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Ahhhhh, the Chroise. Remember him well

Looks like Nickell forced a fumble there

Damn those unis are freaking hideous.

Rams. I’ll never forgive SEA for saying “ no thanks, you take it” and handing a Lombardi to the filthy Pats*

Might have to bring up a QB with the Allen situation.

I’d love for it to be a WR, but most likely Davis Webb ?

It’s the same offense. The game plan will change, but no one is installing a new offense for a backup QB.

Stop the Patriots threads. This is a Bills board, not a gathering place for Pats* worshippers.

I’m not defending Allen blindly. Anyone who has watched realizes there are flaws in his game. I’m pulling for him for sure, but have no idea if he can be the long term answer or not. Nobody knows, but some claim to be clairvoyant and have all the answers. Allen hasn’t come close to having a perfect game, that’s my opinion. Don’t try to frame my thoughts without knowing what they are. It’s not the same because I’m not saying he will or he won’t. He’ll either improve and succeed or he won’t and another QB will be brought in to replace him. As a Bills fan, I’m just along for the ride.

Many in the media and especially analytics types care more about being right than anything else. Lots of these folks are numbers geeks , not sports types. When they’re wrong they are silent. That’s the media world we live in today . Hot takes and declarations get more clicks than nuance. It’s an example of opinion from someone who has observed the change in media over the years.

There will be plenty of Allen detractors quickly cranking out columns about how terrible he is. When he wins he will garner faint praise and many will be silent. This will likely follow him his whole career as media types won’t rest in their quest to be right.

If he’s out of the protocol, there’s is not any difference between playing in week 7 or this week . Practice time is the only factor. If you want to play I safe with his health then by your logic Allen backs up Barkley all year. This is concussion protocol, not a hamstring .

I don’t think there is any room for discretion or “ optics” with the concussion protocol, and the team doctor is not the one calling the shots. Its an independent Neurologist. If you show symptoms ( ie fail the test) you are in the protocol. Each injury is unique and there are varying degrees but once you fail the test the only differentiating factor between injuries is the length of time it takes for the player to clear the protocol. Allen showed symptoms, however slight and he failed. He appears to be recovering quickly. If this was the 1990s, judging from his actions afterward , he gets an ammonia cap on the sidelines and returns to the game. For obvious reasons those days are over. Edit : Allen hasn’t yet cleared the protocol. I’d venture if he clears it and practices tomorrow he plays. otherwise it’s Barkley.

While the fans hot takes on the QB subject can be ridiculous at times, they are still just fans overreactions. No one can seriously think these have anything to do with decisions made at OBD over the years.

NFLN sit ‘em and start ‘em fantasy segment makes no sense. They listed Mariotta, D. Walker , C Davis as sit ‘em vs BUF. Then they have the BUF defense as a sit ‘em ? Then D Henry is a start ‘em as well as the TEN defense . Strange ...

Sammy Watkins or Robert Woods.

Depends on the position of the defenders around him, but sure I can see that. You can be vulnerable to a cheap shot even when sliding; like Flacco was. It’s a fine line and Allen was pretty upright when he was being wrapped up initially. Seemed like he braced himself when he saw the headhunter coming at him and lowered his head instinctively . I’d guess that play will be fresh in his memory for awhile.

You’re either in the protocol or out of it. Allen won’t be any more or less out of the protocol after the bye week if he’s out of it now. He’s the QB and has to work through the ups and downs. This is a big game in the AFC WC picture , so I don’t think McD or the organization will think about this situation like you are. If he’s the QB of the team, he plays when he’s cleared.

Hosting a playoff game might be just out of reach, though.

Finishing the season in the top five or higher in most or all defensive categories would be a pretty good argument for an elite defense.

Or Allen could have taken the “ blitz beaters “ that Daboll’s scheme made available to him. He didn’t. As an aside, it wasn’t 50% blitz rate btw. It was in the 40s. But even with your exaggeration aside, Dabolls use of Yeldon in the second half was an adjustment that was made. The Pats weren’t going to sit idly by while the Bills ran the ball for an entire half. Many plays were left on the field by the Bills offense. Yards mean they were moving the ball effectively. Their mistakes kept the points off the board.

Once ? So for you, Allen must never get tackled in the open field after a run again ? He has done the slide this season already, so it’s not like he never does it. Injury was unfortunate, but he’ll likely limit the hits over time. Of course , Newton still takes hits and what year is he in now? Anyway, the Bills don’t have to make a decision on Allen until after his 3rd season. Lots of time yet for the big picture to play out.

How boring. And you’re still going to die.

Rapport says Allen’s current status in protocol gives him “ a shot “ to be on the field Sunday on NFLN...

For sure, a solid rushing game will keep them in 3rd and reasonable. Can’t get behind the sticks. A healthy Singletary could really help. Couldn’t agree more. Targeting rule would make cheap shot artists think twice. A penalty or fine is big, but not a big enough deterrent.There isn’t much gray area about intent in targeting, it either is or it isn’t.