Mister Defense

No. The first two posts are more correct here; the Bills played not to lose their lead, the game, once they got ahead. Dabol does some great things, and he did so yesterday, but lacks the ability to consistently call a good game, even over the course of one game. He has done a good job with Allen, but if the Bills had a lesser season Daboll would likely be out. I keep hoping he will develop that consistency, and start to get it as a coordinator, but it does not seem he has it in him. Our coach and GM likely see the same things most fans see, I think.

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I started this topic because I was thinking of these things. I am questioning if the Bills feel they can rely on him to catch the ball when it is there, consistently. Perhaps this was why we did not see Williams on the field this year very much? Could be.

Definitely, and there were several. Important drops. That throw by Allen to Williams in the end zone was an excellent play. The balls that Williams dropped hit his hands, I believe.

Great to see Williams make some quality plays today, keeping drives alive. BUT his drops may have been more significant. A starting NFL receiver catches those balls and puts the Bills in a stronger position to win.

I thought he was done before the Billls signed him, was merely an outside shot. I was wrong as Incognito became one of the Bills best players and a cornerstone of the offense. Then, this time, I was pretty sure he was done and at the most would be a backup. But with one sack allowed this year and seen as a stabilizing influence on the Raiders' line, he came back as almost the same player. You gotta give it to the guy, resilient as hell. And he will go down as a great guard in the NFL. A good example of perseverance and overcoming obstacles.

Kind of confusing and misleading post--you should include the date of the publication on it so it is clearer. The Tuesday spoken of was almost 30 years ago. Anyone know how Smith is doing now, as he supposedly has been out of prison for over a decade? I remember him as he was one of the main kickoff returners in the Bills first Super Bowl year and decent at it. Had a few good runs as well, but tough to get touches that year.

The starters are likely playing to sharpen the offense with one last game time opportunity to do so. That being said, this is how I think it will play out on Sunday: On offense, Gore, Nsekeh, but if healthy may play a little since he needs some game time. And while Brown and Beasley could benefit from a week off, the offense is developing and they need to be in there when Allen is. Ditto for all of the offensive lineman. On defense, the old guys, Lorenzo Alexander and Jerry Hughes; Star and Lawson too. And all 4 starting defensive backs: a long season and a week off is what Poyer, Hyde, Wallace, White need most. I see mainly backups playing by the second half.

Well, he does have some of the same kind of ability as Singletary, so having two players like that on the field at the same time, if done well, can cause significant problems for the defense. But he also seems to have the kind of break away speed Singletary may not, and could have even more big plays I agree. Yes, we won't know until he plays, but he looks like he could be a special player.

I agree, just look at what Yeldon did as a receiver, almost 500 yards receiving last year. Once the Bills have more reliable and dynamic offensive weapons they can become an elite team. Because now is the time for the Bills, they need to mine the talent on their roster better now, to see what they have. Yes, it is late, but a new season awaits in ten days. Yeldon, Kroft, William?. More play makers are needed now if the Bills are to have a good chance of going deep in the playoffs.

I want to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies to you and to all others I may have offended and excited for not having been on this board enough in the last six months to have read the threads on Wade that are implied here and above by some. I will now try to curtail my life enough so that I never am so negligent again. Please send me your tips for how I can make this forum my #1 priority in life.

He looked good when given the chance, in fact he looked excellent; yes, a small sample of work but he played great. It may not add up to anything, but he looked like he could play well and soon.

He is just the kind of dynamic player that can make a difference now. I think the answer is no, but want to know if there is a possibility. If not, then next year Wade and Motor become a dynamic duo for the Bills.

Love this, breaking the mold again, and with a reason. The Bills are good but need to get better to have a chance to win some playoff games, clearly. They won't get better by not playing, so play 'em. I don't think they will play all game, but it is a good move I think, and one that will be looked back upon as such. Go Bills.

Do we know if the game will be on Saturday or Sunday?

So ignorance it is..

The Bills are a better team now than Houston. If they sharpen their tackling and bump up their offensive production by about 25% they can beat any team. The long ball was back yesterday and gave us a glimpse of what the Bills could do if that continues.

Weak sarcasm or actual ignorance here?

Then who would the Bills play?

Nothing played a bigger role in the Bills loss. The Bills players were there and making contact, but on several important game plays could not bring down the pats' players . Take away the key 6-7 missed tackles and the Bills would likely win the game. They outplayed the Patriots for most of it.

Thanks, and after the Bills take care of houston, who is the likely 2nd opponent?

What are the possibilities for the Bills' first round playoff games? And can the outcome play any roll in home field as the playoffs progress? Too lazy to find out it out myself.

Good idea; fast and elusive. I wish he was available for the playoff run now and in January, an added dynamic to the running game and offense.

I agree and hope that Dabol sees it as we do. It took him longer than the fans to realize that Singletary was the starter (and will learn to use him even more, hopefully) so now let's see if he will start getting Foster more involved. One missing element now is another high caliber offensive weapon and Foster has shown he can be that for the Bills. He can help to open things up across the board offensively.

Very good point; and who would ever do that?