What Changes Would You Expect If Steelers Win?

[Dick_Cheney]

It looks like hardly anyone is giving the Steelers any shot at beating us, which is understandable and likely accurate. However, we have suffered humiliating losses to far lesser teams way too many times before. Anything is possible and Tomlin is going to have his team as prepared as is possible.

 

That said, if the Steelers were to somehow knock us out, what happens to this team going forward? Is McD safe because of his performance over the last 6 games? Do assistant coaches get the axe? Is Brady the really the answer? Which players do we finally move on from?

 

 

Edited January 9 by Dick_Cheney
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[QCity]

All the love for McD/Brady that has accumulated over the past 5 weeks would immediately go down the toilet.

 

 

Edit: I wouldn't expect any changes.

Edited January 9 by QCity

[CaptnCoke11]

Probably fire the special teams coach or something.  Nothing will really change 

[Goin Breakdown]

Im guessing nothing. 4 AFCE championships in a row has to count for something. As frustrating as that may sound. 

Edited January 9 by Goin Breakdown

[BBFL]

Steelers are winning this game from their defense and the defense alone. Najee and Warren have been running well at times this year but it’s been against some cold/bad teams. 
 

This Bills team, even with this subpar games, have been red hot the last 6 games. 
 

Rudolph and Mitch are just as rough as Pickett. 

[Irv]

Not going to happen.  Point is moot.  

[SoCal Deek]

Shhhhhhhh! 

[peterpan]

I’d have to think a new OC next season.  Heck I think that may happen regardless 

[ngbills]

Well if we lose its due to one of these:

 

1) Offense stinks - We need a new OC and coaching staff on that side of the ball for starters. We need a few WR's. Take a close look at Morse and how much he has in the tank. Tank a close look at RT (Spencer Brown). 

2) Defense Stinks - McD is coming back. But we need a DC and help in that coaching room. We have a lot of positions that may need replacements due to age and contract status. 

3) Special Teams Kill Us - This should not be enough to lose but added with either of the above. New ST coach may already be a no-brainer- not sure the late season improvements are enough. 

4) Horrible in game management across the board - I still think McD is safe but if its that embarrassing maybe this does him in. 

[Joe Ferguson]

Just remember the Bills lost to dog ***** quarterbacks before.  They are capable of losing again to a lousy quarterback. 

[zow2]

I actually give the Steelers a punchers chance (probably because of my PTSD lingering from the Bengals playoff snow game when i drove up 500 miles last minute with my son only to see that whooping in person).

 

But anyway, I'd think about canning McD even though at this moment is seems irrational and knee jerk.

Edited January 9 by zow2

[RochesterLifer]

19 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said:

It looks like hardly anyone is giving the Steelers any shot at beating us, which is understandable and likely accurate. However, we have suffered humiliating losses to far lesser teams way too many times before. Anything is possible and Tomlin is going to have his team as prepared as is possible.

 

That said, if the Steelers were to somehow knock us out, what happens to this team going forward? Is McD safe because of his performance over the last 6 games? Do assistant coaches get the axe? Is Brady the really the answer? Which players do we finally move on from?

 

 

Holy cow Dick, let's not do this now...Dick

[LABILLBACKER]

16 minutes ago, QCity said:

All the love for McD/Brady that has accumulated over the past 5 weeks would immediately go down the toilet.

 

 

Edit: I wouldn't expect any changes.

If we lose at home again to a 3rd string qb and a Steeler team without TJ, all the goodwill McD received after the Dunne piece will disappear. 

[BigDingus]

Depends on how it's lost.

 

-If it's something like "13 seconds" collapse, McDermott will be on the hot seat, no doubt.

-If Allen turns it over multiple times again & costs us the game, Bills fans might look to deflect on someone else & find a scapegoat, but fans of other teams & the media will rake him over the coals.

-If the offense is competent, puts up points, protects the football, and the defense can't stop anybody, McDermott will again receive the bulk of the blame.

-If the team comes out flat, receivers dropping passes, players turning it over aside from Allen, tons of penalties, etc. it'll be a lot of "Allen needs help!" from the fans & media.

-If it's a relatively good game but with notable missed opportunities (like a failed 4th & 1), a large discrepancy in run/pass plays, or just playing stagnant for long stretches, you'll hear calls for a Brady replacement.

 

 

Oh, almost forgot the easiest one! If we lose due to missed FG's, Tyler Bass will be on the street ASAP 😅

Edited January 9 by BigDingus

[Goin Breakdown]

1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said:

If we lose at home again to a 3rd string qb and a Steeler team without TJ, all the goodwill McD received after the Dunne piece will disappear. 

My main complaint (if this happens) would be how they seem to play up and down to their opponent. 
like an example for me this week will be Watt is out. All we are hearing is how great that will be, so I expect that there will still be a ton of pressure on Josh and we'll see the Oline get eaten up. 
not saying we'll lose. It just seems to jinx us when we are told why we "should destroy" another team. 

[BeastMaster]

21 minutes ago, Goin Breakdown said:

Im guessing nothing. 4 AFCE championships in a row has to count for something. As frustrating as that may sound. 

It counts for this team coming up short of expectations, once again 

 

Celebrating winning the division in the final week of the season is weak sauce

 

I expect more, and I certainly don't think a home playoff loss in the wild card round should mean this team should stay the course

[Aussie Joe]

8 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said:

If we lose at home again to a 3rd string qb and a Steeler team without TJ, all the goodwill McD received after the Dunne piece will disappear. 

Maybe… but doubt that matters much with the only guy that counts  .,

 

 

Edited January 10 by Aussie Joe

[Malazan]

I think McDermott will realize his shortcomings and step down as HC.

[Goin Breakdown]

Just now, BeastMaster said:

It counts for this team coming up short of expectations, once again 

 

Celebrating winning the division in the final week of the season is weak sauce

 

I expect more, and I certainly don't think a home playoff loss in the wild card round should mean this team should stay the course

I agree. Not saying that this is my vote. I was at that bangles game last year. Believe me it sucked and made me not expect anything different until I see it. 

[scuba guy]

8 minutes ago, BigDingus said:

Depends on how it's lost.

 

-If it's something like "13 seconds" collapse, McDermott will be on the hot seat, no doubt.

-If Allen turns it over multiple times again & costs us the game, Bills fans might look to deflect on someone else & find a scapegoat, but fans of other teams & the media will rake him over the coals.

-If the offense is competent, puts up points, protects the football, and the defense can't stop anybody, McDermott will again receive the bulk of the blame.

-If the team comes out flat, receivers dropping passes, players turning it over aside from Allen, tons of penalties, etc. it'll be a lot of "Allen needs help!" from the fans & media.

-If it's a relatively good game but with notable missed opportunities (like a failed 4th & 1), a large discrepancy in run/pass plays, or just playing stagnant for long stretches, you'll hear calls for a Brady replacement.

 

 

Oh, almost forgot the easiest one! If we lose due to missed FG's, Tyler Bass will be on the street ASAP 😅

I don't think they are kicking many fgs in 40 mph winds and 50 mph gusts.

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, Buffalo619 said:

Only way we lose will be because of weather. I would expect a change in plans and a ***** dome installed. 

Only way?

 

They can also lose if they turn it over 4 times and ask their banged up D to bail them out again 

[FilthyBeast]

23 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said:

It looks like hardly anyone is giving the Steelers any shot at beating us, which is understandable and likely accurate. However, we have suffered humiliating losses to far lesser teams way too many times before. Anything is possible and Tomlin is going to have his team as prepared as is possible.

 

That said, if the Steelers were to somehow knock us out, what happens to this team going forward? Is McD safe because of his performance over the last 6 games? Do assistant coaches get the axe? Is Brady the really the answer? Which players do we finally move on from?

 

 

 

I still think you can argue that anything short of a superbowl appearance warrants serious discussion regarding McD's future here.

 

But if for some reason they lay an egg to a Steelers team without TJ Watt and a 3rd string starting QB that would probably be out of the league by now under most circumstances... not sure how coaching once again isn't front and center in Buffalo as the main reason why this nightmare scenario could play out.

 

 

 

 

 

[NeverOutNick]

We lose to the Steelers, there is no excuse or anyone else to blame, McD gone

[eball]

Just shoot me.  You people are miserable.

 

[Goin Breakdown]

1 minute ago, Aussie Joe said:

Only way?

 

They can also lose if they turn it over 4 times and ask their banged up D to bail them out again 

I honestly think this is the way they're going to have to win. There is no way the turnovers are going to just stop. BUT I'm ok with it as long as the D keeps it up and Josh plays like second half Miami josh. 

[Aussie Joe]

1 minute ago, Goin Breakdown said:

I honestly think this is the way they're going to have to win. There is no way the turnovers are going to just stop. BUT I'm ok with it as long as the D keeps it up and Josh plays like second half Miami josh. 

It’s a dangerous game… eventually a good team is going to take advantage of the turnovers …

 

And also … it’s likely the D is going to have to go without Douglas and Dodson this week  … I would like the O to stand on their own 2 feet and win this one 

 

 

[Teddy KGB]

Fire McD with a loss to the Steelers 

 

don’t have time for him losing every big game 

[LABILLBACKER]

13 minutes ago, Goin Breakdown said:

My main complaint (if this happens) would be how they seem to play up and down to their opponent. 
like an example for me this week will be Watt is out. All we are hearing is how great that will be, so I expect that there will still be a ton of pressure on Josh and we'll see the Oline get eaten up. 
not saying we'll lose. It just seems to jinx us when we are told why we "should destroy" another team. 

It's the head coaches responsibility to motivate his team. Especially against an opponent you should handle based on talent and personnel. We barely beat weaker teams like NYG, Chargers and NE. I guess you gotta ask yourself why this team is incapable of getting motivated against lower teams?  And yes, I'm totally expecting a "closer than it should be" victory by us because of this unsolvable mystery. 

[Rigotz]

Any Given Sunday.

 

We’ve seen great teams lose to bad teams all the time. It doesn’t make the head coach awful.

 

Basing any full conclusion on one game ridiculous. McDermott showed enough to get the Bills to the playoffs. He’s safe. 
 

We’ll see about next year.

[Don Otreply]

I would cut/waive Drew Bledsoe immediately…, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Punching Bag]

38 minutes ago, ngbills said:

Well if we lose its due to one of these:

 

1) Offense stinks - We need a new OC and coaching staff on that side of the ball for starters. We need a few WR's. Take a close look at Morse and how much he has in the tank. Tank a close look at RT (Spencer Brown). 

2) Defense Stinks - McD is coming back. But we need a DC and help in that coaching room. We have a lot of positions that may need replacements due to age and contract status. 

3) Special Teams Kill Us - This should not be enough to lose but added with either of the above. New ST coach may already be a no-brainer- not sure the late season improvements are enough. 

4) Horrible in game management across the board - I still think McD is safe but if its that embarrassing maybe this does him in. 

 

5) Referees - nothing happens even by NFL.

[jethro_tull]

They'd have some s'plain'in to do.....

[ToGoGo]

Keep dreaming we lose so you can say you were right. 

[LABILLBACKER]

18 minutes ago, scuba guy said:

I don't think they are kicking many fgs in 40 mph winds and 50 mph gusts.

Even with no wind, McD doesn't allow Bass an opportunity outside of 48-50.  Meanwhile other teams (Philly/Elliott) are allowing their kickers to attempt 60 yarders in the rain.  Go figure?

[John from Riverside]

There’s always one of you isn’t there

[Chicken Boo]

If they lose to a Mason Rudolph led, Watt-less Steelers team, heads should roll... but they won't.  

 

[BillsFanForever19]

I don't expect any changes. McDermott survived the 9/11 media storm and rather than losing the team down the stretch (which is what it would have taken for any change to be considered there), the team rallied behind him and miraculously pulled off winning the division. He's safe.

 

I think Brady will keep the job. The offense when it struggles of late seems to be execution issues more than playcalls or game planning. And the team has gone 5-1 since he took over. And I don't expect a horribly called game on Sunday. So I'd bet he keeps the gig for next year.

[Eastport bills]

42 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said:

It looks like hardly anyone is giving the Steelers any shot at beating us, which is understandable and likely accurate. However, we have suffered humiliating losses to far lesser teams way too many times before. Anything is possible and Tomlin is going to have his team as prepared as is possible.

 

That said, if the Steelers were to somehow knock us out, what happens to this team going forward? Is McD safe because of his performance over the last 6 games? Do assistant coaches get the axe? Is Brady the really the answer? Which players do we finally move on from?

 

 

Do you think by giving that lame disclaimer dismissing the prospect of Bills losing, insulates you from the mentality of pointing fingers at anyone in a position of coaching or management having responsibility for losing a playoff game. Wouldn’t it be nice to have fans after watching your team heroically get our city potentially 2 playoff games at home,closing the season winning 5 straight games against 3 playoff teams, just acknowledge how great our coaches and players performed? It’s sad that it’s always people waiting in the weeds to pounce with any underperforming scenario that undermines incredible efforts by our team’s never say die accomplishments.

[JoshAllin]

19 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

It’s a dangerous game… eventually a good team is going to take advantage of the turnovers …

 

And also … it’s likely the D is going to have to go without Douglas and Dodson this week  … I would like the O to stand on their own 2 feet and win this one 

 

 

As long as the turnovers are inside the 20's its just a punt to me but obviously they need to score there and call better plays

[Watkins101]

Anything short of making the conference finals and McDermott should be out. Losing to the Steelers would be an embarrassment and would be an offense worthy of termination. Our most likely opponent in the second round is the Chiefs, and losing to them a 3rd time in the playoffs in 4 years would not give me confidence McDermott could take us to the Super Bowl. Similarly, losing to a QB out of retirement or a rookie QB in the playoffs would not bring confidence, and would make me want to look for better options.