Kirby Jackson

I’m pretty much the exact opposite of this. I believe that lots and lots of people could lead this roster to wins. I said before the year, “Super Bowl or I want someone else.” I’m not going to ride the wave of “good week he should stay” vs. “bad week he should go.” As McDermott likes to say, “the standard is the standard.”

I’ve been vocal for the last year that I thought he should be replaced. It wasn’t a popular opinion in March. It’s a lot more popular now. The Bills have multiple issues. Coaching MAY be at the top of the list. McDermott did a nice job of building the program. He has not proven to be a guy that can get you to the “promised land.” You cannot continue to “run it back.” Dorsey was the first step. The Bills should move on this off-season and hire an offensive HC. We need to elevate Josh Allen and get him back to the player that he was a couple of years ago.

That’s just a rough number because that is about what there always is. You can add New England and Washington off the top of my head. The Saints are definitely replacing Allen. Carolina is a maybe (I think Reich is the betting favorite to be the next fired). That’s 7. Arizona? Indy? Giants? Titans? Tampa?

This is a great topic @FireChans!! I have the number 2 stuck in my head. When I opened this thread 1.5 I was taking over, 2 I was taking push and 2.5 I was going under. I don’t think Dorsey is good. I also think that he’s a young offensive mind that has worked with a franchise QB. His offense has scored a lot despite the current flaws. There will be roughly 7 HC openings and 5 or 6 (at least) will go to offensive minded people. It isn’t crazy to me that 25% of the open jobs request a Dorsey interview.

I’m not sure where to put this but, the Bills are just okay. I know that they’re beat up but this just isn’t good enough. The Bills are poorly coached. Don’t argue it, they are. They’re beat up. They lack creativity. This is one of my least favorite years that I can remember.

I love this thread!! I remember back in the day on here when things went sideways people would just start posting random recipes. Those were the days!! In the spirit of “the good ole days” I’m going with this fantastic roast pork dip from Chef Brian Landry: INGREDIENTS 10 to 12 servings 1bone-in pork butt (approximately 5 to 7 pounds) 1head garlic, broken into individual cloves and peeled Kosher salt Black pepper 1tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon leaves 2teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 3celery stalks, roughly chopped 1carrot, roughly chopped 1onion, roughly chopped 2fresh bay leaves 4cups chicken stock 1cup white wine ½cup crushed tomatoes 3tablespoons unsalted butter 3tablespoons all-purpose flour Crusty rolls or baguette Step 1 Heat oven to 400 degrees. Using a small knife, make several incisions about ½ inch long and 1 inch deep all over the pork. Cut garlic cloves in half lengthwise and insert garlic pieces into each incision. Generously season pork all over with salt, pepper, chopped thyme and rosemary. Step 2 Place celery, carrot, onion and bay leaves in a large roasting pan. Lay pork butt on top, fat side up. Step 3 Roast pork for 30 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 300 degrees. Add chicken stock, wine and tomatoes to roasting pan. Continue to cook pork until internal temperature registers 190 degrees with an instant-read thermometer and meat is fork-tender, another 3 to 4 hours. If pork begins to brown too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil. Step 4 Transfer pork to a platter and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes. Using a fine sieve, strain cooking liquid. Skim off as much fat as you can and reserve liquid. Step 5 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly until a light brown roux is formed, 7 to 8 minutes. Whisk in 4 cups of the drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and reaches the consistency of sauce, about 10 minutes. Season with thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Step 6 When pork is cool enough to handle, shred with a fork, then add it along with the sauce back to a large pan and reheat. Serve on crusty rolls or baguette, garnished as desired.

Yeah, Cornelius Bennett. Next question…

Not the case here… The Bills have been super active and can’t convince themselves that they are “good enough.” They signed Fournette and rumors swirling on Jaylon Johnson. They’re going to make moves. We will see if it matters.

I firmly believe that the Bills make a couple of moves at the deadline. My guess is that they try to bring in some defensive help (CB, LB and/or DT). I think that a playmaker is also on the table. I will be really, really surprised if they run with this roster for the rest of the year.

3-1 feels like the easy answer. Win the 2 that you are supposed to and split the two “coin toss” games. You’ll be in good shape (especially if the win is against Cincy).

Brock Purdy is the garbage can emoji

It is 2023. Teams need to start trying to “win” and stop trying “not to lose.” Daboll took what he learned from McDermott and allowed Zach Wilson to head right down the field. Instead of going on 4th and 1 and putting them away. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

Before: Bills vs. 49ers Want: Bills vs. some team that they’ll beat Think: KC vs. Philly

You know what’s weird is that the crowd has evolved over the last few years. I’m not saying that it’s good or bad. A few years ago people entered that building SO fired up. Before the game started that place was ELECTRIC. Since 13 seconds the crowd is more reserved before the game. It is almost like “wait and see.” The flow of the game is dictating the energy. They are still VERY loud but we have a little less arrogance. It was loud last night and it has been loud at times over the last few years. It’s just not as aggressive/loud in the parking lot/walk in/player intros.

This is where I think I am. Give me a creative offensive mind to take this team across the goal line.

It’s a poorly coached team. That wasn’t the only issue today but it was a big one.

Woefully unprepared…

Add “undisciplined” to woefully unprepared and emotionless

Woefully unprepared and emotionless

It gives a reason for sure. His defense looked amazing when healthy. It wouldn’t change things for me (especially if Milano and Jones are back). Beane is fine imo. I wish that he added a dependable 2. Overall though, he has built, what I believe to be, a championship roster.

I think that the Bills show up and play a good game tomorrow. I don’t expect it to be close.

So in summation, you don’t know if/when you’ll be done with him but to this point he’s fine? To be clear, I’m not saying that he WILL be gone with another playoff failure. I’m saying that he SHOULD be in that case.

@Billsfan1972 this you?

I’ve already listed numerous coaches who perennially got to the playoffs and won championships when they were replaced. Hundreds of guys could coach Josh Allen and company to the playoffs!! I’d replace him with Ben Johnson I think. You are TOTALLY missing the point if you think that I’d be disappointed with Super Bowl wins, lol. My point is the fact that he HASN’T gotten to the Super Bowl with this talent is why he should be gone. If he doesn’t get there this year, I don’t want him to get to try again next year. Let me ask it differently again. If the Bills lose in the Divisional again this year and the 3 years after, will you be happy? Should McDermott still be the guy in that case? I mean, they will have won a playoff game each year. What is your standard for this team?

I believe that 2019 team was good enough. I 100% believe that. They blew that playoff game too. How many chances for you? You’d give him next year? 5 shots? You can’t do that in the salary cap era. Windows open and close too quickly than to waste Allen’s prime.