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20. Years. Old. Given the prime responsibility on the defense. Wow, it’s amazing he needed to learn on the job. Those of us with an ounce of foresight saw what the Bills were doing, giving this kid a year to learn as they rebuilt the roster. A lot of you immediately went the lazy, typical route of criticizing the move and blaming the organization.

Who’s angry? I’m thrilled that all of the knee-jerk idiots who couldn’t see a 20-year-old learning on the job will learn a life lesson about jumping to conclusions.

Dude, I am going to so enjoy seeing all of the “Edmunds had a bad year” and “he didn’t look good, he’s out of position” ninnies eat their words this season.

@MR8 your theory makes perfect sense during TC and preseason. Once you hit regular season, however, I think all of that goes out the door.

I don't know if you've noticed, but Lawson has been playing great and is very stout against the run.

It's rare to get a piece of truly shocking news in the NFL. This is such a moment. Wow.

Dee-twah did not convert a 3rd down until the 4th quarter. In a regular season game I doubt they would have gone for it on 4th the way they did twice in the first half. Run defense was absolutely fine.

I’m hoping (as I’m sure we all are) that once the roster is set the core special teamers will function at a much higher level than what we witnessed last night. Very concerned about punting. Bojo just isn’t cutting it. Carter was better but he needs to stay healthy.

He started very slowly...was great on the 2:00 drive to end the half. The ill-advised pick was a combination of frustration and also knowing it’s preseason. I’d like to think (but can’t be sure) he wouldn’t do the same thing in a “real” game. He was a frustrated young gunslinger and tried to make something happen. It was U-G-L-Y though...no doubt about it.

You're only saying that because he's black.

@VTBman what's up with Q Williams not being slated to start?

Straight truth. Best site for local team content to hit the intarwebs in a long time.

Yeah, that's some BBFS talking right there. Last year we were fooled by Josh's performance against future fry cooks in the first two preseason games and didn't appreciate how much he had to learn...AND our OL was downright putrid. I'm hoping to see a nice, solid performance with no huge mistakes or significant injuries.

Did I say or imply any of this?

I think that's a bit of an exaggeration. Any given NFL team may have one of those types of wins each year, but it basically comes down to talent and coaching. I think there's an argument that the Bills and Jets have similar overall talent, but in my opinion the Bills' coaching staff is significantly better.

You just know Gregggggg will be telling his D-linemen that "their C is just one good knock away from being taken out of the ballgame."

Yeah that goes triple for me. There are few, if any, coaches in the league I despise more.

I disagree. Josh needs reps. He's still an inexperienced QB, and practice just isn't the same as playing in a game. Now, if he and the first string O look good for a couple of drives then you pull them. And as for the starting D playing? Name me an NFL defense that couldn't use more "live" reps practicing their tackling fundamentals. Next week sit everybody, but I want to see the starters in there for a reasonable amount of time tonight. You can't "worry" about injuries.

Ha. I agree, the Giants are going to start the season with Eli. I think the only way the Bills face Jones in W2 is if Eli gets hurt.

Dude, don't be an ass and try sticking to the subject. I know that's difficult for you. Do you think Gase has shown strong leadership qualities? By contrast, has McDermott?

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You mean any pass traveling more than 15 yards? Any DC worth his salt will know exactly how to gameplan Peterman in a regular season contest. Even in his "great" game last night against future fry cooks his yards/attempt was just over 5.

No, it doesn't, but he's got baggage now, and I don't know about you but I'm not seeing great leadership qualities in that guy.

Bears -- Y2 of franchise QB Colts -- Andrew Luck returned Rams -- Y2 of franchise QB Eagles -- Y2 of franchise QB Yes, if Darnold takes a big step forward the Jets could be successful, but I don't think Gase has established himself as being anywhere near as good a HC as Pedersen, McVay, Reich, or even Nagy.

For the umpteenth time...Vegas lines are not based upon who the oddsmakers think will win or even statistical probabilities...they are established in the hopes of attracting equal money on each side of the bet so that the house "wins" 5-10%.