Another quality post. Thanks! I have been a fan since 1973 when I was 10. I have seen alot of Bills games over the years as you have. I appreciate your optimism as that is usually me. Disappointed is mild, I'm depressed that we are so far away. It seemed like 2-3 years ago we might be headed in the right direction. Now it's obviously clear to me it is not.
A couple points. Watching the beginning of the game it was apparent to me that this team just wasn't strong enough to support a rookie QB like Peterman. I mean the tipped passes, holdings, false starts, drops, missed blocks and crummy defense bear this out. Not to mention special teams failing to do anything to help.
I thought for sure the game plan would not be what it ended up being. It should have been run the ball and attempt short quick passes early and attempt to control the ball. Another example in my mind of not supporting NP.
Finally, there has been some quit in this defense the last 3 weeks, reminiscient of REX d last year. And, it thoroughly pisses me off that this is the case. I figured at least McDermott could get them to play hard for 60 minutes once in the last 3 weeks.
Cheers Shaw