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Bill Belicheck made a statement to his team when he decided to throw the defense on the field in overtime against the Jets. He told them that they've got more work to do than the offense in the grand scheme of things. He didn't make the right call to win that game. He made the right call to win a championship. By choosing the defense, Belicheck told his team that it's more important that they get experience in a pressure cooker. He trusts Brady in that situation more than he trusts his defense. Brady and the offense don't need the practice as much as the defense. Belicheck put them out on the field in the near perfect simulation to a big spot in the playoffs and/or ultimately the Super Bowl. And it truly was genius. Belicheck knows more about coaching in the NFL than probably any man alive. He might know more about it than any man ever has. He's laughing you. The New York media makes headlines insisting that he screwed up. The joke is on them. Do you really think he's worried about beating the Jets in week 16 with a 12-2 record? Do you think he doesn't know that the Bengals and Broncos were going to do him a favor the next night? If the Broncos win, which is probably what he figured - they have more on the line, and the AJ McCarron era was going to be meet by a very good defense that was playing for keeps - then the Patriots would control their own destiny for homefield advantage. Even if the Bengals won, they may have to play at Cincinnati in the AFC Championchip game. Who would you pick in that one?? Yeah, Bill too. The Hoodie is not going to reveal that he had bigger plans in his decision than just the Jets game. That would be mentioning things that could take place weeks from now. We know he doesn't do that. He said what he needed to after the game. And the media and fans ate out of his hand once again. Do you really think there is anybody on the planet that better understands winning Super Bowls?? Let alone people in the Media? So he lost the game. He honestly couldn't care less. He saw the big picture and prepared his team for what's ahead. He knew the opportunity that lay before him and he capitized in it, in a way that once again reassures that he's peerless. He knows all. He sees all. And everyone in that organization is a lucky SOB, cause my money will once again be on Belicheck and Brady against the field in the upcoming tournament. Odds are they will be the most prepared because of things like what he did for them in the Jets game. The real in game practice session was on the Jets time, and nobody even knows it. Priceless.

Going forward, and I'm generalizing here, an NFL roster for defense is more likely to have athletically brilliant/mental midgets, than smarts guys who are physically gifted. The offense can be a little different - it's more thought out, and defense is reactionary. With free agency and quick turnover in this league, the Bills are better off playing the odds, and syncing the scheme to their roster. If Buffalo ever wants to pull off winning consistently with a solidified front office and head coach, they need to start winning at some point to gain credibility among the players. Then they can pick players that fit a scheme, but still, adjustments need to be made year to year based on personnel and injuries. Troy Brown (PERIOD) All of that is probably beyond Rex's scope. I just don't understand how anyone can look at Rex and his family's coaching history and "Peg" him as the guy that should be leading this thing. The worst thing that ever happened to the Ryan family was/is becoming the HBC. They aren't cut out for it.

I love this! The Bills approach to finding the next head coach should be spotting the guy who is intelligent enough to be deadset on not coaching against Brady and the Pats, and make him an offer he can't refuse.

Red Sox 3x and Celtics. But the Bills would the biggest by a long way.

Wow. Speechless. Edit: you know what...I'm going to address that because it bothers me what you wrote on many levels. First of all, I have been diagnosed and treated at the Keck Medical Center of USC. I hope Seantral has medical care that good. They are excellent. Second, I am not treating Seantrel, and I'm not suggesting what medication he take. I posted what I take now. He's younger than I am, and he'll have different reactions to what he's given. Patient responses vary. Next, skin cancer is a risk, as are other things, with other autoimmune medications. I've been on strong autoimmune medication for 13 years. No cancer yet. Lucky me, or to put it in words that you understand - I'm not having fun yet. What qualifications do you have to make such a comment? My doctors agree that what they've prescribed for me is the best course of action for me. But, please, you tell me what's better. Your ignorant comment doesn't surprise me. I do research, and so do my doctors. In my case, at my age, cancer from this medication is extremely low risk. But you can still hold out hope that I get it, okay. I want the best life for me, for my loved ones. I hope, but nothing is certain. Finally, you're a dick. Howard Stern publically wished cancer on his enemies 30 years ago. So get a new schitck. Now he's kissing every ass he can smell, probably because of self hate, which is a level you haven't even reached yet. For you to write what you did, tells all. Hopefully I never see you at a Bills game. But it won't be hard to find you if I do. There will be a guy acting like the biggest !@#$ in the section, and it will be like, Oh, there he is...

Humira is a leading drug for this. We see the commercials all the time! My GI put me on it and told me I'd never have a bout or need a hospital stay or need prednisone again...

Can Rex lose the glasses already??? Reminds me of Greggggg Williams

If you're gonna yell at the refs, then YELL at them! See Tom Brady. And yell immediately, not after you've strolled the sidelines for 30 seconds. The refs have moved on by then. Learning Curve

The head injuries' argument in football is pretty baffling. On one of the HBO/ESPN type documentaries, they covered girls tackle football in Utah. They interviewed a doctor against the idea. I'm paraphrasing that he said, helmet contact only hurts you're brain. You're not going to get healthier playing football. Argument over, guys. Any kind of head contact is not good for you...whether it's soccer or whatever. Football is a seriously bad sport to play and the damn thing should be illegal for very obvious health reasons. What's the debate??

Don't worry, you just missed the worst play of the year.

He beat New England. Give him whatever he wants.

In order to find the next head coach, I would seek the insight of as many ex NFL quarterbacks as possible. I want to know who they think would be good choices. Kim, you don't have to base your decision on it, but think outside the box in finding the right guy.

Could you imagine Rex Ryan coaching in a Super Bowl? Oh God, would that be a disater. Since he isn't good enough to coach in the Super Bowl, not even good enough to get to it, what are the goals for this organization? Win a playoff game..? He's done that, and I think he could do it again...next year. But that's it! He is limited. He IS the face of the organization. With his big mouth, and outgoing personality, he has put the Bills back on the NFL's watchlist. But his bad game coaching, and poor preparation habits make him unretainable as a head coach. So it's a big "Thank You, Rex!" for making people notice the Buffalo Bills again. But it should be a "Good Bye" soon enough.

January 8th, 2000 was the last playoff game for the Bills. The the next time the Bills can make the playoffs is January 2017. Terrific.

He's going to lose this challenge. And esssential lose the ones that he didn't challenge. What. A. Joke.

This is hilarious. Challenge the spot!!! At least act like you care, coach.

Incompetence by the coaches are blatantly obvious. This needs to be addressed by management.

Run. Run. Pass. Oh boy, Jets

If I was Tyrod Taylor, I'd be pretty pissed if my head coach kept clowning around with the team captains. The big "C" is on the jersey of the quarterbacks that are on the good teams. If Taylor is too inexperience for the job, fine - Eli had to earn his stripes too. But there are worthy players on this team that should be season captains. It's an honor and a major recognition in the lockerroom. All I hear about Rex is how much his players love to play for him. Maybe he should give a little back by ditching his unbelievably too immature for high school week to week captain picks.

The hurt goes deeper than 2001, as you all know.. 1989 season playoffs...the Ronnie Harmon drop. The Bills had a great team, despite the 9-7 record. The bickering Bills...but nothing brings a teams together like a road playoff win. A year earlier, the 49ers established the belief that a 9-7 team could in fact run the table and win out. Boy, the Bills missed a golden opportunity to lose 5 straight. They could have kick off the streak with a beatdown by that year's SF juggernaut. But they would have done better than Denver in SBXXIV...55-10

God you're right in the OP. The Bills peaked on the touchdown on their first drive of the NE game. That was nearly two months ago! Since then, it's been a wonder to see a team with such media hype, such euphoric enthusiasm from its fanbase lose their $^!+ for good reason.

Didn't the DC from that Raven's team interview for the Bills job 10 years ago. Rex sure gets a lot of credit for his role there. Marvin Lewis has been in Cincy ever since and has some playoff appearances to show for it. He's a pro, and wish him the best. He seems to deserve it. Rex is, unfortunately for the Bills, a true clown.

I disagree with this. Those drafts picks were used in trades for retreads. NFL teams saw what they had in those players, and passed them along. They were not good enough to stay with their current clubs, so the Bills paid handsomely for them. For these specific transactions, the Bills were gambling that another team couldn't maximize those players' potential, and that they could. So they paid the price to find out. To me, this type of transaction has been more damaging to the organization than drafting duds. You always finish out of the money. Blow a top three dick on a QB and see what happened. If he's the man, then your set. If he sucks, then you're picking another top three QB me t year.

All the flags are deserved. The Bill are ridiculously undisciplined. If you think they're are getting screwed by the refs, you're wishing.

First off, Manuel is starting against the Colts. On topic... Every single team is prepared to deal with a runner at QB. The Colts will have a plan, that may or may not work based on their defensive talent and play calling. If I were the Colts I'd make Taylor beat me with his legs. Try to flush him out of the pocket and make him run for his life. That way, McCoy, Watkins, and Clay won't get their hands on the ball, and Taylor will eventually go down with an injury. The comparisons with Russel Wilson just go to show how little Wilson is respected by NFL fans. He's been through three injury-free seasons...two Super Bowls and a ring. The guy is excellent, and nobody compares to how he's accomplished those things. He may be insane, but right now he's the third best QB in the league behind Rodgers and Luck. If Taylor was half the thrower and decision maker (passing and running) as Wilson then he'd clearly be the starter and a very good NFL quarterback. But right now, his coach doesn't believe in him enough to even declare him a starter over Manuel and Cassel. I can't tell you how Mickey Mouse this stunt is, and the whole captain thing for the Pit game....super bush league by the Bills coaching staff.