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NE was mainly turnovers. They moved the ball very well. Atl and Miami felt different. They wanted to attack outside out of spread looks. By doing so they nurfed their run game and became one dimensional. I dont understand how you come out of KC and decided not to keep that going.

Who is fighting it is my question. Is it Josh not liking to pass from under center? If so gotta get used to it right now. His numbers and metrics are very good when he does.

The Bills didnt attack using their run game at all. The pass splits out of shotgun are incredibly low. Why be one dimensional by formation on first and second down? Pass from under center. Regular drop back. It doesn't have to be play-action because by formation the defense is preparing for a run. The run game or threat of it is real. Out of shotgun it goes away.

Bi polar? I see it more as a systemic conflict of schematic philosophy. It’s the opposite of how they operated under Daboll. Mcdermott wanted a balanced attack. He implored Daboll to run the ball at every post game press conference. Now Brady is running the ball at a percentage that is highest in the league. Mcdermott now implores Brady to pass more and get that going. Both offense by every metric is successful. This season the Bills offense is worst when they have an obvious pass gameplan. Feels like Mcdermott strive for balance at times forces the play calling away the offenses strength. I think an honest question can be made if the Bills are burning a prime season. Obviously, if he gets hot in the Playoffs and they win it all who cares. Im under the train of thought that an elite run game paired with Allen is the key for success in the playoffs. My concern is does Josh feel that way. He is chasing explosive passes out of shotgun. The offense is best right now under center. The spread game-plan to attack the outside coverage of Miami didnt work. I think they tried to attack them the wrong way. Stick with run looks and packages and attack out of those. My confusion is the repeated moving away from the run game Atl and Miami. Both games felt like they wanted to prove they are something they are not. Is it Allen, Brady or Mcdermott or a combination of all three.

After running a play action fake during the timeout being called. Finesse game play with finesse effort. They are a running team. Why not do what you did vs KC and Carolina? I put alot of the blame on the coaches and Qb. Seemed like Allen wanted a 300 yard game and he got it eventually.

Bad loss. Poor effort, poor game plan. Brady got cute with the gameplan. Run the ball, play action big bodies. Coming out in shotgun the wrong play. Vs inferior opponents lean into what you are good at. Counter off of how they adjust to you.

Buffalo had the highest offer. No reason to outbid yourself. As reported earlier both Jets and Miami were ultimately unwilling to trade with Buffalo. I think thats a fair account of what happened. Beane came off angry and frustrated. Sounds like they were very close to a deal for Waddle and Miami backed out in the 11th hour. While finalizing a deal for Waddle they missed out on Shaheed and Meyers.

Had Star and that was it for a while. Jordan Phillips and Daquan Jones are big bodies. Not having Oliver hurts but also makes it harder to scheme runs against. Off the bus the Bills Oline and Dline are something right now. Slowly becoming ass kickers on both sides.

Hold em out no? If they are not 100% snap count limit or make inactive? Yes.

Hoecht was here for 2 games and Oliver is hurt every year. KC scored once in the second half. Needed a 4-17 to accomplish that. Without both guys. I think the defense will be ok. Does it suck? Yes.

No. Ironically, its helps Buffalo either way. Colts, Denver and LAC all get their measuring stick/gotta have it game in November or December vs KC. Colts and Broncos are bit of paper tigers. I dont trust either Qb. LAC cant field an Oline and defense is leaky. I think KC goes 3-1 vs Denver Twice, Indy, and LA. Indy goes 10-7, Losses to KC, Houston, SF, Seattle, and Jacksconvile. That gives them splits with Hou and Jacksonville down the stretch and win vs Atl over seas. AFC west beats up each other. Bills clear NE and win the 1 seed.

I think Davis or Johnson could go for 20 carries and 100 plus. The displacement upfront doesn't change with Cook limited or out. Takes the 40 plus plays off the table but still will be effective. Play action will be open.

Coming off 27 carries this is to be expected. I hold him out of practice until Friday. With his work load I get Davis and Johnson more work vs Miami. Even without an injury I would try to keep Cook under 15 carries this week. If he is less then 80% I would hold him out. This is an Oline and play-action game. I think Davis can have a NYJ type performance.

I like the shift to size inside. If he can eat some double teams and muck up the middle I'm all for it. TJ Sanders coming off IR will be a-lot of help. Jones getting healthy really improves the room as well.

I wouldn't do player for player. Role for role. More 3-2 and 3-3 looks. Combinations of Bernard and Milano in coverage with Williams as spy/ blitzer and Thompson a blend of both. Solomon I'm not sure about. Jackson is at the gotta show me something phase.

Drew Brees only Superbowl in NO came with his lowest Attempt as a Saint. They had a run game. Allen finally has a run game. Utilize it. Allen is still great. He doesn't have to throw 40 times a game. Get under center beat up defenses hit shots over top in PA. That is the formula to win.

I think the Bills were a bit unlucky that the biggest sellers at the deadline were the Jets and Dolphins. Neither willing to work with Buffalo with in reason. Saints kept Olave. Shaheed was a target but his price tag was steep for a rental. Palmer getting healthy will be big imo. He can open up the down field passing game off play-action. Can Davis run and can Coleman find a rhythm are 2 questions the can help as well. 6-2 with an improving defense and top 3 offense is still a good spot to be.

That should have been done weeks ago or a few days from now. Looks really stupid timing wise.

He needs some help. Walker playing less snaps will improve his play. Playing a little too much at the moment and its affect his consistency. At his best he is unblockable at times.

Dolphins are who they are. I think Buffalo stop Achane the game is over quickly.

More dead cap for a player who isn’t/wasn’t playing great. It’s not free money and a reason they are not always just done.

Agreed.

I find it hard to believe Buffalo pulls the lever on the Johnson deal without a deal in place. Buffalo doesn't have leaks. I feel like the media and “rumor” mill is always days behind Beane and the calls he is making. Most deals/trades Buffalo make are reported when the trade is sent into the league.

Every one talks about the off coverage. Yes, Wallace should have had inside leverage. No one talks about that just that the Bills defense was back. Running in the ball in the red-zone and running out the clock to play for overtime are not the same thing. Yes, no way Mahomes makes a 20-30 yard completion and gets 2 shots at the endzone. Basically, exactly what happened anyways. Slightly more difficult but not unreasonable for him. Go for 4th or kick were the main options with draw back being similar to punt. As someone posted analytically the win probabilities were all negligible.

So it’s a go situation vs kick. I think I would give Prater a little better odds of making it vs the offense converting. Mcdermott is almost always on the analytic side of these choices. This was the proper decision imo. With about equal odds the punt is the only play that doesn't win it.