Bleeding Bills Blue Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, Steptide said: Litterally the worst time, or maybe best time for this to come out. Will the team rally around their coach? I probably would if I was playing. I expect the same from most of our guys. You know the man, you know his character. He's weird quirky, awkward, and apparently cringey as hell with some of his speeches. He sounds like a micro manager. He doesn't seem to accept criticism and blames others (who doesn't do this?) But he cares about everyone in that organization as a person. He's instilled a sense of purpose family and comradery within the organization that didn't exist prior to him. If that's not enough to want to win for the man, i don't know what is. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Steptide said: Litterally the worst time, or maybe best time for this to come out. Will the team rally around their coach? I think we rally. I mean, did we give up when the Americans dropped the Mother of All Bombs on Nangarhar province?!?! No, and we're not giving up now. Because when the going gets tough...us Mujahadeen get tougher!! Bring it in guys...Allahu akbar on 3!! Edited December 7, 2023 by Jauronimo 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Whelp with Adam Schefter tweeting it out, we are now a national laughingstock. Hello darkness my old friend... This is a special kind of stink for this organization. The more I think about it, I can’t believe he’d be that idiotic to even think about saying it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsDiehard Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Sean McDermott used the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a metaphor on how to build team camaraderie in a team meeting, according to a recent article by Ty Dunne “He cited the hijackers as a group of people who were all able to get on the same page to orchestrate attacks to perfection.” One player reportedly said after exiting the meeting: “what the f—k just happened?” He apologized today for this, saying: “My intent in the meeting that day was to discuss the importance of communication. ... I regretted mentioning 9/11 in my message that day, and I immediately apologized to the team." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, peterpan said: Reading this article was like reading this board following a lose. Ouch. It was a hit piece and seems personal. Dunne has a history of working at the Buffalo News and at B/R as a Bills beat writer. He even co-hosed a summer 2019 episode of One Bills Live. Then he left that the go out on his own, selling stories on Substack. The Bills have a policy of not issuing press credentials to "new media" outlets so Dunne lost his access to the team that he used to cover. Hence him spending probably months gathering interviews to take down McDermott. It's personal, as it was for every player and coach that he interviewed. He also did this to Aaron Rodgers a few years ago, FWIW. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Ray Stonada said: This article just confirmed a lot of things, about the malaise around our team. The loss of joy since Daboll left. I honestly think making Brady HC and Babich DC would give us a stronger chance at a Super Bowl this year. What a story it would be if McDermott is fired over this. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: That's the other thing a public high school?! Kid could be at Nichols Wouldn’t be any better there. Actually more rich d-bags at places like Nichols and Canisius. Now, for a football guy, St. Francis might be an attractive place to send a child. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 People on twitter seem bothered by his statement about newton ruining the panthers... Is he wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Wait he actually said it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Liquor Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Jauronimo said: I have not seen his full special but the clips I see on social media are amazing. You should check it out man. Shane Gillis is absolutely hilarious, one of the funniest dudes doing it right now. Also good friends with Gabe Davis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, davefan66 said: This is a special kind of stink for this organization. The more I think about it, I can’t believe he’d be that idiotic to even think about saying it. I can. I used to teach college classes. Even if you plan a lecture, some strange things can come out of your mouth if you stray from the plan even a little bit. I never said anything that tone-deaf, but there are some lectures that I wish I could go back and edit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, SectionC3 said: Wouldn’t be any better there. Actually more rich d-bags at places like Nichols and Canisius. Now, for a football guy, St. Francis might be an attractive place to send a child. That true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, davefan66 said: This is a special kind of stink for this organization. The more I think about it, I can’t believe he’d be that idiotic to even think about saying it. It's crazy because before the season I was of the mind that even another disappointing early playoff exit would be enough cause to fire McDermott. But now? The way this season has turned out, and a trending story more embarrassing than anything Rex Ryan ever did? Pegula would be nuts to bring this guy back next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: I think we rally. I mean, did we give up when the Americans dropped the Mother of All Bombs on Nangarhar province?!?! No, and we're not giving up now. Because when the going gets tough...us Mujahadeen get tougher!! Bring it in guys...Allahu akbar on 3!! Bravo. Bravo! 👏👏 You’ve won the internet today. Edited December 7, 2023 by dave mcbride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 The Michael Scott comparison is way too accurate. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 hour ago, I Am The Liquor said: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/during-2021-team-meeting-sean-mcdermott-cited-9-11-attacks-as-example-of-teamwork “At St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, N.Y., McDermott’s morning address began innocently enough,” Dunne writes. “He told the entire team they needed to come together. But then, sources on-hand say, he used a strange model: the terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001. He cited the hijackers as a group of people who were all able to get on the same page to orchestrate attacks to perfection. One by one, McDermott started asking specific players in the room questions. ‘What tactics do you think they used to come together?’ A young player tried to methodically answer. ‘What do you think their biggest obstacle was?’ A veteran answered, ‘TSA,’ which mercifully lightened the mood.” This is absolutely bat sh*t crazy if true lmfao. Sort of like R. Lee Ermey's Parris Island DI admiring the outstanding marksmanship of ex Marine Lee Harvey Oswald. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, I Am The Liquor said: You should check it out man. Shane Gillis is absolutely hilarious, one of the funniest dudes doing it right now. Also good friends with Gabe Davis. He has a story about hanging out with Spencer Brown at Dave and Busters while out of his mind on mushrooms after tailgating a Bills game. That last sentence is basically the whole story. Hes the man. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Low Positive said: I can. I used to teach college classes. Even if you plan a lecture, some strange things can come out of your mouth if you stray from the plan even a little bit. I never said anything that tone-deaf, but there are some lectures that I wish I could go back and edit. I mean it's probably straight out of the first year curriculum at Helmand Province University 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, BillsDiehard said: Sean McDermott used the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a metaphor on how to build team camaraderie in a team meeting, according to a recent article by Ty Dunne “He cited the hijackers as a group of people who were all able to get on the same page to orchestrate attacks to perfection.” One player reportedly said after exiting the meeting: “what the f—k just happened?” He apologized today for this, saying: “My intent in the meeting that day was to discuss the importance of communication. ... I regretted mentioning 9/11 in my message that day, and I immediately apologized to the team." McDermott is historically dumb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, JMM said: I am now on the record that I feel we should move on from McDermott, but I tend to agree, this is a hit piece. Regardless sadly way overdue!!!!😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, SCBills said: The Michael Scott comparison is way too accurate. This is just piling on. But Florio also has an ax to grind with Bills and McDermott. I'm sure why. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, JESSEFEFFER said: Sort of like R. Lee Ermey's Parris Island DI admiring the outstanding marksmanship of ex Marine Lee Harvey Oswald. Well, it. was an incredible shot … (classic scene, btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, SCBills said: The Michael Scott comparison is way too accurate. They WERE the best performing branch for Dunder Mifflin FWIW. David Wallace even had him in his office trying to figure out why. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Liquor Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Jauronimo said: He has a story about hanging out with Spencer Brown at Dave and Busters while out of his mind on mushrooms after tailgating a Bills game. That last sentence is basically the whole story. Hes the man. That is actually the video I was going to post but I couldn't find it lol. That is an awesome story if it is still on YouTube somewhere man, a must listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 If you guys wanted your “black eye that probably spearheads McD’s dismissal,” here you have it. This ***** might implode. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 hours ago, teef said: i sure hope a three part story about me never comes out. Me either. Certainly one part would focus on how @4merper4mer saved me from a gruesome fate at the hands of a San Diego serial killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, HappyDays said: It's crazy because before the season I was of the mind that even another disappointing early playoff exit would be enough cause to fire McDermott. But now? The way this season has turned out, and a trending story more embarrassing than anything Rex Ryan ever did? Pegula would be nuts to bring this guy back next year. I agree. As suggested elsewhere here, Pegula needs to do his due diligence and ferret out the truth. If he has lost the team, then he has to go. If he’s a national embarrassment, he most likely will go. If the fans turn on him, tough sell for him to be back. No way you can spin this into something less damaging, especially the 9/11 story. I can’t see him coming back. The question is, if Pegula is of the opinion he has lost the team and the fans, does he immediately fire him or wait? I’d image he’d wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I can only conclude that that this famous motivational speech scene had a deep impact on McDermott: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, JESSEFEFFER said: Sort of like R. Lee Ermey's Parris Island DI admiring the outstanding marksmanship of ex Marine Lee Harvey Oswald. "Do any of you people know who Charles Whitman was? None of you dumbasses knows?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 39 minutes ago, NoSaint said: I mean, never center the terrorists as who you want to emulate is a pretty easy lesson to learn and one that should be infinitely avoidable for anyone with an IQ that’s even lukewarm The “McD is just not that bright” take from @GoBills808 is looking fiery hot rn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I have a mutual friend with a current player. I had heard the story about the 9/11 metaphor before. I didn't totally believe it before, thinking maybe I was missing some context or it was being exaggerated, but I guess I do now. Holy cow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, davefan66 said: I agree. As suggested elsewhere here, Pegula needs to do his due diligence and ferret out the truth. If he has lost the team, then he has to go. If he’s a national embarrassment, he most likely will go. If the fans turn on him, tough sell for him to be back. No way you can spin this into something less damaging, especially the 9/11 story. I can’t see him coming back. The question is, if Pegula is of the opinion he has lost the team and the fans, does he immediately fire him or wait? I’d image he’d wait. You almost have to wait minus a huge uproar. He’s the DC AND HC, so you have to fill those 2 spots and the 2 spots of the coaches you move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 6 hours ago, CincyBillsFan said: Reading some of the comments made by McD over the last 6 weeks made me think that Dorsey was not an independent OC in the way that DeBoll was. Dorsey was a tool of McD his purpose was to implement what McD wanted out of HIS offense and more importantly out of HIS QB. The placing of a governor on Allen's play which was the primary reason this offense struggled at times came from McD. And for this reason alone McD should be fired. Dorsey was only there to try to make McD's demands happen. "The governor" was not to get JA17 hurt. Flame out like Cam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, sodbuster said: I have a mutual friend with a current player. I had heard the story about the 9/11 metaphor before. I didn't totally believe it before, thinking maybe I was missing some context or it was being exaggerated, but I guess I do now. Holy cow. Hit that friend up now! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Bill Belichick will be the number 1 coach on Pegulas list. Prepare for Belichick and Josh McDaniels trying to get their rings without Brady. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: If you guys wanted your “black eye that probably spearheads McD’s dismissal,” here you have it. This ***** might implode. I stand by my believe that it already did implode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, FireChans said: The “McD is just not that bright” take from @GoBills808 is looking fiery hot rn I'm not all that happy about that tbh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Does anyone have more info from behind the paywall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Could you really fire him today, and ask Joe Brady to take over at HC. I mean who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Low Positive said: I'm trying to come up with the 25 sources. Here's what i've got: Daboll Chad Hall Heath Farwell Jon Feliciano Quinton Spain Cole Beasley Devin Singletary Leslie Frasier John Brown Bobby Johnson Lil' Dirty Zach Moss Ken Dorsey Cody Ford Bobby Hart Levi Wallace He specifically has said that Chad Hall declined to talk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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