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When Don said “you people” was he only referring to immigrants not wearing poppies or is he also including non immigrants who don’t wear the poppies as well? I mean, without poppies, it’s almost impossible to figure out exactly who is disrespecting veterans and being non appreciative of their sacrifices. Although, when I was last up in Fort Erie, I didn’t see anyone wearing poppies, so I assume they’re all being disrespectful up there?

Is this a serious question? I think a better question would be what QB didn’t develop something he didn’t have in college. Even if a QB comes in with perfect mechanics and other physical traits (and most don’t) they still have to develop the mental acuity required for the job. College QBs just aren’t learning to read defenses in college like they need to in the pros. Mainly because defensive coordinators at the college level simply aren’t presenting the sheer variety in coverage schemes to study.

Hang in there. This, too, shall pass.

Must have been a shock to the system. Then again, you were spared the gory visuals.

Brown’s missed a couple critical reads lately. Against Philly, he was supposed to run a skinny post, but instead broke too severely towards the coverage which caused Josh to hesitate and allow it to be broken up. He runs that skinny post and it’s an easy TD at a critical juncture. Allen has little room for error as it is and it’s beyond frustrating that big plays are being missed due to errors by others and yet Allen gets the blame.

I was over it the minute it was overturned. What the rule is for a forward pass is a completely different discussion.

Right. As the guys were discussing on One Bills Live this afternoon, Allen’s hot signal to Brown on that play specifically called for the back shoulder throw to Brown and Brown simply missed it. That’s not on Allen, especially because it would have been completed otherwise. Frustrating.

The BALL must be moving forward to be considered a forward pass. That’s the standard. It’s that simple.

If that’s the case, then the fault lies with Brown. And instead of criticizing Allen, perhaps he should get some credit for recognizing what he saw pre snap and remembering what I’m sure he saw in film study all week relative to the coverage techniques favored by the Browns’ CBs.

Simply can’t tell without seeing the play from pre snap to finish. But if this is the play where Josh signaled a hot read to Brown that Brown missed, then I’m not putting it all on Allen. The hot called for a back shoulder throw to Brown.

The OP mentioned 30 air yards. Which is weird because the criterion for “long ball” has always been 20 yards plus.

Appreciate the effort, but it really doesn’t matter as this thread is digressing into something other than an interesting stat comparison.

Huh? Are you saying Brady has attempted at least 30 passes of over 30 yards in that time span? Or that he has completed at least 30? I kinda doubt either scenario that based on watching him play so often.

I appreciate the effort. I was hoping there was a single source for league wide stats in this area. 36 is a lot of attempts of over 30 air yards, but I’m not surprised as Allen led the league in air yards per attempt last season. I’m guessing it’s way down this year.

Thanks for pointing that out. But that doesn’t answer my question. I’m interested in the comparative number of attempts of over 30 air yards from other QBs. I’d guess Brady is very low while others, like Mahomes and Watson are up there with Allen. There is no agenda in my question.

How many attempts of over 30 yards does Brady have the last two seasons?

Interesting stat. Where can we find them for every QB in the league?

Speaking of reading defenses, that goes for his receivers, too. Heard yet another report this afternoon on One Bills Live that Brown missed a hot signal from Josh on the last drive. That’s a couple key missed reads by Brown in the last few weeks. On one hand I’m happy that it indicates growth in Allen’s game, on the other I’m concerned that his surrounding personnel is not in the same page enough. Especially at critical junctures in games.

Can’t argue with any of that. You either deserve to or you don’t. I’m gonna try and enjoy the ride, regardless.

What they will get is more goals from that line instead of fewer from either of the top two. Over the last seven games, the attempt to spread the scoring out hasn’t worked. Instead, it has diluted the scoring on the top line. Just because Eichel and Reinhart are doing the scoring while nobody else is doesn’t mean they’re scoring enough. They would be more effective, more of a threat with Skinner vs, Olofsson. I guess I’d rather have at least one dominant line than multiple diluted lines. Sadly, you are right about the situation in Rochester. But there aren’t any answers down there anyway. How did we get so bereft of talent even though we chose high in the draft year after year after year? It’s mind boggling. I thought I read that Smith, Elie, and Leier are all out of the Rochester lineup currently. And I think Asplund just returned? Anyway, not much to choose from, regardless.

When you’re outcoached by Freddy Kitchens, not much else can be said. McD is simply too rigid in his thinking, taking after Ron Rivera when it comes to playing not to lose. And Daboll continues to disappoint. He coaches like he has zero confidence in his players. Hard for players to play when their balls are held in a jar inside the medical tent.

Time to reunite Skinner with Eichel and Reinhart. I understand Krueger’s desire to spread out the scoring, but it isn’t working lately so I think it’s better to have at least one dominant scoring line with three potential 30+ goal scorers. Doesn’t much matter where in the middle six you line up Olofsson as EVERY middle six winger is the same as the next. Who gets the call up from Ra Cha Cha? Putting aside that there are injuries to several wingers down on the farm currently, it really doesn’t matter as whoever gets the call up, will also be the SAME guy as all of our other middle six wingers.

I remember that Niagara team, too. Loved Marshall Wingate when I was a kid.

I jump into my pants, both feet at once.