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I recall looking at point differential a few different years to try to make some kind of generalization about playoff teams. I think the number was +8 or greater for the majority of playoff teams (there is always at least one outlier). If I ever decide to look at it again, my guess is defensive ppg rankings might be more important than offensive rankings.

Best place to tailgate is with the TBD gang in Hammer's Lot. Check the TBDAHOT thread that's pinned.

I was going to mention Roost if no one had--good recommendation. Waxlight Bar a Vin over in "Chandlerville" is pretty good too. You can check out Thin Man Brewery over there as well.

This is another good piece on dissecting Allen's development, though couched in whether or not he'll "regress." The thing that sticks out to me is his discussion about expecting teams to play zone and make him take the easy throws in long, methodical drives. We're going to see if he's matured to that next level of being patient and taking what's given. As for regressing, if the metric is his stats, I don't think Fairburn adequately compared last year's schedule to this year's. Based on ESPN's team D rankings by PPG fpr 2020, the Bills and Allen will face more games in 2021 against last year's top 10 Ds. They play 10 games against those teams vs 7 last year; based on Schein's ranking, they play 5 this year vs 4 last year (if you adjust to 16 games and take WFT out, then it's 9 vs 7). The point: yes, it's possible Allen will regress statistically, but, IF he does, it will most likely be due to facing a first place schedule. Personally, I believe he is continuing to get better and better, and he will be better this year, though it might not show up in his personal stats being better than last year's stats (adjusting for an extra game). NFL Team Defense Rankings 2020 (Top 10) PPG Rams Ravens Steelers WFT Saints Miami Pats Bucs Giants Colts/Chiefs (tied) 2020: 7/16 games 2021: 10/17 games

Mark Gaughan has a really good piece in the B-News today which essentially addresses this issue, Allen's continued development. Highly recommend it. https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/air-allen-how-bills-offense-merges-elite-talent-with-excellent-scheme/article_37c43f88-0cd3-11ec-80f1-8370f099c1e6.html

Thanks. I don't know how I missed this when it came out. I certainly don't see this as another article about "we could've had Mahomes." I believe the focus is on whether or not Allen will take his game to the level where he is "mentally" capable of winning a Super Bowl against defenses that know how to take away your bread and butter. Personally, I believe Allen IS trying to get to that level, as he continuously tries to improve on his weaknesses, and not just the physical ones (deep passes, touch passes, etc.), but also the mental processing.

Anyone who played water polo is okay in my book.

Reid Ferguson, what's up with that? Injury issue?

Would've been funny if they traded Obada back to them.

I thought he’d fetch more than that. I still wonder at Magic Beane getting a 3rd for Tyrod!

The issue is he has Allen’s gunslinger mentality without Allen’s arm.

Seriously, I’m sure he’ll get at least two drives, unless the first ends with a TD.

Yes, I hope he doesn’t fumble any of the 12 straight runs Dabol calls... 😎

He emphasized it on the network as well: https://www.buffalobills.com/video/baldinger-jones-most-impressive-players-of-preseason

I'd say Lewis has the edge because he can play boundary and nickel.

He's going to be what they hoped Jefferson would be last year.

There will be growing pains as they learn, but a pass rush of Rousseau, Basham, Oliver, and AJ is going to be fun to watch going forward.

I'll add this here as well. Put it in the Rousseau thread too.

Baldy's Breakdown (Basham included)

I agree, but...two of those guys will be on the roster, and the other two might be injured. All I'm saying is there still might be a place for him on the PS this year.

Few expect him to make the team, but he would be great to keep on the PS because of his familiarity with the offense if there are injuries.

Oh you devil...

Bates had a very solid game at C.

As long as dion can play, and they start the rest of the OL, I’m ok with a quarter.

Give them the first quarter against the Packers and call it a preseason