Not sure if you're just pulling my leg, but there are still thousands of players who play the game and never make a Pro Bowl. Also, no one takes it seriously. Also also, it's been around far longer than the new player safety rules.
I love his passion to win and get better every game and it will take some time before he can diagnose defenses correctly. I am definitely in support of giving him that time. It's just his accuracy that worries me. That was my concern when we drafted him and it's still a concern. It's not usually something that can be fixed. But! He also looks more accurate when he has the right protection and knows where to go with the ball pre-snap, so if he can learn enough to be comfortable the accuracy might follow. I think even if he becomes great he'll always have the occasional "what was that" throw (thinking Randy Johnson wild throws).
It will also help him tremendously to draft a few weapons and linemen next year.
The new rules are ridiculous, but Jerry still deserves some blame here. He should have held onto him until a whistle. Honestly I think he thought Mariota might have fumbled the ball too. It was moving when Jerry hit him and he might have let go to try and recover it. But still, the new rules are having a terrible effect on the game.
Guys, we're allowed to be happy about a win and frustrated with the league's worst passing offense. They're not mutually exclusive. You don't get better without recognizing your weaknesses.
Edit: agree with trading KB, do not agree with trading McCoy. Also agree that Phillips looked great.
I don't think they're actively trying to be biased, but it's really annoying when you can hear the disappointment in their voice when the Bills do something good and the excitement when the other team does. Or when a call finally goes our way (rare) and it's the end of the world compared to the apathy when we get horrible calls against us (common).
I like to think it's the other way around.
Terry: you know, you don't need to get into third and long on every series.
Sean: maybe, but how much more fun was that close ending?!
It is amazing how a guy who used the words "testicular fortitude" has to block people who he is trolling because he can't handle anyone with different opinions. I truly hope I've made his list.