BillsLux

For Tremaine defenders, I beg you to spend some time during the next game to really concentrate on watching him. He rarely gets off a block, he never makes a stop on a runner coming at him, and the most potent plays opposing teams have against us is a crossing pattern in front of him. The argument that our middle linebackers role to free up Milano is tough to take seriously. We have Star up the middle who eats up space so linebackers can make plays, and now I'm supposed to believe that we have a middle linebacker whose roll is to allow Milano to make plays. The problem is that he might be tall and he might be fast in the 100 yard dash, but he look doesn't look at all quick or shifty.

Totally agree, he may be fast, but he doesn't look quick. Never gets off the block and when one-on-one, rarely makes the tackle.

I was disappointed when they picket up his option. He appears to be a very likeable person, but he can NOT get off a block. For years now, we've been drinking the juice, BUT he does not pass view test. We're not dreaming this up. He doesn't look like Milano out there.

Anyone watching the Buffalo Bills for the past few years, knows that Tyrod has trouble executing when the other team knows he has to throw. He is not good as a straight drop-back passer. When used properly, like I believe was done with Anthony Lynn, we can score points using his extreme athletic talent. Out of the pocckets, misdirections, quarterback runs. Dennison didn't do that today. He coached as though Tyrod is a drop back passer and he's not. I find this to be the most disturbing part of the day today. A good coach acknowledges what his talent is and coaches to it. He doesn't stick to what he knows despite the personnel he has.

Although not disturbed by Rex's firing (defense went south and poor game time decisions), I think the problem starts with Whaley. For the year, we've been hit by the spin that were a quality team without discipline. Really, what's so talented about our defense. I don't pretend to be an expert on this or remember all the moves, so please chime in with more. 1) Drafting EJ Manuel 1st and never realizing that he's not a player... (Continuing to fail to realize that EJ has neither escapability, pocket presence, or accuracy) 2) Spending a fortune on Dareus, who barely plays 3) Doubling down on EJ by giving up multiple first round picks for Watkins 4) Getting and then keeping Karlos WIlliams (lost Fred Jackson instead) 5) Drafting Shaq with a bum shoulder 6) Percy Harvin not just once, but twice 7) Not prioritizing quarterbacks in draft picks (besides EJ)

Totally agree with this. Football doesn't have a 164 game season like baseball, or season's like hockey where not only do they play a lot of games, but half the teams get into the playoffs. A football game is worth 10 baseball games in a season. Today is a make or break game. For the money he's being paid, he's gotta be there.

I have put together 4 questions that I would love a reporter to ask Rex. If you have any to add or changes to mine, please go ahead. Given the current trend towards passing, partly due to the way football is officiated, why do you continue to run a conservative offense? Scanning games on the NFL ticket makes it apparent that we are playing a different game then everyone else. We seem all bunched up at the line of scrimmage, sometimes with a multiple back set, while other teams have more receivers spread across the field? On second and long situations, you seem to predominantly run the ball. I assume that’s based on the “manageable 3rd down and short theory” stating the probability is low of making a first down in a third down and long situation. Unfortunately, this theory distorts decision making on second down. The statistics that I’ve never heard, which would actually be helpful when deciding play selection on second down, is what the probability of getting a first down is if I throw on second and third down, as opposed to running on 2nd and throwing on 3rd down. I would bet that the chances of getting a first down are greater when you run first. There is also the added benefit of more yardage too. Over the last few years, books have been written about punting in 4th down situations, based on statistics. Basically, given the chances of success, along with the impact or lack thereof of the 30-40 yd change of field position, statistician’s believe a team should rarely punt. A high school team in Texas has even become state champions without ever punting. Have you ever read about this? Has it influenced a decision that you’ve ever made? Did it cross your mind as you punted on 4th and 1 in the 4th quarter against Baltimore? Over the course of the game, the clock is always on the side of one team and against the other team. This obviously becomes much more apparent near the end of the game with one team in the lead. The losing team should always be hoping for more possessions, since that increases the possibility of more scores. When your team is losing, do you implore your players and coaches to move quicker between plays in say the 3rd quarter, or do you only wait until the last few minutes of the game?

Sitting here watching Hogan have a good game. How bad is Whaley? How many times has he struck out? Manuel, Marijuana users / Head cases, Shoulder Injuries (Shaq), Freddy Jacksom, etc.

EJ showed what he's always showed. He makes a some decent throws, but lacks the consistency to move the ball 80 yards into the end zone. He's not a bad backup, but that's what he is.

Excellent Job with the list. Agree with Fergy near the top of the list. Never got his due. A few months ago, actually watched a YouTube replay of the 1980-81 playoff game against the chargers that we lost. In that game alone, Fergy, with a broken foot, through more 20 yard darts over the middle of the field then we've seen in total over the last 5 years (a tad of an exaggeration, but you get the point).A guy who had an arm, could throw to a spot, and was tough.

Although I don't ever want to boo the Bills at home (just not productive to the team, I feel your frustration with the front office. Quite honestly, I can't delineate Rex moves from Waley moves, so I'll just place the blame on management in general. (I will probably never criticize Pegula simply because he kept the Bills in Buffalo) Whaley moves: Continuing to put our team in the hands of EJ: EJ was picked number 16th. We were sold on the fact that he was a running quarterback in the mold of RG3 (the man at the time). But anyone watching EJ realized within a game or two that he's not a quick and agile quarterback at all. When he get's going, he's fast, but he doesn't possess escapability skills at all. We've also had to hear for three years that he needs to work on his accuracy. EXCUSE ME!!! THAT's WHAT QUARTERBACKS DO, THAT's ALL THEY DO, THEY THROW ACCURATE PASSES! If you can't do that, what are you. A immensely likeable human being that's difficult to root against, but he won't win games. Now, I'm not saying that I would of started Cassel over EJ, although it seemed Rex would of, but what I would say, is that it's incredible to me that Whaley didn't keep Cassel as a contingency given that Tyrod is a mobile quarterback and EJ has a propensity to get hurt. For three years, Whaley has undervalued the position of the quarterback and backup quarterback. We've had to watch pre-season games of qb's they've brought in for a week just to cut. Harvin: History doesn't lie Jackson: I'm delighted we let a pillar of the community in exchange for the guy who broke Smith's jaw. Jackson would of been a better backup then we've had for the last few weeks. When I watch the Bills now, they remind of the Jets the last two years. Supposedly good talent that were undisciplined and couldn't put it together.

Strange, I don't think I've even heard Watkins name today

Honestly, I like statistics as much as anyone, but have people throwing out the statistical comparisons between the two, actually watched EJ. He doesn't pass eye test, he doesn't look the part. Despite at draft people talking about his speed, he doesn't seem quick at all (hence no escapability), he shows little accuracy, and his ball flutters. Outside of the fact that he does genuinely seem like a nice guy, what can you say.

It doesn't matter whether they can prove it or not. I love it. I live in Boston. Along with spygate, I now have another reason to disqualify every single Patriot victory over the Bills. According to me, they've never beat the Bills without cheating.

I am a diehard fan. When I go to a game, I can honestly say that I don't care how nice the concession stands are or how great the audio systems is? I am not naive to the financial implications of the high price corporate boxes (etc.), but I am curious to know if the average fan actually cares about having a new stadium. I personally could not care less. It's literally 3 hours a week for 8 weeks. I am 100% focused on the game during that time. On a practical note, I'm not actually sure if the corporate infrastructure in the Western NY area can fill the boxes anyway.