A Different Vibe from McDermott

[PoundingDog]

I know you don't get much from McDermott, the prototypical coach speaking guy. But somehow I detect a different tone starting this year's first Wednesday presser. Notice how he repeated the theme of looking to get better as the season goes along. I believe he said it 4 times in this single presser. Not much of the type he typically says like "in order to win, you have to have the fundamentals" blah blah. You can take it two ways. For those looking for positives, you can say McDermott matured in that it really does not matter how you start, it's how you finish, as in playing your best going into the playoff and having injury stuff lining up for you. For those looking for negatives, you may say McDermott is already preparing us for a loss coming Sunday because he's focusing on the big picture of finding the right guys and preparing the young guys, especially rookies that we have to count on, for later in the playoff.

 

 

 

[QB Bills]

We get at least one of these threads every season.

 

He's the same guy he's always been and always will be. The Bills will have to win the super bowl in spite of him, not because of him.

[billvernsays]

I think someone is saying enough is enough, we need some of these young guys to play and contribute in the postseason this year. Playing them early and allowing them to make mistakes in game time situations will be worth it in the long run. 

[VW82]

I don't think it's just about the young guys. Look who we drafted. Look who we brought in. If you follow the guys covering the team, they all say our approach on defense looks different this year. More pressure, more rushers, more guys in man covering one-on-one, more diversity in concepts. It could take us a bit to find the right combinations and find a new identify. McD is evolving and so is the defense.  

[NeverOutNick]

23 minutes ago, QB Bills said:

We get at least one of these threads every season.

 

He's the same guy he's always been and always will be. The Bills will have to win the super bowl in spite of him, not because of him.

I agree with this but I hope we’re both wrong and he finally gets it together and we win it all

[H2o]

McDermott knows the NFEL has already scripted an opening week loss to the Ravens, who will avenge their Playoff defeat, as the mighty Lamar Jackson will begin his campaign towards a 3rd MVP and first SB ring. 

[Chaos]

If McDermott, Babich and and Brady feel uncomfortable and coach like they are uncomfortable until they have the #1 seed locked up, the Bills will be in the Super Bowl this year.  If they are comfortable with their roster, their playbooks and playcalling from day 1, they will still win the division, but their chances of being the Super Bowl will be less than 20%.   They literally need to get out of their comfort zone to get to the next level. 

[Mikie2times]

We hear a lot of people say the Bills need to part ways. But I would guess McD decides to part ways sooner than we decide to do it. He's basically coaching every season with Super Bowl or bust expectations. Mounting pressure as he and Allen break into statistical categories that haven't occurred in the sport for achievements without going to the big game. That can't be fun and it can't be sustainable. He either does it and pulls a Dungy and walks away or he doesn't do it and he takes a break from coaching. 

Edited September 4 by Mikie2times

[Big Turk]

It's always been like that...the Bills typically are peaking in December where they have a phenomenal record under McD.

 

At the end of the day, this team will only go as far as the D lets them in the playoffs, which is always their Achilles heel in January.

 

Until he figures out how to at least get an average performance in key games, we are going to continue to spin our wheels.

Edited September 4 by Big Turk

[uticaclub]

36 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

We hear a lot of people say the Bills need to part ways. But I would guess McD decides to part ways sooner than we decide to do it. He's basically coaching every season with Super Bowl or bust expectations. Mounting pressure as he and Allen break into statistical categories that haven't occurred in the sport for achievements without going to the big game. That can't be fun and it can't be sustainable. He either does it and pulls a Dungy and walks away or he doesn't do it and he takes a break from coaching. 

Colts went to Super Bowl with Caldwell right after Dungy left….

[Big Turk]

39 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

We hear a lot of people say the Bills need to part ways. But I would guess McD decides to part ways sooner than we decide to do it. He's basically coaching every season with Super Bowl or bust expectations. Mounting pressure as he and Allen break into statistical categories that haven't occurred in the sport for achievements without going to the big game. That can't be fun and it can't be sustainable. He either does it and pulls a Dungy and walks away or he doesn't do it and he takes a break from coaching. 

 

Why would there not be? You have the most productive player in NFL history in both the regular and post-season and you continuously fail him due to your defense allowing the most points ever of any team in playoff elimination games over a 5 year period.

 

He should feel pressure and if that doesn't drive him to be better, then I don't want him here.

[Royale with Cheese]

12 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

Why would there not be? You have the most productive player in NFL history in both the regular and post-season and you continuously fail him due to your defense allowing the most points ever of any team in playoff elimination games over a 5 year period.

 

He should feel pressure and if that doesn't drive him to be better, then I don't want him here.

 

I think he feels the pressure which is why we brought on two more defensive assistants who have run different types of defenses. 

He understands the defense under him has been well underperforming several times.  He needs new minds to help put together better game plans.

[Mr. WEO]

48 minutes ago, uticaclub said:

Colts went to Super Bowl with Caldwell right after Dungy left….

 

So did the Bucs with Gruden.

[Mikie2times]

56 minutes ago, uticaclub said:

Colts went to Super Bowl with Caldwell right after Dungy left….

They did, I have called that out before 

 

52 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

Why would there not be? You have the most productive player in NFL history in both the regular and post-season and you continuously fail him due to your defense allowing the most points ever of any team in playoff elimination games over a 5 year period.

 

He should feel pressure and if that doesn't drive him to be better, then I don't want him here.

I don't think the situation is unfair. He makes a lot of money and it's a highly coveted job. I just don't think the notion of him walking away has ever been discussed here and this is the exact type of situation where you can see that happening IMO.  

[Big Blitz]

2 hours ago, VW82 said:

I don't think it's just about the young guys. Look who we drafted. Look who we brought in. If you follow the guys covering the team, they all say our approach on defense looks different this year. More pressure, more rushers, more guys in man covering one-on-one, more diversity in concepts. It could take us a bit to find the right combinations and find a new identify. McD is evolving and so is the defense.  

 

Correct.  
 

Whether we like it or not - this team’s defense (not so the O) is not going to be as good in September as it will be in December. 
 

If it stays healthy. 

 

The rookie D linemen.  
 

The suspensions.  
 

Bishop.  
 

Max’s development.  
 

It still should be good.  Especially you know, since we have a defensive head coach and whatever Babbich does, I would expect it to be top 10 barring catastrophic injuries.   
 

But it’s potential….I mean you’re also looking at a 2 year development here.  It will be even better next year if all goes to plan.  
 

With a hole at DE to fill.   Hopefully nothing else.   Maybe Bosa has more in the tank.  

[newcam2012]

4 hours ago, QB Bills said:

We get at least one of these threads every season.

 

He's the same guy he's always been and always will be. The Bills will have to win the super bowl in spite of him, not because of him.

No better evidence than 13 seconds, unprepared and terrible game planning for the Cinci home playoff loss, and home playoff loss vs KC last year. 

[newcam2012]

3 hours ago, Big Turk said:

 

Why would there not be? You have the most productive player in NFL history in both the regular and post-season and you continuously fail him due to your defense allowing the most points ever of any team in playoff elimination games over a 5 year period.

 

He should feel pressure and if that doesn't drive him to be better, then I don't want him here.

I've been advocating a coaching change right after 13 seconds. It became clear as day the guy doesn't haven't it. The following years have confirmed this. He doesn't have what it takes. He's a very good coach but not good enough. He's a great guy but it's time to move on. Change is needed. Who has confidence this guy and his defense can hold up vs KC or Baltimore? 

3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:

 

So did the Bucs with Gruden.

Sometimes change is a good thing and badly needed. 

[BullBuchanan]

This is highly encouraging, but hopefully for the right reasons. As I've been saying for years, the regular season is an extension of the pre-season for us. I really don't care about the individual outcome of a given game during the regular season anymore. As long as you get 10+ wins, which I expect they will based on Josh alone, I'm all good.

What matters to me is that I see them building on something throughout the season, evolving in terms of playbook, technique and execution. The elite teams aren't showing you the same gameplan in the playoffs that they had in September. They look like a baseball team in game 7 of the world series, pulling out all kinds of tricks and playing their best ball. Make Bosa inactive for the first 10 games - seriously. I know they won't, but they should. I don't need him stacking stats in September. I need him for 5-10 critical snaps in January.

Use this season as a way to accelerate the growth of our young players, because if we have any hope of taking a next step this year, it's because 2-3 young players have blossomed into all-pro level players.

[Buffalo Ballin]

Eh. Meh. Regular season, we're great.

 

Come playoff time, he'll choke again. Then he will not take accountability and disappear far off into those mountains.

[justjoshingaround]

I think mcdermott is a nice guy. I do think he coaches not to lose. I fear he will never go for the kill shot in the playoffs. I think that's been pretty obvious. 

 

What will never sit well me was vs mia. Sending bass out there for a 61 yarder.  Knowing damn well if he missed it bass was going to be the scapegoat. 

 

I think this should be mcdermotts last year if he doesn't make it to the superbowl. 

 

If we keep him, no one outside of buffalo will realize the amazing, 1 of a kind talent allen was.