Mister Defense

Just a flat out stupid thing for anyone to predict or consider realistic in any way. They have Breece Halll!!!!!!!! Does Nick Moron make things up as a hobby? Why give this yahoo any credibility by spreading this crap?

Hopkins and Watt, duh.

What are examples of this?

He was one of the most disruptive defensive lineman the Bills have ever faced. He disrupts and wins games, playing every play like it was his last. If he did not play with Houston in the divisional playoff game, the Bills win that game. Watt made one big play after another, and at key times. Sounds like he may want to play for the Bills? Last year was not a proper exit for Watt, playing for the 4-13 Cardinals. But he had 12.5 sacks last year. A perfect fit and maybe the final piece of the puzzle.

Great to hear this! Steinfeld seems like a more down to earth girl, someone Allen would do better with. Williams always seemed to be posing and preening and looking like she spent the rest of her time in a tanning booth. And Steinfeld is already extremely successful herself, doesn't need Allen for his fame or wealth.

Where does he rank Kirk Herbstreet, to me the worst NFL color commentator by far that I have ever listened to? What does he say about him? Inane babbling, loaded with meaningless jargon and cliches, and he goes on and on and on with that crap. I turned down the sound or just didn't watch, he is that annoying. Felt sorry for Al Michaels last year, in what may be his last broadcasting stint and working with the "village idiot", as writer David Halberstam refers to him!

Hey Kenny!, See this fist? This is what you will be eating after any game that you don't use our running backs or the middle of the field! Think you're so smart? Act like it!

Seems like a good fit, for the right money. Dude gets lots of sacks and QB hits, still, after all of these years. It seems the Bills, with their young players on the line, and player rotation makes it a good fit. Another mentor for the young guys and the kind of playing time where he could still be a difference maker.

But for the Bills to become a championship team, and stop the decline we witnessed last year, a clear point I make is the Bills need to change that dynamic. It is clear that they MUST become a better running team for the offense, Allen and the team to reach their potential. When the Bills ran the Bill more in the last games of the 2021 season, made it an integral part of their game, one that defenses had to be very concerned about, Josh Allen became almost unstoppable in the playoffs. And adding 'almost' there is probably understating how good he played. The Bills cannot continue on the same path we saw last year and need to run the ball more and make the running backs a more integral part of their game. But you are right that they don't run the ball very much. That must change this year, and I think the vast majority of fans who know this team well understand that. Then the best teams in the league won't be licking their chops come playoff time, knowing they can just focus on Josh Allen, and don't even really need to consider their running game.

Obviously I hope you are right. But Cook has not been an every down back in college or the NFL. Physically he does not seem like that kind of back, one who could carry the ball 15-25 times a game, week after week. If so, that means Harris is likely that guy, but he has trouble staying healthy, while I cannot recall Singletary missing any game or playing time because of injury. All of this is moot if Dorsey decides the running game is not important, again.

2022 season: Damien Harris: 106 carries, 462 yards, 4.4 ypc, and 3 TDs and 97 receiving yards Devin Singletary: 177 carries, 819 yards, 4.6 ypc, and 5 TDs and 280 receiving yards 2019 to 2022 Damien Harris: 449 carries, 2094 yards, 4.7 ypc, and 20TDS and 281 receiving yards Devin Singletary: 672 carries, 3151 yards, 4,7 ypc, and 16 TDs and 971 receiving yards We need to look at the facts, the actual evidence when we analyze things, or we will make bad decisions as a team and as fans. You cannot make the case that Harris is a superior running back to Singletary, and "the best running back we have had in years". In fact, the evidence indicates the Bills got rid of a far superior, and much more reliable, player in Singletary to bring in Harris. It seemed to be the same for some people last year, saying that Beasley was not that important, that McKenzie would be even better. But with no proof to back that up. I thought it was a crapshoot myself, a big risk for the Bills. Then McKenzie was not even close to being even a starting caliber slot receiver, yet alone the vital cog that Beasley was. And not having a reliable slot receiver was, to me, a death blow to the Bills offense last year. A major strength simply eliminated. I like Harris as a runner when he is healthy but Singletary has proven himself to be a much better player. Yes, often not used nearly enough by his OCs, but that is not his fault. 30th in carries last year in the NFL, for example. When did this current offense look its best, one of the best in "Bills' history", almost unstoppable? The last 6-7 games in 2021 when Singletary finally was used correctly, well, and established the Bills as one of the best running teams in the league, with a dynamic, multi-dimensional offense that helped to make Allen the best quarterback in the league. So let's deal with the facts of the matter, or the Bills will be destined to be an also ran, again. And let's hope they actually have a high level starting caliber running back on the team this year. Unlike the last four years, we do not know that is the case. And if not, how many will lament that the Bills could not scrounge up 3 million dollars a year to pay Singletary, a player Allen often said was vital to their success the last few years.

Kind of funny reading some of the schedule analysis online. One comments on the likely prospect of Denver being much improved, with Peyton there to help get Wilson on track. This is the general wisdom this off season. I betcha the same people who predicted the Broncos to be much improved this past year, with Wilson leading the way, are the same myopics predicting this again. They don't believe their own eyes, for some reason. I would agree that Wilson will make that leap this year if they give him the following tools: new arm, new brain, new leadership qualities, and motivation. He will be much improved only with these additions; otherwise he will not be Denver's starting quarterback for long (or ever again). Not worried about the Bills' tough schedule this year, only about the Bills improving since last year, and if Dorsey learned dramatically more this of off season about how to run a multi-dimensional offense that utilizes all aspects of the offense and all of their talented players. The Bills' schedule is almost irrelevant, I think. This year is about the internal improvements needed to take a step forward--and to halt the clear regression seen last year, despite a great record.

Lol! Who the heck is Acho?? Your brother, relative?? Is this someone that most people would just know!? Strange post, and awful prediction.

Okay. But I would just grit my teeth and bear it to live in that 'mess' of a house! Or, put up some blinds or paintings.

Sarcasm, here, I assume: what a mess ? I'd take it! And congratulations! That has been what I have seen too--almost no good deals around unless the seller is not informed.

I really disagree with the practice squad idea with Murray--not going to happen. He has 2-3 years left-- maybe-- for his NFL career and has been very successful. True even last year as an 'old' running back with the Broncos, a one dimensional team with a passing game that no team was concerned about. But Murray still gained over 700 yards in just 12 games with the Broncos, and 4.4 yards per carry. The Bills have limited running backs, lost their best back and starter in Singletarry, and Cook has never been an every down back in college or the NFL. I think Murray will play a great deal this year and make a clear difference for the Bills. If Dorsey's head is now screwed into place correctly. No way Murray spends one of his few remaining years left in the NFL on the practice squad.

Yup, and great timing for him to become a Bill. He is now a few hours drive from the site too, so he can be even more involved. It is an excellent location too, so should get a lot of Nedrow and city kids involved and improve their lives

Very nice, detailed take, analysis here! I agree with most, but not the inclusion of Denver, at least with Wilson starting at quarterback. The guy is done and I believe no coach or players can help revive him. As I said the day it happened last year, worst trade, by leaps and bounds, in NFL history. I would have been outraged as Broncos fan--if it was just a straight up, player for player trade for only Noah Fant. But they literally gave away the store, their future , for a quarterback who the Seahawks wanted to just get rid of anyway. And I think you may be wrong about Tennessee, as their coaching seems to keep them in contention. Could not believe they got rid of their best player last year, AJ Brown. This and the Wilson trade make me wonder how some of these GMs got their jobs. But otherwise really like these rankings, observations.

You obviously have not been paying too much attention to the housing market over the last few years! Extremely typical kind of price increase. Could even ask for and get more--especially as a Bills' house! But yes, these kinds of price increases do seem ridiculous, though most are getting their asking price or more. Looks like an amazing place, a perfect house. Thinking of buying it myself as a nice little place to stay overnight when coming into town for a Bills' game. Going to a Coinstar machine today to start cashing in my change.

Sounds about right. Beyond Diggs last year there was no receiver that defenses had to be particularly concerned about. I could safely say almost no slot receiver, they hardly used Shakir though he looked good when out there, and how many vital catches or games did Davis have? Kincaid, the use of Shakir, and the two new guys could all make a significant difference this year. Ditto for the use of the running backs in both the running and passing game (yup, that is what they are there for, Ken...). But how many fans could actually have confidence that they will be used correctly or effectively by Dorsey? He better be working his kiester off, and working with more experienced coordinators this off season to change that perception. If not, even if the Bills had the best receiving corps in the NFL, it would be on paper only.

Beast Mode The last time the Bills had both a Hall of Fame quarterback and running back, they made it to four Super Bowls. Lynch and Allen seem to have the same competitive mentality and love of the game. That could be a powerhouse offense.

Funny, as when I saw the starting lineup in the OP, I was visualizing how well this can work out because their differences should be complimentary. They are almost opposites in their play, Torrence the immovable force at guard and the very athletic, fast moving Brown to his right. But both are monstrous men, 6' 5, 347 and 6'9 311. It seems that a good OL coach could make that a powerful combination. Morse should have an even better year than last year, now with two stronger guards at his sides. And ditto for Dawkins, with McGovern to his right.

Ridiculous that Allen is put in the position of needing to say this. Allen did not do what he did last year, put himself in harm's way all of the time, wing the ball down the field, and play "Hero Ball' because it was his first choice. He did so because of the extremely one dimensional offense the Bills employed. He tried to overcome the nonsense Dorsey created. They had an extremely poor short passing game, while Allen had proved to be superb at this in the previous years. Extremely lacking and poorly conceived. The Bills ran the ball almost always as an afterthought, it seems, and almost never established the run as an integral part of the game. This despite clear signs that they were a dynamic, high level running team, (look at the yards per carry of both Motor and Cook), capable of running with the best teams in the league. Allen is not Rodgers, thank God, or Wilson, thank all the powers that be, and, at least so far in his career, has never called out coaches publicly and likely in private either. So he takes the blame as always.

Great idea! But let's have a running of the Bulls before every home game. We can drag down the fans with the other team's gear on and let the Bulls loose. It would set a great tone for the game, for the players and the Bills' fans. It'll be great to see all those misguided, likely similar poor character fools with Rodgers jerseys on running for their lives! Just like Rodgers will be during the game.

Good signing as the Bills are thin at RB. 4.4 yards a carry last year and over 4 the last 5 years.