Mister Defense

How much do you know about Azeez Ojulari? Giants, and likely Daboll, are done now, so a fire sale is likely these next two days, to some degree. What is this guy good at? Mainly as a pass rusher or is there even more there? Not big, so I assume it is more as a pass rusher, which is fine by me--almost zero pressure on Tua and so he ate them up. Mahomes, Stafford, and Goff coming soon... and then some of those maybe again.. Ojulari seems to have gotten a good amount of pressure in a limited roll. And is 24. Seems like one of the most likely Beane targets, especially since it is the Giants.

A joke? Or do you really think he is that good, has that much potential? I have no idea!

Yes, I agree--as they will not be able to get a player like Garret in the draft where they pick unless they get lucky. Ditto for free agents. They have not gotten lucky so far and cannot keep rolling the dice. A player like Garrett, but preferably younger, but I would take Garrett, for some significant draft capital is something I agree with. I never thought that Miller was that guy, and that is why I disliked that move so much. Huge money for an (old) guy who was never ever going to be that player the Bills most need. Time for this to happen. A big move. It will also show Allen and the team that it is happening THIS year, now. And will motivate this team even more. We will know soon. Two days!!

Agree with the first point, as Carter looks very good for a rookie. But I hope you are wrong that they won't resolve this clear problem now. At least to some degree. Who knows what happens next year as far as the overall quality of the team. We can expect it be very good, again, but you never know. One injury can wreck a team. We see what we have now, the progression, the quality, and the potential. To me, it is all about now, this year. Don't mortgage the future, but explore every possibility to make the team better, to eliminate weaknesses. Now.

I did not realize Jones was demoted, mid game. A good sign, to me, that Beane will not stand still on these last two trade days. Jones was supposed to be our best run stuffer..

Did everyone see the footage after the kick, with Martin repeatedly kissing Bass on the sideline? Like he was kissing his son after a great accomplishment. Great to see, and that, along with Josh breaking down a little speaking about it after the game, showed me why this team is so consistent--and so good for so long. And makes me believe they can win it all this year. With Bass nailing another game winning field goal, but this time in the 2nd quarter, please!

When in the game was it? The CBS announcer, Harlan?, said it today after he made the 61 yard field goal to win the game.

great minds think alike! Posted mine and then saw this right above it. It is an omen, or whatever a positive word for omen may be.

Just checked... Ted Washington is only 56. Not sure if he can even walk anymore as he played 17 years, I think, and until he was almost 40. But even if not, the Bills can get a (giant) wheel barrow, and just wheel him out there, dump him on the line, and he will stop the run. Then wheel him off again, etcetera. I think I saw Mike Tyson is fighting someone again, and he is 58.

Yes, possibly, as far as Lawrence is concerned. But at 32, the Bills will not give up much to get him. I have zero confidence Milano will add anything this year, as it will be almost two years since he has played. Cannot cross our fingers and hope--that is what weak teams do. But, of course, Milano at full strength would be a grrrreat surprise to end the year.

Do you think that the Bills are of the same mindset, that this is a need, not a want? And so that they are seriously considering players like Joseph-Day and others? Gotta keep improving, eliminating weaknesses. I cannot imagine Beane or McDermott being satisfied with this as it stands and only hoping for the best--and not believe that this may be a missing link right here, right now. Great! Hope you are right. And the good thing is, as far as a trade is concerned, that we only have to wait a short time to see what they do.

I am going with "right decision"!! The guy is 16 for 16 on kicks to tie or win a game. I did not realize that until today. Those are decent odds, don't you think?

Well, I think he is worth a shot. Seems to improve defenses when he shows up, surprised that the Ravens let him go. Process smoshess, time to win it all. A 5th! They should consider him. It would be great to have an option like that in this team, as they do not now.

Overall, I agree. That is why I say they have to get someone, or we will be lamenting that they did not do so this season. Great teams do that, they don't just stand pat and hope for the best.

Yes, I agree with you and most are saying so far, especially this point, but it seems the Bills finally must get that one disruptive guy on the D-Line who can break an offense. It will help eliminate this weakness, to some degree, even on days like this when they focus on stopping the big pass plays. If the Bills were to make a move, who could it be?

yes, of course we all remember last week... But we will also remember today for a while and the domination by the Ravens. To me, it does not make sense to just close our eyes and hope for the best. Not what teams like KC do. And I think that is true of Beane and the Bills too.

But if they had a dominant type player in the box, a big guy who can take on two blockers?, don't you think that can make a difference? If all goes as planned the Bills may meet the Ravens again in January. Or the Lions in February...

This can be a championship team. But they need some help, more so than some of the other contenders. They must shore up their run defense and at the same time get more pressure on quarterbacks to be a true contender. Seems a little negligent if the Bills do not do this in the next two days. They may really struggle against the best quarterbacks and run games if they don't get some help. The Dolphins' offense had their way with the Bills today. The Bills could not stop the run or get pressure on Tua. Great win today, because they pulled it out, going 7-2. But also because it was a canary in the coal mine, a warning to the Bills' leaders of what they need, right now, to take the next step. Do you agree that this is not a luxury item, but a need? And who is a likely target? Is it a defensive tackle or end? The time is now, I think.

Nicely said...

Bills 44, and the squished, squished 17 Lotsa running, with all of the backs getting in on the action, with both Davis and Cook getting 100 on the ground--and more in the air. But the Bills also having some fun in the air, with some big numbers there too. Keep getting Knox involved, as he fits in so well with the physical nature of the Bills.

I kind of pity the squished ones, as it is clear they are desperate, just throwing this out there to get some kind of traction for a game in which they will have none. They will not get under Allen's skin. But I think the Bills are under Tua's permanently. Can you imagine his mindset as he is about to play this now even more physical Bills' team again? Maybe it will make them feel better after the significant beat down they are about to get (once again) at the Ralph in two days? But I don't think so, as it will effectively end their season.

His fountain of youth will be his imminent retirement, after this year is over. Yes, he will do the inevitable, leave the team and nation waiting on pins and needles (no one will care) as long as he can, as no one loves attention more, but it is coming. You can see it in his face, eyes, body language, and after every hit, interception, bad play--and loss after loss after loss. Hoping for a Texans win tonight, even though we should be rooting for the jets.

Yeah, I had to rewind parts to see if I was imagining how loud the fans were in support of the Bills at several points in the game. Surprised me--it was in Seattle! The complete domination, and the fans' reaction, made me even more proud to be a Bills fans, and for the first time this year had me thinking that this team may now be a very legitimate championship contender. And if the past few years are a predictor, they will now just keep getting better.

Is your name Jimmy and does your last name start with a P? I ask because when we were (bad) kids, my siblings and I would sometimes try to sell odd things around the house, such as toys that were broken or never used anymore, etcetera, to make some money. There was a rich kid across the street and a few doors down, Jimmy P., who would often want to buy some of our junk. He had no conception of money it seemed, and likely could not count very well, even though he was older than us. He would hold out a hand full of quarters to pay for a few marbles and an aggot, and ask, "Is this enough?" We would graciously accept his offer and ask him he wanted to buy some more. He would run home, happy as can be, and come back with more money for his next purchase. It was a good summer. Jimmy?

No, I did not say you said those things you say above, but that you still saw something in them a few weeks ago that made you think they may still come through. rodgers was always an almost a complete, absolute obstacle to the jets' success since the day he was brought on board. I hope he comes back next year for another go round!