Richard Noggin

The issue with this is that while the Bills pass rushers DO individually generate some pressure, they don't often win reps across the LOS as a unit, thereby leaving escape route(s) for mobile QBs (like Maye) to exploit.

I want to agree with you, I do. And it has to be right, doesn't it? But we haven't seen a ton of evidence to support that hope, have we? It's tough after watching the 49ers 2nd string offense last night do some things through the air against the Rams 1st string defense, (the Rams also did some things through the air), and comparing that to what we're seeing out of the Bills thus far. I know that running the ball has immense value, but just imagine Allen playing QB for Johnson, McVay, Shanahan, O'Connell, et al...wow. There is something to be said for well designed and executed passing attacks; it's fun. Ever since (and probably before) Air Coryell. The K-Gun, for example, was a balanced offense, but would aggressively hammer those intermediate and deep routes if they were there. Keep the defenses spread out and guessing. Give the fans some bang for their buck.

I do not share your optimism that Brady will unveil an aggressive gameplan designed to score early and often and force NE to chase the points. I think he will continue to do what he's done, to call a balanced, physical, heavy game. But what I'm interested to see is: what does he do if the Patriots bottle up the running game and WR screens and LOS in general? How stubborn will he be? Or, hopefully, how adaptive will he be?

Someone to compete with Hancock, and the winner eventually (sooner the better) gets to replace Rapp.

New STs coach for Buff 86s most of what Hollins can offer for intel.

It's a candidate for an upset, for sure. Divisional game against a team that has bottled up the Bills offense better than anyone else since the start of 2024. I can see meathead Vrabel's squad coming in here aggressive and physical, on both sides of the ball. We get every team's best shot, and we'll definitely get theirs. I don't expect the Bills coaches to unveil some uniquely brilliant gameplan designed to counter whatever they expect to see out of New England on either side of the ball; instead I expect them to double-down on who and what they want to be, with minor wrinkles for New England. If Cook is bottled up early and often, which will happen eventually, can the Bills win in other ways? Will they adjust their approach early enough?

Difficult to disagree with this plea for perspective. Also important to distinguish between fans who "melt down" versus fans who "make critical observations" of a 4-0 team whose opponents are a collective 2 and 14... WOW!?!? Not melting down about it, but definitely not basking in these early wins where both the winless Saints and Dolphins had the Bills back on their heels in consecutive 4th quarters...

My most frustrating example of this lack of in-game play-calling anticipation/countering, is actually from the offense: every single time Brady (and/or Allen, depending on pre-snap reads and checks) runs Cook repeatedly until the defense finally stuffs one. That predictable, stuffed run play, several times each game, is a wasted down that could have been at least a look at an explosive play-action throw downfield. Why not stay a step AHEAD, rather than waiting for the opposing DC to catch up? I know the cliche of "run it 'till they stop it" but that doesn't have to mean consecutively all at once! Gotta keep defenders off balance and in conflict as much as possible to give your guys every little advantage available.

What if I'm not trying to give Collinsworth's*** company the youtube traffic (like it really matters)? Can anyone summarize or even share a screenshot of the grades? ***

They don't spend time with him, silly. But if they do:

Outside of a handful of impactful individual plays by a combination of Oliver (week 1 monster only), Walker (coming on strong but with limited snaps), and Bosa (his presence has been felt out there a few times, albeit with some lost contains), who else on the DL is causing problems for opposing offenses? Who else is winning reps enough to create opportunities for teammates? Talent up front is not SB caliber right now. For considerable stretches of every game this season, the defense has been dictated to by long drives filled with 3rd down conversions and bad tackling and poor pocket/edge contain and no pass rush. Lack of difference makers on the line is definitely an issue for a defense that wants to blitz, at most, let's say...selectively. Good QB/RB combos can matriculate the ball down the field against the Bills D and in so doing, limit Allen's drives. Maybe the additions of Hoecht and Ogunjobi and Oliver and Milano will allow Babich to be more multiple and unpredictable, manufacturing more disruption. Maybe Hancock and Hairston will have some opportunities to flash their athleticism and noses for the ball. Maybe Babich is currently limited by the state of his DL, primarily. Which is more of McBeane thing. Maybe? EDIT: @Dr. Who basically said it more succinctly in the post above.

Just say no to punting.

Poetic.

looked like a flag in real time

I'd like to see these guys pull off some of the hijinks I've gotten away with (with all applicable self-applied complications of course).

I don't know, on that one the CB was completely on an island so made sense to have leverage over the top given his off alignment...difficult for that guy to then be able to chase the sudden sideline comeback stem off a broken play. (He DID look pretty useless on that 2nd reaction drill ftr.)

That was wild.

Did that get caught?

Would they even have a chance to score more than 6?

It's 100% fair to dislike and criticize the gnashing of teeth many fans (including myself) are displaying after the team went 4-0 today. But it's also 100% fair for fans to be concerned about a Bills team that is not obviously improved in the areas where they had room for improvement: downfield passing, WR separation against aggressive man coverage, and of course, DEFENSE (3rd downs, pass rush, QB contain, EDGE contain in general, tackling, etc.). Without getting better in these areas, what evidence are we seeing that the team will finally persevere against the Chiefs or whichever top tier opponents they face in the AFC playoff tournament?

Ah yes, Bills Mafia always so hip and open-minded when it comes to music LOL. SB broadcasts are an abhorrent exercise in corporate marketing and promotions and many other things I find insidious and indoctrinating, so the SB halftime musical artist is not something I care about. However, it DOES reflect what young and emerging markets want to consume. Personally, I enjoy being exposed to new things. Keeps me curious and connected to the world beyond the internet. Keeps my gray matter from stiffening and shrinking, I hope.

DO NOT sign another punter. Throw down the gauntlet to the offense and defense. We're not punting anymore.

No way. Then we'd have his JAGoff son calling our defense, and that young nurse of his running our front office.