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Watching live i thought the play was blown dead before he reached out the ball. That is why the refs were running from the outside to the spot while Lewis was still stretching out. Regardless those 2 calls at the end of half and the would be 4th down stop Buffalo seemed to lose focus and soon there after the game. With all the noise and talk coming form Buffalo still I am worried that they will be too emotional or ill prepared for the Dolphins.

With his size, athletism, and arm strength there ia no doubt to me that QB will be Allen. Too many teams need a qb. I dont see Allen or Jackson making out of the top half of rd 1 with either going top 5. Both are so rare physically i think a team moves up to get them.

I like the potential there is with Allen. Has the best arm ive seen in a long time. Mayfield to me is an all time great college player and do not see how translates to the NFL. Oklahoma is loaded with Talent and the Big 12 doesnt play defense. Give me the big guy with the big arm who is from cold weather.

Very simply. Clear and obvious or stay with the call on field. Cut down on the replays keep more plays.

They are finishing at worst 8-8. The weakness on defense was secondary last year now it is a strength. Benjamin looks like a premier pass catcher. After the NE game you can see that Taylor is not good enough to win us the east. He is good imo to get us a wildcard. That is not the goal but at minimum you want the ability to make the playoffs. If a vet is brought in that is better he is gone, if not i keep taylor and have a minimum of play they need to beat. Buffalo is in a good position capwise for FA and draft equity going into the draft. They should be in postion next yr for a playoff spot, if Brady slips maybe the division.

That was a terrible call. Call was close. When you sink both angles when the ball is in Bemjamins gut you can see the black rubber come up right after. Where is the evidence that says he was out of bounds on video? Their isnt any

But it would have been the right move. After maybe a superbowl fringe MVP season. If he wins its because Rodgers and Wentz both missed significant time. What would they have gotten? 2 first? A First and 2 defensive starters? He could have revamped the roster top to bottom and been set up for another 10 years. Yes Garrapalo is unproven but on draft day this past year and a team with 2 first round picks calls about your back up Qb why would you tell them no and not even listen to offers if you dont want to keep him long term. The trading of Brissett and Garapalo for next to nothing seems reactionary and poor foresight Both things you could never describe Bill as. Imo complete circumstantial and just piecing the things that has been leaked together. Bill has had a head nod unspoken thing that Garapalo was going to be franchised or sign long term after this season. He also was going to arm Brady with the tools ride off like Elway. Bill went as far to removing Brady's trainer access because he was not in the future plans and wanted to cut to be clean and seamless at the end of the year. I believe when his trainer was demoted removed what have you it become very clear Bill was moving on. He felt this way for awhile that is why he released his health stuff not only for profit but put some evidence to his claims he can play past 45. At this point Brady has a sit down with Kraft and Kraft then made it clear to Bill Brady was going to retire a Patriot and they were not going to commit long term to Garapalo. This was a few days before the dead line so Bill looked at the standings and called the the worst record in the NFC. So he will not face him multiple times a year. The same guy he wouldnt listen to about Garapalo he now calls and loses all leverage and takes the best offer they had.

Edelman was no where near the passer Taylor was in college. He won big games and put up good numbers in a power 5 conference and led them to a conference title. Taylor having a career record over 500 as a NFL QB makes him a top 20 QB in a Qb starved league. Apples to trucks

After those 3 first quarter Tds it was it. He could have pulled a Deon Sanders at the combine and just took off the rest of of tje game. Those 3 passes are all they need to see to go top 10 probably top 5. Josh Allen beats out peterman tomorrow and after 2 preseason games creates a groundswell of support to beat out any fringe starter/ backup. Only option would be to have Taylor and Allen battle it out. Tie goes to the rookie. I put Allen's potential the highest of any qb. Seems like the perfect northern qb. Not a fan of bringing a southern california kid to Buffalo.

Allens team did struggle vs power 5 teams that is no doubt true. Im not sure how much of that struggle is on Allen when he was the only player on the feild for Wyoming physcially gifted to play at that level. Jackson vs Clemson had a big run and big pass in garbage time. I dont see how Jackson is a better pro Qb prospect than Allen to be honest. His mechanics footwork and pocket awareness all seem below Allen at this stage of their developments.

Bill is not sabatoging anything. I think Kraft told Bill he couldnt move Brady. If Bill wanted to trade Jimmy G he would have done so draft day and would have gotten a kings ransom. From the reported offers Bill turned down a second rd mid season seems very weak. Its pretty clear Jimmy G is the best qb they have had behind Brady. Just so happens Brady is 40. Its not the 04 Pats when Brady missed a year but was in his prime and improving. The same team cassel took to 11 wins brady didnt lose but 1 game with. This season looks liks the beginning of the end of the Dynasty to me. To me Bill always wanted to end the discussion, is it Tom's greatness or Billicheich's system/coaching. He went all in for one last superbowl for Brady this year. Trading their early picks for vetran players. After the season Imo he either wanted Tom to step aside and retire hence the report im playing til im atleast 45. More likley he was poised to sell him off for a kings randsom which after those comments was the reality. Kraft who was a fan before he was an owner did a thing a fan would do picked his QB. History of the NFL says you let a player go a season early not a season late. That has been the Patriot way more realisticly the Bill way. Looking at the Patriots today they are not deep or overly athletic. Brady would have hauled them picks maybe even a player or 2. Now they are all in this year and Bill imo leaves a year too early or leaves a year too late.

Allen has made himself some money with this game. He has every tool you want. A little raw but has the potential to be special. If I was Buffalo i would move into the top 5 for him. I think he is the clear number 3 behind Rosen and Darnold but not that far off.

I dont know if Bortles will make the plays to win those games but he will have the opportunity to. I want for nothing more than Buffalo sneaking into the playoffs and knocking the Jags out that would be fantastic.

I like it. Pass the spiked eggnog and here is to all of us having the merriest Christmas in terms of the Bills in a long time. Honestly, it is the most winnable game Buffalo has had in NE that Brady is playing the whole the game in 17 years.

It is in my nature to swing for the fences, So if both Rosen and Darnold come out I would trade up for either. If neither team listens than I am going for Allen. He could be a bust but he is the most talent prospect in the draft.

They 100% are. Elite defense and run game travels. No one in the AFC want to play Jacksonville.

Do I expect Buffalo to win? I do not. Im also not going to discount them until the game is over. If Taylor doesn't throw that terrible pick the first time they are in that game to the end. If the Dolphins can smoke them I am not discounting Buffalo chances to pull the upset. They are not the same team as in years past. The defense is not that good and the offense is not explosive. A few plays on the defense and Taylor gets into a rythem Buffalo has a 50/50 chance.

Highly doubtful he leaves San Fran. only case would be if he was Franchise Tagged. which also appears to be highly unlikely. They have the cap space and there is mutual interest. I do believe San Fran will hold both of our numbers 1 picks. i think Buffalo trades up with them to draft a QB.

He played all over the field for them last year. I think they didnt know where to play to him. Thought he was a jack of trades but not a 1 position starter. More of a utility man instead of starter.

This is why owners should stay out of roster decisions. Kraft was an is obviously emotionally attached to Brady and not looking longer term about future success of the franchise. If he plays another 5 years at diminishing returns the team will need to be improved around him.. With how often Brady took less money how willing will Brady be to take even less and less as he is older? Maybe Kraft doesnt like the longer look of he NFL and once Brady retires he sell the franchise. Its very strange and rare for an Owner to be so near sighted in view and scope. Garapalo would be the best shot at success for the the next 10 years. As Brady diminishes within a year or 2 Garapalo will soon surpace Brady in ability.

If the 49ers traded Steve young instead of Montana they dont win another Superbowl. If Greenbay trade Rodgers instead of Farve they dont win another Superbowl. It is in the best interest of the franchise to trade the old QB a year early instead of the promising QB with his whole career ahead of him. Jimmy G has not reached his potential yet. Brady is on the decline of his career.

The majority of fans are and they hate every move Buffalo makes. After every win say well we all know they are losing next week. Its a way to avoid disappointment by setting the expectations low. Though they also take every game, every play, every loss the hardest so it is not working out. Say what you want this is the biggest weekend and biggest 2 week stretch since bledsoe was QB in terms of making the playoffs. Idc about draft stock or franchise Qbs talk today, I want to see Buffalo beat a struggling Pats team in NE in a game that matters to both teams for a change.

if the 49ers cant come to an agreement and he is Franchised I absolutely would kick the tires. As close and as friendly as him and Brady were it seems like Brady forced a power play with Kraft to get jimmy G out of there. Imo Garapalo would like the opportunity to beat Kraft and Brady a couple time a year.

Manning played game manger for Denver. That team is supremely more talented than NE at all phases of the game. The last few years Ne has jettisoned their early picks for veteran players that haven't worked out. If Brady drops below a MVP level they will not be half the team they are now. They will look alot like Greenbay without Rodgers. They do not have alot young talent and the players that are young and skilled are getting close to their second contracts that they will not be able to pay for. Cook and Bulter are close to making 40 mil a piece. Trading Jimmy G after trading Brisset was a terrible decision and not one a football lifer would make. By not trading Jimmy G for a first rd pick it tells me Bill believed he was a franchise caliber Qb. He picked the 49ers not because of the coaches or direction of the franchise. They were the worst team in a different conference and Bill would only face him once every 4 years.

I believe that 100%. Otherwise Bill would have traded jimmy G during the draft and would have gotten a first for him. Bill's plan was to build and cement his legacy and win with Jimmy G. Just like what happened in San Fran or Green bay with Farve and Montana. Bill would not have trade Brisett i he was going to let Jimmy go. They have nothing behind Brady and Brady is 40. This was a move that goes against everything Bill has done in NE. Kraft has a personal relationship with Brady and I believe it was mandated that Brady is retireing a Patriot. If the Patriots do not win a Superbowl this year they will not win another.