Sean McDermott: "Something We Have To Learn From"

[Sucked In Again]

Wow, when have we heard this before? Give us something new coach! Seems as if this will be a common theme for the 2023 season Take off the gloves and stop being a pussy, or in other words stop being McD.

[Down and Out]

What I learned:

1. MCD's process is NOT working.

2. All week we hear about fights at practice...and the whole team shits the bed in live action.

3. We need a MLB

4.  0 fucking run game.

5. Little to no pressure on the QB

6. Oline shitty as ever

7.  Mcd has them playing like entitled pussies.

8. Window closing in 5...4....3...2...1

9. Dorsey had better figure it the fuck out.

10.  The team in  general it seems just doesn't want it.  They stopped playing for Mcd....

 

As a fan, this fucking kills me! 

[Sucked In Again]

2 hours ago, Down and Out said:

What I learned:

1. MCD's process is NOT working.

2. All week we hear about fights at practice...and the whole team shits the bed in live action.

3. We need a MLB

4.  0 fucking run game.

5. Little to no pressure on the QB

6. Oline shitty as ever

7.  Mcd has them playing like entitled pussies.

8. Window closing in 5...4....3...2...1

9. Dorsey had better figure it the fuck out.

10.  The team in  general it seems just doesn't want it.  They stopped playing for Mcd....

 

As a fan, this fucking kills me! 

About sums it up!

[travolta]

2 hours ago, Down and Out said:

What I learned:

1. MCD's process is NOT working.

2. All week we hear about fights at practice...and the whole team shits the bed in live action.

3. We need a MLB

4.  0 fucking run game.

5. Little to no pressure on the QB

6. Oline shitty as ever

7.  Mcd has them playing like entitled pussies.

8. Window closing in 5...4....3...2...1

9. Dorsey had better figure it the fuck out.

10.  The team in  general it seems just doesn't want it.  They stopped playing for Mcd....

 

As a fan, this fucking kills me! 

I have been thinking he has lost the players for a while.

I seem to be the only one who says it but I think players are not happy about walking off the field in Cinn with home field on the line. Then for weeks after, sitting and feeling sorry for themselves. Meanwhile, other teams were preparing to play the physical game of football.

yes - 13 seconds and all of the coaching fuck ups led up to this. But handling of Damar may have been the final straw.

Jets are serious about winning. If they don’t turn around pronto, they will get crushed in week one.

[The Chosen]

3 hours ago, Down and Out said:

What I learned:

1. MCD's process is NOT working.

2. All week we hear about fights at practice...and the whole team shits the bed in live action.

3. We need a MLB

4.  0 fucking run game.

5. Little to no pressure on the QB

6. Oline shitty as ever

7.  Mcd has them playing like entitled pussies.

8. Window closing in 5...4....3...2...1

9. Dorsey had better figure it the fuck out.

10.  The team in  general it seems just doesn't want it.  They stopped playing for Mcd....

 

As a fan, this fucking kills me! 

I think number 7 is very understated. That should be #1. Read the press clippings since 13 seconds. We're Super bowl champions in waiting. It's not a matter of if, it's only a matter of when.

[bv]

Number 6 for me. The starting Oline was being dominated by the Steelers backups.

[JT]

2 hours ago, travolta said:

I seem to be the only one who says it but I think players are not happy about walking off the field in Cinn with home field on the line. Then for weeks after, sitting and feeling sorry for themselves. Meanwhile, other teams were preparing to play the physical game of football.

 

Your not the only one, from the moment they decided to not finish the game I knew it was a problem and as far as I am concerned that is why Diggs was fucking pissed off and most likely still is to this day.   McDermott should have stood on the nearest table that day, gathered that damn team together and made it clear that they where going to finish the game because it was the right thing to do, the season means to much to quit and to sacrifice all the hard work everyone put in.  You can still have compassion for the situation that occurred on the field without sacrificing the season and or focus of the team.   That is what a coach's job is, when shit gets tough stand up and lead,  a lot of players are young and need an adult in the room to take the bull by the horns and guide.   McDermott is a decent guy but he is missing something and I think a lot of players are not where they need to be mentally. There is too much focus on external issues whether its social issues or trying to create a family atmosphere for the players, a lot of things that don't actually focus on improving the play on the field.   Players come and go too often now days to try and build a family atmosphere.   Get the damn players ready to play and quite the fluff shit.   

[travolta]

16 minutes ago, JT said:

Your not the only one, from the moment they decided to not finish the game I knew it was a problem and as far as I am concerned that is why Diggs was fucking pissed off and most likely still is to this day.   McDermott should have stood on the nearest table that day, gathered that damn team together and made it clear that they where going to finish the game because it is the right thing to do, the season means to much to quit and to sacrifice all the hard work everyone put in.  You can still have compassion for the situation that occurred on the field without sacrificing the season and or focus of the team.   That is what a coach's job is, when shit gets tough stand up and lead,  a lot of players are young and need and adult in the room to take the bull by the horns and guide.   McDermott is a decent guy but he is missing something and I think a lot of players are not where they need to be mentally. there is too much focus on external issues whether its social issues or trying to create a family atmosphere for the players, a lot of things that don't actually focus on improving the play on the field.   Players come and go to often now days to try and build a family atmosphere.   Get the damn players ready to play and quite the fluff shit.   

Well said. 

[seandelevan]

Like I said…look at the body language from both teams last night. One looked like they were out to have fun in a meaningless game and the other looked wound up like they had a stick up their asses like it was the Super Bowl or something. 
 

I can almost guarantee Diggs is pissed about what happened in Cincy and at home vs Cincy and it has carried over. 
 

Team looks like it’s walking on egg shells. 
 

This is what Mike Florio was talking about when he said he’d blow this whole team up. Keep Allen and a couple other guys and get Ben Johnson in here. 

[JT]

53 minutes ago, seandelevan said:

Like I said…look at the body language from both teams last night. One looked like they were out to have fun in a meaningless game and the other looked wound up like they had a stick up their asses like it was the Super Bowl or something. 
 

I can almost guarantee Diggs is pissed about what happened in Cincy and at home vs Cincy and it has carried over. 
 

Team looks like it’s walking on egg shells. 
 

This is what Mike Florio was talking about when he said he’d blow this whole team up. Keep Allen and a couple other guys and get Ben Johnson in here. 

And that is what you look for more than anything in preseason games,  body language and poise.   No one cares whether the Bills win a preseason game or not, or how many points they score.   What you want to see is discipline, focus and some sense of cohesion.   The Bills of the 90's did not focus on winning preseason games but they also did not look like fools who just woke up and fell out of bed.   I am sure when the regular season starts they will be more polished but there is a level of concern when watching these guys whether the game is meaningless or not.   Something feels off, like it's the same team year after year with the same plan, only thing different is they insert a handful of new players in the mix but usually don't incorporate them into the actual game plan very well.   Allen and Diggs are 85% of the offense,  Bills make the playoffs not because McDermott but because Allen finds ways to win games on his own.   How many Super Bowls would Allen have if KC drafted him?   Who knows but the mindset in KC is night and day different and regardless if the Bills go 13-3 they are not on the same level as KC.  KC has many more weapons who contribute to their success than the Bills do.   Ask the Boston Bruins or any of their fans what it means to them to set the all time record for wins and points in a season then get smashed in the first round of the playoffs if it makes them feel any better.   Bills can go undefeated every year and finish first in every category but if they lose like chumps in the playoffs no one gives a fat shit, some on this board don't understand that.   

[seandelevan]

1 hour ago, JT said:

Something feels off, like it's the same team year after year with the same plan, only thing different is they insert a handful of new players in the mix but usually don't incorporate them into the actual game plan very well.   

Glad I’m not the only one also feels this. Shit, even my wife noticed it. She watches from time to time but she felt something has been off. 
 

I think there’s needs to be a new voice in the room. Having the same boss drone on about empty promises leads to complacency. They looked fucking complacent last night, Cincy playoff game, Miami playoff game, and the Patriot game. Just going through the motions. 
 

Right now the Bills are on track to getting fucking blown out week one….and maybe that’s what they need….

[Down and Out]

22 minutes ago, seandelevan said:

Glad I’m not the only one also feels this. Shit, even my wife noticed it. She watches from time to time but she felt something has been off. 
 

I think there’s needs to be a new voice in the room. Having the same boss drone on about empty promises leads to complacency. They looked fucking complacent last night, Cincy playoff game, Miami playoff game, and the Patriot game. Just going through the motions. 
 

Right now the Bills are on track to getting fucking blown out week one….and maybe that’s what they need….

I'd send a message to the starters by having them play 1 half this week coming and better fucking produce...

[Tanqueray Ten]

7 hours ago, Down and Out said:

What I learned:

1. MCD's process is NOT working.

2. All week we hear about fights at practice...and the whole team shits the bed in live action.

3. We need a MLB

4.  0 fucking run game.

5. Little to no pressure on the QB

6. Oline shitty as ever

7.  Mcd has them playing like entitled pussies.

8. Window closing in 5...4....3...2...1

9. Dorsey had better figure it the fuck out.

10.  The team in  general it seems just doesn't want it.  They stopped playing for Mcd....

 

As a fan, this fucking kills me! 

I'm going with #10.

[Tanqueray Ten]

13 minutes ago, Down and Out said:

I'd send a message to the starters by having them play 1 half this week coming and better fucking produce...

No - revisit your #10...

 

[Greg]

23 hours ago, seandelevan said:

Like I said…look at the body language from both teams last night. One looked like they were out to have fun in a meaningless game and the other looked wound up like they had a stick up their asses like it was the Super Bowl or something. 
 

I can almost guarantee Diggs is pissed about what happened in Cincy and at home vs Cincy and it has carried over. 
 

Team looks like it’s walking on egg shells. 
 

This is what Mike Florio was talking about when he said he’d blow this whole team up. Keep Allen and a couple other guys and get Ben Johnson in here. 

If the Pats and Bill do part ways, then I offer him a blank check if I am Terry P. 9 Super Bowl appearances and 6 championships with an elite level franchise QB. You want the Bills to get over the hump and win a Super Bowl then Bill is the guy. 

[Thurmal]

13 Seconds was too big of a coaching fuck-up to recover from. Remember that Seattle team from a decade ago that was destined to be a dynasty, then they stupidly blew the New England Super Bowl and self-combusted over the next coupke of years? Exact same dynamic.

[Tanqueray Ten]

"I don't know about the team. I don't know about anybody really but me. It doesn't wear off fast. I like the feeling of winning. I think you should enjoy it. I tell them they should enjoy it. It's really hard to win a game in this league. And we put a lot of effort to winning them and if you don't enjoy it, I'm not certain why you do it. Hopefully they will take some time. Once we get back on Wednesday the feeling still won't. Hopefully it'll last through the whole week. But we'll quit thinking about it a lot. But it's a much different feeling around the building, around the team when you win than when you lose. And it carries you through a week."