McD much better D coordinator than Frazier

[zow2]

6 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

Our defense and McD as DC simply cannot be judged fully until we see them perform on Sunday, period.

 

This is the week that I have been waiting for... Orchard Park, no 100 degree heat index with no shade, Dolphins at full strength on offense.

 

Seize the day!

 

GO BILLS

 

It actually looks like a perfect day for a football game.  Ideal conditions for both clubs.

[Beck Water]

On 9/24/2023 at 3:36 PM, TwistofFate said:

This defense looks wild, full of fire and aggressive.   They look much better under full control of McDermott. 

 

On the other hand, it's not like the Jets or the Raiders have shown much sign of life on offense in other games

 

This just seems like an overreaction 3 games in, to be met by possibly, an equal and opposite overreaction should the defense struggle against the Dolphins

[julian]

4 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

On the other hand, it's not like the Jets or the Raiders have shown much sign of life on offense in other games

 

This just seems like an overreaction 3 games in, to be met by possibly, an equal and opposite overreaction should the defense struggle against the Dolphins

Kinda agree here, don’t believe the Dolphins O is as good as their start has indicated and same for the Bills D.

 

 That being said I believe both units will end up among the league’s best by years end.

[Call_Of_Ktulu]

I think we now know who called all the chicken ***** defensive calls in the KC playoff game. McD‘s defense looks a lot better.

[TwistofFate]

McDermott puts on a defensive MASTERCLASS. 

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/live/9CK381QK47w?feature=shared

[maddenboy]

After this win over the Dolphins, in convincing fashion (October 1, 2023), its pretty likely Leslie Frazier never works again in this league.

[Bobby Hooks]

3 minutes ago, maddenboy said:

After this win over the Dolphins, in convincing fashion (October 1, 2023), its pretty likely Leslie Frazier never works again in this league.

Jesus. 

[LABILLBACKER]

As much as I criticize Sean, today he coached like a HOFer.  His schemes and calls were absolutely brilliant.  Well done....

[BillsUberAlles]

It's not even close at this point. McD has been nothing short of brilliant.

[SoMAn]

On 9/24/2023 at 4:38 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

He’s definitely better for Ed Oliver. Wow, what a different player. He’s dominating. If he keeps this up his contract is a bargain.

Oliver, Rousseau, and Epenesa have really come on this year. Bills have done a good job of developing motivated plays with raw talent. 

[BigDingus]

On 9/26/2023 at 6:32 PM, BigDingus said:

The thing I like most is that he seems more willing to make adjustments, or at least I'm seeing a more fluid approach to calling the defense. 

 

With Frazier, it felt like there was one way the Bills defense played, and come hell or high water, we were stuck in it. We adjust for no man (or no team)! 

 

Not to toot my own horn, but this game really highlighted what I was talking about. The early stages saw Miami move the ball with ease, with both teams marching up & down the field without issue. 

 

But by the end of the game, it was a completely different story. Aside from the obligatory huge run play they gave up, the defense made the necessary adjustments & buckled down HARD. Getting after the quarterback on critical downs, great coverage, getting turnovers, making tackles, etc.

 

Hats off to McDermott & the defense! 

[TwistofFate]

Best offense in the league averaging over 40 a game, was slapped up. 

[Buffalo Barbarian]

He always was, should have been DC from the get go, but maybe he thought it was too much at first

 

 

On 9/24/2023 at 4:37 PM, The Wiz said:

I've noticed him clapping a lot less.  It's good to see. 😆

 

Aint got time for that 😂😂

 

 

[DuckyBoys]

Tua is ordinary to subpar when forced off script.  He gave the Bills some opportunities they did not grab     Curious if they will wilt or if this sets up a future big game in week 17

[thewookie1]

My guess is although the defensive basis is still likely the same as it has been under Frazier, McD is far more aggressive in his tactics and where Frazier seemed to thrive teaching DBs, McD has got both the LBs and DL to step up at a ridiculous level.

[TwistofFate]

I can't wait to see the film, but the defense got stronger as the game went on.  No Poyer, lost White, lost Ben Ford, still produced. 

 

McD is a hell of a DC.  After the first few drives Miami was essentially shut down. 

 

Players were in position for many big plays...dropped ints, missed fumble recoveries, etc.  

 

McD makes the calls and really puts guys in position to succeed.  This, with the aggressive nature is really the difference in this defense. 

 

That was the top offrnse in thd league.  If our team can play complimentary ball like they did today, I'm not sure anyone in the league can beat us. 

 

The team to beat in the AFC is the Chiefs. 

 

Lets go Buffalo!!! 

[Aussie Joe]

I hope Leslie is on a beach somewhere drinking brightly coloured drinks 

[Fleezoid]

I was worried after their first 2 drives. But I got to thinking, that's what our defense does in a lot of games. We give up some easy drives early, then the D tightens up. It's like a feeling out period. And I'd rather have that than dominating in the first quarter and then fading as the game goes on. 

[GunnerBill]

3 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

I was worried after their first 2 drives. But I got to thinking, that's what our defense does in a lot of games. We give up some easy drives early, then the D tightens up. It's like a feeling out period. And I'd rather have that than dominating in the first quarter and then fading as the game goes on. 

 

The first drive you just have to say, top offensive mind, good script, I think we tried too many run blitzes and got a caught on a couple but it just just a good offense running a well executed script. 

 

In the 2nd drive we actually did get Tua off his first read a couple of times and had chances to make plays on the ball - we just didn't make them. They took advantage. 

 

But once we started making some of those plays - tips at the line, getting Tua off his read, making him hold the ball and then rallying and hitting we dominated them.

[TwistofFate]

17 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

I was worried after their first 2 drives. But I got to thinking, that's what our defense does in a lot of games. We give up some easy drives early, then the D tightens up. It's like a feeling out period. And I'd rather have that than dominating in the first quarter and then fading as the game goes on. 

I think we adapt much better as the game goes on.  The adjustments are amazing and the defense thrives.