Thwomp! Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 18 hours ago, Taro T said: How many teams have been in the playoffs 5 of the last 6 years? In the AFC, pretty sure it's just KC, the Cheats, & the Bills. Don't pay that much attention to the NFC, but it's likely just the 9ers & the Pack. Can a team be in a club that exclusive and NOT be "one of the best run?" Maybe the Ravens OR Stealers are thetr too? Settling. 18 hours ago, dudacek said: Winning Championships you know, the way you measure success Greatness in sports. Yes, they've made mistakes and they need to get better. That's not the same as they are terrible and the need to be fired. Fixed the first sentence for you. This team and fans talk about winning a Super Bowl all year because we should be in that conversation. End of the year, we're fine with falling short again, and the GM and coach are moving the goalposts and shifting blame to save their own *****. 13 hours ago, Taro T said: We aren't going to see eye to eye on this, which is perfectly fine, so this is likely the last thing said to you about it. Do you HONESTLY think Smart would've thrown his QB under the bus if OSU had made the field goal? Not a chance IMHO. McDermott was critical of his team in game vs Cincy, but not so much afterwards. Why? Because leaders don't blame people under them publicly for losses especially not in the heat of the moment. Leaders also take responsibility, make tough decisions, and don't do whatever McBeane were doing in their press conferences.
MattPie Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Well, seems very unlikely either of the coordinators are going. That's unfortunate IMHO, they don't seem to have that next level to succeed in the playoffs.
That Aud Smell Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 19 hours ago, Eleven said: You're not getting it, my man, and you know that I'm on your side. But things, even feelings, aren't static. 19 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I've stated my feelings. You don't have to agree. Hopefully this upcoming season is better. Guess that makes 2 of us. My sense is that you're mostly talking past each other. For my part, my experience with and connection to the Bills underwent a seismic shift when I resolved - really resolved - that my fandom, and all it entails, was not predicated on them winning a Super Bowl. I think there are many (most?) fellow fans that would hear or read that and be like "dude - wtf? why bother then?" or, quite likely, say, type, or think things harsher than that ("that's fookin' loser talk!"). The New England playoff game last season helped me see my way forward. It was in my head amidst the bedlam and euphoria and near-zero temperatures: "This is it. This. Is. It. This is everything I need." And I later concluded that, to insist otherwise (to myself), was to needlessly buy into a false paradigm ("Super Bowl or bust!"). I just got off that train of thought. I still want them to win a Super Bowl. Very much so. But, once we completed the 20-minute walk from our seats to the car this past Sunday, I was pretty much done with complaining. We didn't play the post-game show (obvi). And by the time we passed the exit for the 400, headed east (north) on 90, we were howling over jokes about all the people who were henceforth banned from attending Bills games (started with the anthem singer, moved on to Kyle Brandt (?), and went on from there (and showed no mercy - lol)). The Bills will or will not win a Super Bowl in my lifetime. And I will essentially have no influence on whether or not that happens (save perhaps for being a loud fan at home games (that's not nothing, but it almost is)). How I choose to carry forward with those truths and uncertainties is entirely up to me. Go, Bills! 4
That Aud Smell Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Btw - firing the safeties coach seems like such a random sacrificial lamb move. The unit under-performed, I guess? No surprise given that Hyde was out for the year, basically, and Poyer played most of the year super banged up. 1 1
mjd1001 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Btw - firing the safeties coach seems like such a random sacrificial lamb move. The unit under-performed, I guess? No surprise given that Hyde was out for the year, basically, and Poyer played most of the year super banged up. Maybe there is a disagreement going forward. He is the safety coach, and his opinion may differ greatlly from Beane or McDermott. One side may want the veteran pair back there and is pounding the table for both Poyer and Hyde to be the starters next year. The other side is OK with youth/change/more athleticism coming in and thinks that in the long run the secondary can be just as good that way (if not better) for less money. It might just be a difference of opinion that means that it is 'time' for a change to bring in someone who is more aligned with the teams thinking. 1
inkman Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Btw - firing the safeties coach seems like such a random sacrificial lamb move. The unit under-performed, I guess? No surprise given that Hyde was out for the year, basically, and Poyer played most of the year super banged up. Seems super random. Where is the logistics coach? I’m losing faith in One Bills Drive. 1
Stoner Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 TIL they have safety coaches now. What's next, individual portions of tapioca pudding? 1
MattPie Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: TIL they have safety coaches now. What's next, individual portions of tapioca pudding? I mean it makes sense. Presumably most teams have coaches for each major role on the team. I assume there are approximately 23 position coaches on an average team. 🙂 Not unlike the NHL, where you have a D guy, an F guy, and a G guy along with the head coach.
Eleven Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: TIL they have safety coaches now. What's next, individual portions of tapioca pudding? I like tapioca pudding. 1
LGR4GM Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: TIL they have safety coaches now. What's next, individual portions of tapioca pudding? They have coaches for all positions, they are the positions coaches. https://www.buffalobills.com/team/coaches-roster/
Weave Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Eleven said: I like tapioca pudding. In the convenient single serving package. 2
Eleven Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Just now, Weave said: In the convenient single serving package. Especially in the convenient single serving package. 1
inkman Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Reich to Carolina keeping the connection in tact.
Taro T Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, inkman said: Reich to Carolina keeping the connection in tact. He has ties there too. Was their 1st starter.
Eleven Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Taro T said: He has ties there too. Was their 1st starter. Sure was. Is he getting consideration for HC or for something else?
sabills Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 25 minutes ago, Eleven said: Sure was. Is he getting consideration for HC or for something else? Hired as HC
MattPie Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, sabills said: Hired as HC Was that were Frazer was interviewing? I was hoping he'd get the HC job so he wouldn't be in Buffalo. 1
Taro T Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 29 minutes ago, Eleven said: Sure was. Is he getting consideration for HC or for something else? 3 minutes ago, sabills said: Hired as HC Yep. Moved beyond the "consideration" stage. 😉
Eleven Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Well, good for him, sorta? I was hoping he wouldn't land on a no-talent team, but, then again, high-talent teams don't often look for new HCs.
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Brawndo said: So he's the fall guy? Poyer plays hurt all season. Hyde is lost for the season. Hamlin gets hurt before the playoffs. Beane gives him re-tread Marlowe as depth who then also gets hurt, and this guy is to blame for the problems in the secondary?
Taro T Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, GASabresIUFAN said: So he's the fall guy? Poyer plays hurt all season. Hyde is lost for the season. Hamlin gets hurt before the playoffs. Beane gives him re-tread Marlowe as depth who then also gets hurt, and this guy is to blame for the problems in the secondary? Could be fall guy, could be he doesn't see eye to eye w/ the path moving forward. Disappointed that his immediate boss isn't joining him.
Dr. Who Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, Taro T said: Could be fall guy, could be he doesn't see eye to eye w/ the path moving forward. Disappointed that his immediate boss isn't joining him. He really needs to.
Stoner Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Weave said: In the convenient single serving package. I used to be able to eat a whole one. Now mother and I share it.
Stoner Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 5 hours ago, LGR4GM said: They have coaches for all positions, they are the positions coaches. https://www.buffalobills.com/team/coaches-roster/ But not for cornerbacks. That's why I'm surprised. Secondary coach and a safety coach. Offensive line coach but no tackle coach.
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