McD strikes again.

[WIDE LEFT]

When playoff time rolls around, a constant theme is Coach McD & bad decisions. 13 seconds, clock management, head scratching decisions to punt, or fake punt, at the worst times etc etc. His latest blunder, right as the playoffs are about to begin, ranks right up there. He has had ONE, and only ONE, player return punts all year (kickoffs as well). This player has done very well, unlike the rest of our special teams. So the decision to use this ONE player in a meaningless game RIGHT before the start of playoffs boggles the mind. Even worse, he EXPANDED this players role in this meaningless game, as he had him not only returning kicks, but used him as a DB as well. And now he is injured. And now the Bills have to scramble to find a punt returner just as the playoffs are starting. A yet to be named player who hasn’t returned a punt ALL year. A wiser choice may have been to sit our punt returner, and let another player get a bit of experience returning punts in this meaningless game, just in case our #1 guy got hurt sometime during the playoffs. But wise decisions come the playoffs is not the McD way. Quite the opposite actually. 

[BillsFan130]

This thread should go over well

[Roundybout]

Okay

[Simon]

21 minutes ago, WIDE LEFT said:

When playoff time rolls around, a constant theme is Coach McD & bad decisions. 13 seconds, clock management, head scratching decisions to punt, or fake punt, at the worst times etc etc. His latest blunder, right as the playoffs are about to begin, ranks right up there. He has had ONE, and only ONE, player return punts all year (kickoffs as well). This player has done very well, unlike the rest of our special teams. So the decision to use this ONE player in a meaningless game RIGHT before the start of playoffs boggles the mind. Even worse, he EXPANDED this players role in this meaningless game, as he had him not only returning kicks, but used him as a DB as well. And now he is injured. And now the Bills have to scramble to find a punt returner just as the playoffs are starting. A yet to be named player who hasn’t returned a punt ALL year. A wiser choice may have been to sit our punt returner, and let another player get a bit of experience returning punts in this meaningless game, just in case our #1 guy got hurt sometime during the playoffs. But wise decisions come the playoffs is not the McD way. Quite the opposite actually. 

 

Do you understand that Codrington was playing CB because he is the last man on the depth chart at the position?

Did you want to see Douglas and Benford out there to protect a freaking punt returner?

The Bills have other guys that can handle punts (Hyde, SHakir, etc).

Take your repetitive negativity and misery somewhere else; nobody here wants to hear it.

[Shaw66]

Well, okay, I get it, but THE most reliable punt returner the Bills have had in the last ten years is on the practice squad, so the Bills won't be left high and dry if Codrington can't go.  Micah Hyde.  And, Shakir has a lot of punt returning experience. 

 

There are more important things to worry about.

[ddaryl]

I have McD issues but not going to hang this one on him. You need depth, and that depth needs experience.

Allowing starters to play for their bonuses or franchise records was a classy thing to do for the team but that may be more concerning IMO

[Kelly to Allen]

The negativity before the playoffs is off the charts. But I sorta understand with the past playoff games on defense.

 

 

But I really don't think these games are going to be competitive. I think buffalo is going to obliterate some of these teams. 

 

KC will be close 

[Mark Vader]

Another thread started by someone who needs attention. I highly doubt the person who created this thread will even respond to comments left here.

[Heitz]

14 minutes ago, Simon said:

Do you understand...

 

The answer is NO he does not. 🤣  

 

Edited 8 hours ago by Heitz

[Mikie2times]

You don't have an image, your name is wide left, you have 184 posts. I'm all for a good McD bashing, but you have to be trolling. 

[Offside Number 76]

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[thenorthremembers]

Someone needs some warm milk, a blankey, and his Mommy.  

[Breakout Squad]

Cool beans. 

[DaVinci]

I think it was a balancing act between who to sit and who to play. I do not think it was possible to sit every starter out.

[Chicken Boo]

Let's not manifest costly muffed punt destinies, please.  

 

I've always thought they should have had Samuel in that role, especially if they aren't going to use him on offense.  

[Just Jack]

I thought this was going to be about the new McDonalds value menu. 

[Bruffalo]

I can't imagine having the self-confidence to just vomit out a sour opinion with absolutely no original thought. Not to friends or family memebers, but literal strangers. Such weird behavior. 

 

It's a game, have some fun. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

12 minutes ago, WIDE LEFT said:

When playoff time rolls around, a constant theme is Coach McD & bad decisions. 13 seconds, clock management, head scratching decisions to punt, or fake punt, at the worst times etc etc. His latest blunder, right as the playoffs are about to begin, ranks right up there. He has had ONE, and only ONE, player return punts all year (kickoffs as well). This player has done very well, unlike the rest of our special teams. So the decision to use this ONE player in a meaningless game RIGHT before the start of playoffs boggles the mind. Even worse, he EXPANDED this players role in this meaningless game, as he had him not only returning kicks, but used him as a DB as well. And now he is injured. And now the Bills have to scramble to find a punt returner just as the playoffs are starting. A yet to be named player who hasn’t returned a punt ALL year. A wiser choice may have been to sit our punt returner, and let another player get a bit of experience returning punts in this meaningless game, just in case our #1 guy got hurt sometime during the playoffs. But wise decisions come the playoffs is not the McD way. Quite the opposite actually. 

Not for nothing, but did you know Keon Coleman was rated one of the top PR guys in the nation last year? IIRC he was 4th. Hardy on the PS was rated higher. We'll be ok.

 

 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

4 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

You don't have an image, your name is wide left, you have 184 posts. I'm all for a good McD bashing, but you have to be trolling. 

I wonder how many long established members have a few of these identities, stashed to throw brickbats? 🤔

Edited 8 hours ago by Ridgewaycynic2013

[No_Matter_What]

I also thought that decision to play Codrington was the worst since 13 seconds but was scared to post it.

 

Thanks OP!