For all you McDermott haters, who would you want?

[Success]

Maybe.  We'd need more luck than other contenders.

 

[Billsfanatic8989]

2 minutes ago, goldenboy81 said:

If Allen carries the team yes. If he doesn't, then no

Allen would need to throw for 350-400 yards, 4 TD's minimum per game, and zero turnovers. 

 

The other team would need to turn it over at least twice.

Edited 4 hours ago by Billsfanatic8989

[Gregg]

Just now, Billsfanatic8989 said:

This. 

 

He would do great with a team like Arizona, Carolina etc. 

 

He would be perfect for the Dolphins or Jets. Teams that need a HC to change the losing culture. They both know him very well being in the AFCE.

[Bruffalo]

I think it's possible, maybe even over 50%, but it won't be because of McDermott's defensive mind. 

[ClemsonBills]

Not a single individual can answer this confidently with a "yes"

[Billsfanatic8989]

Just now, Gregg said:

 

He would be perfect for the Dolphins or Jets. Teams that need a HC to change the losing culture. They both know him very well being in the AFCE.

Yes I think he would help them not be a dumpster fire. 

[BarleyNY]

Josh Allen is good enough to overcome McDermott and win it all, but it’s a very narrow path. His teammates believe in him 100% and that’s invaluable. I don’t think they have the same belief in McD and the coaches. So it’s possible, but unlikely. 

[T.E.]

I would also like to add that I really dislike the identity this team has, and that's all on the coach. We take what the defense gives us on offense; we react to what the offense does on defense...it's all really passive and designed with an objective of not losing rather than playing to win.

 

It's created this environment where the players are flat for most of the game and then borderline-panicky during big moments. They're soft, and that fact rears it's ugly head every time we play a physical team that is well-coached.

[dorquemada]

No.  He builds mentally soft teams that have occasional flashes of brilliance but it's just not a sustainable model for an 18 week season + playoffs.

[BillsVet]

42 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

Coaches like McDermott build systems that are rock solid and win consistently in the regular season. But the defense is not very imaginative and just does what it does, which works well enough until it doesn't. 

 

McD and Beane going back a few seasons have become very conservative running it back in personnel, hiring assistants, and now schematically.  It's like a lot of companies...staying with what works is easiest because change means uncertainty.  The boldness to move up and draft Josh followed by the Diggs trade has been replaced with doubling down on DL, and thinking JAG WRs will work on a new team because Josh is the QB.  

 

And yeah, it's not about this loss.  Those are going to happen.  It's a leadership group which is trying to advance to the SB, but refuses to consider that their systems aren't functional when they need them most...even with Josh Allen at QB. 

[Gregg]

3 minutes ago, BarleyNY said:

Josh Allen is good enough to overcome McDermott and win it all, but it’s a very narrow path. His teammates believe in him 100% and that’s invaluable. I don’t think they have the same belief in McD and the coaches. So it’s possible, but unlikely. 

 

No, he isn't. Football is the ultimate team sport. One player can't get his team to a Super Bowl much less win one.

[boyst]

no

[BarleyNY]

1 minute ago, T.E. said:

I would also like to add that I really dislike the identity this team has, and that's all on the coach. We take what the defense gives us on offense; we react to what the offense does on defense...it's all really passive and designed with an objective of not losing rather than playing to win.

 

It's created this environment where the players are flat for most of the game and then borderline-panicky during big moments. They're soft, and that fact rears it's ugly head every time we play a physical team that is well-coached.

 

Really an excellent point here. I’d go further and say that the team’s talent is part of it. They’re great at QB and very good or good everywhere else. 

[PastaJoe]

[corta765]

1 minute ago, BillsVet said:

And yeah, it's not about this loss.  Those are going to happen.  It's a leadership group which is trying to advance to the SB, but refuses to consider that their systems aren't functional when they need them most...even with Josh Allen at QB. 

 

It was a systematic loss which highlights your greatest fears, worries, and issues that exist. It was a reminder again of the AFC title that if this offense is not 30+ a game which usually means Josh is also near his best then they cannot win.

[JAMIEBUF12]

Maybe not for the Bills.

Andy Reid couldn't win the big one either in Philly ,yet Philly had teams loaded with talent.

Once Mcdermott  adapts and tries other defensive schemes he will be a complete coach. Overall he is a good coach.

[dcinmuncie]

if not this year, then never 

[White Linen]

No.  I think there's times when a strategic coach has to pull off the right decision with a money game plan, end of game clock management, perfect play call and he doesn't have it.  

[BananaB]

No

[Toledo Bill]

I would include Beane in this conversation and the answer is no.

both living off one good draft  pick (Allen).