McD will be the scapegoat to hide the real issue this week

[Cray51]

Fans are already piling on McD for his end of game decisions (accepting the penalty with 5 minutes left and the TO after the sneak).  I think there is fair criticism to both plays, however those two decisions are NOT why we lost the game. 

 

Defense today:

11-15 on third down conversions (was 11-12 with about 5 minutes left in the game

1-1 on fourth down

0 sacks

38:30 time of possession for the Rams

457 total yards allowed

 

The game wasn't lost in the last 5 minutes, it was the poor playcalling by Babich and execution in the first 55 that really hurt us.

[YoloinOhio]

Nah I agree. The game was lost early on by the defense. Bills would’ve still needed a miracle regardless of what was or wasn’t called at the end. 
 

It is what it is, I’m struggling to get too pressed about this one. 

[Einstein]

ah, that’s right - McD is an offensive coach

 

forgot

[Buddy Hix]

You think Babich is more than a McD puppet? Like I’m sure he calls his own plays, but I’m also sure the gutless bend but don’t break/deep safeties is all McD’s wishes.

[MJS]

Just now, YoloinOhio said:

Nah I agree. The game was lost early on by the defense. Bills would’ve still needed a miracle regardless of what was or wasn’t called at the end. 
 

It is what it is, I’m struggling to get too pressed about this one. 

Exactly. We were already in almost guaranteed loss territory by then. Down two scores with 1 minute left. Everything had to go perfectly. And it didn't. Shocker.

[gonzo1105]

Just now, YoloinOhio said:

Nah I agree. The game was lost early on by the defense. Bills would’ve still needed a miracle regardless of what was or wasn’t called at the end. 
 

It is what it is, I’m struggling to get too pressed about this one. 

 

I mean I'm irritated by the lack of defensive stops just like you are. I don't know if its necessarily an indicator of things to come in the future. It could be for sure but we don't know if this is a blip on the radar or an actual thing. We'll see how they respond against the Lions next week. If they get gashed again and we lose another high scoring game or get blown out then maybe we have an issue but I won't think the wheels are falling off over one bad defensive performance.

[RyanC883]

Defense was the main issue, McD did not help, but this is McD’s D.  So much salary cap and draft capital there

[Warcodered]

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

Nah I agree. The game was lost early on by the defense. Bills would’ve still needed a miracle regardless of what was or wasn’t called at the end. 
 

It is what it is, I’m struggling to get too pressed about this one. 

And one awful ST play.

 

Also the Rams never seemed to have things go wrong for them on offense like at all today.

[Aussie Joe]

The D is McDermott’s scheme 

[Fleezoid]

The defense was gashed all day by a 6-6 team. That's coaching. Or a crappy roster. One of those is true. 

 

[SCBills]

You can’t have a defensive HC in the modern NFL and then excuse away his defense being a liability in big moments all the time.

 

We’re losing Brady soon, and will probably lose the next guy… there has to be an upside to dealing with that. 

[Buffalo03]

The blocked punt for a TD was when we lost the game.

[Cray51]

Just now, Aussie Joe said:

The D is McDermott’s scheme 

Babich called a poor game and the team didnt execute.  Against the Chiefs Babich implemented plenty of man coverage and it helped.  Tonight, he played wayyy too much off man zone, allowing the screen and jet sweep game to work, and then sat back in zone on 3rd down and let Stafford pick them apart.

 

People can say McD's scheme, Babich is a puppet blah blah.  Babich called a bad game.  He is responsible for the playcalling on D.

[Big Blitz]

5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Nah I agree. The game was lost early on by the defense. Bills would’ve still needed a miracle regardless of what was or wasn’t called at the end. 
 

It is what it is, I’m struggling to get too pressed about this one. 

 

Same.  Knew it would be tough and you can’t win every game.  We haven’t lost since October 6.  

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, Buffalo03 said:

The blocked punt for a TD was when we lost the game.

Cmon … that’s 7 points … they scored 44

[CoudyBills]

5 minutes ago, Einstein said:

ah, that’s right - McD is an offensive coach

 

forgot

You really don't understand the job of a head coach at your age?

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Fleezoid said:

The defense was gashed all day by a 6-6 team. That's coaching. Or a crappy roster. One of those is true. 

 

Stafford is a debatable HOF, Macias and KIPP are too end WRs and their RB was like 4th in rushing coming into the game. That offense hasn't been healthy all season until today.

[Billsfanatic8989]

We have our Tom Brady. But we are missing a Belichick that takes out a team's best player on offense. He simply can't stop great opposing QB's in the postseason. Or in huge games. Belichick could.

 

This team isn't going to put up 40 points on four opponents to win a SB. It's simply not realistic. Thus, his D, time management, and overall performance in clutch situations must improve. If not, it's time to move on.

 

Allen will be 29 next season. We've gotten past the Divisional Round once. All the while he has played great in most of those games.

 

 

Edited December 9 by Billsfanatic8989

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, Cray51 said:

Babich called a poor game and the team didnt execute.  Against the Chiefs Babich implemented plenty of man coverage and it helped.  Tonight, he played wayyy too much off man zone, allowing the screen and jet sweep game to work, and then sat back in zone on 3rd down and let Stafford pick them apart.

 

People can say McD's scheme, Babich is a puppet blah blah.  Babich called a bad game.  He is responsible for the playcalling on D.

It goes beyond this one game …look at their playoff exits each year under McD 

[The Jokeman]

Just now, Aussie Joe said:

Cmon … that’s 7 points … they scored 44

And we lost by 2.