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This is as big as they get. I think Buffalo understands the task but also are not afraid of it. Buffalo is 3-1 in the last 4 match ups. The 1 loss at home last season divisional rd. Without a majority of the starting defense. That KC offense was better. The Bills defense is better. Im very happy with how Buffalo matches up vs KC. KC will do some of the things Baltimore did. I think Allen and the passing game will be ready to go. More early down PA. Call me crazy I think Buffalo slays the Chiefs dragon. They win 34-16. In an effort to keep up KC passing game presses and he commits uncharacteristic turnovers.

He was always a OT prospect. Peters had ideal traits for the position. Ed doesn’t have the length to play outside. Terrible analogy. Peters was moved to his natural position. That is why Ed plays 3 tech on the Bills and was a 0 Tech/ nose tackle at Houston.

I really feel like this will be McDermott's master piece. His 21 Ravens game doesnt get the respect it deserves. I think they get multiple and catch Baltimore flat footed. 27-16 and it never feels that close.

Play 5 dlineman. Von, oliver, jones, johnson, Rouseau. Not all times would be an interesting wrinkle to start.

How hasn’t this thread die yet?

Imo you need to treat it like coverage. Gotta mix it up. Second and third level rules by Pittsburgh got manipulated and they never reacted to it. Living with ends containing Lamar from getting the edge will result in death. That is why the Bills nickel has faired well vs Lamar the trick will be tackling Henry.

Curious how the defense attacks Baltimore. Read and react vs that run game is useless. The feet in quicksand waiting on the mesh get eaten up by blocks. Blitz the run and blitz the pass. Live with 10 yards runs on occasion. Cant give up the 30 plus.

With Milano, Benard and Johnson healthy I expect a heavy nickel look. Sprinkle of some 4-3 and possible 5-2 looks. I put this game at the feet of Mcdermott. Allen is playing lights out. Can Mcdermott pull a Belichick type defensive game plan out of his hat?

Martin is old. This guy has pedigree and cost next to nothing. Makes sense to me. Buffalo is a unique place to kick. Ball handling is very important. Imo that is what got Bojo out the door.

What makes him dangerous is his body control. Allen has elite ball placement. White and Trubisky have small odds making those plays to Coleman. They dont have the arm talent to consistently hit it

Denver is a solid team. Not great but solid. I think Mcdermott confuses Nix early and results in some neg plays. Buffalo takes an early lead and doesn't look back. 31-17 Buffalo.

He didnt have to play. Jackson did. Has 8 pro bowlers and Allen had 1 with a better record. Its over.

I expect alot of White. Allen quick hook for Trubisky than when most of the ones are out White will come in for the better part of 3 quarters to a half.

The difference in Mahomes and Allen is so small you cannot say they made a bad decision. Too many ripple effects if Buffalo drafts Mahomes. If Pegual drafts Mahomes he does so with trust in Whaley and Beane never makes it to Buffalo because Whaley stays. I credit Beane’s management and staff changing the culture in Buffalo as much as Mcdermott changed the locker room. The in fighting and constant leaks during the Brand and Whaley run was terrible. Ironically, once they were moved the leaks stopped.

Agree. Benard vs Dodson last season was wild.

They didn't want to retro fit a scouting department. Ultimately it paid off. White, Dawkins and Milano were culture guys. Beane and Mcdermott from that point knew they were going after a qb in 2018. Played put great for Buffalo.

I strongly feel PFF only looks at solo tackles to grade linebackers. No idea how to determine pass coverage unless you get an interception. Imo it’s a corner and Qb tool. The rest is wild. Even the qb and cb are wonky.

I think Allen wins and it’s all but over. Jackson has to play to secure the division. Allen locked his up a month ago. Better record less talent around him. Take into account fumbles Allen has less turnovers. Jackson is having a fantastic season. Having the leading rusher in the conference has greatly helped that.

Slop and shlop. 25-12 Bills. An OT catches the record TD. If not Dawkins or Brown then I think it will be Vandenmark. I think this game will have a special teams td. Codrington has been close he breaks one. Only thing to make this more sloppy of game is bad weather.

Vrabel is the best available coach. I don't think it’s very close. Bad run teams will be intimidated by him and likely find a reason to not hire him. Give the man a qb and look out imo.

Davis, Solomon, VPG and Grable at LT

That is every team. The very good players what has made Buffalo consistent over the last 7 years. Every team has a handful of guys. What is behind it makes a team good or not. The browns have the best defensive player in the league and a top corner.

Allen, Johnson Brown, and Rousseau. I would make an argument for Cook and Benford. Thats 4-6. Dawkins and Milano were not his draft so I left them off.

Get guys healthy is huge. Last season injuries derailed the defense. They have better depth now. They are more multiple as well. At full strength they can play for scheme and team specific than making work what ya got.

Beating a division rival with back ups never gets old. That Miami game with Tua in a win and in scenario a few years a go and Antonio Williams ran for 100 yards was great.