Logic

Nope. Hypocrites, all. You might want to read the actual report before commenting.

I don't want to get into an argument that's inevitably going to lead down a path of victim shaming/doubting and all sorts of other messy stuff that never ends well on internet message boards. But I AM curious...What has Antonio Brown done in the past 12 months to make you think he ISN'T the type of "beyond reproach" scumbag to do something like this? What has he done to earn the benefit of the doubt? And why are you quicker to doubt an accuser that you presumably know nothing about than to doubt a guy who we all at least know is a narcissistic piece of garbage?

I'm sure New England will stand by him. "The Patriot Way". ?

1.) The Bills DID roster a fullback those years. Jerome Felton. 2.) Greg Roman isn't with the Bills anymore, so what he did or didn't do with his scheme is irrelevant anyway. 3.) The current offensive coordinator's system includes a fullback. Until Daboll leaves town, everyone's just going to have to live with it.

Indeed. I also saw it pointed out on Twitter today that most teams have a limited number of defenses to check to in response to certain things. Specifically, the Jets defense likely only had a few basic defenses to check into when the Bills flexed their 21 personnel into spread formations. The analyst showed several videos where the Jets came out in an exotic look, but then once the Bills flexed into a spread set, the defense had no choice but to check into a vanilla cover 2 shell. The combination of the no-huddle offense, the personnel grouping, and the formations being flexed into by the Bills forced the opposition OUT of exotic defensive looks and into vanilla looks that Josh knew how to attack. That's high level, New England-esque playcalling. Kudos to Daboll.

I understand the notion that Sweeney offers more in the passing game than DiMarco. In my opinion, though, that is offset by the fact that DiMarco offers more in the run game. Could Sweeney be just as good of a lead blocker as DiMarco? Maybe. We haven't seen evidence that he CAN'T do it, necessarily, but we also haven't seen evidence that he can. At the end of the day, I am always reminded that Daboll's offense is essentially the Patriots offense. The Patriots offense has always featured a fullback, not an H-Back. I tend to think that Daboll will continue to follow that blueprint. Offensive personnel groupings have been identified numerically for many years. Sorry you're late to the table and that it bugs you for some reason.

The problem with that plan is that if the defense comes out in nickel or dime, the Bills would line up in a pro set and run the ball. Unless Yeldon learned how to play fullback and I missed it, that doesn't really work. I suppose you could have them in a shotgun or pistol split backs formation, but again, you're taking away a lead blocker.

Per Warren Sharp from Sharpfootballanalysis.com, the Bills used 21 personnel (2 running backs, 1 tight end, 2 wide receivers) more than any other team in the league in week 1, as shown on the chart below. As has already been discussed here and elsewhere, the plan seems to be to come out in 21 personnel and then, based on what the defense presents, either line up in a classic pro set and run the ball, or flex to a spread or bunch formation of some sort and throw it. This stresses the defense and forces them to choose whether or not to stay in base defense. In other words, it's what the Patriots have been doing for years now. We all already saw this with our own eyes in week 1, but this chart backs up the idea: Note: The Bills were ALSO one of the five teams with the highest number of pass plays in week 1. That may not be the case every week going forward, but it sure is a breath of fresh air. Modern NFL offense being run by the BILLS?! Hallelujah! **EDIT** . If the link above doesn't work for anyone, the graphic can be found in the following Tweet:

I just came in to say this regarding Daboll: I am 100% sold on him. He is the best offensive coordinator the Bills have had in years. His playbook contains concepts and formations from New England, Kansas City, and The Rams playbooks. He even incorporates a bit of straight college stuff from his 'Bama days. His philosophy, as was made clear in week 1, is to have opponent-specific gameplans each week, just like the Pats. He uses Bunch formations, orbit actions, mesh concepts, screens, zone running, man running, pin and pull, RPOs....in short, he calls a MODERN NFL offense. Aside from all that, he trusts Allen, has tailored the offense around Allen's strengths, and is confident and ego-free enough to give Allen owneship over the offense, with seemingly full audible and check-with-me capabilities. Daboll makes good second half adjustments and year-long adjustments. He isn't stubborn, and he isn't so stuck in his ways that he refuses to let his offense evolve. I am all in on Daboll. He is one of the big reasons that Josh Allen will become a quality NFL quarterback. It was a great choice to hire him, and I have absolutely no doubt that he will be a head coach one day. People need to be able to see the difference between a failure in game planning and a failure in execution. Week 1 saw very little of the former and a whole bunch of the latter.

Pretty sure I have a new second favorite Buffalo Bill after watching that. (Tre White is #1 now and forever. Funniest ***** ever to put on a Bills helmet, and a great player and great man to boot!)

A lot of DiMarco detractors are missing a key point. Yes, he lightens the box. Yes, he helps identify the coverage for Allen. Those alone are great contributions, but there's one more thing: The Bills were in 21 personnel the vast majority of the time yesterday. Just like the Patriots, the Bills are now coming out in just about the same personnel grouping every single play. Then, depending on the defensive look, they either line up in an old fashioned pro set (I form, Strong, Weak, etc) or flex everyone out into some sort of spread of bunch grouping. This puts the opposition in a real bind. If they stay in base defense, the Bills flex to a passing formation. Now you potentially have Cole Beasley and/or Dawson Knox matched up against a linebacker. You probably have John Brown one-on-one against a corner with no help. Alternately, if the defense decides to go to nickel or dime personnel, the Bills can line up in the standard pro sets and run the balls against the lighter defensive personnel. Basically, the gameplan by the Bills is to keep the same offensive personnel on the field for most of the game and allow the opposing defense to choose which way you're going to attack them. The Pats have been doing this for a few years now, to great effect. Emulating one of the consistently excellent offenses in the modern NFL is not a BAD thing! As it relates to DiMarco: For those that say "well, his spot should be taken by a second running back or a tight end or something", well...unless said running back or tight end is as good at playing fullback as DiMarco, that doesn't exactly work. I understand those who say that he should not be catching passes, but both times I saw a pass go his way yesterday, he caught it for several yards. As an offense, you never go broke if you're making a profit. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Quit yer bitchin!

I definitely liked the accuracy on short and intermediate throws. But ya know what I REALLY liked? What REALLY stood out to me? Josh's complete and total command of the offense. The way he got the team in and out of the huddle with minimal delay of games (I think there were 1 or 2 all day), made checks and called audibles at the line of scrimmage, and directed traffic all day long was a thing of beauty. To do that, on the road against a good defense and a fired up home crowd, in just your TWELFTH career start...is impressive. He showed poise, command, and leadership, and he looked calm and composed all day. Even after all the turnovers, he kept his head about him and delivered when it mattered most. I know it's a cliche you're all probably sick of hearing, but "Mental Toughness" is what it was. And as far as looking for signs of progress in a young QB, Allen's total command and undeniable presence as a field general yesterday was extremely encouraging. For direct comparison, look no further than Sam Darnold in yesterday's game. Granted, it was his first game in a brand new offense, but still. Whereas Darnold appeared to simply be calling what Gase told him to, Allen looked like he was the one in charge of determining how the Bills would line up based on the defensive look presented. Daboll seems to have complete faith in him with regard to playcalling and decision making.

Overall, I agree with you about PFF and their illogical hatred of Josh Allen. It's only fair to note, however, that this article pertains to fantasy football. I wouldn't start Allen just yet in fantasy, either, based on yesterday's game.

God I hate the "putting each through burning tables" thing. What are Bills fans, a bunch of WWE loving 8th graders circa 1998? Foolishness. Show up, be loud, represent the team with pride, but for the love of God....quit putting each other through flaming tables.

Yes. Bring back the Captain for the duration of the time that Taron is on the shelf. It's after week 1, so the whole "vested veteran" contract thing comes into play.

Whenever my cat got on my lap, the Bills turned the ball over. Once I figured this out, I refused to let him get near me. He was perplexed, to say the least. I should mention that I watched the game on about a 2 hour delay. So the act of my cat getting onto my lap was somehow reaching back into the past and causing events to go poorly for the Bills. Metaphysically peculiar, no doubt.

Thanks for the writeup. We heard from the earliest part of OTAs that the Bills were focusing heavily on situational football. Highly specific situational football, to boot. This continued through camp. Fast forward to today, and the Bills were down 13 and needing to win the 4th quarter in order to win the game, as you alluded to. According to the Bills players and the beat writers on the sidelines at MetLife, the Bills were completely calm, collected, focused, and acted just the same as they would act if they were UP by 13 in the 4th quarter. They had practiced highly specific situational football for moments just like this. Sure enough, it paid off. The Bills defense played at an absolutely elite level today. To have your offense turn the ball over FOUR times, on the road against a divisional opponent, in front of a fired up Jets crowd....and to still only allow EIGHT points...I barely have words for it. Elite level defense. It's not as if the Jets are a bunch of Schmohocks out there. Le'Veon Bell in the backfield, first round pick Sam Darnold at QB, three capable receivers. Bills defense shut 'em down. I have to note here how much I like that coach McDermott often uses his timeouts in key 3rd or 4th down situations when the Bills are on defense. He gets a look at what the Jets want to do personnel and formation-wise, then he calls a timeout. Not only does this help the Bills defense know what the opponent want to do, it often forces the opponent to do something different, knowing that the Bills defense has just seen their hand. You're effectively taking away their first choice offensively in key situations. I love it. Allen needs to get better. Some of his turnovers today were bad luck, but there were also another two or three throws that could (should?) have been picked off. That game could have gone very differently. That said...it's impossible to overstate the degree to which Allen seems to have the vaunted Clutch Gene. Three come-from-behind wins and four game-winning drives in 12 starts. That's big time stuff. Over the years, I've learned that everything I just mentioned is for message boards and passing time between Sundays. All that really matters are Ws and Ls. At the end of the year, they don't care how you got your Ws, they only count how many you got. Bills got one today. Let's hope they can return to the same stadium and get another next week.

I already know how this one ends: Raiders suspend AB for conduct detrimental to the team. His $30million in guarantees are voided. The Raiders cut him outright and admit defeat on the trade. The Patriots sign him and -- suddenly, realizing this is his last chance and his best shot to win a Super Bowl -- he shapes up and acts like a consummate professional. The Patriots offense with Brown on one side and Gordon on the other and Edelman in the slot becomes unstoppable, the Patriots go to their 4th straight Super Bowl and win their 7th ring. So it is written, and so it shall be.

That's definitely what it is. @DC Tom is just a know-it-all blowhard who has trouble admitting he's wrong.

Good to see your "miserable prick" shtick carries over from the PPP. At least you're consistent!

I disagree that there isn't rhyme or reason to it. I think that area of Wyoming IS specifically showing the Bills game because of Allen. I only say that because I live in Portland, OR, and we constantly get Tennessee Titans games (Mariota was a Duck).

I second this. For all that Mike Pettine's defense does well, it's usually bad against the run. Put a different way, I like Montgomery's chances vs an unproven Mike Pettine defense better than I like Aaron Jones' chances against a proven Bears defense.

My WR2 spot in my 10-team PPR league is looking like it will be a revolving door of lottery ticket sleeper types. I have some more promising candidates, but due to either injury or week 1 opponent, my best bet looks to be one of the Bills WRs that I have, John Brown and Cole Beasley. In particular, I feel like either John Brown or Cole Beasley is going to have a big day against NYJ in week 1. Brown likely to have more yards and a better chance at a TD, but Beasley seems like he'll have 5-7 receptions, if preseason target share is any indication. So what do you think (and please spare me the "don't start either guy!" comment), Brown or Beasley?

"His mindset, his approach. The way he views himself. His self-confidence on game day. He's Mike Tyson in a fight. He don't give a (expletive)." That's my favorite line from the article ^

I'm terribly curious to know your feelings on the release of LeSean McCoy. Specifically, do you think the 2019 Buffalo Bills are better, worse, or not materially much different without McCoy in the fold than with him?