Billsfan1972

Something just seems a little off of late. Josh is no longer really pushing the ball down the field. We don't see long passes and wonder if the coaching is taking that aspect away from him. Granted the two Ints were longer throws, but just something doesn't seem right of late. Are defenses confusing him. Add to that Davis & Knox were complete non-factors. Add to that two huge penalties, that negated 20+ yard passes & first downs on ticky-tack falgs (one resulting in an int the next pass & the other a punt).

Arizona was offside so a free play and a great play by Allen & 21 yard toss while in the grasp to Singletary negated by a sloppy penalty. Next play was an int.... Huge play and consequences. Second end of the quarter and third & 23 & and 24 yard catch by Brown negated by holding. Two crushing penalties costing them first downs and big yards. Just a game that everything just seemed a little off.

Which was the point of the thread. I think Carroll expected the conservative, close to the vest McD. Allen was not great weeks 5-8, but weather & game plan had a lot to do with it imo. Hope this is a sign of things to come.

They have an historically bad past defense they have to protect against the pass first and foremost. How we could not have done that I don't understand? I guess they can take solace in having seven sacks. But more to the point of the original thread, I thought it was more an indictment of how he thought McDermott would try and do.

The point was McD did exactly what he should have against an historically bad pass defense. Not doing that would have played into Seattle's hands and shown McD's coaching weaknesses. As said though I was very happy to see them do the right thing and hope to see it continue.

A lot was made about Pete Carroll's incredibly dumb comment about prepping for the Bills run game and flabbergasted/surprised that the Bills threw against an historically bad defense with a great passing offense in perfect conditions on Sunday. All week leading up I was opining that please McD go out and throw & impose your will on Seattle and not play it like I have too often seen of this team and hope for a tight, hard fought, ball control game. Lo & behold they did exactly what they had to and Carroll's comments were laughable & mocked by many. But I wonder if Carroll was actually thinking "McD will try to establish the run, and try and control the clock & field position, because that is who he is and a leopard can't change his spots"? This weekend Seattle faces a similar dilemma vs. McVay & the Rams. Mcvay too wants a balanced attack and of course they should be throwing 80% of thge time vs. Seattle. Will be interesting to hear Carroll if McVay plays it like McD did and Carroll is again outcoached.

Again stop with that heroic 17-10 vicotry of Duck Hodges.... They were scared to death that game on Offense and took 4 Ints to beat them.

I was about to post similar, though it wouldn't be negative in connotation at all. More like concern again after a week of hype, positive press and people again noticing Buffalo. I'd say LA/Sea is big late afternoon game Sunday (as most games later this week with The Masters on). I really want to see the Bills continue to roll and it is important another big week for the Offense & Josh. Much like last night, Rivers & Indy had to rebound & they did. This week is big too for Arizona.

Why do I care? Finally a top 8 QB (maybe top 5)......😜

I went to the Giants game in New York in December when Kelly was injured. Two drives & they walked up & down the field on them, then the injury. That was the year there was only a one week gap for the Superbowl & the Bills were not ready after killing the Raiders (was at that game too) and everything surrounding the SB. The stories surrounding that short gap, showed how unprepared the Bills were, while the Giants had been there & knew how different a atmosphere Superbowl week is. It was as if they were annointed to win & instead were lethargic and allowed way too many 3rd down conversions. Then that last drive with over 2 minutes left and they just weren't in a hurry & only got to the Giants 29 yard line. Looking at the boxscore they kicked with 8 seconds to go. Today's NFL, there would have been 1-2 more plays for those crucial 5 yards.

No that was his ranking week 2 vs. Miami when he only mustered 417 yards & 4 tds...... And again not respected by the national media..... QB Ranking after week 9.... https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-10-qb-power-rankings-justin-herbert-cracks-top-10-patrick-mahomes-reclaims-top-spot/?ftag=SNL-04-10aaa0c&ET_CID=140767&ET_RID=12778099

Does anyone here have a subscription & can tell us where Allen ranked this week? Or Diggs......

My play was the 3rd & 6 near halftime where if forced to punt Seattle has a chance to score & momentum & the ball to start the second half. Rolls out under pressure, no chance to run for the 1st & hits Beasley for 23 yards on the run. Maybe the most important play & showed the maturation of Allen in full force.

I'm not that impressed with Pittsburgh. Winning yes, but one convinsing win vs. Cleveland and a # of close games. But they do have cupcake schedule. Don't like Stephan A shilling anyone.

And that's what makes the next 3 weeks interesting. This week you want to win because you are heading into a bye and then coming out of it you want to keep the momentum going and beat a statistically inferior team.

I remember I had turned the corner and was so up for Tennessee and KC, only to be let down. NYJ & NE were wins, but again concern as to the coaching and reverting to old habits. Seattle & they played as close to perfect on offense and did exactly what I've stated over & over here. Now comes Arizona, another weak defensive team with a dynamic QB & offense & want to see no let down again. I actually was very confident vs. Seattle as soon as the first drive & the obvious game plan. Sort of zen throughout the game and little nervousness as to the outcome. Hope for tweaks this week, but am nervous nonetheless, as I made the mistake of getting ahead of myself (and my Bills fandom) after week 4.

Need Dan to control them and be the voice of reason. They're right it was Seattle, but most was gibberish. Now repeat vs. Arizona.

What we haven't seen yet is the deep ball. Wasn't Diggs supposed to catch more long balls. In looking at his stats he already has matched his 2019 #'s of 63 catches, but averaging 12.9 vs. 17.9 last year. Seeing 10 targets a game, which matches 2018, where he averaged only 10 yd/rec. All trnding well & he should be happy....

Well Flacco has thrown for 194 in one half & Buffalo was too scared of the Pats secondary last week. Someone forget to tell Gase?

Whatever..... Missing the point & use repeating it. The thread on passive interviews, was that I see it played out in games over & over with McD. Yesterday to saw a different McD & praised him & the coaching staff. Go back & watch your game film & all-22's, I just watch the games, play calls and the results and post what I see & thoughts. Yesterday was I hope an "aha" moment.

I want to be entertained (if I wasn't, I wouldn't watch football). Some times there will be losses & yep I stated when they lose I'd like to see some where they put up a fight on offense. The fact the team was incapable of throwing for 300 yards for McD's first 3 years was a concern (show me another coach or team that went as long in this modern era). There were as stated also many lopsided losses, very few wins over teams with records over .500 (5 only 2017-19 and 3 vs. playoff teams) & an offense ranked 30th, 29th & 23rd were just some of my concerns. As said though I am quite happy this year, but have seen a few things that are concewrning, but they did pretty much everything I thought they could/should on Sunday.

Keep repeating the word "rebuild" & the McD mantra. I'm rejoicing the win. Maybe you should do the same.

I used Fitz just as an example of a veteran place holder not a full season option. Who cares if Peterman won the competition, he was not going to be the Bills QB for years to come. I thought when you have no starter, then you go with the #7 overall pick. With Mahomes, regardless you had an above average starter who put up #'s. However the point was KC made the decision with Mahomes (again replaced a QB that the prior year went 10-6, over 4,000 yards, 26 TDs/5 Ints).

Yes I said it in that thread. Hopefully this is portend of things to come. Anyone who did not think other games he seemed passive and reactive, were watching different games then me. I want to see the same this week vs. Arizona. BTW kudos to the coaching staff this week.

And I had a thread that said just that after week 4, and then admit it we had a 4 week regression. As for the FO I never question or post on acquisitions. I only questioned their dismantling of the offense in 2017, which btw ranked right at the bottom of the league the prior 3 years. You don't hold McD at all responsible for that?