‘”It’s been disappointing, particularly the last part of the game … those last 13 seconds of the game we pride ourselves on being detailed and prepared,” McDermott continued. “That’s an area of situational football that we practice almost daily here and we typically handle very well. I wish our execution was different.”’
Archives for January 26, 2022
Analysis: Sean McDermott walks tightrope with lack of explanation for now-infamous ’13 seconds’
‘McDermott, though, is walking a tightrope here. While it shows good leadership to not throw anyone under the bus, it doesn’t sit well with most fans that he’s basically providing a non-answer to valid questions about the sequence of events that led to the end of a season that had such promise. In protecting his team, he’s lost some support from the fan base – at least temporarily. The significance of that should not be underestimated.’
Bills QB Josh Allen ‘will be in the loop’ for potential Brian Daboll replacement
‘“Whoever it may be – it’s not up to me – but as a quarterback, as a competitor, you definitely want to feel like you have some sort of say in it. Whether it’s taken or not, it’s not up to me.”’
Bills CB Tre’Davious White ‘on schedule’ to return
‘“It looks like, from what I’m hearing, both are on schedule, as is Ike Boettger, as well,” McDermott said. “I hate seeing them in that position, but their determination, their guts, their grit, man, is on display every day, and it’s not an easy process, the pain they’re going through to get back.”‘
Chiefs fans donate more than $80,000 to Oishei Children’s Hospital, many in $13 increments
‘“It’s certainly bittersweet with the game,” said Andrew Bennett, the vice president of the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, the medical facility’s philanthropic arm, “but the generosity of fans toward Josh is just absolutely remarkable. We’re incredibly grateful for this impactful support. It’s a great sign of sportsmanship and integrity, watching how fans have reacted to this. It’s another huge win for the kids that we’re helping out, day in and day out here in Western New York.”’
Position grades: Versatility of Bills’ offensive personnel on full display in K.C.
‘It’s a shame one of the greatest quarterbacking performances in team history didn’t produce a victory.’
What were the Buffalo Bills trying to do in those 13 seconds? Sean McDermott won’t say
‘Reporters tried to pry answers from the Buffalo Bills head coach Tuesday morning during his annual season-ending news conference regarding the decision to kick off deep, and how his team defended in those awful final moments which cost the Bills a chance to host this weekend’s AFC Championship Game.’
Deconstructing what happened to Bills in final 13 seconds vs. Chiefs: Who’s to blame?
‘There were things that could go wrong with either choice. But it had to be worth a chance to get a few of the 13 seconds to tick off the clock. McDermott said the options were discussed. The only thing he’d reveal is that execution was the problem. Maybe Bass was instructed to kick it short? There’s no way to know.’
Video reveals why Chiefs fan tackled by Bills’ Stefon Diggs ran onto field
‘A video shared by Barstool Sports on Tuesday showed what led a Chiefs fan to run onto the field at Arrowhead Stadium only to get tackled by Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs. All it took was a measly $1,000.’
Allen, Mahomes gave us a game for the ages, a glimpse into a bright future
‘With nine touchdown passes in two playoff games, Allen had been unstoppable. And when he rifled that pass to Gabriel Davis to give the Bills the lead with 13 seconds remaining, you couldn’t help but think it was over. But, as we learned again, 13 seconds is an eternity for the magical Mahomes. Suspect coaching decisions (Should McDermott have squib-kicked the ball to drain some more seconds off the clock?) and that stupid coin flip rule gave Kansas City new life. Mahomes took full advantage of it.’
Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Giants coaching search: Bills OC Brian Daboll first finalist; Dan Quinn visits team in N.J. (New York Daily News)
Giants’ coaching timeline clear after Brian Daboll’s shot to secure job (New York Post)
Giants taking big chance no matter who they hire as next coach (New York Post)
Bills OC Brian Daboll will have his second interview for Giants’ head coaching job on Tuesday (Newsday)
Brian Daboll’s background on offense could be selling point for Giants (Newsday)
Would another Bill Belichick disciple, Bills’ Brian Daboll, be an upgrade over Joe Judge for Giants? (Newark Star Ledger)
Bills OC Brian Daboll Has Second Interview With Giants (AP)
5 questions Giants GM Joe Schoen should be asked at introductory news conference (SportsNet New York)
Latest on Giants’ head coach search: Leslie Frazier to interview again on Friday (SportsNet New York)
Source: Brian Daboll ‘clearly the favorite’ as next Giants head coach (SportsNet New York)
Gio REALLY doesn’t think Brian Daboll is Giants savior in early-morning rant: ‘It’s not negativity, it’s realism’ (WFAN-AM)
Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll Gets Second Interview With Giants (WCBS-TV)
Bills’ Brian Daboll has 2nd head coach interview with Giants (Giants.com)
Bills’ head coach Sean McDermott says he will replay final 13 seconds vs Chiefs ‘a million times’
‘”I watched it on video and I watched it over and over in my head a million times, in my stomach a million more,” McDermott said during his end-of-season news conference. “It’s my livelihood and I’m super competitive as well. I want the best for our football team and this organization and our fans, quite honestly. So I’ll continue to watch it in my mind and in my gut for years … but when we get to where we’re trying to get to, I believe that’ll make it that much more enjoyable in that moment.”‘
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said he will feel final 13 seconds, overtime of loss to Kansas City Chiefs ‘in my gut for years’
‘”I watched it on video and I watched it over and over in my head a million times, in my stomach a million more,” McDermott said Tuesday during his end-of-season news conference. “It’s my livelihood and I’m super competitive as well. I want the best for our football team and this organization and our fans, quite honestly. So I’ll continue to watch it in my mind and in my gut for years … but when we get to where we’re trying to get to, I believe that’ll make it that much more enjoyable in that moment.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen will have say in search if Brian Daboll leaves: ‘No decision will be made without Josh’
‘When it comes to a potential candidate to replace Daboll, Jones also reported that Allen has been highly complimentary of Bills quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey. Daboll, who has been a part of six combined championship staffs between college and the NFL, has served as the Bills offensive coordinator since 2018. He’s had a hand in helping the young Allen develop into one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, as Buffalo has finished in the top five in total offense over the past two seasons.’
Perfect Bills 2022 NFL Draft plan: Prioritizing cornerback, addressing the future at receiver for Josh Allen
‘Booth would provide the Bills not only a player at a position of need, he’d give Buffalo’s secondary more juice by way of his lightning-quick feet and downfield speed. Booth was the No. 2 cornerback recruit in the nation in 2019. He has plenty of experience — and highlight-reel interceptions — on the perimeter. He’d be the perfect running mate with Tre’Davious White in the Bills’ defensive backfield.’