Nihilarian

One game doesn't define a career either. Look at Ryan Fitzpatrick today 21 of 28 for 414 yards, 4 Tds ...49 fan points. Mahomes went 15 of 27 for 256 yards, 4 TDs...36 fan points. This was his first game this year and defenses adjust, so let's see what he looks like down the road a bit.

Okay, #1, this is a brand new head coach to the NFL and like so many other new NFL head coaches he doesn't know what he doesn't know. So a lot is a learn as you go process. I can also presuppose that the head coach didn't care to pull the trigger on drafting a QB in 2017 with an early pick when the team had so many other needs. The team did hit a home run with #1 pick in CB Tre White and OT #2, Dion Dawkins. On his own, McD did have the right idea that the team needed a new RT and because of an injury to Glenn that RT went to LT and played admirably. Then when Beane came in and looked over the books they then had to make some tough choices as the team is in dead cap space of 55 million dollars due to Glenn, Dareus among others. NFN, although Glenn played decently with Incognito next to him he wasn't a consistent pro bowl LT worth 12 mill per in my view. So I can see why the team traded him. I can also see why they dumped Dareus, Watkins, and others. Next year the team should have much more cap space available to sign players. So far I really like what McD/Beane have done so far, save not doing a better job of upgrading that offensive line. #2, I can see why this new coaching staff would want to evaluate a QB in their own scheme because it's difficult to evaluate a QB when you don't know the plays being called and the options the QB has on each play regardless of how much film you watch. So this new coaching staff gave the man an honest shot to earn the job full time and he failed. The plan this year was to start/play Peterman in a quick strike, a pass-first offense that would help neutralize the pass rush and allow for a much more wide open passing scheme. That plan went into the toilet by the 3rd quarter in the Ravens game as Peterman was pulled and Allen went in. Going forward I hope to god that the new Bills OC sees the error of his ways and goes back to a run-first offensive scheme to run the ball to set up the pass and allow Allen a chance to develop. #3, Allen came from a pro-style offensive scheme at Wyoming in which he didn't have many short dump off throws, bubble screens which can pad stats like some of those other early QB picks. So most of Allen's throws were deep pro-style throws. He also played in the snow and cold in Wyoming so the weather in Buffalo won't be a factor. To me, Allen looks like the prototypical perfect fit QB for the Buffalo Bills. He should be an easier project to develop over a constant shotgun spread offense QB as in my view as most of those don't work out in the NFL. #4, New Bills OC Brian Daboll came in with a history of working in NE with Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, working at Alabama with Nick Saban. I can already tell you that his first attempt at play calling, offensive scheme setup failed in that Ravens game. I can also say I really dislike the Bills run game coordinator/O line coach in Juan Castillo. The passing game with Peterman stunk and the run game stunk as McCoy wasn't getting much space to work with. Bottom line: From what I see this team needs to return to what worked for them in the past few years with being a run-first team so they can run to set up the pass. This way it should help develop Josh Allen properly and he might survive the season. Otherwise, fire those two jamokes (Daboll, Castillio) and hire ex-Lions HC Jim Caldwell to run the offense.

There is also the thinking that the new regime wanted to see what they had in Tyrod Taylor before going after a top pick at QB. Which they did and found him inadequate last year. I think they made the right move in obtaining Josh Allen. While Mahomes might look great atm won't he be the very first QB to come from an "air raid" Texas Tech scheme to make it in the NFL? Not many coaches besides Andy Reid could mold that kid into a top NFL QB IMHO.

Or some RBs

Well, I get it with a brand new scouting dept and no GM at the time I can understand why McD wasn't so sure about Mahomes. The Chiefs let the kid sit an entire year and now has some great weapons around him with Hill, Hunt, Kelce and Sammy Watkins. Good O line, they can run, they can throw.

Look at the freaking weapons the kid has... On another point, Ryan Fitzpatrick went 21 of 28 for 417 yards, 4 TDs, 49 fan points

Hey, the guy trusted his new OC and that OC screwed up big time! Time to forget this pass first, quick-strike scheme and go back to pounding the rock with Shady and MM. Run to set up the pass instead of putting the QB in third and long all the time with receivers who can't catch, can't get separation, can't get open. This line showed in preseason that they can run block better than pass block and BTW, get Vlad the penalty monster the heck outta there.

Beane is on the phone to Paxton Lynch...although he might not want to take the call either.

Yep, right into the hands of the Ravens defense ... The bum played nearly three quarters going 5 of 18 for 24 yards and two picks...but let's blame everybody but the QB

Is there any doubt now about who the better QB is

Uh, run the ball more... I gotta wonder how long these offensive coaches will keep their jobs

This team needs a #1 WR that can get separation and a freaking LEFT GUARD who will not get penalized.

Dude, they gotta be worn out at this point. Hands on hips gasping for air...

McD to Daboll. So, should we keep this pass-first, quick strike nonsense or try to run the ball more?

Josh Allen is the leading Buffalo Bills passer...and rusher...

Peterman looks like a waste of a roster spot, Lynch would be better

I wouldn't be surprised to see this team pick up another QB and outright cut Peterman soon

Is there any freaking question that Allen Is a big time QB

Ohhh a 15-yard lightning bolt...and, of course, the line was holding....ugg

Love Edmunds

Josh Allen getting valuable playing experience without getting killed, fun for me to watch over Pickerman

So the Ravens don't get a shutout and gives confidence to the offense that they finally accomplished something 3 points or 7 won't make much difference at this point

Should have run the ball with McCoy and they would have had 6 Instead of 3

Allen has had 3 pass attempts and already has more passing yards with 28 yards vs 24 yards