Brand J Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 From an article in the Athletic: Quote Although additional calamities may befall McDermott over the next month and half and alter the organization’s plans, four sources familiar with Terry Pegula’s thinking tell The Athletic the Bills’ owner has neither the desire nor plans to make a coaching change. The sources requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record. Asked if there was any chance Pegula would fire McDermott, two of the sources replied “Zero.” The other two sources said they would be shocked if Pegula made such a move. All four sources have intimate knowledge of the Pegula-McDermott relationship. The sources said Pegula still holds McDermott in high regard despite this year’s dip and doesn’t want to meddle with the strong working bond McDermott has with Bills general manager Brandon Beane. The Bills announced in June they had signed McDermott and Beane to contract extensions through 2027. Welp. Sources close to T Pegula speak 5 13 2 8 1 2 6 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I believe this a lot more than Florio shooting from the hip. I think this team would have to endure a colossal melt-down in the locker room and on the field the final 5 games in order for any coaching change to be considered 6 21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluro Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 As it should be. 35 consecutive regular season games of losing by one score or less. We are always in these contests. The next closest coach has like 13. 9 2 8 3 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just now, May Day 10 said: I believe this a lot more than Florio shooting from the hip. I think this team would have to endure a colossal melt-down in the locker room and on the field the final 5 games in order for any coaching change to be considered Agreed, it’ll take the players going into Terry to voice their concerns in order for it to happen. I’m not sure how well McD is regarded in the locker room. There was a poll a short while ago of coaches players would love to play for and he didn’t get a single vote, not that it matters a ton, but it was interesting. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Never say never. Funny that I still think they can win in spite of him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Of course. Anyone who believed otherwise is deluding themselves. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Of course he's not getting fired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Not really gung-ho on firing vs. keeping McD either way, but I do think he inarguably has a built-in excuse in the multiple significant injuries. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Comes across as an owner who just doesn’t feel like dealing with it. Which is his prerogative. He writes blank checks to whatever Beane asks of him, so I can’t criticize him too much. 1 1 10 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just now, JayBaller10 said: Agreed, it’ll take the players going into Terry to voice their concerns in order for it to happen. I’m not sure how well McD is regarded in the locker room. There was a poll a short while ago of coaches players would love to play for and he didn’t get a single vote, not that it matters a ton, but it was interesting. Yeah, I took note of that too. I thought there was a chance the team could have quit following the Denver game, 12 men, and the Dorsey firing. Say what you will, but they came to play vs the Jets and Eagles. I dont think its the end of the world if McDermott stays. This ownership can and will do a lot worse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Maybe another extension 🤔 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Disheartening, to say the least. My hope is that he either up and quits for his dream job in Carolina that has opened up or failing that, Allen has a chat with Pegula and tells him "it's him or me". 4 1 1 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Vote with your PSL $$. 7 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Only chance now is to lose the locker room, which is probably pointing in that direction. 1 2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I’ve said this all along. Should he be fired? YES. Will Terry do it? NOPE. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 The fans need to relax. It’s been embarrassing on this board the last few months. Hold yourselves the way you want the Bills organization to hold themselves. 7 1 4 1 2 6 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Does this mean we are taking a CB or Safety in Rd 1 this draft. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preds Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, QB Bills said: Disheartening, to say the least. My hope is that he either up and quits for his dream job in Carolina that has opened up or failing that, Allen has a chat with Pegula and tells him "it's him or me". We can only hope Allen does that, otherwise we're going to sit here and stew as more years of his prime are wasted with a terrible HC. 4 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Wow. Shocker. Guy has coached the winningest team since Marv. Yeah…let’s get rid of him. Demanding perfection from entertainment is comical. Instant gratification at its best. 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, ToGoGo said: The fans need to relax. It’s been embarrassing on this board the last few months. Hold yourselves the way you want the Bills organization to hold themselves. Oh this should be good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Pegula, asleep at the wheel…😉 Edited November 30, 2023 by JaCrispy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) I do see the reasoning, with the way the offense has turned around with the OC change, the injuries to key players on defense. But at the same time his decision making and along with decisions on when the offense should switch to burning clock and that god awful prevent defense that never does *****, it's wearing pretty ***** thin. This year we just have a record that makes it obvious. Edited November 30, 2023 by Warcodered 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Then Beane's drafting is the only lever the Bills have to get better. He's a C+/B- level drafter. 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Alright time to get the Fire McDermott billboard up. Who's starting the go fund me? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Warcodered said: I do see the reasoning, with the way the offense has turned around with the OC change, the injuries to key players on defense. But at the same time his decision making and along with decision on when the offense should switch to burning clock and that god awful prevent defense that never does *****, it's wearing pretty ***** thin. This year we just have a record that makes it obvious. It's exactly this that is the problem. With a superior team, he wins. When games are close and coaching matters that much more, is where he is very weak. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleAndHungry Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Wow. Shocker. Guy has coached the winningest team since Marv. Yeah…let’s get rid of him. Demanding perfection from entertainment is comical. Instant gratification at its best. What do Marv and Sean both have in common? They both had Elite QB play. If Chan Gailey had Josh Allen we'd be saying the same thing about him. The QB that one inherits plays such a huge role in a coaches "success" Edited November 30, 2023 by HumbleAndHungry 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Bet two bad losses vs. KC and Dallas and boos in the stadium changes that. Not that I want that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Let the head-hunting for leaks at One Bills Drive begin. Or maybe Terry ordered the leaks to quiet all the McDermott talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Shouldn’t this thread be moved into the one about talking heads? 😂😂😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 The ONLY way McD is not the HC come next September is if Allen goes to Pegula after the season, and lays down the ultimatum…. him or ME! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Depressing, honestly. But not surprising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 When the dusts settles and everyone calms down about the D collapsing in the fourth all season long, they will see that $40M plus of the D was not even on the field most of the year and give McD and Beane a pass. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Sadly, I believe this will be the case. Hopefully he can at least earn the right by leading this team to the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Wow. Shocker. Guy has coached the winningest team since Marv. Yeah…let’s get rid of him. Demanding perfection from entertainment is comical. Instant gratification at its best. Instant gratification? Guy has been here 7 years, and the team has been declining since 13 seconds. Andy Reid had more success with the Eagles than McDermott has had with the Bills, yet they moved on from him. He is not a bad coach as he did break the playoff less streak, but it is fair to question if he can win a Super Bowl. I appreciate the division titles and playoff appearances (probably not this year) but these playoff disappointments have gotten old. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I don’t believe any “leaked” report because this organization is tight lipped, but I stand by saying this is a bad summer to need a HC. I highly doubt he’s fired barring a 6-8 win season. I can believe that Pegs 100% doesn’t want to fire him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, JayBaller10 said: Four sources familiar with Terry Pegula’s thinking tell The Athletic the Bills’ owner has neither the desire nor plans to make a coaching change. The sources requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record. Chris Brown Steve Tasker Sal Capaccio Maddy Glab 1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, Warcodered said: I do see the reasoning, with the way the offense has turned around with the OC change, the injuries to key players on defense. But at the same time his decision making and along with decisions on when the offense should switch to burning clock and that god awful prevent defense that never does *****, it's wearing pretty ***** thin. This year we just have a record that makes it obvious. To be fair, I’d wager the overwhelming majority of fans feel this way about their HC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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