Mister Defense

I am sorry, I did not mean to hurt your feelings. I did not know that I don't know crap. I know it now. I have changed my tune: jerry's team, always has been, and are currently mega times 10 super duper extremely and monumentally successful+++.

I did not hear ol' jerry answer those questions about the glare in his dysfunctional stadium yet! Thanks--I will now find it, and likely get some more good laughs on his behalf, it seems. But probably the least of his many worries right now. The funny thing is I do sort of feel some empathy for the guy. In the end he seems like he really wants to win and his football team seems to be the center of his life, has been so for years. But his ego, and the lack of objectivity that accompanies that, will almost assuredly never let him reach his goal. He would likely gain significant respect by ceding control of his team by hiring a first rate GM this off season, who in turn hires a first rate coach, as Jerry takes many steps back, including stopping his media presence almost completely. But because of his personality, see the bold above, that seems unlikely to happen. Too bad, as he won't get won't what he most wants in life because of that. We can all learn from that, I think.

They have won only 4 playoff games in the last 25 years. And they have not even sniffed a championship, as they came by their good regular season record by beating the patsies in their weak division, schedule. The fact that the stadium sells out impresses no one, well almost no one. If you cannot almost ever beat a good team at home and win a big game, and this year with their four consecutive home losses by at least 2O points, an NFL record, having a sell out crowd in your cavernous stadium just makes it all the more embarrassing, pathetic. Jones is confused. He thinks creating a successful NFL team is like creating any other successful business, but it is not.

Really, if you owned an NFL team like the Cowboys, you would run it like jerry jones runs his team? Not get players in the off season to address obvious, glaring needs revealed last year, like those to improve the running game and stop the run, even though it clearly doomed your team last year? Bring in washed up coaches, because you know well that the up and coming coaches would want some power in personell and decisions, power you would not consider giving them? And then, you would use the media to constantly put undue pressure on your already dysfunctional team and coaching staff? I would not. If I owned an NFL team I would want to win it all, every year, and do whatever I could to make that happen. Even it if meant making a bit less money, as I would still be making a king's ransom consistently. You, instead, would not really care if you won, and would instead do what Jerry does and put up huge, insurmountable obstacles in front of your team. Glad you are not running the Bills! But the Jets and Dolphins will likely be looking for a new GM for next season. Please apply!! I, and likely most others on this board, will write you glowing letters of recommendation.

Come on: '"far worse"! You cannot really believe that? I cannot imagine anyone who has watched all four quarterbacks play would rather have Trey Lance and Cooper Rush than Mitchell Trubinsky, a former Pro Bowler, and Mike White.

oh it's you.. I was going to continue my investigation into this, today calling my contacts in Indi and such, to find out all about your connections to the Indianapolis coaching staff and/or ownership. I was confident I would rip that all expense paid trip to Hawaii you won in this contest right out of your hands. And that, instead, we would be sitting on a beach in Honolulu in a few weeks, watching the sun go down, just like we watched it come up earlier that day. But upon seeing your actual post, and the picture of the kid who always makes me smile when I see him, I decided to let you off the hook. This time. So, if you know that kid, go and kiss him like Sam Martin kissed Tyler Bass after his big kick last week, and thank him again when sitting on my beach..

Since it opened the reports of the bad views from many of the far away seats means people often spend the game watching the huge monitors rather than trying to figure out what is happening on the field. And because the fans sit so far from the field, because of how it is designed, there is usually not much of a home field advantage there. Yes, they have often beat up on the bad teams there, but rarely come through now when the good teams come to jerry’s dysfunctional stadium. Instead, people have said it caters to the elite, to the corporate--and to jones’ ego. I have said the same kind of thing on here, that it a soulless place, one devoid of character or football atmosphere—so, the house that jerry built is often like his teams. To me it reflects the kind of teams and team atmosphere he has increasingly built over the years. And that is truer today than ever.

Agreed, at least in part, as McCarthy is likely not a championship caliber coach either. Said the same kind of thing on here, that he chooses personnel like a kid playing a video game, with the big names, stars, flashy players. They bring him the attention he craves. Now it is a different kind of attention. But I have pointed out that when things start going south, this year and last, and overall, he always is sure to let people know it is NOT the personnel, but something else, so, not HIM. But just look at his teams, whether they look close (to some) or like this year, and the players cannot cut it. And he brings in past their prime coaches, as they seem to be the ones who are willing to put up with the huge obstacles in Dallas to get a job. Young, sharp, upcoming coaches stay away, know better. And jones does not want coaches who would speak the truth--or want more say. Hence, McCarthy, Zimmer. Maybe he will bring in Norv Turner next year, for another go round? Honestly, what is likely to happen tomorrow is probably the best birthday present ever for McCarthy. Can you imagine how free and fixed he is going to feel to no longer be under the thumb--and getting thrown under the bus--of jerry jones?

That would be very funny, and very bold of him.

Well, another head coach may also be fired tomorrow, Aaron Rodgers. If so, I cannot imagine a more perfect fit. He could be their quarterback too. Really, it can be Joe Schmo. Maybe someone who can at least instill a little discipline, structure, attention to detail, to end the year with at least the hope, or the attempt to improve. Then, with an 'interim head coach', it will be much less embarrassing for Jones than having his beloved team look so awful playing for a coach who has won the Super Bowl. He can rationalize it was because teams don't usually do that well under interims..

Isn't Jones that actual GM?

Wow, add that to the rest-- and it is absurd to continue on this path for another day, don't you think?

yup, makes sense, was thinking along the same line when I wrote that, realizing that the thing that would likely give him the most satisfaction in winning another Super Bowl is the attention, the spotlight, shining brightly on him. Without that, he would likely not want one as much.

A very good point, one I had not really considered: today we see another fatal flaw in his team, a very poor back up quarterback situation too. And with the lack of offensive play makers, running backs and receivers, and ditto for the defensive personnel, today he embarrassed himself even more. He knows full well that tomorrow the criticism of the very poor depth at quarterback will grow louder and louder. Prescott is out for the year, and what we saw today may be what we see for the rest of the year. Yikes. He had two days to get someone else in here, knowing that Prescott may be lost for the year. But he ignored that in the same way he simply ignored their player needs in the off season. The sutff is likely to really hit the fan for jones--and he has not been handling it very well lately.

What a mess Jerry's team is. Makes me appreciate what we have in Buffalo even more. Today against the Eagles they looked unprepared, undisciplined, and unmotivated. They have the worst rushing offense in the NFL. And the 3rd worst rushing defense. They have given up 44, 29, 47, and 34 points in their four home games this year, losing them all in blowouts. Right there in Jerry's giant soulless castle, a building that effectively symbolizes his leadership. Even though Jones likely realizes the best way to get out of this mess is to have a great draft this year, so the more they lose the better, I don't think he can handle the humiliation any more and sets McCarthy loose on Monday. I assume when CBS cut to the king's throne room late in the game, and his was empty, he was already setting this up, a done deal. What do you think? Will Jones also replace the GM? He must realize that the guy is obviously not cutting it, and at 82 he would love to win one more Super Bowl. I bet he would give up most of his wealth, and all of his fame, to win one more. Will he look himself in the mirror and do what he needs to do to have that opportunity again?

Come on! I demand a recount! Rigged: the Colts just happened to not go for 2? Right.

Can you imagine how relieved Prescott must be today, to be off that dysfunctional train wreck of a team for the rest of their miserable year? And he never even had to actually tell jones to fu*# off. Probably will just mouth that today if on the sideline.

Bills 30, Colts 21 Bills run and run, and set up the pass like this, and not just Cook this time--Brady wakes up and realizes what he has in the RB room, and uses his backs much more effectively today, both running and catching. Screens galore. Hollins, coming through now, and at the perfect time, has a big game. Hopefully Copper can go too, and also has a big game. Short passes, creativity, and lotsa good pass rush today. As usual under McD, the Bills bounce back on run defense, a week after getting gashed, learning from their mistakes.

Love the less than subtle irony in the topic!

Great to hear this. Bass will make some big kicks in the post season. Like I said previously, the best thing I have seen related to that monster kick was Sam Martin repeatedly kissing him on the sideline after he made the kick, after picking him up in the air. Just like an (affectionate) father would do to his son after a great moment like that. Showed just how close this team is, a great sign. Compare the Bills, this year and over the last 7, with a team like the girls, with every man for himself.

Oh, not what I expected, a very misleading topic stated... Oh well, a very good post nonetheless. I like that he has been more involved lately, a big, aggressive wide receiver, who can go up and get the ball. Shoot, the guy had an excellent year just two years ago, with a much lesser quarterback in Carr throwing to him: 690 yards, 12.1 ypc. and 4 TDS. He won't hit those numbers this year, but as he is being integrated more now it is clear he can make a difference this year.

But you have to admit, this year, so far, an extremely good job by McDermott and his coaches to quickly take this team, with so many new pieces, and turning it into a contender almost immediately? Almost startling, actually.

Yup, an A, A+ actually. And definitely needed to put this in its own thread, not buried in another. Great move, as now many more will read it. 4 high caliber starting players, all of which are already integral parts of an excellent team, and all/most may be consistent Pro Bowlers. Of course, it will not stop the Beane or McDermott haters, and we all know that, but they aren't relevant to conversations like this or about the Bills. Thanks for the info, work put in. Greatly appreciated.

The former. Thanks.

Yes, but don't you want more of Davis too? I said in my prediction against the dolphins to give all of the backs more touches last week, running and catching We see what Davis could do and seemingly almost every time he touches the ball. And Johnson is a dynamic player too. Once the Bills start to use all of their backs more effectively in both the run and pass game, and not just Cook, this offense will take the next steps. If they do that, with Cooper also getting integrated, the Bills will be right up there with the Lions as the best offense in the league.