German_Force » Sean McDermott takes over calling plays for Buffalo Bills

defense from Leslie Frazier against Chargers The Buffalo Bills defense had the doors blown off in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens and more of the same was happening to them in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers. So Sean McDermott did something he hasn’t done in his 19 games as Bills head coach; he started calling plays.McDermott took over defensive play-calling in the second half Bruce Smith Jerseys 2019 , overruling defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and providing a spark to a Bills defense that was able to lock it down over the final two quarters even without Vontae Davis and down to just two cornerbacks.“I just thought we needed a spark and that’s my background,” McDermott said after the game. “Coach Frazier does a really good job as well as the defensive staff. I just felt like we needed a spark.”Buffalo had allowed nine consecutive red zone touchdowns this season (ten if you count the 20-yard score from Sunday on the edge of the red zone) until McDermott’s defense forced a field goal in the second half. After surrendering 28 points to Los Angeles and 47 points to the Ravens, Frazier’s defense had allowed 75 points in only six quarters. Buffalo’s 78 points allowed after two games is tied with the Detroit Lions for worst in the NFL. “Defensively, we didn’t play well enough, obviously White Andre Reed Jerseys , in the first half against a good offensive unit, spotting them 28 points,” McDermott said.The Bills defense gave up 17 first downs to Phillip Rivers and the Chargers in the second half on the heels of 26 first downs a week ago to the Ravens. But McDermott, whose defense only gave up four first downs the rest of the way, doesn’t know yet if it’s going to be a permanent move.“It’s something we’re going to evaluate Andre Reed Jerseys 2019 ,” McDermott said. “We’re going to evaluate that as well as a few other things, too.” Could this lend some insight to where he’s thinking in the first round?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapNFL DraftNFL CombineNotesBuffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane focusing on 2019 NFL Draft depth New,50commentsCould this lend some insight to where he’s thinking in the first round?ESTShareTweetShareShareBuffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane focusing on 2019 NFL Draft depth Buffalo Bills general manager has spoken with the media twice this offseason. First, he did a media scrum at the Senior Bowl in January. This week he held a press conference at the NFL Combine. In both places, Beane mentioned the depth in the 2019 NFL Draft as a positive for the Bills. Should that inform folks where the Bills are leaning in the first round?Buffalo has met with every first round offensive tackle prospect in Indianapolis. With holes in at least two positions White Harrison Phillips Jerseys , Beane could be looking at a top option at tackle plus draft depth options at guard.When asked about the tight-end prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft, Beane mentioned the depth at the position both in free agency and with the rookies. That would seem to indicated Buffalo isn’t looking at using their top-10 pick on a tight end.Another telling quote from Beane came when he was specifically asked about depth:Unlike last year, when Buffalo was pigeon-holed into taking a quarterback and linebacker in the first round, there are multiple spots Buffalo can improve and lots of depth at those positions. For now, Beane isn’t tipping his hand and he frankly doesn’t need to. With Dion Dawkins able to play multiple spots Harrison Phillips Jerseys 2019 , free agency yet to come, and the depth all over the 2019 NFL Draft, Buffalo’s options are wide open as we enter March.