Boatdrinks

The Bills timing on and “ selling “ of the screen is terrible. They rarely look like they have one set up to break for big yardage. Probably a mixture of issues, but you can probably start with the OL.

It would have, but the Eagles game was largely about offensive failure for the Bills. They got the short field they need after a takeaway on STs and turned it over on downs. You’re not beating many teams in the NFL scoring 13.

Wow, those Rex teams lost plenty of battles at the LOS. This year’s team has been on the wrong end of it up front twice this season, and consequently lost both games. This team seems very tight knit , and that can be attributed to McDs steps to build it that way. There’s nothing soft about their approach to football though. This OL in particular is improved, but not yet complete. Sometimes the guy across from you is just better.

There may be some fans that find anything negative to be idiotic, but those are complete homers and can be discounted. That’s a far cry from your notion, though. The OPs question wasn’t if it was possible that this 5-2 team could flounder, as others have in the past. It was whether they were doomed to replicate the failures of completely different teams, with completely different players / coaches in very different situations. So while only the biggest homers would say the team couldn’t possibly slip, only the “ sky is falling” critics of virtually everything the team does would say “ doomed” !

I don’t have numbers, but to my eye most ofAllens rushing yards this year have come on designed runs, some on scrambles due to coverage , then even less when the pocket has collapsed. It’d be interesting to see a breakdown of this. The OL has been good, not dominating, but the RBs need more carries.

Die hard. Don’t attend as many games as I used to, but can only think of 3 games since ‘86 that I haven’t watched. Skeptical ( as most Bills fans have become over the years) but always hopeful.

So the number of FAs signed indicates that all of those players have panned out as hoped thus far? That all holes were addressed ? Salary is one thing, and long term commitment is another. Many of these signings are of the variety that the team can walk away from relatively painlessly in short order. The signings were necessary because so many players on last year’s offense weren’t good enough to start in the league. Bottom line; when upgrading the 31st ranked passing offense from last year ( which they have : currently 23rd ) there are too many holes to fill in one FA period/ draft. Still a couple pieces to add. They’ve given Allen a better hand to be sure, but it’s not exactly a flush. The best thing they can do now is find their running game and stick with it. The passing game ( and thereby Allen ) will get a direct benefit.

The OP believes that Beane thinks the Bills have the pieces already ? This is doubtful. They still need a WR, Pass rusher and OT most likely. Many reports that the Bills were actively looking to trade for a WR support this notion. The Bills offense needs to do better, but it’s not yet a complete unit. The offense needs to be around the top half of the league in scoring points. They’re not there yet, but they can improve their output this year. Fewer mistakes by Allen and a commitment to the running game by Daboll should help in this area. Will Daboll do this ? That’s another story, and may ultimately decide where the Bills stand in week 17. The passing game has improved from last year’s horrible output, but it’s not good enough to carry the offense right now.

Lol, doomed ? Of course not. The 2008 and 2011 teams have zero to do with this one. The coaching on those teams wasn’t as good, and the 2011 team had less talent. The ‘08 squad was quarterbacked by Trent Edwards. The Bills schedule remaining schedule is not difficult. They’ve lost to the teams an outside observer would expect them to lose to. They’re a decent to good team in a very mediocre AFC. While not a championship caliber roster yet, they can make the playoffs and possibly even win a wildcard game depending on the opponent.

The Pegulas should have cleaned house immediately after the 2016 season, hired a new GM and let him hire his HC. Then the team would have been in position to select their new QB in the 2017 draft.

Thank you. A lot of folks panties in a bunch about a vague reference to a couple past GMs that few on this board would rate highly.

Not really. If team A and team B offer a 2nd rounder, that’s matching it. It’s safe to surmise that if NE and BUF each offered a 2nd that Sanu is in a Bills uniform now. SF would take the Bills pick based on probability but it’s not a sure thing. A 2nd rounder is a second rounder unless the Pats* own CIN’s 2nd round pick or something.

Not sure they had to beat those offers, probably just match them. Bills slot is probably going to be higher than the Niners or Pats*.

Yep, a lot of whiners cant let go. Masochistic tendencies are in their DNA.

It wasn’t a successful formula.

One guy, lol. Anyway, nice try but it was hardly obvious and the reasons for what transpired are beyond well worn territory on the forum.

Well, most Bills fans do know. It was clear his answer wasn’t just referencing trades. . While the QB was obviously a big problem, there were many others involving draft picks, salary cap management etc.

No kidding, I remember it well. However, if it was that obvious to the all knowing , the dark lord in Foxboro would have been all over it.

While he was asked about trades, it’s pretty clear he was talking about “ irresponsible decisions”, which includes many things. Otherwise , he’d have said “ irresponsible trades”. Overall, it was a true and rather innocuous statement by McD.

Of course you were..... since everyone knew what Mahomes was going to do, I wonder why BB didn’t give up his whole draft for the first overall pick and take Mahomes ?

Right. This idea that McD wants 9-7 football games is nonsense. The Bills absolutely want to score points. They don’t have great ability to do so at this point. They probably believe that if they score at least 24 points, they will win at least ten games. They’re not there from a talent standpoint on offense, and some legitimate questions about the offensive coordinator have emerged. I’m sure McDs goal is to score points on offense, give up few on defense and put his D in advantageous situations by doing so. The numbers show they have a ways to go to get there.

Lol, teams don’t “ usually” go from crap to great in a season. If you believe that happens, you probably weren’t paying attention to what the team was doing for a couple years before that. There aren’t even many “ great” NFL teams. That’s what free agency did. Your hyperbole is massive. I’ll agree that the Pegulas are really the one’s whose opinion matters here, and if the Bills collapse with their easy remaining schedule then major changes would likely be considered.

Those wouldn’t be enough to qualify as “ most NFL games”, hence the distinction.

Shaky is a bit too strong ;they were average NFL wins. Most NFL games are not blowouts. They were thoroughly outclassed by a significantly more talented team, and held their own against another with a chance to win outright. The Eagles game was more of a reality check for some overly optimistic fans, rather than an indication that the team needs to start over. Lol. The last two are probably about the right percentage , maybe should even be a bit lower ( I’m no actuary ). The first should probably be significantly higher, maybe about 15-20% or more ?

This is bs^ The Pats * and TB try to bury you. Every drive, every game. They were trying their damndest that day like any other.