TFBillsfan

With the limited experience by the starters in the preseason it’s really hard to get a feel for what will be the team’s strengths and weaknesses as we start the regular season. Safety, WR and Bass reliability from long distance all still seem to be question marks. WR seems like its gonna be boom or bust. Still frustrates me how Beane hasn’t added true playmakers with Josh. Running game, OL, TE depth and CB should be strong. Obviously expect Josh to have to be Superman yet again this season. AZ should be a challenging opener with a scrambling Murray at QB.

This will be interesting to see how these two fourth round picks play out. Bills had their choice and went with a RB who is 4 years older and smaller. Their division rival used their pick 6 picks later on Allen. Hoping the Bills got it right. Candidly, I preferred Allen due to his age, size and college experience coming from a run oriented program like Wisconsin. Both have had solid preseasons thus far and look like they will be contributors. Thoughts on who will have the better career? Braelon Allen: 6ft 1in 235lbs 20 years old pick 134 by the NYJ Ray Davis: 5ft 8in 220lbs 24 years old pick 128 by the Bills

Mitch with a horrible decision, throw and interception!

My confidence on Cook converting a 3rd and short up the middle hovers around 25%

Come on Mitch! STRUGGLING with his reads!

Yep I’m good with getting the D starters off the field now!

Is Edwards “close” to begin practicing anytime soon?

Injuries suck. Hoping Matt makes a full recovery! With MM going down and injuries at Safety, it’s elevating my overall concerns. Not liking our depth at S, LB, RB or WR. Praying this team can stay healthy and get to the playoffs with all their weapons!

Happy to see him going to the NFC.

Meaning on 3rd or 4th and short I’m not that confident that our RB has the size and physicality to pick it up. It would be nice not to have to rely on Josh in those situations. Our current FB is more of a blocking TE.

Good: * No injuries against competition * TB FG kicking in unusual wind * McDermott challenges * Turnout by BillsMafia Bad: * Beat in the trenches on both sides * Zero push by the OL on running plays * MVS with a bad drop on an easy catch * Lack of discipline and penalties * Mitch widely inconsistent Overall, I still sense we need a big power back added for short yardage added to the RB group. I also hope Edwards heals up soon at Safety. Entire team seemed flat, unprepared and undisciplined. Also D getting off the field on 3rd and long continues to be a challenge. Thankfully it’s only preseason and everyone came away healthy.

Bears backups playing much better than Bills backups! Very few highlight plays by any Bills player today.

Nice catch and run by Davis!

Hamler looks like he’s got an extra gear in space.

Surprised VPG isn’t playing C instead of Anderson. Get him some reps.

Nope….just the backup scrambling, chucking it up hoping someone catches it. Thankfully the call was overturned.

It’s astonishing how often the D gives up 3rd and long conversions.

Bills have been pretty sloppy thus far in the first half. Regardless primary goal is to stay healthy.

Makes you wonder if they are intentionally kicking it into the EZ.

Running game less than impressive thus far. Zero push by the OL. Only preseason but Bills getting beat in the trenches on both sides.

I keep telling myself it’s only preseason but thus far the only highlight for the Bills is a punt. 3rd and long continues to be challenging to get off the field. Almost zero pressure from the DL.

That really wasn’t the intent of this thread, however the thread has turned into that. Being the offseason, I thought it would be good dialogue on where individuals would like to see growth or development from McDermott. I’m interested to see if he truly acts as the HC this year, letting his DC and OC take the reins. IMO he’s been unbalanced with too much attention on the D which has hurt him at times. My other growth area for McDermott is situational awareness in key moments.

It’s a fine line. He’s done a great job turning around the franchise but I’ve expected better growth from him. For as much as he preaches fundamentals, execution and preparation his teams struggles when it matters most. IMO, this is a big season for him to step up.

McDermott is going into his 7th season as the Bills head coach. His staff beneath him has turned over with a new DC and it’s Brady’s first full season as OC. The schedule is loaded and the AFCE has improved. Curious what your expectations are of McDermott? What areas do you hope/expect he improves at? McDermott has been a solid coach with lots of positives but far too often stumbles a few times per season against a lesser team, struggles to make in game adjustments and come the playoffs, he gets outcoached in key games and his team has failed to execute at critical moments. Overall, he has a losing record in the playoffs at 5-6.

The Bills have opened on the road the last two years. Would think they open at home this year.