DrDawkinstein

To be fair he said "calling the defense inadequately" not that the defense has been inadequate. And to be fair again, it is possible for coaches to change schemes over the years. It could be that McD is looking to move away from what we have been mostly running. Not that he has been unhappy with it for 5 years. I'll be patient. I lean more homer than not. I hope we do see a big change to the Defense. And if we do, then I'll give McD all the credit in the world.

Then this makes the Frazier hiring and the entire last 5 years absolutely confusing and a seemingly huge management misalignment. Crazy he couldnt influence Frazier to do that even a little bit then. I truly hope we see that. Although I do wonder how much of that came due to pressure from Reid being used to Jim Johnson, and the aggressive D background of Ron Rivera. Even stranger that he wouldnt carry that over to Frazier. I guess we'll see! I'm here for it either way.

Of course we, and every team, change coverage between 2, 3, 4, etc. No one ever argued we run the same D every play. But it is absolutely our base and what we build and draft around. Guys who can play in a 4-3 Cover 2 Zone. A pass-defending MLB, with 2 deep Safeties. I do agree that we will see vastly different playcalls by McD than Frazier, but they will be out of the same playbook, with the same base scheme of the Cover 2. I would love to see McD and the Bills get away from that. And that is why I would rather he just bring in a DC with a new scheme and let him focus on that.

Doubtful. Since Lamar is very clear in what he wants and the Ravens already said no. If he found a team that was willing to pay him $270M, the Ravens arent stealing that deal. They couldve done that a year ago.

The Tampa 2 is intrinsically one of the softest D schemes out there. It did ok in 2015 when Cam was lighting it up on the way to an MVP season and they could pin their ears back after taking early leads. Hoping for the same from Josh/Dorsey this year to help out. What do you think he ran in Carolina when he had Keuchly in the same role as Edmunds? We run a Cover 2/Tampa 2. This was "MCD's Defense" he brought from Carolina and enlisted Frazier to call as his proxy. What else could he have ran in Carolina?

Offense, offense, offense. Yes, it's good to have an Offensive genius on your team, and Teams will promote the top innovative OCs to HC in order to have that talent in house. But we're talking soft-ass Tampa 2 Defense for our HC. Forgive me for being less than thrilled with the idea.

I've said all over this thread that I can kinda appreciate it from that accountability stand point. I HATE that it has had to come to that point tho. I also think that being the plan all along is a BAD PLAN. Even if you disagree with that opinion. Your red X's have no power here!

It works on with Offense sometimes, sure. Not historically with Defense. To the bold, THAT is exactly one of the things he is being paid millions of dollars as a HC to figure out. Not having a replacement/improvement ready is mismanagement.

Mentioning the Browns as any example only helps my case!

Thank you for digging that up. Yeah, not a great list when it comes to D coaches. Belichick is an entire different breed, and McD is no BB. I do think it could change too. Hence, why I pointed out McDs coach-speak of "the current plan". That could literally change tomorrow. Thanks again, good stuff. That's the problem. As leader of my team at work, I need to be the ultimate decision maker and see the bigger picture, but I absolutely hire people smarter than me in their specific field and often tell them "If it ends up with ME pressing the keys, then we've gone horribly wrong". Well, McD is pressing keys.

Right, @Captain Hindsight is merely replacing one bad management decision with another bad management decision. There's yet another alternative, which is bringing in a capable DC, elevating yourself to true HC status, and trusting your hires to do their jobs so you can do yours. But again, I do like it from an accountability perspective. It just sucks it had to get that far and need to be so accountable.

I dunno. If I'm Terry and this is the best McD can come up with this year, I'm thinking "Then why am I paying you HC wages if you are just a DC? As HC, why cant you build a staff properly?" But I do agree with the accountability aspect. Again, if I'm Terry I'm also thinking "Ok, but any drop off or disappointment by the Defense puts you on the hot seat"

It's not even nefarious collusion. It's just smart business, and most teams being far smarter than the Browns.

If your speculation is correct, then I LOVE this plan. But there's nothing indicating it's not gonna be the same ol soft Tampa 2 we've always seen. Might just have a few more aggressive play calls. Now do Defense.

And was fully focused on game management, and reviews, and time outs, and situational football like a HC? Yes.

Right. And now he has a new job that has an entire set of new, higher pressure responsibilities. Seems so, yes. We were much more aggressive when he temporarily took over in 2018(?)

Still not a general fan of the philosophy even if you can show one example of it working. I also dont think McD is the "Andy Reid of Defense". Also, you may see that change with Nagy back as OC this year. I'd also add Reid has been HCing for over 20 years. He hasnt always called plays. He has enough experience to do both with one hand tied behind his back. McD is going on year 6 and has shown he still has some skills to develop.

I put "officially" in quotes because McD gives more great coach-speak saying "the current plan". That can always change later. Starting a new thread on this since it has been rumored and discussed, but I've never seen it out of McD's mouth like this. IMO, not great. It may be an improvement over Frazier, but I'm not a fan of Head Coaches calling plays. Seems like the boss is wasting time doing other peoples' jobs.

New renderings updated today https://www.buffalobills.com/news/stadium-news Yeesh, these arent great. So much neon. Way too busy. The exterior shots are cool tho.

Nightmares. Literal trauma. 🤣

Yes, you are incorrect. Lamar is essentially a RFA right now. If that helps how folks think of this.

I've been saying this since last year. And am not sure why it isnt done already. The Falcons have the cash, the picks, the need, and it would be HUGE in this city.

Ehh, disagree. Nothing about this signing or Hamlin coming back stops us from drafting a Safety early. It just means we dont HAVE to. Which is how Beane likes to go into the draft. With at least "a guy" plugged into every hole. But if Antonio Johnson is there at 27, or Jordan Battle at 59... I wouldnt be surprised to hear their names.

Or getting through the entire season with 2 over 30, banged up Safeties.

He might be back if Hamlin doesnt come back. Or even if he does. Behind our starters it's just... Rapp, and maybe Benford? He signed in Vegas! Thank dog