billsfan89

I honestly don’t think Josh has reached his ceiling. He has some of the best if not the best physical tools of any QB to play the game. That’s along with the mental and mechanical tools to put that all together. So his ceiling is having all time great seasons. Similar to the year Mahomes had in 2018 or Brady had in 2007. Josh’s closest year to that level of production was 2020 but I think he can do better than that. I think a season with 40+ TD’s sub 8 INT’s is the type of season I would say is Josh’s ceiling.

This is so accurate it hurts.

My point wasn’t about the time but rather how the kick was held on a free kick. A kickoff is put on a tee while a free kick is held to the ground like a field goal. So comparing a free kick to a kickoff is not accurate

A free kick isn’t put on a tee like a kickoff it’s held by another player just like a field goal there just is no rush from the opposing team.

Harty has been a solid punt returner but there is virtually no kickoff return game. I think Hines would have been an upgrade to both return games maybe 1-2 big ST plays would have helped in the Broncos or Pats losses? As far as using Hines as a third-down back on offense I don't think they really knew how to use him effectively.

Bad weather plus they double teamed Kelce a lot given that there is literally no other receiver threat on the team they can do a lot of that stuff. Thanks to Diggs the Eagles cannot do that same game plan.

Let’s say this team wins 10 games and wins a playoff game but gets bounced in the divisional round. That’s a pretty decent season for a team that was 5-5 on the surface but the out look to me doesn’t change drastically. It’s no different than if the team goes 9-8 and misses the playoffs. McD comes back for 2024 and gets another crack but while I wouldn’t say his seat is hot just yet it certainly is warming up. If in 2024 there is similar playoff struggles I think then the seat is red hot in 2025 and it’s possibly time to move on if there is another year of missing a deep playoff run.

Outside of the Pats game the defense has not been a problem. If the offense can get going this team should win games. Got to win 2 out of the next 3 which is a tall order but if they can do that and take care of the games they are supposed to win (Pats and Chargers) what would get the Bills to 10 wins going into that Fins game which should be in solid contention for wild card and allow that game to be for the division. Allen has had some struggles but I think the play calling has been the primary issue all the individual components have been working in my opinion.

Going to be a tough game away against what is thus far the best team in the league. But the Bills are coming off a massive confidence boosting game with a fresh OC and a defense playing well. The team has a legit chance. Got to come out and command the lead at the half and establish time of possession. Going to come down to a lot of factors and critical plays.

Beane is a very good drafter. This regime is certainly top 10 in the league in terms of drafting. 2018 was a home run draft, beyond landing Josh, Taron Johnson is a stud on defense and Neal is a quality ST player. They also got 5 years of starting caliber play from Edumonds (plus a comp pick) some decent production from H Phillips. 2019-2021 were probably average caliber drafts. 2019 Ed has finally emerged as the dominant player we all wanted, Knox and Singletary were also productive picks. 2020 AJE was a slow burn but he came on strong this season, Bass has been an elite kicker, Gabe and Dane have also produced. 2021 has thus far yielded solid starters in Groot and Brown. Each draft has yielded multiple starters but also had a good share of missed picks (Boogie and Cody Ford being the glaring examples). 2022 and 2023 however are looking to be really good drafts. In 22 they got Cook and Shakir who on offense and Benford and Bernard on defense. Elam also still has plenty of time to turn it around and provide further value. 2023 is looking very good esp given the limited picks. Kincaid and Torrence have been plug and play starters while D Williams has flashed a lot of upside. Shorter is also someone that will get a chance to develop in 2024.

PI should be a spot foul if blatant. The problem is that somewhat incidental contact and collisions on under thrown balls shouldn’t be spot fouls. Similar to how there used to be a 5 yard face mask penalty (for more incidental infractions) and a 15 yard face mask penalty (for more intentional infractions) refs should have some other type of penalty for less egregious PI penalties. Giving refs some additional discretion in PI penalties would greatly help. While on that matter I would also have personal fouls be instantly reviewed by the booth. Both can overturn a call if it’s egregious. These plays happen fast for the refs so helping them out by booth review on those penalties should helps

Success is a hell of a drug so to speak. But Josh looked the part against a tough defense that has always given him fits in recent years. If the Bills hope to do anything this season they are gonna need Josh to play like himself.

Gotta take care of the Pats and Chargers, that gets you to 8 wins at a minimum you need to go 2-2 in the more “difficult” stretch of games which is possible and that gets you to 10-7 which should put you in wild card contention and if one of those wins in the “difficult” stretch comes against the Fins you are in contention for the division. Right now your best bet is to take care of the Eagles which esp away will not be easy but to be the man you gotta beat the man.

Linval Joseph has helped the past few weeks, very underrated addition as he has helped plug up the middle of the run defense.

Not much bad in this game. The complaints would be the following. 1- That fake punt was a great call by the Jets but had the Bills sniffed that out they would have been close to it not in field goal range up 16. 2- Why were the Bills going for a Hail Mary? The pick could have very easily been returned for a TD. Brady will hopefully learn to play more conservative in that situation up 10 with the ball to start the next half with a defense dominating there is no need to risk a pick 6. 3- Some bad penalties. The Oliver roughing and the Dawkins silly penalty were bad. 4- Special teams in general were a bit shaky. The fake punt is the glaring example but the Jets also got a couple of big returns. Bass also missed a PAT that kept it a two score game. Not a tragic game but ST was by far the weakest of the three units. Other than that what can you complain about? They put up 32 against a top ranked defense and the defense held them to 6 points and created multiple turnovers. The offense looked a lot better.

Gabe has had some good games in his career. Miami in the playoffs last season plus he had solid games against the Bucs and Commanders this season. The issue is that Gabe disappeares for games at a time. I get that you can’t always have big games but you should find ways to have a positive impact and get a few receptions most games.

What’s insanely frustrating about the Bills offense lack of consistency is that the individual components along with the key additions are all playing better than last season or have added a lot. There also isn’t much regression if any from established players. Spencer Brown last season was one of the worst RT’s in the league. This year he has been a lot better. McGovern and Torrence have played much better than the guards last season. Dawkins is even playing slightly better. James Cook is playing better and Murray has been a productive addition. Shakir has come on strong and Kincaid has been a major positive. Diggs, Mitch and Davis are all playing similar to what they were last season. The only major injury is Knox who has been replaced by Kincaid. Yet the offense has been underperforming many times. Just really shows you that Dorsey was a big issue.

Let Gabe walk and spend a first round pick on WR would be my plan. Would rather spend cap dollars to retain other talent particularly on defense with AJE and Dane being free agents.

Been banging the drum all season for Shakir and he has shined once he gets the chance.

Shutting down Wilson and making plays all over the place. Dude is a perfect fit for the system.

Not sure why you wouldn’t go for 2

Douglas has been such a great addition especially factoring in that he is under contract next season on a reasonable deal. Punch this one in!

Jets were at home on September 11th lots of emotions there and yeah the Bills choked that game away but that’s the type of game I can understand being funky. Whereas the Pats and Broncos games were complete chokes.

Week 1 is funky especially since they cut down on pre season and off season practices. The Pats and Broncos games are the big ones that have put the Bills behind the eight ball so to speak

Defense really coming out strong. Reminds me of the Commanders game. Offense playing more conservatively due to how well the defense is playing.