BigDingus Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/260353/whats-next-for-nfl-teams-out-of-playoff-race In this article discussing where it has gone wrong for NFL teams out of the playoff race (or about to be), Rodak discusses our offensive & defensive struggles, the latter of which he attributes a lot to the offense (and Tyrod specifically) and then follows up on what needs to happen next. To the question on if a coaching change is the answer, he writes: "Not a chance. McDermott will be given two years at a minimum to turn things around in Buffalo and most likely longer. McDermott is the third coach who has worked under owners Terry and Kim Pegula since they bought the team in 2014. Turning to a fourth coach in five seasons would work against the message of continuity and long-term building that ownership has stressed." He continues in a more detail about why it won't happen, and I completely agree. What coach worth his salt would want to come here after the history previous coaches have had with this ownership? And with expectations to end an 18 year playoff drought on top of that? Heck no! In regards to the defensive struggles, this is something many on here have been trying to explain but too many people ignore it. " It is fair to pin some of the blame for the defense's struggles on an offense that often has failed to stay on the field. The Bills have the NFL's second-worst offensive time of possession and the sixth-worst starting field position for their defense. The problems can be traced to quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the passing game, which has averaged 174.4 yards per game -- third worst in the league." The defense has been far & away the main reason we've won ANY games this season. To try and defend Tyrod in those losses saying "can Tyrod stop the run?" or "can Tyrod play corner?" while then trying to pile on is just deflecting. Even the best teams face opponents that score on them, but they're expected to respond offensively to do their part. Even in the games we lost, the defense made several stops, but the offense responds with a quick 3 & out. How demoralizing is that to you as a unit when you've fought tooth & nail to finally get off the field, only to be sent right back out before you can even catch your breath? Is the defense really expected to gift the offense 3+ turnovers a game & amazing field position on every drive for us to even be competitive? Anyway...take a look at the Bills section of the article. For once I agree completely with Rodak. Keep McDermott, draft a QB, continue revamping what you inherited with the last regime and move on. 8
Lfod Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) I completely agree with all that. Took everything I was thinking and layed it out nicely. Honorable mention of every turnover that never lead to points. I think we beat the Patriots with any kind of offence. I think instead of 5-2 we could of possibly been 7-0 with an offence. I also think instead of just staying a score ahead in games the team would be up multiple scores with so many turn over opportunities. Then maybe the defense doesn't fall off a cliff for 3 games. Edited December 6, 2017 by Lfod 1
The Now Moment Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Yup nailed it. Fans are just impatient... I think this regime has given themselves an opportunity to be successful long term if they find the QB
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Rodak really stepped out on a limb here. 1
Mark Vader Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Rodak really stepped out on a limb here.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Gonna be a lot of tears shed in this thread. I guaran-!@#$ing-tee it.
Sig1Hunter Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 What an idiotic article. I came away with a singular word in my head after reading it. "Duh." 2
BobChalmers Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Honestly WTF? How is this even a question? Bills are almost certain to improve on last year's record AND have a stack of draft picks AND oh, btw, McD just got here... Again - WTF?? 1
vincec Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 18 minutes ago, BigDingus said: http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/260353/whats-next-for-nfl-teams-out-of-playoff-race In this article discussing where it has gone wrong for NFL teams out of the playoff race (or about to be), Rodak discusses our offensive & defensive struggles, the latter of which he attributes a lot to the offense (and Tyrod specifically) and then follows up on what needs to happen next. To the question on if a coaching change is the answer, he writes: "Not a chance. McDermott will be given two years at a minimum to turn things around in Buffalo and most likely longer. McDermott is the third coach who has worked under owners Terry and Kim Pegula since they bought the team in 2014. Turning to a fourth coach in five seasons would work against the message of continuity and long-term building that ownership has stressed." He continues in a more detail about why it won't happen, and I completely agree. What coach worth his salt would want to come here after the history previous coaches have had with this ownership? And with expectations to end an 18 year playoff drought on top of that? Heck no! In regards to the defensive struggles, this is something many on here have been trying to explain but too many people ignore it. " It is fair to pin some of the blame for the defense's struggles on an offense that often has failed to stay on the field. The Bills have the NFL's second-worst offensive time of possession and the sixth-worst starting field position for their defense. The problems can be traced to quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the passing game, which has averaged 174.4 yards per game -- third worst in the league." The defense has been far & away the main reason we've won ANY games this season. To try and defend Tyrod in those losses saying "can Tyrod stop the run?" or "can Tyrod play corner?" while then trying to pile on is just deflecting. Even the best teams face opponents that score on them, but they're expected to respond offensively to do their part. Even in the games we lost, the defense made several stops, but the offense responds with a quick 3 & out. How demoralizing is that to you as a unit when you've fought tooth & nail to finally get off the field, only to be sent right back out before you can even catch your breath? Is the defense really expected to gift the offense 3+ turnovers a game & amazing field position on every drive for us to even be competitive? Anyway...take a look at the Bills section of the article. For once I agree completely with Rodak. Keep McDermott, draft a QB, continue revamping what you inherited with the last regime and move on. While I generally agree that the offense has been terrible and that's been the biggest problem,, the defense has certainly not played well in several games as well. This defense doesn't look like a group that can compete yet with the top offenses, like New Orleans or New England. The are soft vs the run and have a below average pass rush. That's not going to fly against the top teams.
HT02 Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 What a stupid idea to even debate, I have not anyone anywhere float the idea that McDermott is in ANY trouble. Waste of time.
JoPar_v2 Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 30 minutes ago, BobChalmers said: Honestly WTF? How is this even a question? Bills are almost certain to improve on last year's record AND have a stack of draft picks AND oh, btw, McD just got here... Again - WTF?? Yeah seems like the idea of a coaching change after this season is a non-starter. Rodak threw it in to rile up the fans. I mean, I know the Bills are kinda bad, but they're not the Browns.
BringBackOrton Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 I don't doubt McD has a long leash at this juncture, but it took Terry 6 weeks to go from preaching continuity with Rex to showing him the door.
The Wiz Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 44 minutes ago, joesixpack said: Gonna be a lot of tears shed in this thread. I guaran-!@#$ing-tee it.
RyanC883 Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) At least I still have hope that Rico will be replaced! That is the only coaching change that I feel needs to happen, IMo. Edited December 6, 2017 by RyanC883 1
Captain Murica Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 How is McD's job even in question at this point? SMH. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 2 hours ago, HT02 said: What a stupid idea to even debate, I have not anyone anywhere float the idea that McDermott is in ANY trouble. Waste of time. And yet, I have seen just that idea floated about the murky seas of this very board. 1
Gugny Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Did ESPN really pay this idiot to write a story on how a first year coach of a (my opinion) tanking team was even POSSIBLY going to be fired?
The Now Moment Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 19 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: And yet, I have seen just that idea floated about the murky seas of this very board. Right?! As if that hasn't been posted in 10 different threads already haha.
reddogblitz Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 59 minutes ago, Gugny said: Did ESPN really pay this idiot to write a story on how a first year coach of a (my opinion) tanking team was even POSSIBLY going to be fired? If he's tanking, he's not very good at it. Maybe we should fire him.
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