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It is an interesting story and a testament to his character. He came into the NFL as a 290 DE who ran the 40 in 5 seconds. The Skins eventually transitioned him to LB, so he lost the weight. It seems he was just coming into his own when he became an UFA, but the Skins couldn't afford him at that point. Injuries marred his stint with the Raiders, who gave him a pretty good contract. It seems the stars aligned for Zo when Rex/Whaley picked him up and Ragland/Lawson were injured. Good things happen to good people who work hard.

One thing you can guarantee under this new regime, they will give it their all! I will be shocked if they hold Atlanta to 20 or less at home, so that means the O needs to take a step forward.They are getting better, but it might not be enough this weekend. To win, I think the Bills will need a score from their D and/or STs. They are playing the team that should've won the title last year, after all...

i think it benefits the Bills to play them late. The O is still a work in progress, and the D will only get better.

My take after the KC game was they don't have much of a pass rush, which then filters down to the secondary. Trading Chandler Jones was a big Belichick mistake...

i expected 2-2 after next week. I'm getting more confident about the home games now. For example, I pegged the Raiders as a loss, but not the way they look tonight.

The daunting schedule is starting to look a bit easier, a bit. I'm feeling better about their chances in all of their home games. defend the home turf, then a win a few on the road, and we have something here...

Jax seems a bit Jeckyl and Hyde so far. I was surprised by the blowout win today and the blowout loss last week.

Yes it was, and to also get KC's first in 2018. It doesn't bother me much that it might be 30th, what I like is they have 4 picks in the first 2 rounds, and ammo to move up for a 5th if they desire. I could see them drafting 5 players in the top 50 next year.

Re the secondary, Interesting tidbit from the broadcast today about TWhite. Mentioned that pre-draft McDermott called White's coach to find out more about him, and the coach told McD he should take him. I assume McD pushed Whaley on the plan to trade back once he was sold on White.

In addition to being a rook, i would think it has a lot to do with the slow progression of a new offense. Let's see what happens in the second half of the season.

yep, first road game for Broncos. Should be a toss-up.

Not sure if you were including the Bills in the statement about it being an off year for offenses, but I don't think they are an exception. Doesn't get any easier next week with Denver. I do think they will get better as the season progresses, but they sure have a tough schedule...

I was thinking along these lines as well. They don't have anyone who requires being double teamed, as well as Being the go-to guy. That said, a little better throw and that's a TD...

my expectation for the year was the Bills would be competitive in most games. Anything other than a close loss will change my view, for better or worse.

both Ds are very good, so I think it is going to come down to which QB is able to make the most game-affecting plays. "It's just my opinion man..."

The more I learn about this matchup, the only way I see the Bills winning is if Tyrod outplays Cam.

i sure hope this happens. The guy tore it up at world juniors for Canada, then Bylsma puts him at wing.

McD pull d a Belichick. Nice.

Good stuff. Watched that first clay play a few times. I think Taylor slid left too many times. If he stays put after the first slide, then he most likely has a better view and unloads it quicker.

I got a kick out of it too. I don't think the reporters understood his point about the WRs not catching many passes, "they will get the ball when they are open." He was saying that Tyrod goes through his progressions and throws the ball to the open man. If the D is trying to take away the WRs, then that leaves the TE and RB with good match-ups. Someone was looking for a reason to criticize Taylor...

After years of futility, the Bills have a lot to prove, so it doesn't bother me. "Show me the baby!" as Buddy said. On the other side of the coin, if the Bills lose Sunday, I won't be surprised if people say, "well, it was an away game against a good opponent." We'll have a much better idea about this team at the quarter pole...

that is a good piece. Surprising he and McD had so little interaction prior to becoming OC. Really like what I've seen so far.

The panther game will certainly give a better indication of the team's potential, away game against a team that is solid in all three phases of the game. I'm looking forward to seeing if the Dennison-Tyrod O can put together 3-4 long drives like the jets game. If so, and they win the TO battle, they could come away with another W.

That Denison is quite the droll character. Enjoyed both interviews of the coordinators.

I feel pretty confident that this coaching staff won't make stupid mistakes like the previous one, and this team will be prepared to play every week--they won't beat themselves. It remains to be seen how far the talent can take them.