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Most QB's do not make the NFL or stick because their development isn't proper and their are circumstances or an injury that side track their growth. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are perfect examples of QB's who got the support and proper development to become good players. I will freely say EJ development absolutely got sidelined, but his potential was limited to being a certain type of QB i.e using his mobility to create plays with his legs including running the ball. The moment his knee got jacked against CLE either he or the coaching staff or both stopped running him and he did become gunshy. I think regardless his chances of sticking in the NFL were limited and he really would've needed a unique coach like Greg Roman or McVay to maximize his talent. But I did think you saw some progress into the CLE game of what he could've done. The Bills certainly gave him weapons at WR, the O line wasn't bad, and the defense improved. His decision making always was the biggest issue and I am not sure any coaching can save that for a player.

Bills 32 Chiefs or Chefs lol 28 The rain will help slow KC down just enough and with Milano and White in the defense Buffalo pulls the upset. 1st half both teams trade TDs twice and the game is tied 14-14 at half. Bills open the 3rd quarter with a TD drive finishing with Moss getting a TD. KC has a rare turnover with a fumble and the Bills get a FG. KC gets a TD to end the half to make it 24-21. With 9 mins to go Buffalo gets the ball and Allen hits Brown for a 40 yd TD. The Bills go for two to make it a two score game that needs two KC TDs to lose and convert. KC gets one of those TDs but can’t get the other as they flame out before midfield and the Bills run the clock out. Allen 22-28 295 yds 2 TD 85 yds rushing 1 TD Singletary 15 rushes 72 yds 45 yds rec 1 TD Brown 4 rec 125 yds 1 TD Bonus defensive stat Tre White fumble rec

That’s where I am. I get it’s fun to do the glory games thing and this game is a bump in the road/ rallying cry but it gets annoying and it unrealistic. This team hasn’t won a division crown let alone had the success of a SB run. They still need to make their mark a bit more before I want to start comparing to SB teams

So we are cool with the defense allowing an average out 32.5 pts a game not including the Jets who are a NCAA division 3 team? I get tired of the injury excuse because every team has injuries and you have to be able to overcome that. We have the 30th ranked 3rd down defense in the league they can't get off the field. The adjustments don't exist, the defense makes no impact plays, and in general they look figured out by opposing offenses and lack luster energy wise. Coordinators are fired all the time sometimes its a good way to jolt awake an otherwise non responding unit.

I have been hyper critical of the defenses failing to start the season. But to the defense of Beane I do not believe he foresaw Star opting out. With Star to eat space I believe Buffalo's D would be doing a bit better, not Top 5 better but it would have certainly helped. I never understood the criticism of Star once we signed him and by the end of last year I think people understood his importance even if the numbers didn't reflect it. Star opted out on July 29th which isn't a lot of time to find or fill a suitable replacement. Also Beane will not be perfect everytime. I will fault him for the defensive line additions in the first 5 games not making an impact, but it isn't like he ignored the position either. The major mistake to me was I think Beane thought AJ would step right in for Shaq which hasn't happened to this time. Clowney was there to go for as added strength and he never seemed interested even after Star left. But Beane has found a lot of guys in the past including Phillips and I believe he will find more this may have just been a bad year.

Its fun to laugh at yourself for sports rage moments in the past when you look back. I was at the Bills Phins TNF game in 2014 and I was in sports rage after that loser of a game to the point I wanted Art Briles and Bryce Petty to come in the next year lol. fun times

By the way @Virgil I completely blame you for the loss because your prediction wasn't enough in the Titans favor

Fans complaining or getting upset because of a horrendous game isnt being a fair weather fan. If anything it just shows their upset because they care about the team. Fair weather fans are the people who only care when they win and the moment things swing they are no where to be found. Now we certainly have a lot of emotional eccentric fans who the attitudes swing week by week, but that is ok and given the drought years and trauma from that I get it. I have freely admitted when I have been wrong i.e Rosen over Allen, the Bills getting Diggs, I am sure I will be wrong about wanting Frazier fired to shake things up and reframe the defense. But that is part of being a fan and I will at least credit the people who are pissed even ifs it irrational for giving a crap then those who won't even be found or only care to be around when things are good. I am trying my best to keep in mind Allen has looked really good and even though last night he wasn't as good, he is a huge bright spot and can get the team to the playoffs. The defense scares me because its gotten to a point if the offense makes mistake against a quality opponent like the Titans or even the Rams shouldn't have been INT, we have very little rope to give. This years schedule offers very little room for mistake if you want a good seed for the playoffs and division title. Heck even the playoffs are very competitive with the Browns, Colts, Raiders, and even Chargers looking very competitive for the final spots. Nothing will come easy like last year and thats ok, I just hope that they give Allen and the offense the ability to be mortal at points without it costing us games.

The defense is most different when Milano is out I don't disagree. With him and White back the pass defense should be somewhat better. But the defensive line is bad and Star/Shaq/Jordan gone is really showing how much they miss them. That is something which maybe they are able to bandaid but needs major work come offseason.

Agreed. I am really upset with the defense but reasonably if the offense is humming 4 good games out of 5 at a time and the defense can literally force a few punts each game they are a 10-11 wins. The upsetting piece I guess is if the defense could just be middle of the road they could win 12-13 games, but the issues they have don't seem the type that are super fixable in season.

Star was a space eater and Phillips was excellent at the push up front. Beane gambled that he could let Phillips & Lawson go and find subtitle replacements which is failing spectacularly and killing the D. Beane did get Phillips off the free agent wire so I believe he can find guys, but I am not sure why they are waiting so long. They really need a big guy in the middle.

He’s done too much for me not to buy some growth. Even tonight I hated the INT but if the Bills D makes a stop before half or doesn’t allow a TD there it’s 24-10 and you still have a shot. He basically is being forced to play perfect which is very tough even if he has improved. But I agree key is whether he stays calm or goes back to hero ball now that the pressure is there.

Yep. Not all losses are the same. This loss was a warning lights big time on the dash type loss. Basically showed if Allen isn’t perfect they can’t win and any mistake cost them dearly. I’m actually not super down on Josh as much as the rest of the team to not pick themselves up especially the D. Turnovers happen how you respond matters. We responded by allowing TD after TD

In terms of who is the best. Buffalo got exposed and I wouldn’t bet the Bills to beat any of those teams. Once the Bills lose to KC next week they’ll be back down conference tie breaker wise

He will get it together I think the contract may be in his head a little and he is pressing too much when he’s been out.

I get regression that’s to be expected especially on defense but they are one of the top 5 worst units. That’s a lot more then just being a middling unit and it’s killing the team.

four and I stopped drinking and went to Mountain Dew. Just really think the defense needs a sizable shake up, coordinators change across the league a bunch it happens

both IMO. They seem to rest their laurels on scheme and players are not making plays

Enough of enough with the defense. I get injuries happen and they were playing short handed. But the overall scope of this season the defense has been an embarrassment and a shell of last year. They look lost regularly, unprepared, and their situational football is atrocious. The amount of 3rd and longs all season that keep being converted is unreal. Right now the Bills are behind KC TEN BAL NE PIT in terms of ranking in conference. All of those teams have defenses that will do better and unless Allen and the offense is literally perfect game in game out we’re toast against the big boys. Fire Frazier let McD take back play calling and send a firm message to the defense this isn’t good enough. I truly don’t believe anything else will send a strong enough message they don’t have the leaders like Zo or Kyle to get these guys in line.

37-17 Bills Buffalo has had plenty of time to practice, heal, and prepare. Titans have had two days and about a million distractions and will be missing guys. People keep saying Titans may use this as motivation but I think Buffalo actually will more.

No way the amount of money gone would be really bad. From what I have read from NFL reporters media etc.. the league does not want to move the season back a week if they can help it.

Which is pathetic and a major problem. If its just fines what stops Cam from practicing ahead of schedule? COVID is no joke and can wreck the year for the NFL which the Titans already have risked.

Problem with this is every other team has lost guys to COVID and dealt with it without breaking the rules. The Titans getting that light of penalties only incentives others to try. Anything less then scorched earth in penalties invites others to try.

I am too. They broke rules designed to protect health and keep the games possible. Now two teams have had their schedules wrecked because people couldnt follow the rules and unless a forfeit comes out for both games it will give both BUF and PIT competitive disadvantages. Additionally the rest of the league even NE for gosh sakes has managed to follow the rules. Only fair solution is force both games as forfeit, take away the Titans entire draft picks for 2021, and suspend Tannehill and any other players that broke the rules for four games. It might tank their season and have adverse consequences but given the circumstances this needs to be so harsh no team or player considers doing this or breaking policy again this year.

Nola is not what they were. Brees has already slowed down to the point its very noticeable and the Saints while talented are not the team they have been. If the Bills played Nola right now on a neutral field I would have zero issue picking them. Yep we rotate the divisions every 3 years and we are already back to AFC South. Our home schedule for 2021 is already IND, HOU, CAR, ATL, NYJ, NE, MIA and we just wait whoever we host from the AFC N. Its early but they should be 7-1 at worst given the way the offense is now.