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2 hours ago, BobChalmers said:
As an aside, I'm really put off by this narrative of "if the Bills beat Baltimore, they will be taken seriously/"
WTF!?! NOONE HAS BEATEN BALTIMORE IN TWO MONTHS !!! Why the hell is that our threshold for respectability??
Because that is unfortunately the threshold of the standard we will be held to because we are the Buffalo Bills. No so called "expert" will take us seriously unless we beat the best team in the league. which is ridiculous. We should have beat the Patsies before they knocked JA out the game. Had that happened it would have been called a fluke or it would have been said that the Patriots weren't as strong as everyone thought they were and that Marcia is falling off. It will be the same narrative when we beat the Ravens.
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13 hours ago, Don Otreply said:
Damn, Bruce was such a beast!
We should clone him, just sayin,
I met him at a tech conference last year where he was a guest speaker at the end to talk about the glory days. Except for his age, that guy is STILL a beast and looks like he could still play.
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2 hours ago, Max Fischer said:
Article claims Josh is 6- foot 8. I wish.
He plays like he is 6 foot 8.
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19 hours ago, White Linen said:
Wow, so you think they'd give him a ring if we win it all this year. Interesting take. I personally don't think they could and I'm not sure he'd accept.
Why couldn't they? The Eagles did it with Dorenbos. He was no longer on the roster when they won it. He had been given a medical settlement or something along those lines. He was a guest of the owner to watch the game in his suite. So if the eagles can do it why can't Buffalo? As for if he would accept, that is an entirely different story and quite possible. But if the team offers it to him making him understand how important he was to getting to where they are, i think he might.
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/06/jon-dorenbos-super-bowl-eagles-ring
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17 hours ago, White Linen said:
Did you read my post?
Of course. I was just saying (in a long winded way i guess) that I am sure the org knows how important he was in getting them there that if they did get a ring they would include him in that. I mean, I say "i am sure" but it's more of a belief that they would rather than a certainty.
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16 hours ago, KingBoots8 said:
I wouldn’t be surprised if he and McDermott have each other on speed dial should we need some depth/injury coverage in the DL for the postseason. He still looks like he’s ready to play tomorrow if the call came in.
if we needed him desperately, he answers that call 100% of the time.
Sorry but that's a no go. It's too late in the season and he has already submitted his retirement paperwork. He would have to refile un-retirement paperwork to be able to sign again with anyone. Not that he would sign with anyone but the Bills most likely....if he did for some reason un-retire.
15 hours ago, White Linen said:Damn Kyle, I wish you could have been a part of our best start in 20 years and a good season? I can't get there.
I'd feel bad for Kyle if we win the super bowl - I'd obviously wish he could be part of that.
Don't feel to badly for him. The Pegula's, Bean, and McDermott know exactly how important Kyle has been in building this team to what it currently is and they know how valuable he can and will be as a spokes-person for the community to set an example of how important this team is to the community. Rest assured, when the day comes, after our SB win, he will get the credit due and the ring.
14 hours ago, Shaw66 said:Kyle is still in touch with the team. I'm sure they'll include him appropriately as the team has success. He was an important foundation for what McBeane are building, and they won't forget.
This exactly!!
10 hours ago, buffalobillswin said:I always felt that way for Aaron Schobel and Takeo Spikes. Both were class acts and never got to play in a playoff game.
I 100% agree with you on Aaron Schobel. I always though he got shafted. Was an elite DE on some really crappy Bills teams. Got tired of putting in 110% and watching the rest of the team around him suck the big one, which is why he retired early. Have to disagree with you on Spikes though. He didn't play here long enough.
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13 hours ago, peterpan said:
Watching the Ravens/49ers game, two of the best teams in the league, gave me the confidence that the Bills are FINALLY one of the NFLs top teams! So, while we are capable of beating Baltimore next week, do we want to?? Hear me out.....
Beating the Ravens gives them 3 losses. Patriots are the first seed with 1. Bills would still have the 5th seed for the playoffs, whether we win or lose.
When -WHEN - the Bills beat the cheaters in 3 weeks, they will have two losses, and lose the tie breaker with Baltimore for the #1 seed in the playoffs. This is HUGE.
We want NE to miss the Super Bowl or else they will tie the Bills amazing record of 4 straight SBs!!!!!!!!
The Pats would then have to play Kansas City (most likely) in the second round of the playoffs. That's a much harder game than say, Houston or the Steelers. For the AFC championship game, they would then, maybe, travel to Baltimore, rather being guaranteed home field advantage, where those cheaters have an unbelievable win record.
The Bills on the other hand, will likely meet the Ravens in the second round of the playoffs. It's hard to beat a good team twice. We can use this first game as a learning experience, and not show our hand, even setting the Ravens up for our second meeting.
Now that's some 5 dimension chess right there!!!
What moron would actually think it best to lose any of their remaining games? The only reason I actually opened this post was just to see how dumb the post was. you don't EVER.... EVER..... EVER WANT to lose any of your games. They win out, take the division (maybe) if the cards fall right and you shoot for the bye week and home field advantage when playing the teams with the lesser records.
Wanting to lose a game is like wanting to cut out your eyes because you don't have perfect vision. Congrats on winning this years dumbest post of the year award.
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WTH kind of poll is this? It's like asking someone if they would rather have a sharp stick in the eye or up the a$$. smdh
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13 hours ago, JerseyBills said:
I'm saying it now, Lamar and Roman are going to struggle heavily with our back 7.
Look, I'm not going to take anything away from Lamar right now but once their scheme is figured out, ala vs SD Wildcard weekend last year , I don't see him being able to recover from that and I'm certain our defensive personnel is their kryptonite.
That's when you'll see Poyer/Hyde/Tre/Edmunds/Milano at their best, our back 7 is phenomenal and after we handle them at home , they'll be praying they don't cross our paths in the playoffs. We have the personnel to shut them down on a consistent basis.
And like alot of Bills fans , I'm taking the Lamar love and Josh snub a little personal. I think we have the superior QB , I think when the 4th quarter hits and we wrecked Lamars running ability, he's going to FOLD like a lounge chair and I truly believe Allen is going to rise. I respect Baltimore heavily but I truly think Buffalo is their antedote. We are built to shut them down. And if the offense keeps progressing to the level I think it's capable of, sky is the limit.
SB or Bust, ya I said it!!!
I'm guessing that you're probably one of the #BillsMafia group members on Facebook that says that Lamar is not a real QB and that he can't read a defense. I can honestly say that your brain is mush if you think either of those things. You don't give that young man the credit he deserves. He is an excellent "option" offense quarterback. He has the skill set to excel with that formation. What you fail to see (out of ignorance or just plain blind) is that he is nearly equal capable being a pocket passer as well. It is true and I will agree that one day soon someone will figure out their offensive scheme and make things tougher for them on offense and i certainly hope it's the Bills and their staff that does it, but to think they will fold like a lounge chair is absolutely ridiculous. Stating such nonsense just plain makes you look stupid.
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1 minute ago, BringBackOrton said:
I don’t think his job has changed much from last season.
You may be right, but we don't know anything for sure. Maybe he is having a down year or just maybe he is being asked to do something different this year. again, we just don't know.
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2 hours ago, Dan Darragh said:
I remember the 8-0 snow game where Moorman had a snap go flying over his head and he kicked it out the back of the end zone for a safety. First 8-0 game in the NFL since something like 1927.
I remember the 6-3 game where Derek Anderson won the game for the Browns by completing 2 passes all afternoon for all of 23 yards. Bleacher Report called that the "worst game ever" https://bleacherreport.com/articles/270428-worst-game-ever-buffalo-vs-cleveland-review
Weird stuff happens against the Browns. I'm already losing sleep over it.
I was thinking about this on my drive into work today. This game scares me a bit. Like you said, weird $**t seems to happen when we play them, and they always play us tough.
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28 minutes ago, Mark80 said:
Jerry Hughes is not a "very good" player. He's had one season of 10 sacks. A DE getting about 5 sacks per year is not a "very good" player. At least he isn't getting stupid penalties any more. I agree with OP. His contract is insane and he is invisible on the field. His only really successful years were when he also had Mario, Kyle, and Marcel (who was good at the time) taking much of the blocking. He was 4th best of those guys during those years.
27 minutes ago, Socal-805 said:I have watched, hear, and read multiple times how the Bills defense gets very little pressure and almost no sacks from either D end position: Hughes and Edwards COMBINED
have like 3 sacks, and the Bills have been playing a powder puff schedule. They have also been giving up large number in the rush defense area.
many of you including the OP are forgetting you all have no idea what is being asked of them on any given play. Yes, a DE's job is to create pressure and get sacks but if he is getting asked to fill a gap or seal an edge his job isn't to go full tilt towards the QB. In obvious pass plays, yes he is probably being told to do that, but unless you are right there in the coaches and player meetings none of us know for certain what his job is each play.
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2 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said:
This team finished 9-7, 8-8 & 7-9 the prior three years to Coach McD & we've been forced fed the process in 2017 & on..... Yep 5-2, with a cupcake schedule and still we hear particularly on here about the Process.....
Sorry I want more & hope that is the sentiment of most fans & ownership.
So the team has started to make it's turn around and has a winning record and you're complaining? In his first year coach McD led this team to a winning record while unloading some very expensive "talent" and backed us into the playoffs with some help from Dalton, takes the necessary step backwards last year to make the big step forward for this year and the future. What most people call progress, and you B word and moan like a silly school girl on her period. smh.
2 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said:We get it. You don't like the team's direction and winning. You're happy with losing. Now piss off.
What he said!
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19 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:
Lets not throw out blanket statements. If you look at some highlights Josh DOES have pocket presence. He will step up into the pocket and he can escape from the pocket.
Edit - Name 1 QB that has not been sacked from his blind side / Edit
Again I must remind people that Jim Schwartz is NOT some hack.
I didn't say he has no pocket presence. I said he needs to get better at it..... and he will. He is still young and barely has a full season of games under his belt. Agreed Schwarts is no hack and is probably one of the best DC's there is currently in the NFL.
Like I said in a few different forums, Josh is not our biggest problem. Feliciano is a huge problem right now. His penalties are untimely drive killers and they happen WAY to often. The O-line struggles at times and Josh tries to do to much and ends up getting into trouble. Throwing a pick or getting sacked and fumbling the ball. A lot of people are crying that the sky is falling when we are 5-2 and it's not. This team is searching for its identity. They are a solid team with some key components that are still missing to take that next step from solid\good to great\elite.
The important thing is we are progressing as a team....getting better (having a better record....so far). They do everything as a team, there are no individuals. I think that if they picked up a few more key players for the offense before the trade deadline, we could potentially be steam rolling into the post season. A Top # 1 receiver and top tier RG to replace Feliciano and this team could be great.
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2 hours ago, row_33 said:
gotta stop Allan running for his life after half a second dropping back....
Agreed. He needs to get better at pocket presents. He had a quite a few plays were he had a while to throw and just to off when there had been a receiver coming open. That said, i'm not sure that his running is the biggest issue at this point though. Feliciano is killing the offenses progress. He constantly is getting flagged for false starts, unnecessary roughness, holding...etc. He kills drives before they even start. Next, they need to stop starting Gore. He is old as F*** and should not be a full time RB. We definitely need another big receiver as well. The D will be fine. They just got gassed at the end of the game from playing to much.
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Most everyone was talking all kinds of shiz about walking all over the Eagles forgetting how good of a team they really are. Far better than the 2-3 record they had. They were banged up yes, but a far better team then most everyone here was giving credit for. It's a loss, it's done and over. Move on to the next game. We are getting better but were not quite there yet...but were close. Stay the course and enjoy the ride.
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2 minutes ago, Mango said:
Sorry for peeing in your corn flakes. I guess I am the fun police now...
LOL!! Nothing like urine flavored corn flakes in the morning.But you're right, it's not the schedule that matters. It's if they win or lose.
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5 hours ago, May Day 10 said:
If the patriots start to trip up, this season could go over the top with excitement. We could be talking about home field throughout.
Lets not get ahead of ourselves here. That is one mighty big IF. Would love to see it happen but don't count on it. Especially when Kraft/Bellicheat/Brady have the zebra stripes in their pocket tossing them off any chance they get.
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11 hours ago, MJS said:
Stafford and Dalton are in the same category for me. Stats monsters who aren't winners.
I'd rather have a winner. Allen might have a lot of flaws, but he's a winner. When the chips are down he gets the job done.
BINGO!!! We have a winner here folks. Hit the nail on the head. Allen for sure has his flaws and as his game progresses he and the OC will be able to mitigate those in how they game plan for him. It will just take some time. What Allen has going for his is.... He's a Winner! When his team is down he lays it all out on the line to get it done, and I think that is why he is so loved and respected by his teammates and his coaches. He doesn't ask anything of anyone that he doesn't already expect from himself. And this i think is what is different about this team vs any other of our previous teams since JK retired.
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On 10/14/2019 at 8:07 AM, Sundancer said:
Goff yes.
Mahomes threw for 373 yards and 3 TDs yesterday...and threw his first INT--in 20 minutes time of possession.
He's averaging 350 yards/game, with 14 TDs and 1 INT.
Every team wishes their QB was falling apart like that.
My point is, they are figuring out his game. Yes he is getting the yards but a lot of it is YAC with short routes right now. Yes there is the occasional long ball but not as often as before. And he is getting banged around A LOT. His one ankle right now is so messed up he can barely play on it. His o-line is not holding together that well. As for Goeff, i see your point, that he isn't elite, but i will add the word.....yet because he is still very quite good. better than 75% of the QB's in the league right now.
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5 hours ago, MJS said:
The hope is that the past couple of drafts have finally brought some good QB's into the league to replace the elites who are on their death beds (Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, Rivers, even Rodgers who is already 35 and has been dealing with injuries the past couple years.)
When those guys go out there's going to be a big gap until the next crop of elites can get to that next level. Looks like Mahomes and Watson are the young guns, with Wilson already established. Hope Josh Allen can join the ranks of the up and comer elites.
The lack of QB talent might be another reason why Brady can still win games at his old age, because there's no opposing QB's that are good enough to beat him.
Totally agree with you and I will take it a step further. I'm not sure it's just QB talent that has been lacking. In the past 5 - 10 years there has been a significant drop in the level of quality talent at all of the positions. At least in mho anyway. To go even further, we may want to hold our breaths a bit longer with Mahomes and Goeff, probably even Watson. Both Mahomes and Goeff seem to be falling apart at the moment.
It may be that Football on a professional level may have hit its peek. I am seeing less and less parents allowing their kids to play the game as youngsters or even at the HS levels. The lack of talent getting fed into the system due to all the CTE fears (rightfully so) and long term health issues to the body the players have as they age is having an effect on parents decision to allow their kids to play.
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2 hours ago, Billsfan1972 said:
How about being entertained? As a Bills fan they are winning so yes that makes me happy, but if you are just watching the game as a football fan, the games are not that much fun.
Win or lose it's entertainment. It's just MORE entertaining and enjoyable to watch when they win.
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I could care less where they sit statistically for anything as long as they are winning. If they keep winning, the points will come and so will the stats. The stats are for gamblers anyway and I am not one. Come to think of it, it's probably why i don't care where they sit in the statistics. LOL!!
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10 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:
You guys need to look at it from Beane’s perspective...it’s a business.
1) We have $88 million in cap space2) We have three or four 5th round picks in the next two years
3) We have a backup QB who has demonstrated some success, team player, smart, athletic (Preseason and Jets game last year).
As a business decision, would you not acquire Eli (if he approved) for his base salary and two 5th round picks (one in 2020 and one in 2021)? In exchange some team gives us a second or third rounder for Barkley? This is a QB driven league and Barkley is better than the QB in Pittsburgh, Possibly SD and NO.
Glad Beane is thinking all the time. I’d love to have Eli in the QB room.
You had me right up until you said "in exchange some team gives us a second or third for Barkley". That would never happen in a million years. I'm guessing a low fourth round pick would be the very apex of expectations for Barkley with a more realistic spot being a fifth or sixth rounder. Your other points are well taken though. I can very easily see this being Beane's train of thought.
Bengals accuse Pats employee of videotaping their play calls
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Should be a lifetime ban and Kraft should get the same punishment along with a hefty fine and a loss of a few 1st round draft picks.