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Fan sentiment that Sean wants to play 1970s ball control football is rooted in their emotions and not facts Yes he wanted to run the ball more when Josh was starting games with 16 straight throws and zero rushing attempts... And our offense was severely handicapped in the postseason because it was all Josh Allen Guess what now Josh doesn't have to be Superman for 60 minutes because he has a world-class running game The bills can win a 24 to 21 game.. bills can win a 33 to 30 game We have the most versatility in the NFL plenty of ex NFL players will admit that rn... That the Buffalo Bills could beat you multiple ways And Josh Allen does not have to wear a Superman cape for 60 minutes anymore.. he just needs to put it on occasionally throughout a game The bills were never going to win a Super bowl with the running games we were putting out early in Josh's career Tom Brady had ball control offenses for 70% of his career This Buffalo Bills team right now is built to be very playoff successful I'm 100% certain

Stafford?

But can he beat David Mills? Nooooooooo

He needs to prove he can beat Shough.

I’d listen to a Drake Maye argument. Who else do you have in mind?

I agree with the overall sentiment of your post (Pats are well coached, Maye is good and their run is impressive), but bolded is not true. We had such run in 2020. Record 13-3. Lost only to the Chiefs, 11-5 Titans on road under some brutal circumstances and 8-8 Cardinals. We were not No. 1 seed because of the Chiefs dynasty with 14-2 record. 2022 is also arguable, since in this case we lost to two inferior opponents (Dolphins and Jets), but we still ended up 13-3 and were not No. 1 seed because of the Chiefs dynasty with 14-3 record (and unfinished Bengals game). We also had such run in 2024. We had 13-3 record before W18 game vs Patriots, losing only to top teams on the road - Ravens, Texans and Rams. Again, we were not No. 1 seed because the Chiefs dynasty decided to win every one score game in the luckiest possible fashion and ended up with 15-2 record. So no. The only reason we have never been No. 1 seed is the freaking Mordor in Kansas. In fact, the Bills not having single No. 1 seed in last 6 years with their overall record is similar statistical anomaly as the Chargers being out of the playoffs despite being no. 1 offense and no. 1 defense a couple years ago.

I was with you until you suggested that they should have called J Allens number - no. Stop that until it matters. All the talk about it being a "must win" game was just blather - using the "must win" moniker was much more relevant to Cincy. They should make R Davis the short yardage back. Increasing the role for R Davis not only reduces the wear and tear on Cook and Allen) but also better prepares Davis for a larger role if needed (it is a long season -look how many RBs go down).

Just a couple points I wanted make. First turning the ball over has been a real problem for the Bills since that game and something they will have to rectify before the playoffs because do that in most playoff games and you’re done. Second it was in YOUR house, with zero pressure at all Pats were 2-2 and the bill 4-0 and looking like an unstoppable force. Yet as the game progressed it was the veteran playoff team that made the unforced errors.. so the Pats earned that W it wasn’t like the wind game where the weather changed things it was the Bills who made the mistakes and not the Pats that was the deciding factor.

our best hope on Defense is to crowd the line and try to confuse Maye as to who the rushers are

Strong disagree. You are expecting depth players to be difference makers. They are never going to be that. The Bills depth at those spots has been good. To be without the guys the Bills were without on the defensive line on Sunday and to still have serviceable NFL players there is an excellent depth job. They don't have enough difference makers. That is the issue. Not the depth. And I agree he didn't maximise the opportunity while Josh was on a rookie deal, although he wasn't helped by the timing of a global pandemic and cap reduction, but I agree there were missed opportunities there. This is not a Brandon Beane is great post. But building serviceable depth is the thing he does best as a GM.

it's nothing. Sean was "seething" when he found out Slay refused to report and we lost Ingram. That is not on Beane IMO. I believe you are not able to speak to a players agent for waiver claims in advance

he's the type guy who picks up a key block, or slips away for a clutch third down you had to have in a playoff game. guys like that are like are gold, at a very cap friendly price.

The beginning of the Bengals game reminded me of our recent nightmares with them. They looked more physical early on, but then the game turned. I think we’ll be fired up for the revenge game with the Pats*.

Who’s talking about the message board?

While maybe TJ Sanders will improve with time Javon Solomon has shown no ability to get to the QB. The guy is a cut candidate next year for sure.

I missed the post, what did he say? I've also sensed some tension between McDermott and Beane but I don't know how much to read into that. I'd be worried if they weren't feeling competitive tension after all these years of just failing to get over the hump. I still think Pegula views them as a package deal but I could be wrong.

3/4 AFC Rankings I have done this at the ¼ mark, ½ mark, and now finally the ¾ rankings of AFC teams. The separation is pretty set now and honestly the AFC is a fun whacky stressful jumbled mess. There are 6-7 teams who could win the conference, but every single one has a flaw or two so while they are formidable they are not terrifying the way the Chiefs/Bills/Ravens have been for 7-8 years now. For the final time this season lets do this, agree, debate, get mad because its cold out, etc.. lets rumble: Two Very Very Good Quality Teams That A But... New England Patriots- Drake Maye makes me believe in this team more then anything else, but the talent around him is not great, injuries have started, and what happens come playoff time when the schedule is not cupcakes. Denver Broncos- The defense is truly great and the offense is good with moments of greatness. The big question is how much you believe in Bo Nix. He has had some moments of greatness and the 4th quarter he certainly comes alive. At the same time he has had turnovers in 7 of their 13 games, he has a QB rating of just 86 which in todays NFL is pretty shaky with only two games above 100, and he can be quite shaky if you get pressure to him. Their Defense is the 2nd Coming Of Genghis Khan’s Army Houston Texans- Having seen the Texans against us and quite a few other teams all I can say is wow. That defense hits to hurt which is refreshing as long as it is NOT your team haha. The offense can do enough and Stroud is solid enough to be a problem. But that defense is the type that you can ride for a run and you need to get up early on and by a bunch so they can not play rope a dope. The Jaguars may win the division, but Houston is the team I have no interest playing. If The Bills Don’t Make the SB Brandon Beane Will Have All of WNY on His Front Step Buffalo Bills- The defense can do enough at this point to maintain given injuries and the overall situation. The big haunting question could be “What if the Bills had gotten a WR at any point between March and the Trade Deadline” if they can’t make a run. This team isn’t perfect but they can do more then enough, will it last when it matters. Like every year they seem to be coming together enough at the end (credit to McD) and Josh is doing his superman thing. Not sure they will ever get a playoff field that most likely is out Burrow, Mahomes, & possibly Lamar again so if there is a time it is now even with a mish mosh roster. The AFC North.. … … ? … W T F Pittsburgh Steelers- At this point for purely entertainment reasons the Steelers making it in with Rodgers would be great. This really is not a good football team, but seeing them block the Ravens would be hysterical and they have the edge at this point. Baltimore Ravens- As a Bills fan all I can do is laugh. The hubris from the media and this team themselves in the offseason was historically off the charts. People were ready to crown them champs before a game was played. Now they look closer to needing to reset parts of the roster and the critics of Lamar have more ammunition if they miss the playoffs again this year. Cincinnati Bengals- I am only including them because there is a world they somehow win the AFC North at 8-9. The roster mismanagement hit a new high as Hendrickson is now out for the year who they could’ve/should’ve traded for picks to help reset. If Burrow is ever healthy again for 17 games they are a playoff team and a dangerous one. But with every passing year it gets harder to really buy his health or their true potential in general as a team. Cincy man ugh Playoff Teams Jacksonville Jaguars- The offense is statistically middle of the road (17th total yards per game) while the defense close to top 10 overall (10th yards allowed per game) and they have benefited with being +8 in turnover differential. They are playing very good complementary football, Trevor Lawrence has looked decent to good a lot, and Travis Etienne is having a great year. So while they may not be world beaters this is a solid team that people will probably count out until the playoffs come and they have the lead in the 4th quarter wildcard weekend. Los Angeles Chargers- Simple as this. What will Herbert do this January and can he elevate to the top of the league in QBs as the post season is where names are made. The roster has injuries like every year but there is certainly talent and good coaching, but the NFL made by QBs and in the regular season Herbert’s numbers are there. Can he/they finally win something here? (division, playoff game, run to AFC title?) Midnight Is Finally Almost Here Kansas City Chiefs- I am sure there are plenty of Chief fans who would trade some of last years luck and a 13-4 record so the team is 8-5 right now. Everyone said they over performed and the lineup is more shaky then people wanted to admit and now it all has come to roost at once as everything has broke against them right down to luck. Even if they make the playoffs this is not the team people feared for a decade and you wonder how much the Eagles broke this teams aura last SB. I Feel Bad For Their Fans Indianapolis Colts- I have a hard time sympathizing with fans who had two decades plus of great QB play, won a SB and went to another… but I feel for Colts fans. Going from 8-1 with the 1 seed with your team looking fun and spunky to 8-5, starting QB gone for the year, out two 1st round picks, and possibly not winning another game is beyond rough. Even the Bills drought didn’t give us a season of the high of hope for that long for only the end result to be no playoffs. Maybe Rivers does return and it is some Cinderella magic to keep them in, but I just can’t see it. Wilder Sh*t Has Happened Miami Dolphins- The Phins can absolutely make the playoffs if they win out… I don’t see it happening but given how they started that feels like progress. In fact had they not blown the week 2 game against NE or games against Carolina or the Chargers they could be the 7th seed. Still it feels like a classic Dolphins Tua/McDaniel thing to win the next to and be 8-7 before blowing the last two when the door is open. Their Offseason will be Fascinating Cleveland Browns- Sheuder Sanders had a great game Sunday despite the loss and has shown enough to get a look at the one spot next year. Still Cleveland has two 1st along with five other picks in rounds 2-5. If they like a guy in round 1 do they make a move regardless of Sanders? That defense is superb, if they ever figure out the offense specifically QB. Soooo What Is The Plan Oakland sorry Vegas Raiders- Ever since Gruden left this team has been listing aimlessly for a while. I got the hype some saw in the Raiders with Geno going to Carroll who he was good with in Seattle, but the talent on the rest of the roster is porous as heck. They feel closer to another lost season in 2026 before major overhaul in 2027 with a new Coach and GM then making any progress in 2026. On To The 2026 Draft Tennessee Titans- Cam Wards future will be determined by who the next coach is and how much talent they can get on the O-line along with some young pass catchers. In a way I can see a 2017 esq Rams thing here with a talented passer who has a roster that needs talent and poor coaching so no one really knows what the upside is. But soo much depends on what is done roster wise in the offseason AND who the coach is. On To The 2027 Draft … They Have A Little Lions To Them Though New York Jets- Aaron Glenn had a brutal start but they have now won three of their last six and been spunky in those games. This team needs skill and talent in many spots including pass catcher, but Breece Hall is quietly having a good year and Mason Taylor at TE looks like he could be a solid starter for them. Like Campbell’s Lions year 1, it hasn’t been pretty BUT if they actually stick to a plan and let it truly have time to come together without ownership meddling they could be a tough opponent every week next year.

Heavy the entire game...just like at PIT. Watt did nothing

It might slow them down some but as they say, "DEFENSE TRAVELS". The Texans D would still perform well in Buffalo, but I could see the Texans offense and Stroud struggling if we get one of those cold, windy, and snowy January days in OP. We know Josh can play well in the snow. Can CJ? That would be where the Bills have an advantage over them.

I had to look this up to see what it is about. I guess I am officially old and out of touch.

I think Maye and Allen are going to cancel each other out. Allen will outplay Maye this weekend and we'll win comfortably, but the Pats will win the division due to the tiebreakers so heavily favoring them (they'll only lose one more game). But the voters will see Allen going 6-0 down the stretch while Maye goes 3-2, so they won't give it to Maye, but Allen won't get it because he doesn't win his division. Its Stafford's award this year; he'd have to lay an egg against both Detroit and Seattle to lose it.

pick #173…. I’ll take it

Great post, Sean is absolutely a great man and I hope he gets us there too. The WR move MUST happen, or I fear Allen will have second thoughts about wanting to here his entire career. Tim Graham just wants to cause trouble. Engagement farming and combative posts to fans on X.