Doc Brown

Depends on Doyle's status.

A 300 yard passer and a 100 yard runner only happened once since Allen's rookie year and it was our OT loss against the Bucs where he accomplished both.

My first thought was how does this stat apply to us since Allen's rookie year. It's 81% passing winning percentage when passing for over 300 and about 43% having one player rush for over 100 yards. You're correct in that Allen doesn't put up garbage time stats. We're 13-3 (including playoff games) when Allen throws for 300 plus yards (81% winning percentage). The Titans loss last year where he slipped short on the qb sneak. The AFC Chiefs divisional game where coaching malpractice occurred with 13 seconds left. Then the Bucs game where we had to donate to the blind afterwards. As far as our record since 2018 when we have someone rush for over a 100 yards we are 3-4. Three of those losses coming with Allen rushing for more than 100 yards (Jets and Fins in 2018, Bucs in 2021). One with Gore in 2019 against the Pats. All this really tells me is we rely too much on Allen and should really focus on giving Singletary the bulk of the carries as we're 2-0 when he rushes for over 100 yards.

Taron Johnson needs to have a big game both covering Cooper Kupp and stuffing the run against that outsize zone rushing attack they love.

I'm with you except for the Cowboy's Monday Night since we didn't have a chance in hell of making the Super Bowl that year. I think the scar comparison is the best. It fades over time but it will always stick with you no matter what happens.

He's the main one technique taking Star's role. They usually list that player as the starter. Plus, what exactly has Settle done so far in his career to earn the starting role on a rotating defensive line?

Demarcus Ware to the Broncos in 2014 is a better comparison.

Based on Morris and Doyle not practicing today and the Rams personnel my guess would be Morris, Doyle, Spector, Basham, and Cook. I just have a feeling they won't trust Cook in pass protection against the heavily blitzing Rams with Donald drawing double teams leaving free blitzers. Lawson over Basham because he's better against the run and not breaking containment with all of the Rams window dressing.

We carried four in the first Fins and Jets game last year. Taiwan Jones will be active every week as a gunner so it's better to think of if they'll dress three (Singletary, Moss, Cook) or two of the three. It'll be one of the most interesting story lines throughout the year if all stay healthy.

Weren't his two biggest botched plays as a kick returner last year?

Lions over Eagles

Rams are wearing their modern white throwbacks. Bills will be in blue jerseys (not sure of pants color) unless they want to get the abhorrent all red unis over with right away.

Mine too. I take a daily test hoping it comes out positive. My brother was on a ventilator when he caught it in January but survived so our whole family tests daily mostly for his sake.

Rams defense last year under Morris largely resembled the one the Bills played in 2020 under Staley. Heavy zone with a cover 2 shell. They played zone coverage the 2nd most in the NFL last year (68%) and man coverage the least (14%). Theoretically, Crowder will be an important piece of our game plan

We're talking about professionals here. They know what they're doing.

He sounded like Trump tonight. He promised to be the opposite. Finally convinced me. We need four parties in this country.

I read it as 28th youngest.

The worry wart in me sees how drastically bad the Von Miller contract could be if he falls off a cliff this year. Otherwise, great news.

It took a punt god to get rid of Haack.

I would be shocked if Hodgins or Blacksheare get claimed. They’re jag’s to everyone but Bills fans.

I'm a little concerned given how many they kept in the secondary. Their may have been a setback as he was visible doing rehab to the beat reporters to start camp and then you didn't hear much since. On the other hand, they may want to make sure that he's 100% ready to go when he does come back given the investment they have in him.

Let's leave Dolphins fans out of this. I don't know one Bills fans that is calling for Beane to be fired.

I think Shakir made the WR decision (and maybe the Blackshear decision - punt returner) pretty easy as he was able to be effective outside in the preseason and secure his spot as the punt returner. Hodgins had to prove he could be an effective gunner to overtake Kumerow. He didn't. They made the right call and hopefully can put him on the practice squad and activate him if Diggs or Davis gets hurt. Blackshear was still the #4 RB despite flashing in preseason so there wasn't a spot for him. Maybe develop him on the practice squad as his blocking needs to improve. He'll have the inside track to split carries with Moss or Singletary next year if one of them gets released. If some team snatches him. Oh well. Sweeney is the correct answer here. I thought Howard and Morris were the better blockers and pass catchers. He provides no special teams value. It's not good when the main argument is he's well liked in the locker room. So are orange slices at halftime (do they still do that?) but I'm not giving them a roster spot.

The same reason the Pats keep Matthew Slater. Special teams aces. You saw our coverage against the Broncos without Jones, Neal, Matakavech, and Kumerow. It was pitiful.

I don't understand sarcasm but I do wonder what steps they're taking internally to beef up their vetting process. They're lucky it happened with a rookie 6th round punter.