34-78-83

that was 18-25 1 TD, 154 Yards, and 0 INT

Fair point Simon. I wouldn't totally agree that they dominated both sides of the ball THROUGHOUT the game, but certainly I agree that they did early on and at various points in the game. I think our defensive scheme to take away the middle of the field led to part of the issues you mention. I also feel like we were able to run at them at key moments (from a keep the chains moving perspective), and elminate guys like Chubb in pass protection. Cover1 has some good reviews of the film from that game. Josh certainly was the biggest factor late.

If Tua HAD played in this game it could have been competitive, but (and this is for the thousands of clowns over at Finheaven or wtvr it's called, who have little to no understanding of the actual game of football and seemingly never will) make no mistake, Tua is a limited QB who, when healthy, CANNOT consistently hit the outside throws (mid to deep outs, etc.) without absolutely perfect timing in a clean pocket. He just can't. And his incredibly speedy receivers are often sitting and waiting on his deep throws. Teams have been taking away his bread and butter (the middle of the field, crossers) for what 6 weeks now? That's the real him. Limited. He is not an elite QB and never will be. Plus he gets rag dolled out there far too often. Could they win in the playoffs with him in the future? Sure, but its going to take flawless execution by the team. With that said, Tua is a great person and a good player, and I am so glad his team finally is taking the correct approach with him and showing some level of care for his health.

They all have their roles, and different advantages vs. specific defenses. Why is it all or nothing with most of you? (and on the internet in general)

Hyde back practicing AND Damar released from hospital means that MANY of our guesses as to what this "news" Croom predicted would be correct!

wanna bet? I'm willing to throw 100 on it. To be paid out once signed/extended.

Nothing says he has to be getting 20 mil. If you're unsure on his play, watch film reviews that people do professionally or semi professionally. There's a ton out there. You not noticing him certainly won't be any factor in the equation. So when he's back, have some faith that your team brass knows what they are up to.

I'll bet (willing to put my $ where my mouth is...to a degree...as well) the Bills will do everything in their power to keep Edmunds, as they should. I imagine he'll take a little less to stay. I also imagine Josh will make an adjustment to help with it.

After everything that happened to the kid? To me and my family, this would be GREAT news. To each his own I suppose. I'd love for Hyde to be the news of course though just like everyone else.

"THEY MAY HAVE BLUE GATORADE THIS SUNDAY" or this? LOL slightly out of order.

Maybe Hamlin will be at the game ... that would be my guess.

You actually came the closest to being right on what this stat means, and it IS indeed significant. Defenses play the sticks hard on 3rd down, knowing that a ton of offenses have routes built in to get right to the sticks, or underneath them with check downs. The Bills have routes designed into the offense that often go 5-10 yards past the sticks, and some even further, and they stress to Josh to hit these if they are open. It gives the offense an advantage vs. the typical coverage in place, and Josh has the cannon to make it happen.

We did note the overall subdued nature of the crowd all around us as well. However, it made sense after thinking a little deeper regarding the emotional toll it has had on so many (staff, players and fans alike) all week long. There's only so much in everyone's tank, so to speak.

Even this ^^ " 9 offensive touches" is misleading. He's had I believe about 10 to 20 offensive snaps per game in the most recent games since we acquired him.

Really need the heart reaction for this one! Cheers.

Jones also had the key block that sprung one of Hines TD’s

Yes, blame @Simon for that

On One Bills Live (WGR550) Chris Brown reported that the music is back on during practice at the stadium today. I think that's a great sign as far as the mental state of his teammates!

Despite his brief resurgence the other day, overall the only club left in Brady's bag is the 2 minute drill, which I admit he is still amazing at. Beyond that, he's deteriorating physically and it shows if you've been watching their games this year. And it's going to be yet another year later. I'll take another wasted year for the Phins any day, I stand by it. He is toast in the pocket and against quality defenses.

I'd take that ANY DAY. Bring it.

would be?

McD is quite clearly a great leader of men. Indisputably so. Nobody could ask for more in that area. He cares genuinely for his guys and has their backs. I find that McD's special gift above all other head coaches currently out there is his ability to evolve. He looks inward for continuous improvement, on a week to week, and year to year basis, and he never fails to improve. What many don't realize is he also has become one of the most analytically sound decision makers in the game, according to those sources that analytically measure such things, like when to go for it on 4th down, etc. It's truly amazing. You can certainly tell organically that he's improved in that area, annnnnd... He (at least at the point of a week or 2 ago when I heard one of the Bills reporters citing the rankings) was ranked 1st of 32 NFL head coaches. Such decisions are something that many of us criticized him for in the past, until he did something about it. As recently as 4 days ago, I had Tomlin in my mind for clear cut coach of the year (who has done more with less?) but with new circumstances applied, I could easily see it going to Sean.

retroactively too...

Stop being reasonable. Clearly, he sucks! (Said nobody that matters in the NFL, ever). He sucks so bad that he's been 31,47 and 95 on the NFL top 100 players list, as voted by peers. https://www.buffalobills.com/news/tre-davious-white-named-1st-team-associated-press-all-pro cuz All Pro is just a popularity contest, right? idiots