D. L. Hot-Flamethrower

You're kidding right! They NEED the ball to score.

I'm afraid they really believe it's just a matter of cutting down on turnovers, with Josh Allen being the main culprit. They have no answers, so they put more on the QB.

I wouldn't watch

Bill Parcells

What was the defensive strategy? To not get hurt before our Super Bowl appearance!

So we've used a ***** ton of draft capital on the D-line and a ***** ton of cap space on the Oline and we got dominated like we did yesterday. Hmmmmmm Houston we have a problem!

He's never been here before, neither has Daboll. They need to progress, adjust and adapt just like the players. It's not like we have a Belichick, Walsh Parcells type who's been through it before. Even somebody like John Harbaugh has progressed through it. He either will or he won't. But, he needs to realize they have a problem and adjust- so far it hasn't happened. I think they have a game plan and don't adjust. Something to be said for sticking to your guns. But, part of being a great coach is knowing when it's time to adapt.

I've never seen a QB, going back to when I started watching about 1970, who when pressured and his Oline doesn't provide support will react positively. I've seen Montana, Young, Rodgers and even Sir Tom Brady look bad when this happens. Heck Denver did it to Brady a couple times in the playoffs. We attempt little to no running game, he scrambled and made some plays early this year and let the line off the hook. Now teams are just playing the pass, containing him, pressuring him and covering. His coaches have no answer....yet!

SO DUMB!

I saw a duo block on Phillips on one of the first runs. He was driven back initially off balance onto his back leg by Nelson/Kelly. Then after hopping back on that leg off balance they moved him 2 more yards off the line. I also saw several situations where we have not 7 or 8, but 9 men close to the box and got blown up. The guys on the field were too small. The Colts do a nice job protecting the edge too as the small guys couldn't attack from the slot.

I think they need to go at least 4-3 down the stretch and get to 10 wins and likely the 6-7 spot in playoffs. Anything better is great!

Yes

I expect we will be underdogs at NE and at TB.

What do I want from McD? I want him to figure out this repeating picture! If he want's Daboll to stay with and feature the run more, then tell him to do it-you're the boss. Watching a performance against the Jets is a trap. The themes have been repeated by many of folks in the media and on this forum. I'm sure many of them are on his list, and he knows more than any of us. I know some of the issue are tough in season fixes and could be limiting as to the potential this year. But, we should be able to come up with more than doing the same things and repeating and hoping. Let's see it! He needs to take himself to the next level as a coach too.

Was it Ernie Adams?

It really killed momentum and sent a faulty message. If we can't get 5 yards when down 17 forget it anyway. We weren't going to piecemeal get back into that game with FGs. We had 4 plays to get a FD and a TD and gave up...not to mention the weather, wind and length.

Not looking to get into a pandemic, vaccination, politics fight as the mods have said. But, just try to put yourselves in McDermott shoes and not just your own. His job is to be an NFL coach and win games. He obviously believes that getting vaccinated helps, as the NFL does. He sees no problem with that line of thinking, as most NFL coaches likely do. He believes in team and sacrifice, and wants his players available. They're not available and he's pissed.

He's pissed and rightfully so. He believes in team and making sacrifices. Uh there is a difference, a vaccine.

Interesting, I just read that the 17 snaps Basham and Rousseau were on the field together at end were by far the best for the Bills vs. the run at 3.5/YPA. Getting Star back with Oliver will help and paired with the rookies. The others remain liabilities against the run.

Hard to argue, all true. I'm looking at the schedule and seeing 4 games against (NO, 2xNE &TB) that we need to get at least a win in one + win the three we should win (CAR,ATL,NYJ). 10-7 will get us the 7th seed. If we don't do the above, the playoffs could be difficult to make at 9-8, (CIN,PIT&CLE) become contenders then. I figure 6 teams KC,NE,LAC,TEN,BAL and now INDY will get 10+ wins or a tiebreaker on us at 9. Better win one of those 4 against tough, physical teams.

Under center, use more bunch formations and motion early in the game to counter the slot run blitzes and attempt to run the ball more. Use Brieda and bench Moss until proven otherwise. Focus more on boots and short passes. Feed Diggs, Knox and Beasley. Get our line healthy with Brown back in, and don't get tricked into thinking we can just attempt chunk passing our way down the field. It may work against some teams, but not the good ones. Unfortunately, we cannot solve our lack of physical presence in season. We can change the mentality some though and that is what the above does.

Agree. There seems to be a philosophical divide, McD in his press conferences doesn't seem to sound like Daboll coaches. He believes the NFL requires you to attempt to stay balanced. Daboll's actions would tell us he believes it's still 2-3 years ago still, and when balance was a much reduced requirement for offenses.

I think that is too narrow a view, yesterday that is. Execution was not the best that is correct. However, the problem is bigger than that. We've now scored 13 pts in 6 quarters against Jax and Indy, 2 of the worst pass defenses in NFL. We looked good against the Jets because they couldn't play physical enough up front against us. The problem all year is we get beat up front by physical fronts and Daboll makes us one -dimensional too often. Teams don't respect that we will run the ball and just attack the spot where Allen is and cover.

You can beat us physically. We make ourselves one-dimensional, the opponent knows Allen will be standing 5 yards behind center every play, go get him.

Problem 1: The Saints are a physical team just like the Colts- scary Problem 2: we make ourselves one-dimensional, therefore the Saints can plan on Allen being 5 yards behind the line, in the same spot every play.