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    McDermott is feeling the pressure

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    Just now, GunnerBill said:

     

    I don't think the offense played well enough to win at Houston. It threw up on itself second half of that game, turned the ball over and opened the door for Houston. It did play well enough vs Minnesota.... but the defense had stopped them and the game was done if Mitch and Josh could execute a snap. 

     

     

     

    Did the O play perfect against the Texans?.......no, but they still had the team up by 16 points at the half.

    Watch the game again and you'll see the monumental collapse of the D in the 2nd half. It was totally and utterly disgusting. All the D had to do was hold on to the lead......just stop something, which they couldn't.......which is what Bills fans expect every time the D takes the field.

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    Damien Harris Retired

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    The guy always played well against us........we pick him up and.......nothing to write home about.

    I think it was just another case of being mis-used, mis-managed or age/injury catching up with him.

     

    Enjoy your retirement.

    McDermott is feeling the pressure

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    All i know is that the NFL Network has been running continuous "classic" games lately and unfortunately, our Bills have been the brunt of some real turd burners.

     

    * 13 seconds.........ugh

    * the collapse against the Texans in our divisional round a few years back.......up 16 points at the half and then a total meltdown in the 2nd.

    * the collapse against the Vikings........giving up 4th and 18 to JJ and losing the game miserably.

    * Hail Murray

     

    .......just to name a few.

     

    In every one of these games, it was the D that lost the games. The O played just well enough to win, however, the D had a meltdown every time and gave up the ghost. As fans, it's disgusting to watch the collapse because we all know that no lead is safe with this HC.

     

    For a Defensive HC that prides himself on being current and "on the ball", he has a lot to prove this season. Is he on the "hot seat"?.....no, but he should be.......he definitely should be.

     

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    Brandon Beane Addresses Media - NFL Annual Meeting

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    2 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:

    I've been thinking about this "stretch-the-field" notion for a few days or weeks now.   I keep thinking about it when I see posts that want us to return to the days of John Brown.  We all loved watching Josh bomb away.

     

    The reality is that the league has changed.  Total scoring per game in the league is down six points since 2020.  Rich McKay, who heads the competition committee, says it's down because everyone is playing two-high safeties and because they're calling fewer defensive penalties.  We all know how interference is called has changed a lot in the last few years.  Defenders get away with a lot of contact, including on deep balls, making it that much harder to complete long throws.   A few years ago, pretty much all contact was called, which made the defenders play off the receivers, and that's the era where John Brown could thrive. 

     

    Yes, they've had injuries, QBs out, etc., but the guys we like to think of as elite receivers, the tall guys who can stretch the field, are not  dominating any more, especially in the playoffs.  Hill and Lamb put up big numbers, but their teams aren't winning.  Who are the receivers in the winning offenses?  49ers, Bills, Lions, even the Chiefs don't feature deep threats.  They all have guys who can get deep, not guys who "stretch the field."   Why?  Because the defenses are designed to stop those guys getting deep, and those defenses create opportunities for smart, talented, versatile receivers, like the guys you see on the 49ers, Bills, Lions, and Chiefs.  Shakir would have been useless five years ago, because he's not as physical as Beasley.   Five years ago, defenses were designed to stop guys playing like Edelman, and Beas was one of the few who could thrive in it anyway.  Shakir couldn't.  But with defenses now shutting down the deep ball, guys like Shakir - smart, quick, good hands - can get production in middle of the field.  

     

    Maybe they'll tinker with the rules again, and maybe we'll see the return of quick-strike offenses, but until that happens, teams have to be built for the way the game is being called.  That means a different breed of receivers are the guys who will be effective. 

     

    And that is what Beane was talking about. 

     

     

    I agree, however, stretching the field doesn't always apply to 30-40 or even 50 yards downfield.....it can still be designed and game planned for 10-20 yards with outside slants and crossing routes mixed in.

    The underneath and middle can be managed by the TE's and Cook, while the longer routes can be done with Diggs and our rookie WR, but as i say, that doesn't necessarily mean that these "longer" routes will be massive chunks of yardage.

     

    It does seem that the intermediate and underneath yardage is the way the game is designed these days, however, you still have to attempt at stretching the field to set up the play action.

    Also, with the way that JA creates plays "on the fly", having guys being able to run downfield is a huge bonus for us, as he has shown that if the play is there, he will take it.

    If you have guys that can stretch the field AND play tight in the middle for the underneath yardage, you are basically forcing the D to pick their poison. With the proper play-calling, you are telling the D that it's going to be hard to defend both, so which one are you going to defend.

     

    Having guys that can stretch the field creates option, which is something this team desperately needs to compete going forward IMO.

     

    Remember the 90's Bills?.......Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed managed the slots, the underneath and intermediate yardage, while Lofton stretched the field which in turn created mismatches for opposing D's.......10 minutes into each game, they didn't know what to defend anymore......play the middle and Lofton plays the stretch, play the stretch and then dump into the middle or the slot to Reed or Thomas.

    They had options, which is what we need.

     

    Is drafting Diggs replacement a priority in this draft?

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    We're going to have alot of choice for a WR in this draft.

    My only issue is that i see people wanting McConkey and i'm saying, hell no to that. I get it, he's a gadget guy and a guy that Beane tends to love for gimmicky schemes, however, we can barely scheme for the guys that we have now......best to get a WR that can stretch the field.

    I'm partial to Mitchell, but anyone that can come in and compete for Diggs' spot has my vote.

    Deja Vu all over again - Offseason Jets talk

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    On 3/20/2024 at 12:13 PM, corta765 said:

     

    This is where I am at. The media fawning over an organization that has constantly proven to be one of the worst for decades in football is astonishing. They get a benefit of the doubt in a way virtually no one else does because of NYC.

     

    At a prism I do think they are actually bigger threat currently then Miami as I like a lot of the moves they made compared to Miami and I think they take Miami's playoff spot this year. The defense is solid and offense improved the line while having a good amount of playmakers. I don't think you will ever see MVP Rodgers again, but if he is even top half of the league they will win games and be a thing. With that said there are many reasons to legitimately question what they can do.

     

    No league sells hope like the NFL in the offseason which is what makes it such a fun league.

     

     

     

    This is the same verbal vomit that gets spewed throughout the media every off-season.......and the Jets are the same old Jets, year in and year out.

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    Dalton Kincaid Rookie Stats, reprise

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    34 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

     

    You are correct!  Damn, I hated that London game.  They had us play on crappy turf over cement, with no fill, and we had injuries in droves.

     

     

    Not really.  Meaning no offense, but is there a reason I should want to know?

     

     

     

    Here's what i think....

     

    We've basically only used him for dump-offs or as an outlet, so it's hard to see the full extent of what he can do on the field, however, the FO has a gem on their hands and they should figure out how to implement him more into our O.

    Also, i doubt Kincaid will ever be an offensive focal point, such as a Gronk, a Kelce, a Kittle, etc..... but with more development, he should come into his own and be a plyer that teams will definitely have to game plan for every week.

     

    And now you know.

    Bills sign a safety!!!! Mike Edwards a Bill

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    2 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:


    he said he's friends with Poyer and wants to wear 21 because of that supposedly 
     

     

    Care to explain why?   What exactly is negative about a 1 year 2.8 mil contract for a 27 year old with 2 Championships on 2 different teams.  With 13 takeways in 28 starts, 3 playoff INTs  and 4 Defensive TDs.  Who can play SS, FS, Nickel 

     

     

     

    I'm not saying he's not a great addition....it's just that i prefer Blackman

    Dalton Kincaid’s 1st season highlights

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    We've basically only used him for dump-offs or as an outlet, so it's hard to see the full extent of what he can do on the field, however, the FO has a gem on their hands and they should figure out how to implement him more into our O.

    Also, i doubt Kincaid will ever be an offensive focal point, such as a Gronk, a Kelce, a Kittle, etc..... but with more development, he should come into his own and be a plyer that teams will definitely have to game plan for every week.

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