Figster
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The reward you may get for being one of the best college athletes playing in your position is to end up playing for one of the worst coached and managed teams in the NFL. In many instances the best college QB's end up in places destined for failure. So why reward poorly coached and managed teams in this manner? Why do we reward the best college athletes entering the NFL draft in this manner? I get trying to even the playing field. My idea is to make teams work for the rights to the best college athletes. Show that you can coach and manage well enough to give star athletes a chance for success in the NFL. My idea is to give the best team/record to not make the playoffs the 1st pick in the draft and go from best to worst record. Teams on the brink of becoming playoff caliber getting the best college athletes available. Win, win for both the player and team. Playoff teams pick last and still go from best to worst. Stop rewarding perennial bad teams for failure.
Any thoughts on this idea my fellow Bills fans?
Some of my favorite posters have chimed in now and I just have one thing to say.
"Ouch"
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8 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:
They hired an OC with no prior experience, who turned out to be awful. They kept yanking him in and out of the lineup due to poor play.
They then bring in an even worse OC in Hackett, and they end up yanking him in and out of the lineup again, going so far as to demote him to 3rd string and say he will Never play again, to then putting him back in the starting lineup (while leaking false stories about him not wanting to play anymore).now when they can do him a solid and just release him or trade him away for a low pick, they are playing hardball?
The developmental process for Wilson was just scattershot and they surrounded him with bad coaches, totally undermined his confidence, and now are just treating him poorly
who treats their no. 2 overall pick like that, especially after only like 2 1/2 years? He might be terrible, but they really put him behind the 8 ball the entire time he was there.
8 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:Not to mention gave him almost nothing in protection on the OL.
To me it looked like Rodgers may have taken an interest in Zach Wilson / development toward the end of the season. The the kid started showing a little grit/ progress IMO. Wilson played fearless despite horrible pass protection.
I sure wouldn't give him away...
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Can we add Von Miller to the poll?
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On 2/14/2024 at 11:23 AM, Gregg said:
Went with Mahomes/Reid. Although 13 seconds was definitely coaching and the Bills getting in their own way. But with 3 playoff losses to the Chiefs, I think the Mahomes/Reid answer in this poll is the correct one.
My thoughts also,
with the Josh argument with his old girlfriend the night before the Cinci/ playoff game as an exception to the rule.
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Jim Kelly - elite
Thurman Thomas - elite
Andre Reed- elite
Bruce Smith - elite
Josh Allen - elite
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18 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
To those judging Brady on this year, we haven't seen his real offense yet. He was managing Dorsey's playbook.
Much better then Ken Dorsey ever managed it I might add...
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2 hours ago, Beck Water said:
@Shaw66 as always, interesting write-up with a lot of good points.
As far as the officials "let everyone play", Hmmmm. At the risk of derailing your thread, I must point something out: they don't.
Houston at Baltimore
Houston 11 penalties for 70 yards, Baltimore 3 penalties for 15 yards. Clearly the refs were not keeping flags in the pockets, and their choice of which penalties to call had the potential to heavily influence the game. Houston was called for 5 False Starts, 1 delay of game, 1 offensive holding, an encroachment, and a NZ infraction on D. These were for the most part, drive-stalling penalties.
KC at Baltimore
KC 3 penalties for 30 yards, Baltimore 8 penalties for 95 yards. 4 of the Baltimore penalties were unnecessary roughness/roughing the passser. These were drive extending penalties for the offense. KC was called 3 times for offensive holding. Since Jawaan Taylor has been lined up illegally, false starting, and holding throughout the season, I find it a bit of a challenge to believe he didn't commit one illegal formation or false start in that game.
The Bills game was cleaner, KC 2 for 15 and Bills 5 for 28. 10 of these yards were Dalton Kincaid's potentially turnover saving illegal bat, but the Bills also had a key DH and DPI called. And again - Jawaan Taylor, seriously not one penalty?
Anyway, I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I don't think the game is fixed, but I will point out that referees are absolutely flinging laundry in a way that 1) influences the game 2) interrupts the flow of the game. And it's not consistent - for example, yes, the refs were letting the DB hang all over our receivers during our AFCCG loss to the Chiefs. The Superbowl against Tampa, DH and DPI were being called against the Chiefs for similar play.It's a problem IMHO.
One of the main reasons I want the red flag challenge added for missed penalties or a wrong penalty called is to achieve consistency throughout the league. The penalty itself interrupts the flow of the game. Not being enforced properly with consistency increases penalties IMO.
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12 hours ago, GunnerBill said:
Two counters to this:
1. They ran more because that was their best way of moving the ball. Dorsey had stuck with the desire to pass downfield and be explosive and it was very inefficient with the players we have. Our most reliable offensive weapons second half of the year were Cook (running back), Kincaid (tight end) and Shakir (shifty slot). Relying on those guys will make you a small ball offense but they were our best chance to move the sticks.
2. They ALWAYS run Josh more later in the year. That is a pattern over 3 years and 3 coordinators now. They put a lid on Josh's running the first 10 games. But when the season is on the line down the stretch his carries rachet up again. I crunched the numbers on that at Christmas.
Brady > Dorsey and its not even close. Daboll on the other hand was very good moving the football with a vertical passing game. Ideally an O that can do both allowing one to compliment the other becomes very hard to defend IMO.
The brain trust game plan by committee is not a bad idea IMO. Brady stays OC with say Ryan Fitzpatrick as a consultant/ good example to sprinkle a vertical passing game into the O works for me.
Use Diggs like S J was used back in the day under Chan Gailey...
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10 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said:
I think you need one guy in charge as OC so there's no confusion among the position coaches or players about who to listen to.
But I'm absolutely in favor of creating an offensive brain trust. We already have some former OCs on staff. I would love a few more smart guys - coaches who know how to scheme a passing game and can help Brady fine-tune his craft.I'd love it if Brady spent some time in the offseason with people like Gruden, Kurt Warner, etc., and picked their brains.
The WR position lost its importance in the Brady Offense IMO. The shift from the original Daboll high powered WR passing attack is clearly evident. Allen is being used like a RB again to make the Brady O work. So why would we expect anything different after an off season. If anythying Allens cannon of a throwing arm will be used even less.
Joe Brady did a great job taking over the OC position. I'm just not sure he's the answer long term.
Brain trust you say?. Pick someone thats got Buffalo Bills football drilled into it already.
Ryan Fitzpatrick....
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Rooting for Ravens /Josh's QB class/Lamar
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Slowly sinking in for me. As much aggravated as disappointed. The fake punt reeked of desperation IMO. Kelce beats us.
WR position needs upgrade. D Hop and 1st rounder would float my boat.
Diggs can go...
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My mom wanted to see this again,
So bump...
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Good vibes, my confidence is high,
and so am I...
Go Bills!!!
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1 minute ago, zow2 said:
It’s funny, in other NFL cities people hear the weather forecast in OP and think wow, the Buffalo Bills are going to crush the Steelers in that tundra. But here a lot of people are thinking the opposite and that we are doomed.
Weather helps the Steeler run game IMO. Hopefully we can counter with some down hill running of our own from Fornette.
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14 minutes ago, zow2 said:
Very true, except when you have snow PLUS sustained winds at 25-35mph gusts to 45. That’s a death blow to a realistic passing game. But let’s dig deeper. A big part of the Steelers resurgence has been Mason Rudolph throwing so well. and big plays by the WRs. So in my opinion it hurts Pittsburgh as much as us. But the Bills have the QB who can make plays with his legs and doesn’t even need the ball to leave his hand.
You can bet the Steelers have every intention of trying to run the football down our throats.
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2 hours ago, Beck Water said:
Wish we had a runner like Shady McCoy
Fornette down hill running ...
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1 hour ago, hondo in seattle said:
You think so? What has he done?
I guess it depends on our playoff run. But his 1/2 season experience as an OC without moving the needle much on total yards gained or points scored doesn't seem enough to make him the belle of the ball.Brady has won every game hes coached for Buffalo ( OC ) except 1 vs Eagles and should have won it. Playing Complimentary ball control football and keeping our high motor D well rested.
This stat argument means nothing when you can't beat the better DC's in the league. A ball control O gives you long sustained drives. Naturally it brings the score down.
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5 hours ago, Simon said:
The Bills need a play with a cool name.
I'm thinking a QB Waggle off of a fake Tush Push and we call it the Allen Wrench.
Lol, I love it!
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16 minutes ago, BritishBill said:
I think it’s possible for both firing Dorsey to be the right move, while also hiring Brady not to be the right one, long term.
We’ve obviously been on a good run results wise and the offence has been more balanced in terms of run/pass.
But we’ve not blown anyone out really, our stud #1 receiver hasn’t had a 100 yard game in the stretch, and our #2 receiver has had what, 3 or 4 of those games with zero receptions.
kincaid overall has also been worse under Brady.
on the flip side, Cook has obviously had a huge uptick and Shakir seems to be making his move.
his numbers in his previous OC posts suggest that what we’re seeing is his norm. His offences historically have not put up huge points, and it seems even with the weapons he has here, that’s the same again.
I’m not sure what the future holds, but I’d like the Bills to at least explore alternatives rather than default hand it to Brady.
Fitzmagic, If thats you,
You got my attention
Seriously, the way Joe Brady has Allen actually checking the ball down because he knows how well it works. Its something both Daboll and Dorsey had problems with IMO. Myself personally, I'm interested in seeing what Brady can do with an Offseason to tweak the O. I think the mans got some innovative skills of his own. Along with a QB that can execute any play. Throw anywhere on the field.
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43 minutes ago, The Red King said:
In general, it may seem a lateral move. But Brady's stuck with Dorsey's system this season. The biggest change I've noticed is that Brady actually makes adjustments, while Dorsey would keep shotgun-drawing into a brick wall.
Playing complimentary football.
27 minutes ago, Zag20 said:I have no stats to back this up, but I would say there have been more sustained, clock eating drives since Brady took over and there has been a little more emphasis on the run game. Defense gets a little more time on the sideline.
Joe Brady is game planning and play calling a more ball control, sustainable Offense. NFL evolves, Defenses were already giving the Daboll O problems before his departure. One dimensional, virtually no threat of a run game that's not Josh Allen.
This team is much more balanced on O and harder to beat under Joe Brady IMO. 500 team before the Dorsey Departure. Winning 5 out of 6 going down the stretch through the hardest part of the schedule under Brady. Well rested high motor Bills D with half its starters gone.
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27 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:
I don’t have an issue with Tua at all, except for the fact that Miami fans all year were saying that he was better than Josh Allen
Josh Allen is a generational quarterback despite the turnovers. This guy literally can do things that nobody else in the league can do.
It’s not just the fact that he can make every throw
It’s everything else too
It really is like the football gods created the perfect arm, mind and body to pass and run in the game of football.
The one man army when needed John
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6 minutes ago, Utah John said:
Criticism of Tua for not being Josh seems a little unfair. He's a very good Tua, really as Tuas go. He's in a system where he has a job to do, and he does it well, against weaker competition that can't figure out the timing of his offense. The reason he loses against winning teams is that the winning teams have better Ds and better DCs, and they're on to him.
In contrast to Tua Josh IS the system. Ever since Dorsey left and the Bills figured they might as well go ahead and use their best player, Josh has been Josh. Sometimes great, sometimes pretty bad (New England game), and sometimes both. Restraining him does not work.
You know the expression, "you pay your quarter and you take your chance"? We've paid our quarter and we're not switching now.
Tua is a very good QB IMO. Accuracy off the charts. Taking players like Waddle and Moster out of the equation and lucky for us, Miami becomes much more defendable IMO.
Comparing anyone to Josh Allen not named Patrick Mahomes is unfair IMO.
Bills fans truly do have something special in number 17...
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59 minutes ago, DCofNC said:
So… next week?
Won't hurt my feelings If the fish bite back next week and munch down on cry baby Mahomes and his Swifty toy boy Kelce.
Much to Taylors dismay ( she secretly thinks about Josh Allen )
In the Holiday spirit of things
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NFL Draft change/proposal
in The Stadium Wall
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Stafford is a good example...