Mister Defense

I think it shouldn't be massive, but super massive, the biggest cb contract in the history of the league. For a 6th round pick, at a position where we have seen this coaching staff take one so called meh player after another and turn them into high level starters. But Beane will likely sign him soon, get a lower number than would otherwise be the case, as usual. Go Beane!

But seems unlikely Chicago and Williams beat them at home. He looks like he needs to sit and watch and learn for a while before starting--like most qbs. Or the Bears may ruin yet another QB. And surprised the Hawks are only favored by that many points over the qb less fins--and at home. And the Eagles may be as dysfunctional this year as they were last year. We will see. Bellicheck will likely be getting a call well before the season ends by one of three NFC East teams.

Thanks a lot for the help. Set up an account on FanDuel, 'made' my bets. But it won't let me place them as is says they cannot verify my location. And all their links to download the geo ocation thing just took me back to the same page. Tried to then to do it on my phone, and surprising--same problem. Have never had that happen in all transactions+ I have done online, so off to the casino I think.

Curious what people think is the best betting site for NFL games? Interested in betting on several individual games this week and choosing 3-6 games in some parlays. When I checked sites it was hard to find info on a parlay like that, only in 'same game" parlays which I have no interest in right now. Or would I get better odds etcetera by just doing this at a local casino this morning? Seems like some good bets/lines today: Hawks -4.5 over fish, Tampa -6.5 over the Broncos, New Orleans -3 over the Eagles, and maybe Vegas -5 over the Panthers, though Dalton may give the Panthers something more today. (Like Titans over the Packers, but not with Love at QB.)

I remember getting very excited in some of his later games, telling people, "Look how much better he is getting! The balls are now in the vicinity of the receivers! This means soon he may be able to get it even closer!" Nope. Homer, rose colored glasses, yup.

Who loves ya, baby? We do! Go CB!

I think you need to re-read my 2 posts and stop being such an attacking, reactionary person on this board, lambasting and name calling as you so often do... You are definitely not one who should claim to have all the answers, but, instead, the one with the childish insults and over the top, hyperbolic statements over and over...

Lol, patently wrong, eh!? You are the arbiter of these things? No way--I have read your posts over the years! McDermott is an excellent coach, but has been too defensive, not willing to take (good, calculated) chances enough as a head coach, plays it safe too much in big moments. Not necessarily in going for it on 4th downs anymore, but in general. Has played it too close to the vest. But he has learned, I believe he is cognizant of this weakness and is getting over it. Clearly so. Kind of a 'duh' statement by me, that he has been too conservative overall, and one most would agree with, even those, like me, who hope he is the Bills' head coach for years to come. Best coach and staff in the NFL in fostering the potential in players, and in coaches, and in making sure back ups are almost as ready as the starters. Now, becoming more aggressive, less concerned about losing than in winning and dominating.

I agree completely. He has been an excellent head coach, could likely take a team of back ups and cast offs and field a dominant defense. His one weakness is he is too cautious, too careful--too defensive. But last year, with the firing of the clearly incompetent dorsey in the middle of the season, and taking more chances in general, showed he has learned, is taking the next step to reach his and his team's potential. And on Thursday, doing the unexpected, just like you say. We saw that change in Andy Reid when he went to KC, and in Dick Vermeil in his second go round in the league, and it enabled them to take the next step. If you always do what you've always done you will always get what you always got. McDermott wants a championship--and now seems to have found the final key in his bag to open that door. Go Bengals and Titans today! Though Burrow may be on his last leg (wrist).

No time to do any stat research, so total shot in the dark: Bills 35, squished 24

Kind of a duh here, so not sure why there is any uproar or controversy. Hill should have complied with the officers and rolled down his window. End of story. He could have a weapon on him and has no right to just do what he wants in that situation. Other details may emerge that cause me to change my mind, but this is on Hill, not the cops. He is just an NFL player, not a former president--so the law applies to him, just like it does to all of us.

Yes. As it indicates I can still become an NFL quarterback! I can do that, throw like that. So those saying the Dallas defense was great, and I agree, watch this video. Their defense will have to wait until next week to earn some luv. Derek Carr is a much better quarterback obviously, so an actual test for the girls. The Saints may be the better team.

Why is Murray's statement ridiculous? When did the coach say that and was Murray there when he did so? It seems Murray is just being honest, stating how he views their offense and his roll in it. You can see that attitude in the way he plays and the offensive philosophy, with lots of parts coming together as one. Seems similar to Allen and the Bills. It is whey the Bills were so much better last year once we removed the diva. This is about getting the ball down the field, not feeding a princess.

But the offense... They looked like the Bills last year at the start of many games, like they didn't know what they were doing. Unprepared for the game. It's just that the Bills had Allen. We'll see how good Dallas' defense is, but they did look different, more physical, more disciplined, but also playing looser. But it was against one of the worst offenses in the NFL. We'll see. If What do you mean?

This, 100%. Fits with the Bills and the perfect player to add to this young, inexperienced receiver corps. Reminds me of a bigger, faster Cole Beasley, so could be a final piece of the offensive puzzle.

Come on, Watson was offered a huge guaranteed contract. Most thought it was a bad move by the Browns, an illogical one--he was likely not going to get many offers, and even fewer guaranteed offers, and he had been out of the game for long time. Who would not take that kind of unique offer? Beyond your opinion of why he is not successful now, what makes you think that, what details or facts are there to support your point? Have you read or heard things about his work habits and such? I say basic human nature tells us he would want to be successful, no matter the money he is earning. He looks done, but I don't think it is because he threw in the towel so he can relax and enjoy his riches.

Don't you think being labeled as a pariah, an untouchable (pardon the pun), is significant motivation to be successful, to redeem himself?

I don't know about this line of reasoning, as the guy looks done, fried, and don't agree it is a matter of motivation, at least directly. I think his team is losing its motivation, though, and realize they cannot win with him as their leader. And this will likely means he is done very soon, before their season slips away. Dorsey too--duh.

It is the roller coaster thing, as they won't put players out there if they are not consistent, unless they are forced to. A few bad plays by one player can destroy a good game.

The long stint out of the game, the controversy, and then the injuries all seem to have contributed to Watson'sprecipitous decline. And now you throw in one of the biggest obstacles to any player's success, ken dorsey, and it may be game over very soon. Despite his guaranteed money he will be the backup soon and lucky to be that.

Cleveland's offense looks like what the Bills would have looked like under Dorsey had it not been for Josh Allen. They appeared incredibly unprepared to play the game. And there are no positive changes within the game. Stefanski may be calling the plays, but a coach like Dorsey, likely doing a lot of the leg'work' during the week, can still do serious serious damage to an offense. Because we also know that his teams do not get better, but regress, I give him until Halloween. Or he is demoted to a Gatorade boy.

Oh well, was hoping he'd end up on an AFC team next year, so there would be one less team for the Bills to have to be concerned about for a while. But this eliminates Dallas as a serious contender for the duration of his contract. Can you imagine what is going on in 'ol Jerry's mind right now!? The guy was trapped, had almost no other options, and this was heightened by being 81 years old. He could not let the already-significantly-lacking-in-confidence- prescott be a lame duck this year, as that would likely mean an even more disastrous season than last year, what with a lame duck head coach too. But now he has a quarterback that he clearly knows, (just look and listen to what he has said over the years, the real things not the BS praise), has almost no chance of winning a Super Bowl. They should now make a play for diggs this year too, as I assume he is already wearing out his welcome in Houston, like he did in Minnesota and Buffalo. Dallas is the perfect fit for a guy like diggs, where it is less about football and more about individuals trying to get personal glory and riches. Poor jerry! Go girls!

12-5, with a better offense than defense this year, though the defense should steadily improve as the year progresses. Losing Milano and depth at almost every defensive position makes me less confident than in past years, but hoping for the coaching staff and new players to get it done, especially as the season progresses. (How often have the Bills relied on the backups to keep their defense going the last few years? Those guys are gone, overall.) A better 2nd half of season than first is likely.

Bills 31, cards 27 The offense may take a few series to get going, but should do so. Run Davis and Johnson almost as much as Cook, as the two backups are much more physical and can wear down a defense, taking some pressure off the Bills' defense. The Bills' defense may not look quite like the the defenses we have come to expect under McD--too many new parts and a lack of quality depth at safety, linebacker and on the d-line. Murray is too good of a player, Harrison is a new dynamic weapon, and the Bills seem to have a lesser defense, so it should make for a good game, better than I and most Bills' fans would like to start the season.. Go Bills!

I am not saying I have complete confidence in Brady, only that what he was able to do overnight to a moribund offense and team, an offense in disarray, and three games past the middle of the season, gives me significant hope for what he could do this year, now fully in control of the offense. In your post, misleading use of stats, just like in the OP. For example, the Bills scored 20 and 24 points against the Chiefs, the 2nd game one in which the Bills' defense was decimated. The Chiefs were a great defense last year and the Bills' 24 points against them were the 2nd best against the Chiefs all year, the only exception being the Packers' 27. And the Bills scored 24 against the Chargers and 21 against the dolphins. (Defensive scores, is that why you cite the points as you do?) Not a major exaggeration for me to point to the dramatic turn around in the failing offense Brady took over, often 'out' of games by the end of the first half, and immediately making it into a offense that could beat any team. And the players understanding and reacting to that dramatic positive change accordingly. Yup, to me that indicates he could be an excellent OP. We will see.