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I finally took the time to read through this full thread. You responded what, 8 times attacking me for my initial post? I didn’t say McDermott needs to be fired. I didn’t even say he’s bad. I corrected my initial post that said he’s “at worst average” because this offended you and others… with a clarification that I meant his detractors would call him average. Im happy the Bills won. I’m extra happy for McDermott. This weird, smarmy, sarcastic tone you struck over and over again might be fun to watch by onlookers, but it’s sad. We like the same team. Good lord.

I also think these type of responses come off as insecure and fragile. We are on a Buffalo Bills message board. I am typing my opinion. You are responding. Nobody expects Sean McDermott to read this… but you felt it necessary to attack a fellow fan for having an opinion that, let me guess, is different from yours? Time to look in the mirror bud. Enjoy the win, it was awesome. The rest is unnecessary and embarrassing.

I’m kinda surprised this thread is still going. A bit surprised people went so crazy on me for just saying I wasn’t fully bought in to McDermott… Just to be clear, he did a ton this game. His defense made plays when needed, he had a great plan coming in, and he won. It wasn’t an offensive track meet to have Josh bail him out. This is exactly what I needed to see. No more complaints here. The same calibre of preparation and defensive play calling in the playoffs as what we have seen in regular season. I’m happy - enough with crucifying each other.

Seems like a good dude. I like him. The thing that kills me is the national media and player narratives surrounding him. They all WANT him to be the best player in the league because he’s electric to watch and he is aligned with the upbringing and race of the majority of the non-QB league. Moreso than Mahomes, Russel Wilson, etc. There are definite “one of us” vibes happening. I wish it wasn’t part of the conversation, but it is.

We had two time outs as well. Late in the game in that situation, I would have been supremely confident in Josh. Nervous for the situation, but confident in Josh.

At least average means even doubters would call him average. Would you prefer that I call him elite?

So if the Bills win 13-10 or 42-40 it doesn't impact your feelings on McDermott at all? That's surprising. To me, as a Defensive specialist, McDermott needs to show that his defense can step up in the playoffs against top competition.

[EDIT: Removing the part where I said McDermott is “at least average” because people are getting waaaay too focused on that. I simply meant his detractors would say he’s average.] To me, this is the statement playoff game McDermott needs. Round 1 over Denver was a huge defensive win. Holding them to 7 points was impressive. In the 7 games prior to our Wild Card matchup, the Broncos had scored 29, 41, 31, 34, 24, and 38. Round 2, we face a Ravens offense that has been dominant. If McDermott shuts down the Ravens or at least holds them under 20'ish points, that's it for me. I'll stop talking about his job security. No coach can shut down every elite QB and elite offense every year and yes, he's had some poor defensive performances in the playoffs. However, if he gets it done this time, I've seen enough. Bring him back with open arms next year and probably again the following year. Anybody else feel the same?

I hope nobody takes this the wrong way. I bet against the Bills all the time. If they win, I'm extremely happy. If they lose, hey, silver lining ... at least my dinner was paid for. The bigger the game, the more I bet. It doesn't affect whether I want them to win or not. Not even a little. Betting on the Bills to WIN, to me, is crazy. I have enough at stake emotionally each game already. Can't imagine adding a wager into that.

Do you guys remember when Kyle Williams actually said this early in Dareus's career? Something along the lines of "I told him he can be as great as he allows himself to be." That was the first warning shot that a more competent GM (Beane) would have been VERY aware of before throwing a truck load of money at him.

Time to start getting excited about this possibility. 1/13 @ 5:15pm ET: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray will meet with the Titans for a second interview for their general manager vacancy. Gray has served in his current role for three seasons and has worked eight seasons with the Bills overall. Gray arrived on the scene a year before the Bills drafted Josh Allen in 2018 and has been present for each of the team’s double-digit win seasons over the last six years. He’s one of several candidates to be granted second interview for the Titans’ general manager vacancy. https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news?playerNewsId=00000194-61b0-d227-a7f7-7bffba030000

If you were starting a franchise, would you want Burrow or Stroud? That's all it comes down to for me and my choice is Burrow by a longshot. Texans have more young talent, but Bengals will figure it out. Look what the Bills are doing with Allen and a somewhat average roster around him.

To me, it feels like the Big 3. Texans limped into the playoffs and Stroud wasn't particularly good this year. If we're going off of "potential" and track record, I might even put the Bengals ahead of the Texans after they fix their defense this offseason.

This was the closest they could get to strapping Woody Johnson to a rocket and sending him to the moon.

Fantastic find! This is legit exciting!