So how are we feeling about Coach McDermott?

[Buffalo_Stampede]

[HappyDays]

Since the Eagles loss, this has been the best stretch of coaching in McDermott's career. Tonight he perfectly managed a close game and made 2nd half adjustments to shut out the Dolphins offense.

 

Still has to win critical moments in playoff games but it's a step in the right direction.

 

Edited January 8 by HappyDays

[DuckyBoys]

Good game by McDermott keeping the wheels from falling off today

[Mikie2times]

Just now, HappyDays said:

Since the Eagles loss, this has been the stretch of coaching in McDermott's career. Tonight he perfectly managed a close game and made 2nd half adjustments to shut out the Dolphins offense.

 

Still has to win critical moments in playoff games but it's a step in the right direction.

Agree. A part of me wondered if that article didn’t set him free in a way. I liked the call to run the sneak and end it. Good challenge. Defense has done a great job. Let’s see how we can perform in the playoffs. 

[RoscoeParrish]

He should be the HC until he decides he’s done. 

[Cheektowaga Chad]

I don't believe in McDermott but the two fourth down calls on the last drive were excellent

 

He was very good tonight 

[Kirby Jackson]

Let’s go!!!

[FireChans]

5 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Since the Eagles loss, this has been the stretch of coaching in McDermott's career. Tonight he perfectly managed a close game and made 2nd half adjustments to shut out the Dolphins offense.

 

Still has to win critical moments in playoff games but it's a step in the right direction.

The defense has been pretty awesome

almost every week since the bye. It was legit was a light switch for McD.

[Joe Ferguson forever]

i don't get while so many here disrespect McD.  4th AFC East consecutive title.  5 straight playoffs.  some of the same posters disparaging him were Ralph Wilson apologists or even Whaley apologists even tho they both sucked at leading the team.  what gives?  is it personal against McD?

[BullBuchanan]

good job out there tonight. Would still like a coaching change barring a super bowl, but I think that's not happening now.

[KingBoots8]

Certainly earned another year. Won the division, the 2 seed, and we get the battered Steelers at home. 
 

He’s far from perfect, but he’s probably the best we have ever had. Just saying.

[FireChans]

1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:

i don't get while so many here disrespect McD.  4th AFC East consecutive title.  5 straight playoffs.  some of the same posters disparaging him were Ralph Wilson apologists or even Whaley apologists even tho they both sucked at leading the team.  what gives?  is it personal against McD?

All these folks LOVE McDaniel. 
 

Of course, McD just took the division and dogwalked him. Again.

[Warcodered]

6 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Since the Eagles loss, this has been the best stretch of coaching in McDermott's career. Tonight he perfectly managed a close game and made 2nd half adjustments to shut out the Dolphins offense.

 

Still has to win critical moments in playoff games but it's a step in the right direction.

 

Yeah Hashtag sports made this video almost seemingly to speak better coaching/performances into existence and it's been weirdly prescience since then.

 

 

[daz28]

I was beginning to be a doubting thomas, but results don't lie.  If you were spamming McClappy and McDummy, then why stop now.  Maybe he's not the coach to win a SB, and I respect that opinion.  If you were just a hater, then maybe do a little self-reflection.  

[Mikie2times]

3 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:

i don't get while so many here disrespect McD.  4th AFC East consecutive title.  5 straight playoffs.  some of the same posters disparaging him were Ralph Wilson apologists or even Whaley apologists even tho they both sucked at leading the team.  what gives?  is it personal against McD?

Because we have not accomplished anything in the playoffs during his tenure and the best chance we had ended in poor decision making by him. 

[daz28]

2 minutes ago, FireChans said:

All these folks LOVE McDaniel. 
 

Of course, McD just took the division and dogwalked him. Again.

McDaniel is young and possibly talented, and had a good year.  5 weeks ago a lot of our own fans were prob salivating over him.  Tight game glad we won.  

[FireChans]

2 minutes ago, daz28 said:

McDaniel is young and possibly talented, and had a good year.  5 weeks ago a lot of our own fans were prob salivating over him.  Tight game glad we won.  

He’s a good coach, but I don’t get why anyone would want him over McD. McD keeps dog walking him.

[Joe Ferguson forever]

Just now, daz28 said:

McDaniel is young and possibly talented, and had a good year.  5 weeks ago a lot of our own fans were prob salivating over him.  Tight game glad we won.  

he's a shiny object.  he's on tv.  mcd just wins.  McDaniel strikes me as weirder than belichik.

Just now, Mikie2times said:

Because we have not accomplished anything in the playoffs during his tenure and the best chance we had ended in poor decision making by him. 

made it to the afc finals.  how many current coaches have done that?  how many bills coaches?

Edited January 8 by Joe Ferguson forever

[Mikie2times]

3 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:

he's a shiny object.  mcd just wins.  McDaniel strikes me as weirder than belichik.

made it to the acc finals.  how many current coaches have done that?  how many bills coaches?

You want me to celebrate one AFC Championship game we got blown out in? We have a future hall of fame QB. His standard is higher than what it was when we had Tyrod and JP Losman. 

[muppy]

2 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

You want me to celebrate one AFC Championship game we got blown out in? We have a future hall of fame QB. His standard is higher than what it was when we had Tyrod and JP Losman. 

MIKEY!!!!! RAWRRRRRRRRRR AFC Est Champs!!!! WoooooooT!! 5^

[Mikie2times]

Just now, muppy said:

MIKEY!!!!! RAWRRRRRRRRRR AFC Est Champs!!!! WoooooooT!! 5^

I know!!!

 

😻😻😻 hope you guys had fun!

[muppy]

I do love me a celebration thread. I am NOT  about mistakes notight  POR FAVOR I'm about RESULTS amigos

 

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS

2 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

I know!!!

 

😻😻😻 hope you guys had fun!

WOOOOOOOOOOOT Give my girl a HUG Im stoked amigo!!!!

Edited January 8 by muppy

[Mikie2times]

2 minutes ago, muppy said:

I do love me a celebration thread. I am NOT  about mistakes notight  POR FAVOR I'm about RESULTS amigos

 

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS

WOOOOOOOOOOOT Give my girl a HUG Im stoked amigo!!!!

I will! She’s officially a Bills fan! 

 

[Billl]

He’s coach of the year.  Won’t get the award, but he pulled the team out of a tailspin.  He’s everything Sirianni isn’t.

[muppy]

Just now, Mikie2times said:

I will! She’s officially a Bills fan! 

 

HECK YES SHE  IS Never a doubt xo #KEEPER

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

Guy absolutely earned whatever he wants and more. I was wrong about him. Very thankful to have him here 

[zow2]

Coach second half defense was phenomenal against a good offense. Props to coach McD!

[BobbyC81]

Despite the ups and downs of the season, Sean always seems to have the team playing well at the end of the season.

[davefan66]

Coached a great defensive plan last night.  Even through injuries.

 

Not a fan of some of his decisions, but he’s a very good coach. 

[BobbyC81]

6 hours ago, Joe Ferguson forever said:

i don't get while so many here disrespect McD.  4th AFC East consecutive title.  5 straight playoffs.  some of the same posters disparaging him were Ralph Wilson apologists or even Whaley apologists even tho they both sucked at leading the team.  what gives?  is it personal against McD?

Trolls looking to get under your skin.

[Bill Grundy]

Allen is our superstar. but the our D is our engine.

 

It doesn't have too many stats but it's effective and its mean. 

 

A different coach, focused on getting another 10% out of Allen probably presides over a 50% worse defence. 

 

I think our team is really nicely balanced. And where it lacks talent, it more than makes up for in heart. That's coaching and culture. 

[GunnerBill]

3 hours ago, BobbyC81 said:

Despite the ups and downs of the season, Sean always seems to have the team playing well at the end of the season.

 

He is 25-8 regular season in December and January as the Bills HC. 

[Dopey]

1 hour ago, BobbyC81 said:

Trolls looking to get under your skin.

If only. There’s a particular group that complains about anything not Josh. 

[yall]

I'm not gonna lie, I was ready to put a "Fire McD" sign on my lawn at 6-6.

 

After this run, seeing how this team has rallied, and hearing the coach last night, I hereby submit my official apology form.

[technobot]

Much better, glad I was wrong as usual. 

 

Others have said it, and I will agree. He's at least a good, maybe very good coach. Does he have his deficiencies? Everyone does. Will he win a Super Bowl or God forbid make a boneheaded decision in a critical moment? Who knows. They have to get there first.

 

I was way off-base about McDermott losing the locker room after the Broncos game. Coincidental timing or not, the Dunne article seemed to bring them together around him.

 

It was a daunting task to win out and they got it done. Let's see how we do in the playoffs but, once again, as stated better by others, it could be worse. We have a proven regular season winner, and I remember what it's like to be on the other side so I'll be happy with what we have and hope for more.

[T master]

On 1/1/2024 at 3:32 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Has anyone changed their opinion of him over the last month?

 

This will be an emotional weekend. I’m prepared for a lot of McDermott threads Sunday night if things go poorly. I want to see how we’re feeling entering the biggest regular season game of his head coaching career.

 

The haters will hate but today will be very quiet because McD has brought the team back from a really bad looking season to be the #2 seed in the play offs so they can't complain right now .

 

Oh But they will !! You can bet if McD as much as looks the wrong way on a play they will jump on that like a pack of wild dogs on a left over bone ! And then if the team doesn't by chance win it all he will be the biggest POS on the planet & after words they will all come out in force with the FIRE McD posts .

 

But as for now they are sitting back like a bunch of fat kids with a carton of Blue Bell homemade Vanilla ice cream eating it up with some ice cream dripping down the side of their mouths but ready to pounce at any given moment .

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I think a lot of people have McDermott wrong. He’s one of the most aggressive minded defensive AND offensive head coaches in the NFL. I just don’t think he’ll be easily upgraded. Thats why I can criticize him but never call for him to be replaced. 
 

I don’t think we appreciate him enough. In fact I know we don’t.

[Airseven]

No playoffs if not for the job McDermott has done over the past month.

[Man with No Name]

McDermott has coached well the last few weeks. Very little to criticize in the way of timeout calls, challenges, etc. I think he probably did a little bit of self reflecting after that hit piece came out, whether it was a fair article or not. That's what successful people do. 

 

My only misgiving with him at this point is I still don't think he is the right guy for Allen. I really think josh is gonna have his best success with an offensive guru with a firm hand. but what are the odds of him finding that right guy? Unless you have somebody perfect in mind, can't make a switch. 

 

Of course if we somehow manage to get whipped by the Steelers, this is all out the window and we'll all be calling for his head before the third qtr is over. 

[Stampede]

I'll share my feelings on February 12th.