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    18 minutes ago, Yobogoya! said:

     

    He'd have to come back this year AND finish strong to sniff a 3rd, I think. For exactly the reasons you mentioned. 

     

    It's a criticism way down the list at this point, but part of Beane's over-commitment to his own draft picks means we never deal a guy when his value will actually net us something positive in return. Isn't it kinda weird that in 8 seasons he's NEVER moved one of his draft picks for a sizable return in trade? 

    I could understand that strategy if he was actually good at drafting players, but he's not. Not even Cooper moved the needle much.

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    I think its over guys.

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    4 hours ago, ALLinALLEN said:

    Ever since the 13 seconds game, I haven't been able to rally around the team as "special" or "our year" until last year. I thought we would beat KC in the AFCCG and win it all. At this point, and after so many crushing seasons since JA's rise, I'm just actually exhausted. I'm tired of it all. My dad had seasons from 1980-2008ish, and during the 4 Superbowl losses. When I came onto the scene and was old enough to start caring and wanting to watch games circa 2000, he would rather mow the lawn. Never wanted to watch or care that much about "the bills signed "x" guy!" ( I would exclaim). He lost that desire to really truly care, because of the heartbreak and losses. I'm kind of at that point, pure exhaustion.

     

    TLDR: I'm exhausted and finding it really hard to care anymore. 

    Totally agree....this is the first year since 2000 where I didn't sign up for Sunday Ticket.  I spent an enjoyable day watching my grandson play travel baseball rather than stress out over what we're going to do or not do "Bills-wise".  It is exhausting and with all this said I feel really bad for Josh.  He deserves so much better.  

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    I think its over guys.

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    12 minutes ago, dhgold said:

    Here to rant, not listen. Glass is 2/3 empty.

     

    The Bills have played up to expectations against the Jets, the Panthers and the Chiefs. They played 10 inspired minutes against the Ravens but were otherwise outclassed. They played below expectations in the first Dolphins game and against the Saints. They were outplayed losing at home to the Patriots and were downright bad against the Falcons and in the second Dolphins game.

     

    The defense has been shakey almost the entire season, is ravaged by injury and won't have Hoecht and Oliver, arguably its two biggest difference makers this year, for at least the rest of the regular season.

     

    Special teams are mediocre at best.

     

    With the exception of Shakir, Cook and Kincaid, all offensive skill players have disappointed and Cook and Kincaid are showing signs of over usage.  

     

    Really ripping the bandaid off here: even Josh Allen has not been played up well, let alone up to his standards of the previous five seasons.

     

    Coaches have shown little ability to right the ship.

     

    I feel considerably less optimistic about the Bills prospects at this point in the season than in any year since 2020. At no point this season have the Bills demonstrated the sort of sustained excellence that I would need to see in order to drink the Kool Aid and convince myself that they're capable of making a Super Bowl run.

     

     

    The glass is 2/3 empty because our roster is 2/3 empty. Whether by injuries or personnel malfeasance, it's back to Josh being forced to play Superman and do it all.  This format never has been and never will be sustainable. 

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    I think its over guys.

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    25 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

    Historically, I'd watch the Sabres to make me feel better about the Bills. Then I'd watch the Bills to make me feel better about the bills. Now, I have to sit in my car in the garage with the engine running and door closed to feel better. 

     

    (And no, I'm not suicidal, so don't call the authorities. Just don't worry......I have booze)

    That's ok....I've seen your garage,  it has a hole in it.

    Indiana LB Aiden Fisher.......I see a Bills uniform in his future....

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    14 minutes ago, SirAndrew said:

    I’ve haven’t seen any Indiana football this year, but he sounds like a high motor lunch box guy. 

    I have seen him play. Like @Special K says he is considered high motor and high character.  He does identify plays quickly and is good in run pursuit.  His mid season scouting report says he plays fast (almost too fast) and has good instincts.  His weakness is size 6-0 1/4 and 232 lbs and he's below avg in pass coverage.  He's projected near the 6th round.  Someone to watch considering Milano is likely gone next year.

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    Bust or Breakout: Can Keon Coleman make an "Eric Moulds" style great leap forward

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    12 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

     

    This doesn't remotely fit Coleman.

     

    Heading into the Draft, almost no one here liked him as a prospect and even less wanted him to be our pick.

     

    After he was Drafted, we all had hopes that he'd succeed - as we do with all Draft Picks. But there was no hype from the fanbase over him. Just hopes that were pretty quickly dashed.

    Agree, that 4.61 was pretty damning.  And if the coaches aren't willing to put him in the slot to take advantage of his " gauntlet " skills, then there's really no use for him.  Unfortunately he is exactly who we thought he was.

    Would you rather playoff seeding scenario?

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    #1 seed

    If we're the 1 seed there's a very good chance we were able to rest key starters week 18. Then we turn around and rest the entire roster which we all know will have some injury issues.  Historically we've beaten Baltimore/ Lamar in the playoffs. And I'm confident if McD is calling the defensive plays, he'll find a path to stopping Henry. 

     

    Being at home will help. We don't deserve going to a SB if we can't finally slay our nemesis.  So for me the issue of keeping most of your 53 healthy and at home is paramount. 

    Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland passes away - 24 yrs old.

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    2 minutes ago, Draconator said:

     

    I had to go through about 15 different medications before I was prescribed something that made THE difference. Once you find what works for you, don't mess with it. 

    Yup, same with us. His doctor had to do alot of trial and error but we finally found the perfect combination.  We haven't deviated from that exact dosage at all.  He still experiences mild depression but nothing like it was during 2020.  Unfortunately there's no meds for Aspergers.  My heart goes out to anyone who struggles with mental illness. 

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    Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland passes away - 24 yrs old.

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    11 hours ago, Draconator said:

    I was on the deck of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012, ready to jump. I was rapid cycling from my Bipolar, and my doctor had screwed up my meds. I had a friend who I was talking with throughout the day call me while I was on the bridge, and she said go to the Psych ER one more time. If it doesn't work, you have my permission to jump. I went to the ER, and in California where I was living at the time, they immediately gave me a prescription for meds. I went and got those filled right away, had a come to Jesus meeting with my doctor to straighten out my meds. I reconnected with my now wife 3 months later, moved to Buffalo, and my Bipolar has been in remission for over 10 years. 

     

    You're so right in saying mental illness is no joke. 

    @Draconator, so glad to hear you are doing better.  My 34 yr old son who's lived at home his whole life has struggled with Aspergers and Bipolar for so many years. Thank God for modern medicine. Not a day goes by that I don’t fear this outcome.  Life is good when you have family and friends that can see the warning signs. Prayers to the Kneeland family.  

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    10/26/25 GAMEDAY Bills at Panthers post game thread

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    7 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

    Palmer has a whopping 14 catches on the year. Not sure why I'm seeing so many people talk him up today. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, I suppose.

    Today Kincaid had 1 catch for 23yds. I thought Dalton was going to be our Kelce?  Everyone talks him up as a weapon yet we rarely target him.  The inconsistency in his usage drives me nuts.

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    Ed Oliver bicep injury - likely out regular season

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    1 hour ago, Livinginthepast said:

    Ive watched football for a long time and I have never seen a beast of player like Oliver get injured so often. QBs or RBS you expect injuries but Oliver just cant stay healthy. 

    We're 7 games in and he's already been injured twice. If there existed some sort of "durability analytic", the Bills would be near the bottom. 

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    Forcing Turnovers is the missing ingredient in this Defense

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    17 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

    last cpl years we forced alot of turnovers,  we had a cpl near ints this year but I always said turnovers are not a sustainable part of a defense,  it will fluctuate year to year

    You cannot rely on turnovers to consistently get off the field.  When you have a defensive structure that often gives up long 3rd downs, you have to look in the mirror and ask yourself is this working?

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