‘The fact is, no one on the outside can say with any certainty that they see a clear plan and/or have a clear understanding of it. For that matter, there are plenty of players, who always think in the here and now, unable to put a finger on what direction the team is headed.’
Archives for November 22, 2017
Voice of The Fan: We have now entered … fandelerium
‘In what will be known as “Peterman’s Folly,” coach Sean McDermott made a historic mental error, trotting out a woefully unprepared fifth-round draft pick rookie on the road, across the country, against two ferocious man-eaters playing defensive end, with horrendous blocking, and an offensive coordinator who needs to be sent to the clue factory.’
Bills schedule: McDermott, Reid need a win, not a stroll down memory lane
‘ It’s only by cruel fate that mentor and student meet under these conditions, with each in position to hand the other another loss that will send their teams into worse free fall. They each need a win, not a stroll down memory lane.’
9 things we learned about the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills’ Week 12 opponent
‘The Chiefs started the 2017 season 5-0 with wins over the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. It appeared that the team was a serious Super Bowl contender in the AFC, but the wheels have fallen off in recent weeks. Kansas City is 1-4 in their last five games following their 12-9 loss to the Giants. Both the Chiefs and Bills have looked mediocre after hot starts.’
Coordinator chat: Dennison had no say in QB; Frazier says D has “enough to worry about”
‘As that seems to likely be the case, let’s keep this in mind: this is McDermott’s defense, not McDermott’s offense. Yes, he is the head man for the Bills, but his background on the defensive side of the ball. Dennison oversees the offense.’
Dark Times
‘The Bills have a huge mess on their hands. It’s obvious that Peterman is not ready to play in the NFL and some question whether he ever will be – I can’t see how you can put him back under center this season barring injury to Taylor. Tyrod, for his part, is now damaged goods – his own coach has shown an incredible lack of faith in him and he knows his days as the starter in Buffalo are numbered. Unfortunately, that leaves Buffalo with no other options – unless Joe Webb is ready to step in lead the team to the playoffs, the Bills are in trouble at the quarterback position.’
McCoy still producing
‘In three of his last four games, McCoy has averaged better than 5.5 yards per carry. That has lifted his yards per carry average from 3.4 yards per carry up to 4.2 yards per rush. He now sits fourth in the AFC in rushing yards with 709.’
Bills Today: How RB Travaris Cadet made a good first impression
‘“Certainly 39’s [Cadet] skill set is closer to 25 [LeSean McCoy],” said offensive coordinator Rick Dennison. “He catches the ball real well. I think he did a fine job.”’