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I think the argument isn’t that it would count but would have demonstrated better vision by Allen. I speaks to Josh being rattled or not seeing open guys. Penalty isn’t relevant.

Knox was wide open on the final play and right in Josh’s view. He chose Palmer instead and got picked. Likely Josh being jumpy because of all the hits he took all game but still, not anyone around Knox for ten yards.

Bear with me here. I’m no expert, so I’m looking for feedback from those who are… I was listening to the NFL channel on Sirius this morning and a conversation came up regarding running against the Bear Front: a nose, two DTs, and two DEs. They said it was nearly impossible to run against and normally offenses will check to a pass to get around it. Their example was the Pat’s Bear Front call in the Seahawks Super Bowl. Marshawn was never going to run on the end zone play because it was a Bear Front and the Pats knew the Seahawks would check to the slant. Good coaching. I make no claim we have the personnel to run this call often, or we should base our defense around it, but have any of you seen that type of front called this year from us? Have we mixed it in to stop the bleeding in some of our worse performances? I heard we ran some 3-4 stuff to try. Would it even work with our guys?

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This was my thought. Hire him as an offensive assistant and see where it goes. No promises for next year.

Do we really think this is a possibility given how high a pick it would take? Many say a 1st.

That seems most likely. I can't see them actually blitzing from that far.

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I think it’s a solid mix of experience in Buffalo and new voices. Cautiously optimistic.

You know, I looked around and didn’t see it but I did have a feeling in my gut I probably wouldn’t be the first. I should have listened to myself. Thanks for not shredding me. 👍🏻

Let’s add it to the pile:

I’m from Saratoga Springs where Tony went to high school before playing at Notre Dame. He’s very close with a few buddies in my friend group and I get to see him occasionally when he comes back. Great, great guy. Funny, smart, and loves wearing hats that say Samoan because many people don’t know he is. He knows his football and will give his all against Josh and Company. it won’t work. 🤣 But he’ll try!

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I thought Trent Edwards just needed more time. 🙄

Done. Brilliant idea.

This is me exactly. Mets in the World Series? I'll watch a couple games. Sabres in the finals? Maybe the last game. What is the NBA? NFL? I'll skip my grandmother's funeral to watch the Bills!

Great question that I haven't seen asked. We probably won't know until (if ever) we learn what "coordinator" means. I don't think he's calling the plays so does he build a plan for the week and Daboll picks plays from that strategy but at the same time that doesn't mean anything for the run game? Seems confusing.

Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. I had to look it up as well.

Interestingly enough, it was the others who jumped in and mentioned Herbert, Murray, and Jackson as equal or better options. Later, some clown called in and said Trey Lance. Bro…can we get a snap or two first? Yikes.

When asked on Keyshawn, JWill, and Max this morning on whom he would choose to start an expansion franchise (without Mahomes as an option), Moon chose Josh. Says his ceiling is higher than the others and his strength and size makes him a better choice than the others mentioned, Herbert and Lamar. Even though some of us—me being one of them—have some trepidations on Josh’s early performances this year, it’s great to hear Hall of Famers still ringing the Allen bell.

Let me add a bit more or clarity. Can’t speak for anyone else that feels like I do but as for me: 1. I’m not complaining and I’m not spoiled. I was born in Buffalo and a fan since 1987. 2. I’m comparing Josh to the current standard, not against general numbers. Of course we won and of course he did okay, but that isn’t the point. The point is ALL of us are thinking this team is a SB contender and Josh needs to be great for that to happen with Mahomes in the way. 3. It’s not because it’s early. Take a look at Herbert, Dak, Mahomes, Brady, Murray…their numbers are very good. Very efficient. Again, not saying Josh is done or will stink up the joint all season. I’m simply saying, he isn’t playing like he did last year. Yes, we will see how the next few weeks play out. Yes, it may mean nothing and he can win MVP. None of us know, all I’m saying is I’m concerned. That’s all.

I rarely post because I most enjoy reading and learning but this topic has me frustrated. I get it, it’s two games and we can’t draw season-long conclusions with such little data. However, call it a feeling, Josh just doesn’t look the same. He’s missing what he made last year. He threw two lobs today that very easily could have been picked. I know we won and overall it was a nice road win. Defense was outstanding today. I’m thinking ahead, thinking division and playoffs because we are good enough to do that this early in the year but the Josh we have seen these last couple games isn’t going to cut it against good teams. I love Josh and I’m not saying anything silly like “it’s over” or “Josh isn’t the guy.” Nowhere near that sentiment. Just a little concerned.

Well said and a solid assessment. This is another way of stating what Coach McDermott said weeks ago: they are planning/playing for now AND the future in the best way they can.

Heard this on the way to work this morning... https://twitter.com/GolicAndWingo/status/948899521832079365