Be Careful What You Wish For…

[BringBackFergy]

Many have been clamoring to fire McDermott for a few years. Some now say, “It’s Beane’s fault”…but most were definitely in the “Fire McD” camp. Be mindful of a few things: 

 

* We have been ranked Top 10 offense and Top 10 defense for 7 of last 8 years. 
* We have drafted at the 26-29th slot for last 7 years. 
* Hoecht, Landon Jax, Oliver, Bernard, Poyer, Hairston…I can’t count the number of fuuuk-king injuries. 
* Playoffs 7 of 8 years. 
* Most successful coach since Marv. 
* Leader of men. 
 

So if we get a shiny new brilliant offensive mind, and lose in the playoffs (if we make it), who do you blame then? 

WR’s?? WR’s?? 
see above - we pick at 26-29 and there’s this thing called a salary cap for FA’s. 
 

[shep21]

100% AGREE !!!!!!

[Kelly to Allen]

I am extremely excited and have zero doubt this was the correct call.

 

As for hiring the right coach, obviously that's a different story.

 

But I am over the moon with optimism now.

 

I truly believe McDermott was a massive anchor on this teams potential 

[Success]

Our defenses have been historically bad in playoff losses under McDermott, and he's a defensive coach.

 

And we saw it Saturday.  Nix is a very mid QB, and we gave him so much respect - soft against him on 3rd downs, which he seemed to take advantage of every single time.   In every other playoff game, I saw defenses that weren't afraid to be aggressive & take chances with everything on the line.

 

I feel bad for McDermott - he has a lot of positives as an HC, and thought he changed our culture. But it was time.

 

[gonzo1105]

I’d be more worried about firing McDermott if A, I didn’t have the best QB in the NFL and B we made the playoffs every year either say Derek Carr so I guess in that I would be careful. 
 

I mean honestly what’s the worst that happens. We go 10-7 or 11-6 and lose in the divisional round? I mean that happens already 

[TheyCallMeAndy]

It was either this season or next season for McD, but the fact Beane has been retained has boggled my mind. 

[atlbillsfan1975]

This might be the best thing for everyone. Look at McD’s mentor. Both Reid and the Eagles have won multiple championships since Reid was fired. 

[Southern McButterpants]

As has been said over and over, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.  

 

I cannot predict whether this will be a positive or negative move, but at least the team's management is shaking things up.

 

I thank Sean for rising our team out of constant mediocrity and making our team incredibly relevant. 

 

Onward and upward. 

[US Egg]

It was time.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Is Aikman done helping the Dolphins?!  He's a pretty smart feller!

[RyanC883]

two things can be correct: (1) time for McD to go; and (2) Bean is a much larger reason for our postseason stalling.  

[Playoffs?]

17 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

I am extremely excited and have zero doubt this was the correct call.

 

As for hiring the right coach, obviously that's a different story.

 

But I am over the moon with optimism now.

 

I truly believe McDermott was a massive anchor on this teams potential 

That’s fair, but what would you say Beane is?

[Gregg]

2 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

two things can be correct: (1) time for McD to go; and (2) Bean is a much larger reason for our postseason stalling.  

 

I really hope Beane steps down as GM and finds the right man for the job. Someone who can do a better job drafting especially in the early rounds. 

[Kirby Jackson]

16 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I’d be more worried about firing McDermott if A, I didn’t have the best QB in the NFL and B we made the playoffs every year either say Derek Carr so I guess in that I would be careful. 
 

I mean honestly what’s the worst that happens. We go 10-7 or 11-6 and lose in the divisional round? I mean that happens already 

Gonzo is always on point. That’s the part that not everyone is seeing. With Josh Allen the floor is really high. The ceiling is a Super Bowl and the floor is a WC. 

[Sweats]

I would rather have a fighting chance to get over the hump, than stay stuck at the hump, you dig?

[NewEra]

20 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Many have been clamoring to fire McDermott for a few years. Some now say, “It’s Beane’s fault”…but most were definitely in the “Fire McD” camp. Be mindful of a few things: 

 

* We have been ranked Top 10 offense and Top 10 defense for 7 of last 8 years. 
* We have drafted at the 26-29th slot for last 7 years. 
* Hoecht, Landon Jax, Oliver, Bernard, Poyer, Hairston…I can’t count the number of fuuuk-king injuries. 
* Playoffs 7 of 8 years. 
* Most successful coach since Marv. 
* Leader of men. 
 

So if we get a shiny new brilliant offensive mind, and lose in the playoffs (if we make it), who do you blame then? 

WR’s?? WR’s?? 
see above - we pick at 26-29 and there’s this thing called a salary cap for FA’s. 
 

I agree.  This next hire is the biggest decision in Bills history imo.  
 

I’ve been saying the grass isn’t always greener for the last 3 years….but it better be in this case.  With success comes risk in most cases.  Sometimes you just have to roll the dice

[SinceThe70s]

10 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Many have been clamoring to fire McDermott for a few years. Some now say, “It’s Beane’s fault”…but most were definitely in the “Fire McD” camp. Be mindful of a few things: 

 

* We have been ranked Top 10 offense and Top 10 defense for 7 of last 8 years. 
* We have drafted at the 26-29th slot for last 7 years. 
* Hoecht, Landon Jax, Oliver, Bernard, Poyer, Hairston…I can’t count the number of fuuuk-king injuries. 
* Playoffs 7 of 8 years. 
* Most successful coach since Marv. 
* Leader of men. 
 

So if we get a shiny new brilliant offensive mind, and lose in the playoffs (if we make it), who do you blame then? 

WR’s?? WR’s?? 
see above - we pick at 26-29 and there’s this thing called a salary cap for FA’s. 
 

 

I totally get all of this and I'm definitely not jumping for joy that McD got canned. But it feels like the right time for a change instead of running it back. 

 

The part that makes no sense to me is Beane. Makes me wonder how much McD influenced roster construction.

[NewEra]

2 minutes ago, Gregg said:

 

I really hope Beane steps down as GM and finds the right man for the job. Someone who can do a better job drafting especially in the early rounds. 

I agree.  I fully believe that this will be the plan.  I fully hope that this is the plan

[BillsShredder83]

20 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Many have been clamoring to fire McDermott for a few years. Some now say, “It’s Beane’s fault”…but most were definitely in the “Fire McD” camp. Be mindful of a few things: 

 

* We have been ranked Top 10 offense and Top 10 defense for 7 of last 8 years. 
* We have drafted at the 26-29th slot for last 7 years. 
* Hoecht, Landon Jax, Oliver, Bernard, Poyer, Hairston…I can’t count the number of fuuuk-king injuries. 
* Playoffs 7 of 8 years. 
* Most successful coach since Marv. 
* Leader of men. 
 

So if we get a shiny new brilliant offensive mind, and lose in the playoffs (if we make it), who do you blame then? 

WR’s?? WR’s?? 
see above - we pick at 26-29 and there’s this thing called a salary cap for FA’s. 
 

NONE OF THIS HOLDS UP/BECOMES EXCUSABLE AGAINST AN 8 YEAR (9?) SAMPLE SIZE!

 

If he hasn't been able to do it through Josh's rookie deal, and in a year without our most vaunted enemies in KC, BAL, CINCI, what unique storm of conditions would lead to him winning a SB?

 

We have Josh Allen.  His goal is to win a SB.  If you cant do your job once in 8-9 years, you dont have a job.  Being a SB winning HC is NOT easy, nobody said it is... yet it can be done.

 

Go find the guy who can, not the guy with a decade of reasons he cant

[BuffaloBill]

23 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Many have been clamoring to fire McDermott for a few years. Some now say, “It’s Beane’s fault”…but most were definitely in the “Fire McD” camp. Be mindful of a few things: 

 

* We have been ranked Top 10 offense and Top 10 defense for 7 of last 8 years. 
* We have drafted at the 26-29th slot for last 7 years. 
* Hoecht, Landon Jax, Oliver, Bernard, Poyer, Hairston…I can’t count the number of fuuuk-king injuries. 
* Playoffs 7 of 8 years. 
* Most successful coach since Marv. 
* Leader of men. 
 

So if we get a shiny new brilliant offensive mind, and lose in the playoffs (if we make it), who do you blame then? 

WR’s?? WR’s?? 
see above - we pick at 26-29 and there’s this thing called a salary cap for FA’s. 
 

 

 

While I hear your points we can’t keep doing the same thing hoping  for a new result. 

4 minutes ago, Sweats said:

I would rather have a fighting chance to get over the hump, than stay stuck at the hump, you dig?

 

 

Well said