IgotBILLStopay Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) It is not a stretch that these two are the top young coaches in the league. Both got their first head coaching gigs in 2017 and have been remarkably successful in their short time at the Bills and Rams, respectively. One is regarded as a defensive genius and the other an offensive one. Here is the last time they faced each other: MNF - December 2016 - and there are parallels to Sunday's game. Carolina had a strong armed QB, a certain Cam Newton. Carolina was missing MLB Luke Keuchly (was inactive). Redskins with McVay as the OC was an offensive juggernaut - Cousins throwing for nearly 5000 yards that season with Desean Jackson and Pierre Garcon going for over 1000 yards and our other familiar friend Jamison Crowder getting 800+ yards. And the Redskins controlled their own playoff destiny. And yet, McD's defense held them to a measly 15 points as Carolina got the win. Jonathan Stewart rushed for 132 yards - but analyzing Carolina's offense vs. Washington's defense does not make sense since we are only looking at McD vs. McVay. Carolina had just one sack, but did have two FRs and an INT. Most importantly, McD held McVay to 29 yards rushing. I think McD needs to do a similar job on Henderson and Brown for us to win. https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400874716 Bills did beat the Rams in 2016 30-19 but neither McD nor McVay were coaching the teams. Edited September 24, 2020 by IgotBILLStopay 2 1 3
whatdrought Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Interesting perspective. Hard to quantify the difference personnel makes, not to mention the influence of HC’s. Remember, they were both working under HC’s that specialized in their respective roles, so there’s sure to be some skewing versus how they are now running the show. But it could still be a baseline. This week is all about lane integrity for us. Edited September 24, 2020 by whatdrought 2
HOUSE Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) I remember that game, McD out clapped McVay badly... Edited September 24, 2020 by HOUSE 1 10 1
JohnNord Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Good insight. Considering the differences in players, staff, and experience, I’m not sure how much you can take away from this. I do know that just like in 2016, McDermott has held own against powerful, explosive offenses as we saw the last season versus Baltimore and later in the playoffs versus Houston. I think LAR will be a great test for this football team on both sides of the ball.
LeGOATski Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 Yeah, I think defense wins this game, too.
DrDawkinstein Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 McD vs McV... I think we know who will stick it to who. 2 9 5 3
Hebert19 Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: McD vs McV... I think we know who will stick it to who. This is gold Jerry. Gold 1
YoloinOhio Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 I’m picturing two leprechauns duking it out at the Old First Ward on Sunday
Gugny Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: McD vs McV... I think we know who will stick it to who. Ingenious. Well effin' played, bro.
DabillsDaBillsDaBills Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Hebert19 said: This is gold Jerry. Gold Mulva?? ... Dolores!! 1
MJS Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 McVay is a great coach, but he sometimes thinks himself into circles. McDermott still has a lot to prove. Should be a good battle. I FULLY expect Daboll to dial up a couple trick plays this Sunday.
BruceVilanch Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 3 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: McD vs McV... I think we know who will stick it to who. Well done!
Doc Brown Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 11 hours ago, IgotBILLStopay said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400874716 Bills did beat the Rams in 2016 30-19 but neither McD nor McVay were coaching the teams. AJ Klein had 1.5 tackles for losses. Addison had two tackles and Butler had one. Not that Beane and McDermott value ex Panthers. 1
Xwnyer Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 13 hours ago, HOUSE said: I remember that game, McD out clapped McVay badly... Always amazes me how fans don’t like the fact McD claps for his team on sideline. The results show,it works
GunnerBill Posted September 25, 2020 Posted September 25, 2020 Interesting match up. Two of the best young coaches in the league. We need our defense to play well this week.
IgotBILLStopay Posted September 25, 2020 Author Posted September 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Xwnyer said: Always amazes me how fans don’t like the fact McD claps for his team on sideline. The results show,it works technically, we dont know if it works. We do not have counterfactuals:) kinda similar to Jim Tressel's sweater vests - his results were great - but cant say they were due to the sweater vests
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