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Slim pickings. Lots of bandwagon Chargers fans, though they seemed to have disappeared lately. Raiders fans who seem to just love the merch without knowing anything about football. And of course the obligatory, insufferable Cowboys fans. So yeah, some of the worst NFL fans.

Born and raised in Southern California. I've never been to Buffalo. I can't just go down to a local bar and chat it up with Bills fans. There are none in my neck of the desert. TSW is the only place I can go to talk about this team that I inexplicably became a fan of in early 1989 (ironically the day they lost the AFCCC against the Bengals). So here I am Bills brothers and sisters.

Mmm... with crushed up rolaids on top. Just like mom used to make.

I don't consider the Bengals to be some unbeatable juggernaut. But they are a good team, and I don't like how the Bills' zone defense matches up with their quick-pass offense. I think the game will come down to getting stops in the red zone (FGs vs TDs) where the field of play is compressed. But what the hell do I know, I just watch football from my couch on Sundays (not sarcasm).

Agreed. No GM is perfect, but I'm glad we have him.

Agreed. That line was stacked. He hasn't lived up to his draft position apart from a few moments of good play.

I wasn't advocating for the guy (though I don't hate the trade). Just surprised so many have "never heard of him." I'm hoping he turns out a good as the last DB we took from Green Bay.

I was waiting for a comment like that. I was going to finish my comment with, "I know, I know. Who hasn't, right?"

Shee-it... I wish.

He picked off our own Josh Allen... for those who don't know who he is.

I wasn't saying you were wrong. Payne would be amazing. I was just adding on to your statement.

I think Allen has been verbal about being unhappy. I wouldn't mind either on the Bills. Losing DaQuan was huge.

Going all in, it seems. Just about every star on that stacked team is in the final year of a contract.

It's been less than a year since he tore his ACL. It takes time to heal and get strength back. He was playing very straight-legged and upright. Hopefully he's at least 90% by January when he'll really be needed. But for now, he needs game time to help get all his functional abilities back. Not all strength is built in the gym.

Hard to say for me. The first 35 minutes, the Bills looked like the team that played against the Dolphins. The last 25 minutes, they looked like the team that played Jags, Giants, and Pats. Gabe was used in different ways. Shakir and Kincaid are finally getting more touches. Josh was quick and decisive (with strategic runs and slides thrown in). So there certainly were some improvements in the offense's play which leaves me optimistic, but cautiously so.

Fingers crossed for another successful Kelvin Sheppard for Jerry Hughes kind of trade.

Style points don't count. You're absolutely correct. I don't think anyone is mad that the Bills won. But the way in which you win can give you insight into future results. And the way they won this game gives many a bad feeding about the rest of the season. That's understandable, no?

Quit showing me the weeds when I'm just trying to see if the grass is greener.

What does that have to do with the fact that Von has the leadership and respect of his team mates to call this kind of meeting? Nothing. He earned the C on his jersey for a reason, and it's not because he cashed his checks, packed it in, and took his time coming back. It's because he worked his tail off to come back from a torn ACL in 10 God damned months! What's wrong with some of you guys? Imean, I know "fan" is short for "fanatic." But some of you guys air your strange grievances in the most illogical ways.

Nice. Choosing to leave out a huge part of my statement in order to further you stance. Here's my complete statement (again, with the underlines and bold print to assist you): Josh's 3 points in the first half also put the Bills in position to lose that game. This is a team sport, the fails don't fall solely on anyone. I love Josh, he's the QB I want for this team, but the offense has been putrid for the last 3 weeks, and bad for 5 of the 7 games. Josh deserves part of the blame for this as well, no? Bro, just admit to yourself that you made a mistake and move on. It's for the best.

It’s all Josh right. Nothing to do with anyone else on O just Josh. 🙄 Here, I underlined and added the bold print to make it easier for you.

Let's say those things didn't happen. Is 10 points in the half against this weak defense a good outcome? What about getting shut out until the 4th quarter last week against that terrible Giants defense? Or 7 points in the first half the week before? I am not placing all of the blame on Josh. I love the guy. My point was that no one person deserves all of the blame. But Josh has not been playing well.

Coach McDermott doesn't have issues benching guys when they make key mistakes. Yet Knox keeps getting the start. He needs to ride the bench with Kincaid getting the start. And like you said, 11 personnel seems to give the Bills a better shot.

Josh's 3 points in the first half also put the Bills in position to lose that game. This is a team sport, the fails don't fall solely on anyone. I love Josh, he's the QB I want for this team, but the offense has been putrid for the last 3 weeks, and bad for 5 of the 7 games. Josh deserves part of the blame for this as well, no?

2 time SuperBowl champion, SuperBowl MVP, future HOFer, and a guy who has worked his @ss off to join his brothers on the field after an ACL tear less than a year ago... yeah he deserves no respect from his teammates. I really try to remain civil here, but your take is ridiculous.