Are we lacking leadership?

[JESSEFEFFER]

On 8/24/2023 at 10:31 PM, Ya Digg? said:

I was more getting at that some people think the only way to show leadership is to yell at your teammates, in public or behind closed doors. Your right though, Josh isn’t like that at all and I appreciate it

Imo, this is the thinking that leads Broussard to that conclusion.  Also, can you imagine Manning or Brady being addressed by a teammate in a game like Josh was by Diggs?  Whatever was being said doesn't matter to many, the look was a lasting negative one in that regard.  

[JohnNord]

On 8/24/2023 at 7:59 PM, Success said:

I saw Broussard say this the other day, responding to Nick Wright's usual deranged lunacy about the Bills.  He couldn't agree w/ some of ol' Nick's ridiculous assessments, but in trying to find some common ground for why Buffalo will never win anything ever at any time, he said that they do lack leadership, from any player, or from McDermott.

 

Personally, I don't fully agree.  I think Allen leads by example, and is a strong personality at the most important position. We've all seen those moments like the end of the 13 seconds game, where he was exhorting the defense on the sideline after our last score, and getting everyone fired up.

 

McDermott - who has my support as a fan - I'm not so sure on.  He seems to be in the weeds a lot, focused on the details. And I think he's a detail guy in general. I'm not sure if he truly LEADS this team, like some of the more legendary HC's who really set the tone, set the boundaries, and were able to create a vision everyone could get behind.

 

Curious what everyone else thinks, and if a "lack of leadership" might be the missing piece that the team needs to figure out, or just develop as they continue to mature.

 

Tim Graham said that he regards Sean  McDermott and Josh Allen along the top leaders since covering NFL/NHL two plus decades ago.   He listed McDermott behind Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells.  

[GreggTX]

No. McDermott is an excellent leader. You lose a playoff game in any other sport and you shrug it off. "We'll get 'em tomorrow." In football, there's no room for error. There are several teams that could win it all with a lucky bounce or two and we're one of those teams.

[Dopey]

Broussard is a Stephan A-hole Smith wannabe.  It’s pretty sad when you suck at it. He’s a joke. 
As to the Bills, you don’t go through all they went through without leadership. Death, two near deaths, having to get to the stadium via snowmobiles, 3 road games in 12 days (all wins). All that and still ended the season on an eight game winning streak before the Cincy loss. 
He’s FOS.  

[NewEra]

21 hours ago, PBF81 said:

 

Thank you!  Now was that hard.  

 

Back to my original point, somewhat subjective then. 

 

  

One word answers = make it stop 

[LyndonvilleBill]

Not that my opinion matters much and leadership is dependent on the the group. Some subordinates  (players) need different types. Philosophical (coach type), walk softly but carry a big stick as well as outspoken/alpha type. You need a mix/balance of each to handle various situations and be able to lean on eachothers strength and support. 

 

For instance. 

Dorsey/Dawkins/Diggs = outspoken/alpha types.

 

Allen/Miller/Morse = Philosophical/Coach types.

 

McD/Beane = Walk softly and carry a big stick, but also Philosophical. 

 

Right now (imo) we have very, VERY good leaders overall and they are still learning, But the GREAT leaders CAN do it all.

 

I think McD and Beane are REALLY close to being GREAT and I expect them to achieve GREATNESS this season!!😁

 

[BobbyC81]

On 8/24/2023 at 5:46 PM, WhoTom said:

 

I think he's established a culture that wasn't there before he came, so in that respect, he is a leader who implemented his vision and got buy-in from the players and the GM. And he knows how to handle the players. He's not an in-your-face Lombardi kind of coach, but that model doesn't really fly anymore. McD gets to know the players and handles each individual in the way that they need to be handled. That's a leader.

 

I wouldn't mind seeing a little more "personality" (for lack of a better term) from him on the sidelines, but I know that's not his style. The players do a good job of firing themselves up, though.

What do you think the clapping is for?

[BobbyC81]

On 8/24/2023 at 4:59 PM, Success said:

I saw Broussard say this the other day, responding to Nick Wright's usual deranged lunacy about the Bills.  He couldn't agree w/ some of ol' Nick's ridiculous assessments, but in trying to find some common ground for why Buffalo will never win anything ever at any time, he said that they do lack leadership, from any player, or from McDermott.

 

Personally, I don't fully agree.  I think Allen leads by example, and is a strong personality at the most important position. We've all seen those moments like the end of the 13 seconds game, where he was exhorting the defense on the sideline after our last score, and getting everyone fired up.

 

McDermott - who has my support as a fan - I'm not so sure on.  He seems to be in the weeds a lot, focused on the details. And I think he's a detail guy in general. I'm not sure if he truly LEADS this team, like some of the more legendary HC's who really set the tone, set the boundaries, and were able to create a vision everyone could get behind.

 

Curious what everyone else thinks, and if a "lack of leadership" might be the missing piece that the team needs to figure out, or just develop as they continue to mature.

 

I believe Peter King said he gave a Coach of the Year vote to McDermott for guiding the team through all the obstacles/issues last season.

Edited August 28, 2023 by BobbyC81

[Buffalo ill]

I've watched this cursed team long enough to accept they will never win the superbowl.  I don't need dicknose Wright to tell me this.