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    After Day 1

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    1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

     

    And the match going Chelsea fans I know are where I was back in 2019.... going to games feeling it impossible to associate with any of the mercenaries on the pitch for them. That club is a mess at the moment. 

     

    Absolutely a mess. No direction at moment. Not that I'm feeling sorry for Chelsea scum.

    After Day 1

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    49 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

     

    Chelsea are terrible that's why. 

     

    Northampton Town is a team. But they won't be sniffing the Premier League any time. 

     

    Was going to say, not the best representation of English football. Chelsea are nicknamed 'The Pensioners' and their fans have always been more well off. Definitely not blue colour. Newcastle fans, on the other hand would have been more representative.

    Joe Brady Officially Promoted as Bills OC!

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    I'm interested in seeing what Brady's playbook actually looks like. He wasn't running his playbook in those 9 games, that's something you install in the preseason and in season you aren't changing that. There's just no time to do that. What he did do a better job than Dorsey, was gameplaning/playcalling. As was mentioned upthread, he did have the advantage of having Josh run, which Dorsey didn't. The Bills can't run Josh as much as they did with Brady in the 9 games, all season.

     

    So what does Brady's offense look like? What did he pitch to McD he would run? Can playcall receivers open?

    [Vague Title] Officiating

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    I didn't think there was too much to gripe about.

     

    I don't know if anyone else caught it but thought the RT definitely jumped early on Pitts first TD... either that or the entire rest of line was very slow to get off. Interestingly, they called Pitt on 2 false starts on the next drive, which I thought was there way of saying to them, you are going early. 

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    This will be the first game I miss in 27 years. Thanks NFL

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    4 hours ago, Fan in Chicago said:

    For me it's not a stand of "else I won't watch the game". That doesn't cross my mind, but I agree with the OP's frustration of having to pay extra for everything . I too have Prime, Sunday Ticket and YTV. 

    I think it may be better for the NFL to pilot a package for all of a single team's games irrespective of the channel of their broadcast. I like football in general but will gladly pay for a guaranteed season's worth of Bills games. 

     

    It's crazy to think where streaming has gone. I was an eary adaptor of cord cutting because I just hated paying for a TV package with channels I never watched. There were only a few streaming services to begin with, so it was easy enough to find content. This has now splintered into what seems like every brand wanting to host their own services, to monitize. It's odd the NFL hasn't chosen to do this but based on how long Disney and Apple tested before they launched maybe they feel like the knowledge isn't there or they don't want to invest in a product they don't think they can deliver on.

     

    Funny enough with all these various streaming services now its seems like a service is needed to organise them all, and provide them under one umbrella.... a TV package if you will haha.

    List of most outlandish losses

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    1 hour ago, billsbackto81 said:

    6-3 loss to the Browns. 

     

    Memorable because I believe Jauron got fired after that one.

     

    I also recall a game against the Jags, Leftwich was the QB. Jags completed (4) 4th Downs on the final drive, including a 4th and 20 something. Won it with a TD on the final 4th down as time expired. That was a kick in the crotch 

     

    I was at that Browns game... it was awful haha.

     

    The draught era is litered with these type of games. I think we remember the McD ones because they are happening to a team that has/is suppose to be very good. The ones that spring to mind in the McD era for me are the Minnesota game, the Tennessee game and Hail Murray game... just brutal endings.

    The Latavius Murray Spot

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    Noticed this as well. The Ref on the far side was running in and aligning with the ref on the opposite side, as they do for determining the spot. They are basically taking an average of what the two Line refs saw. The one on the far side got bumped by a player, back towards the Bills side and never re adjusted his spot from where he got bumped.  It was a bad spot.

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    Devils advocate...what is Josh is the problem?

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    4 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

     

    He is not THE problem. But I still don't think his decision making is where it needs to be and where it was a couple of years ago. It is one of the issues with the team right now. It just isn't among the top couple of things on the list. 

     

    This.

     

    People want there to be 1 problem going on, it's easier to fix 1 issue than it is multiple. The problems aren't so black/white. Is Josh having some bad plays? Course he is, just like any other player on the field. For me it's the equivilant of when fans are watching a 'shut down corner'. When they see that CB allow a completed pass or a couple, you get 'see he's not a shut down corner'. For some reason people/fans think elite = no mistakes ever.

     

    So yes, Josh has some bad plays. He misses some reads. He is not THE reason the offense is not performing.

    1 hour ago, DapperCam said:

    The Patriots actually have a good defense. These are the points they have given up to the other team’s offense:

    Eagles - 19

    Dolphins 24

    Jets - 10

    Cowboys - 23

    Saints - 27

    Raiders -19

    Bills - 25


    Josh Allen led offense scored more than the Eagles, Dolphins, and Cowboys. And it really should have been the most points because Bass messed up an easy FG.

     

    You know what the Pats don’t have…a good offense. Yet the Bills defense gives up 2 scores more than their best performance. People are placing the blame in the wrong direction here.

     

    Also this,

     

    And really Bass missed a FG and Murrays OPI, they would have had 10 more points. The defense absolutely crapped the bed. The offense was still slow to get going and when those are the scripted plays, I think that says a lot.

    Gabe Davis vs. Expected #2 WR Capabilities

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    8 hours ago, FireChans said:

    Gabe Davis being that high in yards and TD/1D and middle of the road in targets goes to show his relatively high end deep threat ability.

     

    I will continue to say that most folks want to surround Allen with a safer option from an "always open" perspective.

     

    I think the ideal Bills offense is Diggs moving around, Davis deep threat on the boundary, and a slot WR chain mover so we get 3rd and 2 instead of 3rd and 9 on a completion if the first two aren't open.

     

    Really, Davis is WR2 AND 3 in this offense, because there is no WR3, and that's where a lot of his critics hit him.

     

    I think how the offense was run in 2020 and 2021 supports this. Beasley was that guy. And they even admitted to the mistake last year and brought a haggered Beasley back. Six games in this season and they have once again, not found that WR3 or someone Allen trusts as a WR3.

    London Stadium

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    Overall I thought that stadium was impressive, I could have stood in concourse and watched the game the view was that good. I enjoyed the 'stacked' seating as I thought it got you closer to the action. I didn't find getting away from the stadium that difficult at all, so transport wasn't a problem for me. Got back to Kings Cross in plenty of time for my train back north.

     

    Couple of minor negatives for me, which probably won't affect the Bills new stadium, were the food. I had heard from a friend who's a season ticket holder at Tottenham, that the game day food was very good. Was pretty disappointing to me, as I was banking on that and didn't eat before, I'm not sure if they changed it for the NFL game? Rookie error. And then the concession lines and prices were a bit frustrating. Also from same friend, sounds like they raised the prices as a pint at a Spurs match is £5.

    London Updated

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    In case anyone is looking for plans before the game Sunday, the Bills Stragglers Group(aka Manchester Bills Backers) has got The Antwerp Arms booked. It’s not far from the stadium or the Overground station for the stadium. The pub will open for 11.

     

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    London Updated

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    2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said:

    That was my thought.  We are staying by the London Bridge. It’s a long enough ride from there to begin with. I was thinking that I’d have a car take us right from there to the airport. 

     

    I assume you mean your own transport from your hotel to Gatwick? Uber is always an option, but it's quite the trek out to Gatwick depending on traffic. What day are you doing it because it can take 2 hours sometimes by car to get to Gatwick, getting out of London?

    London Updated

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    36 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said:

    Any locals have advice on train from Gatwick into London Friday afternoon? 

     

    Flying in from Dublin and have a car reserved to get us to hotel, but if it's not necessary I'd rather cancel and take the train if planned strikes not expected to have impacts then.


    Central London? You can get train from Gatwick to London Victoria station… it’s like a 20-25 min train. Then you can get on the Tube from there.

    London Updated

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    Hi all, here’s update from Manchester Bills Backers, if anyone didn’t get into Fitzrovia:

     

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    Hey guys, a little info for you:

    Hi everyone! Welcome to both our British and American Bills families as they arrive in London for the game! This is an event for any Bills fans who didn't / couldn't purchase tickets to the Fitzrovia Belle for the Saturday and Sunday Bills parties. Feel free to share this event with family and friends. We're looking forward to turning Tottenham Court Road blue!

    The plan:
    Please arrive OUTSIDE of the Fitzerovia Belle Pub in Central London at 6PM on SATURDAY, OCT. 7TH and between 7-9PM SUNDAY, OCT. 8TH. On both dates, the PRIMARY sponsored pub for Bills Stragglers will be TCR BAR (183 Tottenham Ct Rd., W1T 7PE). The OVERFLOW bars will be THE COURT (108a Tottenham Ct Rd., W1T 5AA), and THE CARPENTERS ARMS (SAT ONLY) (68-70 Whitfield St., W1T 4EY). All three bars have outdoor terraces.

    On SUNDAY, we are setting up a pub for the stragglers to meet up before the game. Please keep your eyes peeled here, in Stragglers WhatsApp, and on FB for updates on this.

    Speaking of WhatsApp - if you wish to join the Stragglers WhatsApp group, follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LsDQkstGpIl8hgm5pafNSV

    It goes without saying, but please be respectful of London, its local pubs, and of each other. We are a reflection of Bills fans in the UK and abroad, so violence and other forms of mental, physical, or emotional abuse will result in the individual being asked to leave. Keep each other safe and have fun! GO BILLS!

     

    London Updated

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    On 9/19/2023 at 1:04 PM, NI Bills Fan said:

    With the Bills Backers London main bar (Fitzrovia Belle) booked up to capacity, is there any info regarding where all the Bills fans who haven't pre-booked the Fitzrovia may be congregating?  Is there another bar that is a known alternative to the Fitzrovia?

     

    I would love to take in the Sunday 6pm/9pm (UK kick off time) games with a load of Bills fans if possible.

     

    There is a Bills Backers from Manchester, who are organising something for London, for people who missed out on Fitzrovia. They are trying to do something Saturday night and then also after the game. 

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    2023 NFL Season - Week #1 - Bills at Jets - Post game game thread

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    A couple of thoughts, the morning after. I'm seeing a lot of what I saw last year from the offense.

     

    - Josh playing hero ball and someone on that coaching staff needs to rein hiim in. With Rodgers out, the goal should have been at that point to not make any major mistakes. Why was he even playing hero ball?

    - Dorsey. More weapons on offense, arguablely, and he still can't get that offense rolling. This offense needs to run through Diggs, Cook and Kincaid. His play calling is very questionable and rather frustrating. Another awful game plan.

     

    I think both things can be problems at the same time. Week 1 done, trying not to make too many overreactions. We go again.

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    Same energy as the last few years?

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    I don't think you are alone at all. I'm excited that football is back. I just don't have that excitement for the regular season for the Bills. We've all seen they can handle their business in the regular season the past couple years. And, I think they should still be able to do that this season. There is a an expectation, now. So, there's not much excitement in that.  Whereas previously for 16 years, we just hoped they would be good enough to get into the playoffs.

     

    But, it's a long season and what I really want to see is the Bills playing in the playoffs. That's where my questions about this team, coaches and FO are. And we won't find out any time soon if they've made the changes we all want to see, to push the Bills to their ultimate goal.

     

    I feel like I felt this way during the Super Bowl runs. I remember feeling all the excitement for those first couple seasons where they were building this perenial winner and then they made that first Super Bowl. I found my self being less excited for the regular season when 93/94 rolled around.

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