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When will fans stop complaining about every signing that doesn't thrill them? Never, I suppose.... EVERY team needs "cheap" players to fill roles that ARE in fact important, even if their contributions aren't noticeable to us on the outside.

That was fun to watch, thanks for posting. Takeaways from my side were: - When the defense sends pressure, Josh often gambles. Instead of immediately taking the checkdown, he tries to get more. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. To "go by the book," he should decide to take the safety valve as soon as the D sends extra guys. The flip side of that is, he has made a career of running around dodging guys to buy extra time for a splashy play. To me it seems like a next step for him is knowing WHEN to extend a play and when to do less work and just take 7 yards. - Sometimes the play design didn't give Josh any safety valves. The D sent pressure AND covered everybody at least long enough. Such play calls leave him hanging out to dry. - This was a learning game for JA and the offense. unfortunately the learning game came during the playoffs.

He caught everything thrown his way his first two seasons. He’s slumping for some reason. He can still turn it around, but if if his contract is up, it’s a cheap extension.

I think they'll play, and ball out. The situation will likely make them hyper-focused rather than distracted. If the league does cancel the Bengals game before this game, then you're probably right. Though I would be surprised if they rendered that decision right now. I think they'll wait for this week to play out first and see all the seeding implications, etc. I don't have the desire to calculate all the seeding scenarios, but lets say hypothetically after this week that the postponed game would have no seeding implications...then they could simply cancel it.

You're right in not holding expectations. It's a fool's game to hold expectations on a team as a fan anyway, with or without extenuating circumstances. But yeah, I have to admit myself I find it it extra irritating when fans are getting on certain player's cases (for not playing up to form) who have had some recent horrible traumas (Marcell Dareus comes to mind). All that being said, they care a lot about football and competing for a championship so I'm pretty sure they will rally and use this as some sort of mission to "do it for Damar." At this point, the horrible event already occurred and he is receiving the best care he can get from the doctors. No one else can really do anything except offer prayers and support to the family.

good info, thanks!

Some NFL players unfortunately just get the shaft. If they aren't able to show themselves for the first FA contract, they never get paid the mega dollars. Poyer falls under that category. He deserves more, but his extension just didn't time out right. I think if he was going to sign an extension here, it would have already been done. I appreciate that he's stayed totally committed to the team despite the lack of extension.

If there is, I guess we're not supposed to know 🤣 It could be anything, a tummy ache, an injury, a personal problem, testing out various different combinations and players in the backfield. I don't think there's anything to worry about, he'll be in there again at some point.

This is the same GM/HC combo that drafted Josh Allen when everyone said he would never become an accurate passer.

by critic, you mean the fan with unrealistic expectations I suppose. 🤣

Well, but we won the games. ???? Justifications shouldn't even be needed. LOL

We have tons of injuries, had a super difficult week last week, had to turn around on a short week and play this game, and came out with a win with 23 seconds on the clock. Despite all the challenges this team has faced this season, we're 8-3 and winning games. I don't see how this team isn't deserving? For God's sake, this team just needs to get healthy and it will be crushing everyone again!

It could very well happen.

Does seem totally ridiculous. Was it simply a fact that all plows were being used elsewhere? But yeah, I'm guessing these good samaritans end up with some envelopes filled with cash. If they don't that's a big shame.

They sky isn't falling, it's just an NFL season. Not a single team has shown that they can beat these Bills, just the Bills themselves. Regarding the Chiefs, we beat them in their stadium. Despite the rash of injuries to the secondary, Josh Allen's elbow, and just having gone through a week without practice, this team is still 7-3, and could be 10-0 without a few bonehead mistakes and a heatwave. If we can get a little healthier, sky is the limit. Can't wait to start watching blowouts again in a few weeks time.

Seems only fans complain about him. Starting every game (apart from injuries) since he's been here indicates the coaching staff values him highly. He clearly has a very big responsibility in this defense that he manages well. I suppose whether or not he gets an extension depends on what the cheaper replacement options are....

What's the rush? we're less than halfway through the season. Now we got to see a bit of him and I'm sure there will be more as we go. Plus, despite everything we keep hearing, Singletary is actually fulfilling his job very well, even though he isn't flying down the field for 60 yard touchdowns. This offense is already dominant, we have the highest point differential in the league (at least I think we still do). When the RB gets the ball on this team, the #1 concern is ball security.

All this talk about a running back trade is kinda like the rich guy who's just bored of what he already has and feels the need to buy a new OLED for his basement, a room where he only stores boxes. Singletary is honestly playing very well and continues to improve. Gamebreaker? no; getting the job done, protecting the ball, and getting better? absolutely. Meanwhile he's providing that all on a cheap 3rd round rookie contract, allowing money to spent everywhere (ahem, Josh Allen) The FO knows what a bargain he is, and how that helps the rest of the team. Unless some other guy comes up by chance for a super bargain (low round pick, AND cheap), I just don't see it anytime in the near future. I'd be more inclined to see future draft picks spent on RBs. And let's not forget that we've got an unproven Cook sitting back there. Honestly speaking, none of us fans have any clue what he brings to the table at this point. Maybe he'll get set loose at the end of the season!

I'm confused as to why some people seem to be dumping on Frank Reich. I always thought we loved the dude over here. Is there something I'm missing here? Plus, we had a pretty epic playoff game against them (that we barely won), and his team handed us an embarrassing loss as well. Maybe they've got QB issues, but I don't get the impression that he's a bad coach.

Fortunately, your "critiques" have no bearing on the Buffalo Bills or its collective decision making. The distinction that you don't seem to understand is the difference between criticizing someone's performance vs. unfounded and rude personal attacks. What do you hope to achieve? the entire crowd chanting "lil dummy" the next time he drops a pass? Would that make you feel better?

how about no one?

A well-liked, talented guy who has made some errors (like every human being) has not "earned" personal attacks and put downs. Do better.

The title of this thread is disrespectful and unnecessary. even if people want to dog on him (which I also find unnecessary), can we AT LEAST change the title of the thread???????

agreed. it's just because the media keeps poking at our running game because there's nothing to criticize. this team just needs to be able to run the ball when they have to. and as much as it would be wonderful luxury to have some elite running back added on this team, you just can't have it all. and said elite RB would likely be disgruntled and ask for a trade with his 5 carries per game.

If it weren't for the covid stuff last season, he'd be on a team. I honestly think his impact would have been much larger last season if he were 100% focused on football. It's a shame, because before all that nonsense he was really great for this Bills team and super fun to watch and cheer for.