Jobot Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 FACT: McDermott's reason to start Peterman, (so he said) was to try and figure out if he could give the Bills a better chance to win and make the playoffs Okay... following Peterman's debut.... there is no arguing that the team is better off today starting Tyrod over Peterman. So even if you believe that Peterman 'knew where the ball should go' and made some 'darn good plays'... you cannot bury your head in the sand and ignore that the O-line will ever allow this approach to succeed. Until the O-line problems are fixed, only then can you justify Peterman back under center IF YOU ARE SAYING WE WANT TO WIN TODAY.... So Tyrod MUST be the starter if you're trying to tell everyone that you play the guys that give the team their best chance to win. It's really disappointing to see this from someone who had appeared to be a great Leader earlier in the season. Regardless of Wins and Losses, the Bills appeared to have found a true leader that could get the best out of his team. Unless he has been having some 'behind the scenes' brutally honest discussions with the players, this locker room is going to crumble very soon... as no one is going to want to go follow this guy.
xsoldier54 Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 Because you don't agree with him does not make him a hypocrite. He took a risk, it failed and he owned it. I'm quite sure that Peterman will not see the field again this year unless there is an injury to TT or in mop up duty.
Tiberius Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, xsoldier54 said: Because you don't agree with him does not make him a hypocrite. He took a risk, it failed and he owned it. I'm quite sure that Peterman will not see the field again this year unless there is an injury to TT or in mop up duty. Why hasn't he announced that yet? Seriously, needs to evaluate it?
Roundybout Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 I guaran-damn-tee he is doing this to light a fire under Tyrod, as well as to keep the Chiefs in the dark.
JaCrispy Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Jobot said: FACT: McDermott's reason to start Peterman, (so he said) was to try and figure out if he could give the Bills a better chance to win and make the playoffs Okay... following Peterman's debut.... there is no arguing that the team is better off today starting Tyrod over Peterman. So even if you believe that Peterman 'knew where the ball should go' and made some 'darn good plays'... you cannot bury your head in the sand and ignore that the O-line will ever allow this approach to succeed. Until the O-line problems are fixed, only then can you justify Peterman back under center IF YOU ARE SAYING WE WANT TO WIN TODAY.... So Tyrod MUST be the starter if you're trying to tell everyone that you play the guys that give the team their best chance to win. It's really disappointing to see this from someone who had appeared to be a great Leader earlier in the season. Regardless of Wins and Losses, the Bills appeared to have found a true leader that could get the best out of his team. Unless he has been having some 'behind the scenes' brutally honest discussions with the players, this locker room is going to crumble very soon... as no one is going to want to go follow this guy. McD didn’t mean for one game ... he wants to see if Peterman can be better long-term ... it’s really a simple concept ... I don’t know why so many people are having such a hard time with it ...Everyone needs to realize that Taylor is gone after this season and playing him now does nothing for anyone. Edited November 21, 2017 by JaCrispy 1
87168 Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: McD didn’t mean for one game ... he wants to see if Peterman can be better long-term ... it’s really a simple concept ... I don’t know why so many people are having such a hard time with it ...Everyone needs to realize that Taylor is gone after this season and playing him now does nothing for anyone. because McD stated they are looking to win games now. yet, as you just mentioned, he's making moves indicating long term decisions.....like benching your winning qb for 5th round rookie. that in itself makes him a hypocrite. 2 1
Chuck Wagon Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 I think the actions of McBean have been pretty consistent. No move they've made outside of trading for Benjamin has said they plan on making the playoffs this year and the Benjamin move could have been them just buying low in their minds. Fan expectations shifted when the team got to 5-2, but I don't see how that dramatically shifted the actions of the braintrust.
87168 Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, Chuck Wagon said: I think the actions of McBean have been pretty consistent. No move they've made outside of trading for Benjamin has said they plan on making the playoffs this year and the Benjamin move could have been them just buying low in their minds. Fan expectations shifted when the team got to 5-2, but I don't see how that dramatically shifted the actions of the braintrust. i'm going off what the coach said upon his arrival, and during interviews. he's stated multiple times that he is here to win games, and win games now.
teef Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 i just want the op to tell us again how the fans ran dareus out of town. 1
Jobot Posted November 21, 2017 Author Posted November 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, teef said: i just want the op to tell us again how the fans ran dareus out of town. Lol my first Troll!
teef Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, Jobot said: Lol my first Troll! lol! yet another poster who's too emotional to have a normal conversation!
1billsfan Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, 87168 said: because McD stated they are looking to win games now. yet, as you just mentioned, he's making moves indicating long term decisions.....like benching your winning qb for 5th round rookie. that in itself makes him a hypocrite. Maybe the three straight poundings on defense have shifted this season away from "win now", to more of an evaluation of the players they want to keep for next season. That includes looking at what they have in Peterman against teams like the Chiefs and the Patriots. The 5-2 season was clearly a fluke. This team needs a lot of players and the HC and GM are just starting out. I think fan expectations need to change back to what they were at the beginning of the season. 2
AdamK Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 After the Chargers game, I thought the same thing - McDermott HAD to go back to Tyrod for the remainder of the season. Now, I think he is screwed either way. If he goes back to Tyrod, he looks weak and undetermined. Also, we don't learn any more about Peterman or his future (I don't believe that can be determined on one game.) Best outcome for this option is that Tyrod comes out and plays more aggressive and starts lighting it up, but given past indicators this is doubtful. If Peterman starts again, I think he could lose the locker room. But this is the only way McDermott can regain his credibility. If Peterman starts this week and starts throwing interceptions, the season would be over. But the best outcome for this option is if Peterman somehow turns it around and plays really well....once again highly doubtful given past indicators. Unfortunately, (for us fans desperate for the playoffs) this decision will not be based on getting to the playoffs this year. I think McDermott has left himself with only one viable option for his long term future and credibility - starting Peterman.
Billsfan1972 Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 33 minutes ago, xsoldier54 said: Because you don't agree with him does not make him a hypocrite. He took a risk, it failed and he owned it. I'm quite sure that Peterman will not see the field again this year unless there is an injury to TT or in mop up duty. He hasn't owned it. That is the problem with McDermott. He's a fraud if Peterman starts the locker room is lost and top level fa's will not want to come here if they here tgis is a rebuilding program for 2020.
CommonCents Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 He put it in God's hands and is just waiting for the sign. Have some patience.
Strethor Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 We won't make the playoffs with this D - too many holes as of now and for exactly that reason is why we won't see the playoffs even with Taylor. McD needs to ride out his decision and not flip flop like for example Hue Jackson. It sucks but it's what this team needs. The last thing we need is to stumble to 8-8 purgatory tbh
87168 Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, 1billsfan said: Maybe the three straight poundings on defense have shifted this season away from "win now", to more of an evaluation of the players they want to keep for next season. That includes looking at what they have in Peterman against teams like the Chiefs and the Patriots. The 5-2 season was clearly a fluke. This team needs a lot of players and the HC and GM are just starting out. I think fan expectations need to change back to what they were at the beginning of the season. that doesn't make sense. those losses didn't eliminate them from playoff contention. with that said, you're kind of implying that the coach threw away the season in order to evaluate a rookie. that again, contradicts what he's been telling the fan base since he got here.
ddaryl Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 I'm more interested in seeing more of Nate and if he can rebound... and I don't beleive TT gives us a better chance. Opposing teams know exactly how to beat him now
teef Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, Billsfan1972 said: He hasn't owned it. That is the problem with McDermott. He's a fraud if Peterman starts the locker room is lost and top level fa's will not want to come here if they here tgis is a rebuilding program for 2020. fa will come if paid. i think most realize that this team is in need of a new qb, and there's going to be a lot of young talent on this team next year. it's going to take time. concerning the not owning it nonsense, that's fan stuff.
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