Mat68

The trick will be stopping the run with 7 in the box not 8.

There is no targeting rule in the NFL. I am not ok with refs dropping flags because of the result, not the action. I've seen it happen in the past I believe it was Austin Collie. The ref clearly threw a flag when he saw how hurt Adams was. Now I guarantee you Arizona wishes they had Trevathon on there defense when Dez Bryant in a similar play fought for 8 yards and carried the whole Arizona defense in a scrum into the endzone. I do agree the only solution to helmet to helmet hits and the growing CTE issue that is plaguing football. Take the plastic off shoulder pads and helmets. Use the head gear that players wear in 7 on 7 tournaments and use the shell style shoulder pads. When you have no protection to your face and head the style will be different.

Is Tyrod Taylor worthy of Wall of Fame? Week 1 after being on the team for 3 days of practice he performs better than EJ? Marrone never cared for EJ and I believe he played Orton that absolute soonest he could.

Its the basis of the Wall of Farm argument. If he passes for 4000 plus yards that year.... ect.

Orton is none of those guys.

That is not how sports works. Increase usage normally equates to less efficiency. At his age there is no way to know he could make it through a full season.

I thought it was 3018?

That means Tyrod is a Hall of Famer lol

Carolina and Denver are both very good against the run. Lets see what happens in ATL and Cincy. I expect the running game to return to form.

I tend to agree but if the defense plays well and Shady runs for over 150 yards do you still feel the same way? Buffalo doesn't have to pass to score points like Green Bay and Detroit. If he passes for over 300 I assume we are in a shout out with ATL in their dome. That is not way to beat them.

I agree. If Buffalo is playing well it will be a sell out. If Buffalo doesn't win a game from now til than the stands may be empty. The only thing being protested would be the bad play on the field. Its easy for all of those Giants and Bengals fan to burn their season tickets in protest lol.

He is a sneaky efficient QB. Also, a team they are constructed as a throw back. Good defense great running game. The strength of the roster does not go to throwing the ball 30 plus times. He doesn't play QB like most QB's but he does plenty well to win games. Does it matter that he ran 8 ran yards on 3 and 6 vs throwing a slant for 8? He strains the defense and does more to help the run game than and other QB that could start here. I like watching him play. Makes alot of plays and when he gets into rythem he can throw it. Games where they run run pass every possession does not play to his strengths or any QB for that matter. After 30 games as a starter he plays efficient and doesn't throw ints. I will not be surprised if Buffalo makes the playoffs. If they do they would be a dangerous team to play.

He goes to the ground on his own so it will be placed under the vague vail of remaining control through the ground.

Goes to show you that draft status and measurables are not the best indicators for production. Interesting the defense is led by a group of guys that earned their way onto NFL through special teams and now are productive starters. Kyle Williams, Lorenzo Alexander, Roman Humber, Mica Hyde, and Poyer are all low picks special team standouts and now very productive. I think that is what Mcdermott was talking about with building a team not adding talent. Production always trumps potential. If you get the talented guy playing like the others guys now you get something special.

The biggest win Mcd can get this year outside of a playoff win would be to get Darues motivated. If he can play up to his potential he can dominate the way few can.

Funny same gameplan vs the new golden boy Prescott and the cowboys.

I hope ATL does. One thing that travels Defense and a running game. I expect buffalo will have to play near perfect to pull it out. The run game clicking into gear would be a good one. I liked seeing Richie pulling. Even though he got the holding call I expect to see that play more this week. Mccoy will be primed for a big day. Good running game and limit the Falcons plays will be key. This is really just a perception game. The Denver game was more meaningful when it comes to significance in the playoff chances. A championship caliber team will be a good litmus test to see where we are.

This is the opposite side of the same inconsequential argument. "If it wasn't for this bad call, or this bad play we would have won." Joseph had the option of not going for the fake punt knowing the risk he did it anyway. The White interception, Siemian had the option to either take a sack or take an intentional grounding penalty. In my opinion he was trying to throw it away and have the ball get to the line of scrimmage. In the NFL that is the difference of winning vs losing. For 17 years we held onto the notion that we are not that bad a football team because we always had the bad break. I believe Bruschi said it best "Turnovers/lucky plays in the NFL are made when preparation meets opportunity. Its 1 game but Buffalo made the plays for a change, in the second half there were a few defensive questionable penalties go against them but still found a way to win. A gift win would have been last week in Carolina almost got that one.

It is a slippery slope. Its only been 3 weeks but I have more confidence in this coaching staff and older players in the Wr group will get him going than years past. I don't expect it to be gradual one of these games he is going to just go off. Hopefully, it is this weekend in ATL.

At the end of the day it comes down to individual performances as a passer and individual match up. So far the defense has kept the Bills within a possession. Buffalo is not going to abandon the run unless they absolutely have no other choice. Taylor is only obligated to give us a chance to win a football game. Carolina is disappointing game but even at his worst Taylor had the ball in his hand with a chance to steal one on the road. Taylor is not making a boat load of money. Unless he just crumbles which I dont expect he is the QB next with or without a drafted QB.

I agree either you are a natural pass catcher or you are not. At the same time great catches requires supreme concentration. I can not speak for everyone I can only speak for myself. I am willing to write most or all of the the issues Zay is going through as being a rookie. In the preseason he showed off good hands and an ability to make and adjust to passes in the air. So what changed? To me not knowing anything beside from what I read and see, he looks like he is in his own head too much. He is trying to run the perfect route, read the field the same way the Qb is . In any sport or really any profession when you are reacting and thinking about what you are doing your going to be less efficient and even the areas that are considered your strengths will suffer. With Zay coming from lower level college football there was always going to be an adjustment. During OTA's and TC he should off all the physical and mental tools required to being a good WR. Now he has faced 2 very good defenses and probably the best secondary in football. The speed of the game has sky rocketed up he doesn't seem to be blown away by it, he seems to be a little tentative. I believe on film he will see he is and he is winning his matchups and now he just needs to let go a bit and play. Some very good WRs have struggled catching the ball after coming out of small programs I dont think he will become these guys but TO and Jerry Rice had a similar start.

McD's experiance facing the Falcons should help with having a solid gameplan. I think the oline and running game comes back and Buffalo will have a shot to win in the 4th.

He is getting open which is good. I think it is 100% mental. He is doing the rigjt things getting to the right spots he jiat needs to start making the plays. Once he does that he will be fine.

The NFL is all about matchups. Out of the 3 teams that LA has faced only 1 team has a defense with a pulse and the LA got 14 points. I am not going to claim the Rams are an offensive powerhouse because they putt up number on 2 very poor teams and did close to nothing vs an average one.

This question would not be asked if they played Carolina and Denver. Their offense would not have been as productive and no one would be comparing them to each other. Thats my point..