billsfan89

Given that the biggest issue with this team has been the offensive guard play I think it’s fairly safe to say that the front office is likely going to put resources into that position. If I am looking at this team as a fan I would say that the priority needs are as follows. 1- Guard 2- DT 3- RB 4- CB (depending on if Levi is resigned if they keep Levi scratch this off the list) 5- WR (depending on if they replace Sanders or not) 6- Safety (more so a depth and get younger need here) I would assume that the team is likely to keep Levi and either resign Sanders or find a solid vet at WR. So taking those needs off the list you have 2 out of your top 3 needs on offense. If this organization can’t attempt to fill those needs then they are fumbling a window to win.

If PI wasn’t a spot foul DB’s would just mug WR’s if they get beat down field better to give up 15 than 40. I do think there should be some judgement in PI calls similar to how there used to be 5 and 15 yard face mask penalties. Not all PI penalties are equal and while there should be spot fouls for PI there are should be a 10 or 15 yard version for PI that while still there was less egregious. While I do think there is room to improve NFL officiating there never has been a time where I have heard fans of any sport loving how the game is officiated. People have been complaining about the referees in every sport I have been watching since the 90’s. And my dad has been complaining about the refs since the 60’s. So let’s not pretend there was ever a golden era either.

He definitely didn’t look like a liability against Tampa Bay’s high powered offense. If he continues to look solid that’s a great sign as he is a young player in a secondary that needs younger players. Levi has been underrated for a long time l. I really hope this staff makes it a priority to keep him. I wouldn’t overpay but I definitely would pay retail to try and keep him. Especially since Tre is going to be coming off a serious injury next season you don’t want to let go a quality corner.

No one in the AFC screams unbeatable to me as a fan. Yes likely going on the road the whole way will not be easy but I don’t see a juggernaut out there in the conference. If the Bills can get their lines healthy and right I don’t see why they can’t make noise in the playoffs. But winning 3 road games is a tall task.

I hate when people say "there are no moral victories", yes in the standings there are no moral victories, you lose or win it's all in your record. However teams are comprised of human beings and confidence is a funny thing that can be inspired by a narrow loss. The Giants at the end of the 2007 regular season stood toe to toe with the Pats and lost a nail bitter. That game allowed the Giants to feel as though they could take anyone, they stood right up to Goliath and even though they lost they came away with a feeling that they could contend with them and thus anyone (since the Pats were so far and above any other team that regular season.) Now as good as this Tampa team is, it isn't quite the juggernaut that the 2007 Pats team was. But the Bills composed themselves and forced OT after being down 21 points on the road against one of the best teams in the league with a HOF QB playing at a high level. It didn't end in victory but it could be positive for the team going forward.

This game was a thriller and the Bills ended up on the wrong side. On the road against a monster team this happens. Bills can still make the playoffs and see what happens (although going on the road the whole way is not going to be easy and is the reason why I think Super Bowl aspirations are cooked.) But what really pissed me off is not going for it on 4th down both late in the third around mid field and at the end of regulation. Let Josh Allen decide the game not leave it up to anyone else. There was plenty of time on the clock to spike the ball and still have about 12 to 15 seconds left had they made the line to gain but not the end zone. They would have had two shots at the end zone before a 4th and goal situation where they still could have decided to kick it if they wanted or taken one last shot. Just disappointed overall with this game. I think had they pulled this comeback off it is a completely different outlook for the rest of the season.

This game is going to determine if the Bills are contending for the division and an AFC top seed or are the Bills going to be just hoping to get into the playoffs?

By my amateur eye I wouldn’t rank McD as one of the best coaches in terms of in game decisions but I think he is better than average for sure. From 2017-2019 he made questionable decisions in game with some regularity but he slowly got better and by 2020 he made mostly good decisions in game.

Considering Brown is a favorite of Tom Brady and was killing it before he got hurt I simply don’t think they are going to cut him in the midst of a chance for a Super Bowl.

Not shocking the Bills have won in 7 blowout wins, 2 close losses, 1 loss by two possessions and one blowout loss. 9 of the Bills games have been by two or more possessions most by 3 or more possession margins.

I am not shocked, the Bills offense in the first 11 games of 2020 produced three stinkers (Titans, Chiefs and the second Jets game) the defense bailed out the field goal kicking offense against the Jets but the other two games were losses. In 2021 the Bills offense has had three stinkers the Steelers, Jags and Colts games. The rest of the games in 2021 the Bills have scored 26 or more points with all but one (the second Fins game) being a 30 or more point affair. The Bills in 2020 offensively turned in six good to great performances to end the season they scored 27, 34, 26, 48, 38 and 56 points in the last six games of the season in 2020. Hopefully the Bills in 2021 can find more consistency.

I do wonder how many penalties are on the Bills defense vs. Bills offense. If the penalties are defense heavy it could be a design of the gameplan to be extra physical and live with a few extra calls going against you. But if the penalties are heavy on the offensive side too that's on the coaching staff.

The AFC is a gigantic scrum. Only 3 teams are really out of it (The Texans, Jags, and Jets) even the 4th team with a losing record the Fins are still hanging in there with a 5-7 record. The Bills just really need to win next Monday take care of your games and let the rest shake out.

I feel much better about this game than I did the Colts game. The Bills were out Star the team's best run defending defensive linemen and Brown the team's best O-line players along with Mongo one of the teams top 2 guards (I know that says a lot about the team's guard situation but I do think Mongo is decent). It was a Buzzsaw that the Bills ran into. For the Pats game the Bills will most likely have both Star and Brown back along the lines and possibly get Mongo back too. I know Tre is out but that isn't as big of a factor with the Pats WR's not being all that. I feel much better about this game. It will be close but I am feeling a win.

I like taking a chance on a guy who plays well but can't quite stay healthy for PS/depth players. I think they do like what they have in Dane/Neal so that is a good sign this team wasn't scrambling when Tre got hurt.

The Bills getting Star, Brown and Mongo back along the lines will make a big difference in my opinion. Yes White is a big loss but I don't see the Bills secondary not being able to contain the Pats WR corps.

Just win next Monday and figure the rest out. Miami is playing better lately and seems to always give NE drama. So that's a positive.

Money is a bit tight but I donated 2.70 just to show some support and it goes to a good cause.

I don’t think Fournette would be that much better than what is on the roster.

I feel like this will be a close game. Both teams have good defenses but I trust the Bills offense to score on the Pats defense more than the other way around. If the Bills can not turn the ball over I think they can get the win here. I do expect both Star and Spencer Brown to come back with 11 days between games. That should help both sides of the line. I also think Mongo has a shot to come back which will further bolster the O-line.

Seems like this was more money than the NFL or Kronke wanted to give up but not as much as St. Louis wanted. I hope that St. Louis puts the money to good use.

I still think Dawkins is a decent LT this season. Last year and in other years he has been better but I still think he has mostly held down the fort. Brown should play out the season at RT as there is a more glaring need there.

Just need him to play at an effective level, if he plays like a starting caliber corner that will be enough. He isn't likely to match Tre's level of production.

That is my feeling, I think it will hurt but not as bad as some think.

I like the speed Breida brings to the offense. But it isn't like he is transforming the offense either. He isn't having that much more success than Moss or Singletary. This team needs to get Spencer Brown and Mongo back on the O-line in order to have success in the rushing game. Breida is a nice player to add to the mix but he isn't that great either.