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Yes, I’ve had that thought. They were 20 days away from a traumatic event in which they witnessed their brother being resuscitated on the playing field. Standing along side them were a team with tiger stripes against orange helmets., It’s been reported that many of the Bills players were still experiencing psychological repercussions, and here they were, looking across the field at those same striped helmets. A lot of these players are still very young. What they saw in that first bengals game may have been the worst thing some had witnessed. Playing against the same team may well have had an effect, consciously or subconsciously.

Prior to this playoff loss, the Bills played 17 full games, losing only 3, by a combined total of 8 points. They lost to last year’s AFC champ by 17 points with missing or hobbled players on defense. There are improvements to be made, but the mindset that there needs to be a complete overhaul is an unwarranted knee jerk reaction. Be careful what you wish for. It wouldn’t take much to return to the days of 6-11 and draft talk by week 10.

We all had high expectations for the Bills this year, and now there’s all the predictable finger pointing, including the ‘fire McDermott’ camp. For perspective, look at the pre-McDermott teams that for years won 7 to 9 games annually and never sniffed the playoffs. In 6 seasons, the Bills have made the playoffs 5 times, including one season with journeyman QB Tyrod Taylor behind center. So, you want McD gone. For further perspective, examine future HOF coach Andy Reid’s history. As a head coach in Philly and KC, how many times did he miss the playoffs or lose in early rounds before getting to and winning a conference championship? The Bills somehow won 14 of 18 this season despite of a mountain of adversity. Shouldn’t McDermott get some credit for that? A few short years ago some of us would have given our eye teeth to enjoy a season with that many victories. So, you want to throw the baby out with the bath water? Who would you armchair GMs fill the coaching staff with? You’re ready to start over…again? The culture created by Beane and McDermott has produced an attractive destination for free agents. A good draft, impact signings, and a healthier 2023 might be all that’s needed to get to the promised land. Silver lining: the Bills not winning the Super Bowl saved us from a lifetime of NFL Films highlights with the radio broadcast voiceover of Chris Brown screeching “Bills win” 3 octaves higher than a normal speaking voice. 😏

That’s what it looked like- Like they were mentally spent. I don’t doubt that all the physical and emotional obstacles they’ve endured throughout the season finally caught up with them. It didn’t help that the play calling was pedestrian. I think they were simply due for a ‘let-down’ game and this was it. in some way, I’d rather it happen now than in the Super Bowl. They would have been saddled with that Bills losing super bowls stigma going forward, making it harder to get there again.

Watching the Chiefs and the Jaguars yesterday it was interesting to see creative offensive play design. I see nothing with Resembling that from Dorsey. This office is beyond predictable. Hoping Dorsey is relieved of his duties this week.

Who is that?

About time for another timely pick from Taron Johnson. Pick 6 perhaps?

Considering the number of injuries this season, the Bills are relatively healthy. Cincy is banged up. Home crowd should make it tough on Burro. Giving the edge to our boys, but they need to tighten up and eliminate stupid penalties and missed tackles. Ball control. The best defense against Burro is to keep it out of his hands. D-Line must bring their A-game. Bills 33 Been Gals 3

Next tee? Lol. Hold my beer…on a good day I can peg the lady duffers 3 fairways to the right with my slice on a links course.

It’s on!

Thanks for the explanation. Somebody messed up in a BIG way. Good luck. On the plus side, should it be a Bills/Jaguars game, it’ll be a moot point.

So, you completed the purchase transaction, but TM canceled, either deliberately or unintentionally??? Strange. Sorry it went down like that.

How are tickets ‘clawed back’? I presume they use computers and that the software isn’t overly sophisticated and that they were the exclusive seller at 10am. I mean, there’s been computer-generated reserved seating/ticketing since the 70’s, right?

I am fascinated by adults who fear bad mojo, bad juju, or whatever else it’s called. I’m not knocking it. It’s your right to have any phobia you want. It’s just interesting to me that in an advanced society, superstitious beliefs with zero scientific basis can be so pervasive. A lot of people will wear their ‘lucky shirt’ on Sunday. Hey, keep the good vibes cooking with that that well-worn Bills top if that’s what gives comfort!

Thanks for researching it. I’m surprised it’s that low. It seemed to melike opponents don’t usually have trouble hitting 2-pointers.

And 2 pt conversions. I have no way to look up that stat as far as I know, but it wouldn’t surprise me if their failure rate defending 2 pt conversions is around 80%.

It sounded like Shady let the cat out of the bag and then realizing (oops) tried to backtrack by saying “Micah told me he might play [this week]”

I noticed on the NBC game the images seemed much sharper. I don’t know how much of this is due to positioning of cameras in different stadiums, daylight or artificial lighting. Or just better technology. I’m frustrated that I bought a Sony 4k TV* 5 years ago and there’s almost never football in 4k. * this stupid TV needs to go through 15 minutes of multiple-try reset procedures half the time just to turn it on. Ready to put it at the curb.

I don’t consider it bashing. I believe we just see areas of his game that have occasionally gotten sloppy and if corrected, nobody will stand a chance against the offense. Josh admits it in every post-game press conference. How many times has he said there are mistakes they need to learn from. Don’t confuse our hope for continued improvement in his play as ‘bashing’.

Agree. Heard one of the highlights and he described one of the players as being ‘hotter than a firecracker’. Just sounded scripted and not spontaneous- as if he’d been saving that one in his Rolodex of metaphors to sound colorful. If I had to listen to radio I want a good description and a fair amount of excitement when something exciting occurs, but I don’t need a fanboy whose voice goes up 3 octaves during a big play. edit: just heard montages of Brown’s calls. My god, he couldn’t be more annoying. He thinks the Rick Jeannette NHL style of PBP is perfect for a Bills’ broadcast. Thank goodness I never have to rely on the WGR radio broadcast. Here’s a tip Chris…go listen to some vintage Van Miller. He could create excitement without sounding like the screaming rug rat in the booth behind you at your local restaurant.

Mostly agree, though it could easily have been a different outcome with a more experienced passer and a few less drops by Miami receivers.

What’s puzzling to me is that the Bills have Joe Brady and Mike Shula on staff. Both are tenured NFL offensive coaches with years of experience who should be available for counseling and mentoring the first year OC. Can they not help Dorsey to have more imagination with play design and implementation? In a previous posting I asked the question ‘is Dorsey a frustrated ex-QB who’s living vicariously through Allen and just wants to throw bombs all day?” in 2022, Josh has frequently regressed back to ‘the hero ball’ novice he was 3 or 4 years ago. He’s become impatient, careless with the ball, improvising too much, and his inconsistent accuracy has receivers often reaching high or scooping from the turf to make catches. The Bills are winning, but they’re living dangerously. Unless they eliminate sloppy play and start playIng like a Championship team, we may have just seen our last Bills victory of the 2022 season.

What drive? Maybe having a a former QB as OC is a problem. Move the chains dummy. Use the clock-you’re in front! Quit trying to get it all in one shot:

The Bills’ play calling is so unimaginative.

He was being held. Should’ve been PI