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After that initial interview, the Bills went through the same process with Anthony Lynn, Harold Goodwin and Kris Richard. But McDermott was a cut above. The Pegulas brought him back for a second interview, which was a formality. McDermott, Whaley, the Pegulas and Bob LaMonte, McDermott’s agent, went into a room. When they left, McDermott had agreed to a deal that included control of the 53-man roster. LaMonte had negotiated the same power for Reid in Philadelphia. If you’re admitting he has control of the 53, it’s been reported he has control of the 53, and Amari Cooper was just traded for and immediately added to the 53-man roster. How did Sean McDermott not sign off on it? Because if McDermott didn't sign off on the Amari Cooper trade, then it's quite clear that Amari Cooper would not be in Buffalo.

Clearly, because everyone here loves to ignore the fact that McDermott has full control of the 53-man roster. Brandon Beane isn’t making a move like this without McDermott directing him to.

It was actually Jordan Gay who was our kickoff specialist. Did anyone give Marrone as much grief about carrying a kickoff specialist as people give McDermott about rostering Taiwan Jones?

I provided quotes supporting my points, but I'm just supposed to believe you? Do you plan on providing evidence of this or you're just going to speak anecdotally? Something outside of the Tyler Dunne article would be preferred - I'll put up all of the glowing quotes from current and former players/staff about McDermott in the meantime. McDermott has referred to Spagnuolo as his big brother, and the latter was equally effusive when asked about the Bills head coach. “I love that man,” Spagnuolo said, “really proud of what Sean’s done up there.” Added Lito Sheppard: “He didn’t complain. He always approached every job he had with the utmost respect and he always gave us respect.” “He has a genuine love and care for everyone in that room,” Hood said. “You felt it and you could really respect it.” “I really knew Sean was special just from how he handled himself in that position as a quality control guy,” Hood said. “He was a young spirit so he connected with the younger guys, but at the same time he carried himself like an older coach. To be a great leader, you have to be a great listener. I think that’s what separates him. What he tells you is his word.” Mikell said McDermott was a good coordinator in Philadelphia who was still feeling out his style. The day he was fired, McDermott called Mikell, who was stunned at how calm McDermott seemed on the phone. “He wasn’t upset,” Mikell said. “He wasn’t angry. He was like, ‘What are some things that I can do better? What are some things that went wrong? What are some things that you noticed about me or about this or that, that can make me a better coach moving forward?'” __________ You're just going to ignore the facts that I laid out for you? How is there a bruised ego? Because you want to create the story that there is? McDermott controls the 53-man roster. Amari Cooper is a Buffalo Bill because Sean McDermott approved Amari Cooper becoming a Buffalo Bill. Stop making ***** up.

McDermott is Beane’s boss. Beane doesn’t make a move for a WR without A) McDermott asking for it and B) McDermott approving it. How many times does it need to be addressed here? The Pegulas brought him back for a second interview, which was a formality. McDermott, Whaley, the Pegulas and Bob LaMonte, McDermott’s agent, went into a room. When they left, McDermott had agreed to a deal that included control of the 53-man roster. LaMonte had negotiated the same power for Reid in Philadelphia. If you want a HC that says stupid ***** that allows the media to stir things up, Robert Saleh is available. Jets coach Robert Saleh said, "Throughout the first six weeks, we've played a gauntlet of QBs. I know we haven't gotten all wins, but we've embarrassed all of them." There is little to no benefit that comes from speaking your mind up on that podium. It’s not his job to appease you, it’s to limit distractions.

Why? He’s healthy and has the full week to prepare for the game?

He's at the hashmark, roughly 3-5 yards away from the offensive lineman, and there are two Bills defenders taking the RB to the ground. Weird play to hold against him lol

Everything is glorified when another team does it.

I wore my Josh Allen/Chicken Wing Hawaiian shirt. It’s 4-0 this year… left it at home while traveling for work, which coincided with our two losses.

It’s funny people lose their minds and say we’re too soft as a team, then Dawkins and Brown play with an edge last night, and somehow that’s something to complain about too. The penalties were ticky-tack. Would you prefer they tuck their tail between their legs like they did in Baltimore 2 weeks ago?

I like the analogy. I don’t envision us being a team that gives a 2nd contract to a RB… Beane hasn’t yet. Braelon Allen is young and has the POTENTIAL to develop those skills, but it doesn’t make sense seeing he’ll have developed those skills around when he’s hitting free agency. Ray Davis is more polished, albeit older, but it doesn’t matter. He’s in Buffalo for 4 years.

Ray Davis BALLED tonight.

Nobody is suggesting to hang the banner. Your original comment was stupid, so you’re going to get called out on it. Fix it and you have a point.

I mean I don’t disagree with the RB part, but conveniently dismissing our 3 wins in September by saying we’re struggling in September is just silly. Also lopping in a massive blowout loss with a 3 point loss and thinking you have a sound point is hysterical too

We are? We went 3-1 in September and so far are 0-1 in October. We oughta FireChans

Look at all that mediocre drafting…

I know, it’s such shame that I am level-headed and rational instead of being a drunk moron.

OMG! OMG! OMG! The Cardinals just beat the NFC favorite 49ers!!! The folks in this thread can take a half-step back from the ledge they’re standing on.

We played an absolutely terrible game of football in the first half, played about 50% of what we had shown we were capable of weeks 1-3 and managed to out score our opponent 17-6 in the 2nd half. The sky isn’t falling, we don’t suck. A young team is learning. Go read a book, watch a movie, or push a kid off a bicycle. Literally just do anything that gets you off of here for a week.

Article 46, Section 7 of the CBA gives you your answer. Publicly available information!

Acknowledging the situation continues the conversation. It gives them quotes to discuss and makes it more ok to ask another question related to the case in the future. It's better to just avoid it all together. As for the collective bargaining agreement, I haven't read it (I'm also not the person who referenced the CBA originally) but maybe you should read it before making statements like "how is this a collective bargaining issue?" Again, he doesn't care if you appreciate it. He doesn't owe you an answer.

I'll do you even better! He averaged 27.9 yards per game his entire rookie season! Shot up to 37.2 yards per game in his sophomore season!

They’re not entitled to know, nor are we as fans. Right or wrong, McDermott is protecting his player by limiting the conversation around this. His obligation is to the organization and the players, not the media and fans.

Currently followed by “I don’t see that changing” is saying that we’re not good now and it won’t get better. What is your argument here? 😂

It’s not man, you’re being dishonest. Give an example of 2 other teams with multiple blowouts before the 2nd half starts…