Bleeding Bills Blue

Can't say I blame the guy. First stint with Cleveland didn't go so well, and you don't keep getting HC chances. He signed on to be a coordinator under parcells, parcells retired. Most teams at least... interview candidates (which he wouldve likely declined to do) - they didnt. They had some sketchy clause in there that promotes him somehow. Good for him just forcing his way out. He likely called his agent to say "what can i do to get out of this?" and his reply was... quit publicly 😄 Marrone actually quit under similar circumstances (ownership change).

They dont turn it over and are borderline a lock to put up 400 yards. Their defense has held their own and is currently 6th in points, 13th in yards, and 11th in takeaways. That is always going to be a tough team to beat.

I feel like false starts are down due to a lack of crowd noise.

I mentioned it above, but the only sports content I'd probably pay for at this point would be something regional. Regional networks currently air old games and random radio shows throughout the offseasons of the respective sports. They don't have budget or bandwidth to stream all that content, and their original content is usually garbage. Just let me watch live sports online - thats all i want! someone figure this out, it shouldn't be this hard!

I'd like to see them try and do something around regional sports somehow. But I know its impossible because of all the revenue streams and sharing. But like ESPN WNY instead of MSG WNY - You pay for a higher tier of ESPN+ and you can access the local networks. I'd pay for that. I just know I'm not paying an extra 25 a month for MSG so i can watch maybe 30 sabres games. I can probably go to 15 games at that rate. I know MSG and PSE have some kinda co-ownership of that, but i'm waiting for a sport to just jump in with 2 feet into streaming their games online exclusively. NHL center ice doesn't let me watch games in my market, or on national tv. NFL you have to have direct TV which - i think only exists because of sunday ticket. NBA has a league pass. MLB TV is probably the worst one - I live in buffalo and i can't watch tribe games because i'm in market. Haven't watched in years. They do some live sports, and they do a lot better than fox and NBC there. But their original content has been lacking - and they're putting more and more stuff behind the ESPN+ paywall.

Defense needs to build off of this game. Much like disappointing efforts against Philly/Cleveland in 2019 - they need to move passed the games against TN and KC. You aren't going to always keep teams from scoring tons of points. But getting the ball back, and getting key stops - that was a huge step for them. The run defense as well - much better without having to fully sell out to stop it. A lot of that was just better gap integrity from edmunds/klein/TJ. I know on some of the reads they had edmunds or Klein lined up wide instead of in the middle. Created some confusion on pass plays, but also has them plugged right into the gap.

So... basically Cam newtons best season. With considerably more yards. It's Wilson, Mahomes, Rodgers at the moment. The Chiefs defense is considerably better than both seattle and GB though - so i feel like the QBs for those teams are basically the only reason they are any good. The chiefs look head and shoulders above the rest of the league at the moment. Hopefully someone can beat them in the playoffs.

I just watched Jurassic Park yesterday, and that came out in 1993. Honestly though, the dinosaurs still look better than some CGI today.

We need to stop being afraid of wind and elements. You can't pass as well, but you can pass.

5th in the NFL in pass attempts. 3rd in the NFL in yards. 6th in the NFL in completion %

Legit they had to throw out half of what they prepared for. They went blitz heavy as it seemed to result in their only stops of the game after getting beat up in the first half. A couple screens later, and buffalo was running out the clock on them.

I saw the score and then looked at the box and wondered how they had long drives, and 24 first downs, when they only had 312 yards. Seems like it was probably a strange game. In any case, they won - and their defense is still scoring. They made a 59 yard FG at half, and arizona missed the game tying FG. Sometimes you need a bit of luck *Cough* ryan succop *cough*. I think their inability to run the ball will harm them moving forward.

They both played violent angry games today.

Our defense stinks though...

They don't run the ball well, and their offensive line isn't great. These are the things you want for a rookie QB to be successful. The reason their offense was doing alright had a lot to do with fitz quick release. So... without some changes here i see it failing.

What about Ramon humber or kawicka mitchell?

Seems they were unwilling to take on any money without moving murphy. He pulled his hamstring early in the year.

Seems like Lee was brought in for the 6th LB spot til dodson maybe is ready. Gives him a chance to earn a job if he plays well. I doubt you're throwing him to the wolves with like 3 practices, but kleins been bad, and the teams gotta be pretty desperate. Smith and Matakevich are STs, and with milano out you can promote him to active.

I would be concerned. I think they will be able to move the ball against them - they need to avoid turnovers. They're 32 in yards allowed, but 1 in takeaways currently. Just about as bad as Buffalo on 3rd down, and in the RZ. They've been better against the run? But they have the most passing yards allowed with a game in hand.

Yep... Buffalo is actually playing one of them this weekend.

This will be his 6th game missed due to injury in 4 seasons. I wouldn't retire... he was like a 5th round pick - he hasn't even made any money yet.

I just don't like the idea of messing with a young QB this early in development. Not to use the injury excuse but the injuries have hit them really where they couldn't afford to be hit. James for the season, Ekelers missing a ton of time, Pouncey Bulaga and Turner have been banged up all year, Harris and Ingram hit IR for stretches. I'd be curious to see how good they could be if they actually field some of the defense they paid all this money to.

At least we didn't trade it for TJ Graham... His hands are bigger than Allens. Once you are over 10" it really isn't that important anymore though.

I know the chargers record isn't great, and they have struggled in tight games - but I also feel like you have to give Lynn 1 more year. Playoffs in year 1, rookie QB playing really good football in year 3. Nobody expected you to be good this year. Lions and Cowboys would make the most sense. Patricia has made the team worse, and McCarthy isn't a very good coach - even after time off.

I feel like a team isn't going to be able to play a soft zone in a heavier set like that. And if you split TEs and RBs out wide, they'll likely man up as it's unexpected.