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They got spanked in the same way a child gets spanked by their father. They didn't get beat down, they were put in their place by the same team that's repeatedly done it to them.

You're right about the oline and Cook.. Honestly if they go out and get Garrett then I think they're doing everything they can. It's the only move that moves the needle significantly enough for it to be worth it. One of my favorite things about him is he has that nasty streak that no one on the Bills have. He's a thug on the field not off of it and a perfect fit for the defense. Hopefully he bashes Mahomes with his helmet when he plays for us

The thing is. These same people will argue that as long as the team has Allen the window is open. So who cares if a season or two down the road is marginally more difficult when you have a supremely talented QB at the helm. Didn't he just prove the window doesn't close?

You're right. In my 12 years of life I'm so entitled that I demand the Bills not only win, they dominate the Superbowl! So dominate, in fact, that the NFC immediately concedes any future superbowls played against them. Sure, I want the Bills to win a Superbowl. It doesn't consume me. Watching the Bills a fun an exhilarating activity I've enjoyed and will continue to enjoy with my family. We'd watch every game even if they went 2-14 or lost every game to the Pats, I mean Dolphins. I'm expressing frustration and what I believe is the issue with the Bills current status as a hopeful SB champion. I certainly do appreciate what the Bills have accomplished over the past few seasons. It's great, it's wonderful and I've enjoyed it, yet they still haven't reached the pinnacle of excellence that, at the end of the day is the only reason they play these games. If Allen doesn't win at least 1 Superbowl, all of his stats and accomplishments will equate to a hugely disappointing career. Mahomes could die tomorrow and end up as a first ballot HOFer simply because he's won multiple superbowls. Can you say the same for Allen, Burrow, or Jackson? I get it, the Bills have sucked for the majority of their existence.. that's not my problem and it's not yours either. Here in the present, the team has left meat on the bone because they haven't been tough enough. Physically or mentally I think Lamar Jackson had a better season ending drive than our very own Josh Allen

Isn't that what part of McDermott's process is though. Providing a 'safe' space for these men to make these mistakes and then learn and grow from them. Adding to the fact that the team predominantly drafts high character players and leaders, it doesn't seem like it would be an issue. Yet it somehow is. -I might be talking myself off of McDermott here if I'm being honest

Exactly. You have to ruffle the feathers sometimes and make people uncomfortable and upset. It may happen behind closed doors, but at the end of the day as a coach you can't be afraid to say 'if this guy played better we would've won'

Hahahah this is great! The Bills would have won a superbowl if they were a 'nastier' team. They haven't had the collective balls to win the big game. If you look at all the teams in the playoffs and the superbowl the majority of those teams have players that go out and attack the opposition. At the point of contact are those teams giving or receiving the hits? When I watch the Bills they are receiving those on a fairly consistent basis. It's why Hamlin died one the field. Instead of attacking Higgins, he stood there and let Higgins 'Tee' off on him. The Bills have and have had the talent to win it all, but their mentality is lacking. When push comes to shoves how many Bills players are out physicalicating their counter parts? Not many. It's so demoralizing for any player out there to give it your all and beat your man only to have one of your teammates let you down and get their ass beat. They need to go out there with bad intention and make the other team go into the locker room and think 'oh crap we have a whole another half of that.' It's something the entire team needs because one player isn't enough when push comes to shove

I don't know if it's coaching or what. But I wouldn't mind if the Bills players were borderline dirty during these games. The refs tend to 'just let them play' in the playoffs so do everything you can to push the boundaries. It's like every other team has an edge or gritty-ness to them in these big moments and the Bills are playing 'soft' for whatever reason. Look at how other teams try to freaking light guys up out there and take them out of the game. The Bills only seem do that to there own guys. Even on offense you have players out there looking to dish some real punishment. The Bills just haven't been tough enough when it comes down to it

This is exactly what I want to hear, a well thought out response defending your position. The crux of the matter is that the Bills have in essence only had one side of the ball play at or above expectations over the course of the last 5 post season runs. They've been close enough to sniff the big game but there's very few players making a true impact in the biggest moments. The reason Brady has so many rings is that he would stop at nothing to go out and win games. It's not just guys not giving it there all out there. It's guys getting punched in the face and just taking it. It's about guys clawing and fighting every single play on the other side even if it borders on dirty play.Nobody is going to care how you get there only that you do. I think it stems from McDermott overarching philosophy of being the upstanding team in most instances. He doesn't preach by any means necessary, which is exactly what it takes on any given play and every Sunday. The Bills need everyone in the building to be a killer. Someone who's going to go out and win their rep no matter what. Someone who's going to put it all on the line when the chips are down, as it stands there's only a small handful of those guys playing for the Bills. Sure the Eagles have a great roster and tons of talent, but at the end of the day that talent stepped up and played even better than they had before. The had guys who were rookies or overlooked by other teams come in and make plays. They made it easy for Hurts to be MVP, he didn't have to be superman. The Bills need to dig deep and find that dog in them or they'll forever be know as the team who couldn't close the deal.

The Bills just need more people in the organization to step up regardless of their position. Everyone collectively in the organization needs to stop sucking. Including Josh, at the end of the day

Exactly. It's not just one player or one specific incident. It's literally everyone just stepping up a half ***** measure and the Bills are on the cusp of greatness. If one or more player played marginally better over the course of multiple games the Bills could be the dynasty instead of the Chiefs. You're not wrong about Cook. That's on coaching for not playing him more. As for Shakir he's a great piece but Gabe Davis had more of an impact against KC than he did without question. And I'm not suggesting they should've paid Gabe.

Don't worry. I'll wait

Tell me who one the Bills has performed at or above their given contract during the playoffs.

Year after year, fans of this team are subjected to, the consistent rhetoric, that this year's iteration was 'good enough' save for a few calls here or there. Too bad, so sad; they weren't! The Eagles absolutely throttled the team that spanked the Bills in the AFCCG. No one here, can tell me, that the Bills had an honest to god chance against the Eagles. That team was primed for a run to the superbowl regardless of anything that stood before them.. It wasn't just Barkley, or Hurts, or Brown, or Sweat, or Braun or anyone else. It was all of these guys punching above their weight. Collectively that team wanted it more than anyone else. That'd what makes the difference. Every single player giving the absolute max they can, to get the job done. What do the Bills have? The Bills have Allen and that's about it. He's been great, but when hes the only one thats not enough to seal the deal. Whether it's the players around him, the coaches calling the plays, or mistakes he's made himself. There have been multiple opportunities to lead the team to greatness and they've all failed at that. Its the only thing holding this team back, it's not just Allen, or the weapons, or the defense, or the coaches, it's all of them. But at the end of the day.. It doesn't matter who does what. What matters is team success (i.e. winning a superbowl). And that means players being selfless and giving everything they've got. It means coaches pulling plays out of their asses to stop a crucial 4th down. IT MEANS BEING THE BEST OF THE BEST REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCE. How many times have we all seen the Bills get 'close enough' only to fall flat on their face? The fact of the matter is.... that it's too many... I, for one, am ready for the Bills to step up and win one for themselves and for the fans. It's time to stop being a team of wussies and being a team of men who get ***** done. Let's go Buffalo!

I love it! Go for 2, unless you plan on losing. If you're confident enough to win in OT then you're confident enough to win in regulation