.  If he even had any choice in the matter.

 

It was probably at the insistence of Beane.  He has given McD a team that should be much better than their record, he ain’t going anywhere.

[CincyBillsFan]

Just now, boater said:

All these people celebrating "McDermott on the hot seat"  ...LOL.

 

He's on no hot seat. He has a guaranteed contract through 2027. He's not sweating anything.

The contract guarantees he will be paid not that he will have a job.

 

 

[Preds]

Just another scapegoat for McDummy.  As long as he is here, this team is going nowhere.

[Bruffalo]

Just now, jlgarsh said:

This is the last play McDermott has to save his job. If it fails, he failed, and will be kicked to the curb.

Good. No excuses.  

Either be the growth mindset coach you tout yourself to be and improve, or GTFO of Buffalo. 

[Saratoga Leo]

8 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

He was Joe Burrows OC at LSU, also had a year as Panthers OC so the pipeline continues

 

He's a smart dude tho, should be interesting how he does 

The question is - does Josh respect Joe Brady and will he learn/ listen?

I believe the Bills need a high powered, proven OC who can manage Josh. This job opening if there is one at the end of the year, will be a coveted one. Many high end OCs will believe they can fix Josh and/or put him in a position to excel. The "new" head coach will have options. 

[HomeskillitMoorman]

1 minute ago, Freddie's Dead said:

Good this happened now.  Because when we finish 8-9, there will be no one left to fire.  McDummy will have to go then.

 

Exactly

[ndirish1978]

Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I think it depends how they finish. There’s a real chance they go 2-5 down the stretch. If that happens I think there could be wholesale changes.

 

The biggest question is does Brandon Beane survive a coaching staff change?

 

I think his success in later rounds points to that. He can blame the terrible 1st rd picks on McDermott being overly involved there and i think Pegula will believe him. Not saying it's true, just that it's a believable excuse.

[SectionC3]

Just now, Niagara Dude said:

Classic McDERMOTT move,  throws his coordinator under the bus just like 13 secs. All out blitz on 3rd & 10 with Broncos outside of FG attempt,  just gave it away. The fact that running the football is now a better option then passing the football is why this team has lost it's identity and are no longer an explosive feared offence. CAVEMAN FOOTBALL= McDermott

I don’t even hate the blitz call.  Wind shifted, the kicker could hit from 55, and I objectively feel like Taron turned his head on the PI and that the call was marginal.  It just didn’t work out our way.  Or maybe it did, but we screwed it up by failing counting class.  Whatever.  The result is the same.  Another game frittered away. 

[RyanC883]

3 minutes ago, bmur66 said:

Any good OC’s available with HC potential?

 

right now, nope.  Post season, yes.  Johnson (Det); Bieniemy (Wash); Slowick (Hous); Kellen Moore (Chargers) 

Edited November 14, 2023 by RyanC883

[jaab1028]

This is without a doubt the beginning of the end of the Mcdermott era.This might be an indication that Ownership is not happy about the possibility the team not  being successful on the field and having to fill a new stadium with a shameful product.The powers at be see things way ahead and aren't happy campers right now.In my perfect world I would like to see what Bill Belichick would do with this roster,it would be the first time in the history of the Buffalo Bills that they hire a WINNING COACH!Imagine that

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

If buffalo wants any chance at salvaging this season, they need Allen to be probably their best player.  This is an attempt to try and get that out of him.

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Bruffalo said:

Well it's a start.  

 

Spain didn't exactly light the world on fire after leaving Buffalo. 

He played in the Bengals Super Bowl and ran his mouth and think got smoked on game ending sack by Aaron Darnold.

[buffblue]

2 minutes ago, boater said:

All these people celebrating "McDermott on the hot seat"  ...LOL.

 

He's on no hot seat. He has a guaranteed contract through 2027. He's not sweating anything.

He gets next year for sure, like it or not

[Roundybout]

3 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Quinton Spain 👀

 

 

why do we care what a mediocre OL says 

[HumbleAndHungry]

McDermott is like someone on their 6th marriage... "it's def not me"

[popcornpam]

It’s a start to get rid of Dorsey now change or bench yourself  McDermott!

[Rubes]

Well I guess I'm going to assume that Dorsey was the one to make the call to go to London on Thursday.

 

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

Badly needed IMHO. I don't know if Brady is any better but something has to change 

[Golden*Wheels]

I'm done with McD. He's a good coach but IMO it's time to move on for everyone. I hope he is gone at season's end.

[goldenboy81]

Dorsey had Allen regressing, he looked miserable out there. Bout time they fired that bum

[appoo]

2 minutes ago, davefan66 said:

This firing was not just McD’s doing.  If he even had any choice in the matter.

 

It was probably at the insistence of Beane.  He has given McD a team that should be much better than their record, he ain’t going anywhere.

Thats not how this works 

[From Roc to Ky bills fan]

21 minutes ago, Process said:

 

It's sad... The horrible play calling could have cost us a Superbowl window with Josh. I'm sick over it 

[The Jokeman]

Just now, Golden*Wheels said:

I'm done with McD. He's a good coach but IMO it's time to move on for everyone. I hope he is gone at season's end.

Who's better that we can bring in?

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

23 minutes ago, Bob Jones said:

Should have canned McClappy too, obviously. Dorsey is the scapegoat. He didn’t drop balls or throw INTs or fumble the ball. X4

I think this move means McDermott is on the hot seat if things don’t improve at least.  They weren’t gonna fire the head coach until mathematically eliminated from the playoffs 

[Matt_In_NH]

4 minutes ago, boater said:

All these people celebrating "McDermott on the hot seat"  ...LOL.

 

He's on no hot seat. He has a guaranteed contract through 2027. He's not sweating anything.

Actually he is because he cares.  You are right about the finances

[TwistofFate]

3 minutes ago, Bob Jones said:

Should have canned McClappy too, obviously. Dorsey is the scapegoat. He didn’t drop balls or throw INTs or fumble the ball. X4

No, he just drew up game plans equivalent to a high school O coordinator. 

 

Execution plays a role, but not consistently putting players in advantageous positions for success is a bigger role. 

[bobobonators]

It needs to be said, overall the offense has been the problem this season, and not the defense. And that’s surprising considering how badly our defense is injured. The defense tends to play with some fire and aggression. The offense is scatter brained and lethargic. 

[CEN-CAL17]

Just so folks know….

 

Joe Brady was the OC In Carolina, Learned under Sean Payton for a couple years. Prior to coaching Burrow at LSU.

 

His QB was Teddy Bridgewater behind a terrible Oline who threw for nearly 4000 yards. With Mike Davis at RB.

 

Carolina had almost 3x 1000  yard WRs and Robbie Anderson had nearly 100 Catches.

 

I would say with half the talent this team has now he did pretty good. Hopefully his play calling style will have a difference 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 14, 2023 by CEN-CAL17

[mannc]

Now that people are finally being held accountable, can we get rid of Martin?

Edited November 14, 2023 by mannc

[Steve O]

21 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

I won't believe this until I see it online somewhere besides X.  (which i can't access at work!) 

Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey fired, sources say - ESPN

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38896424/bills-offensive-coordinator-ken-dorsey-fired-sources-say

[Golden*Wheels]

Just now, The Jokeman said:

Who's better that we can bring in?

Have to see at the end of the year. I certainly don't advocate firing him now...that is likely pointless.

 

At a certain point IMO, you just need fresh leadership. Period.

[appoo]

1 minute ago, From Roc to Ky bills fan said:

It's sad... The horrible play calling could have cost us a Superbowl window with Josh. I'm sick over it 

Josh is gonna be here another 8-10 years 

[Process]

We've now fired both coordinators in the last 8 months. 

 

If the season continues to spiral downward there is only one more move. 

 

At least that's how I hope Terry sees it. 

[BeastMaster]

This team's problems go well beyond Dorsey. He wasn't responsible for 12 men on the field for that FG.

 

This game shined an enormous spotlight squarely on McDermott, and they go and get rid of the OC.

 

This will do nothing to change the direction this team is headed in. Maybe it helps Josh a bit, but not enough to fix this team and the issues in all three phases, plus coaching ineptitude.