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If the coaching had called the proper defense instead of an all out blitz it would have been more of a jump ball. Everyone knew what was coming except our coaches.

I watch many Washington games when they don't conflict with Bills games. This was a steal, he will take Singletary's spot if if Devin isn't careful. JD brings the excitement. We will not be drafting a RB.

Our picks balled out during the football season but the lost ground at the combine. I have no problem with that. It tells me that they are ballers when the game is being played. I don't put a lot of stock in the combine especially when players make a jump from a low 2nd rounder to a top 15 pick with out playing a game. I don't care how fast your 40 is or how many reps of 220 you can lift. Let see the game film.

Not sure why the silly comparisons. Both GM's over paid. I'm beginning to question if Beane can close a good deal and not over pay, except when dealing with ex-Panthers. I think our defense is in need of a 1st round pick which was dealt. Missing personnel will be replaced with ex-Panthers??? If Josh can step up he will have receivers that can get it done. We will need a TE and another RB for our offense to click.

Maybe should have kept him especially when you look at the chemistry he and Oliver developed. Addison is in decline and Klein has peeked into a solid mediocre player. Reader can offset the loss. Though Beane tends to lean toward ex-panthers.

Agreed. We can not put up points like the other teams. But we are not far off. It's not all on Allen although he must improve. Our coaching has to step up as well.

I agree, I don't understand it. Is this because a lack of trust in Allen or maybe McD doesn't have the killer instinct to finish a team. We have been in situations where a first down would end the game, yet we handoff 3 times and punt. I hope there is some maturing in the coaching mindset as well.

True but the Bills anemic offense have been all season long. The other teams may have scored less than 20 in the playoffs but in the regular season they have had multiple occasions where the have put up 30 or 40 points. Not the Bills. The Bills have lacked a killer instinct all season long. They become very conservative when they get leads. This is a McDermott play it safe mindset...sometimes you have to go for the kill.

Love Josh but at this point in time it's Watson..easily. With that being said hoping for a Bills win on Saturday. Mahomes, Jackson and Watson seem to really excel in their second year. Josh has not excelled as quickly as the others but he is progressing and getting better and winning while doing so. His 3rd year may be the charm.

I will join you going out on a limb with predictions. Score - Bills 24, Texans 23. Bills will get 3 turnovers, 2 pics and a fumble. Allen will not throw for 300 yards but he will run for 60 with 1 td on the ground.

Nothing far fetched about Mahomes success. Lamar has to prove it over time. Lets not be negative about their success. Jackson and Mahomes have first round byes and both will own MVP trophies after this season. Most good coaches will customize the offense to fit the QB...to a degree. Lamar has gone from average to MVP with 3 games where he has thrown 5 td's. Nothing hollow about the schedule issue, we played a pathetic NFC East, the worst division in football in years... I'm ok with that. To your point the Bills are winning games that they would lose in other years so Mc Dermott deserves credit especially managing games where Allen isn't at his best.. To the original point of going from playoff caliber to championship caliber the Bills will need more from Allen. Keep in mind most QB's need 3 years to develop and I think Allen is one of those QB's and he will need to improve in the areas discussed. No problem giving credit where credit is due and with a 10-6 record there is a lot to credit but you have to remain objective about how to get better. Nothing negative but not looking away from the facts.

Hindsight is how we judge based on historical and not real time performance. With that being said I was not a naysayer on the deal when it happened. I felt he was considered due to his history in Carolina. But you have to take off the blinders on this one, bad move. It wasn't as bad as McBeane starting Peterman opening day against the Ravens. Someone should have realized he was lousy. Did he not pay attention to the San Diego the year before. Was Benjamin more responsible for ending the drought than Shady?

Lets not look past the obvious, this was a bad move. Every GM has made bad moves at one time or another, Beane is no exception. Lets not try to rationalize a bad move based on a prior good relationship.

Your grading reports have been fun to read and spur conversation. With that being said I see Josh as a solid C. Would like to see him reading the defenses better (cover 0 gives him problems). Would like to see a solid and consistent deep ball. ( too many over throws...google Joe Flacco) Quicker decision making on runs that are not called in the huddle. I would like to see more screens, quick slants and plays where he moved the pocket ( I don't put this on Josh, I don't think Daboll sets him up to succeed very well.) Teach him how run and effective 2 minute offense...When down by 4 and 2minutes left, I don't feel confident that he can get the job done. You got to be able to score more than 17 points per game and throw for 300 yards. These changes will allow his point production to increase and allow the Bills to beat good teams.

Good move for the skins...now get rid of Bruce Allen.