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    The Athletic - some grim stats (new Tim Graham piece)

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    On 10/17/2025 at 10:05 AM, dave mcbride said:

    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6720217/2025/10/16/buffalo-bills-josh-allen-brandon-beane-gm/

     

    "Pass protection has been diddly-poo. Allen was sacked 14 times last year. He has already been taken down 12 times, eight over the past three games. Pro Football Reference has charted Allen with a career-low 2.0 seconds of pocket time and 15 scrambles (rushes on plays designed to be a pass), which would put him on pace for 71 this season. His career high was 57 scrambles in 2022.

     

    Discipline has been diddly-poo. The Bills have committed 35 penalties [in the past three games], 30 of them accepted for 209 yards. They drew 15 flags against the Patriots and four in the first quarter alone versus the Falcons, including a Gregory Rousseau offside that erased a takeaway and a Tre’Davious White pass interference on a third-down incompletion to extend a touchdown drive. Opponents have accepted at least eight penalties in three straight games, something the Bills haven’t experienced in four years.

     

    Turnover margin has been diddly-poo. The one trend everybody knew Buffalo couldn’t count on forever was its kooky 25 consecutive games without a negative turnover margin. Buffalo was a minus-4 combined against New England and Atlanta.

     

    Their run defense has done diddly-poo. Despite amassing 26 tackles for losses on runs, fourth most in the NFL, they’ve allowed 5.8 yards per carry, with 3.9 yards after contact, both league worsts. Only the Tennessee Titans, who fired their head coach this week, have allowed more than the Bills’ nine rushing TDs.

     

    Open-field tackling has been diddly-poo. At safety, Sports Info Solutions has Taylor Rapp down for seven missed or broken tackles and Cole Bishop for three, most comically on Bijan Robinson’s 81-yard touchdown run Monday night. Also, 34-year-old Jordan Poyer is on the field again.

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    On the 15 balls thrown into White’s coverage, he has allowed 11 receptions (73.3 percent) for 114 yards and a touchdown, while also committing pass interference twice, defensive holding twice and missing four tackles. And he missed a game.

     

    Christian Benford has surrendered an even higher passer rating, 18 of 28 attempts (64.3 percent) for 174 yards and four touchdowns with a pass interference, a defensive hold and an illegal contact.

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    Beane was so cocksure Allen’s solo act would work again that the GM made only minor moves to improve the offense. Beane even seemed willing to let running back James Cook walk in 2026.

     

    In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason. The club thought Beane was righteous and entertaining enough to feature his rant — that the Bills even had to bleep — at the very beginning of their behind-the-scenes draft special. The Bills didn’t lead with material about the rookies they drafted; they wanted to ridicule.

     

    Through six games, the receiver criticism looks legitimate. The highest draft picks haven’t made an impact, and receiver production has been negligible.

     

    Almost a year ago to the day, with concerns over the wideouts and the Bills coming off back-to-back losses, Beane traded for Amari Cooper, and although the five-time Pro Bowl receiver didn’t light up the stat sheet, his presence was credited for opening up the offense.

     

    To make a similar deal now, of course, would require Beane to admit he was wrong this offseason."

     

    Nobody is happier to report bad things on the Bills than Grim Graham. Except for maybe Jerry Sullivan who must have been doing cartwheels all last week.

    The Miami Dolphins are falling apart

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    11 minutes ago, colin said:

    they need to trade waddle to us for picks

    With the uncertain future of Tyreek Hill and no other NFL caliber WRs for a future QB to throw to AND a $23M+ dead cap hits it would be extremely foolish for them to trade him unless they were absolutely blown away with an offer. A 2nd or even a 1st in the high 20s isn't worth it IMO for them. 

    Plausible X/#1 receiver trade candidates — are there any?

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    7 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

    not expecting anything from Beane...

    I'm expecting something, but it won't be what most hope. He does enjoy being active at the deadline. 

     

    My most likely scenario would be a trade for a middling weapon on offense. We give up a little too much and most here are skeptical. But then Cover 1 and Joe Marino will make a video saying they love the move and a large portion of people will jump on board and hope will be restored. 

    Plausible X/#1 receiver trade candidates — are there any?

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    6 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

    So we score 30 or more 13 out of the last 20 games Allen has started and averaging close to 30 but if we don't trade for a WR our offense isn't capable of winning?

    That's not what I said. However if our offense can't get to 30, the likelihood of winning drops significantly. We should do eve to make sure we have a better chance to hit that 

    Plausible X/#1 receiver trade candidates — are there any?

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    9 minutes ago, 5ths the charm said:

    Why are we talking about a receiver when we can't stop anyone. We wouldn't have to score 30 points if we could hold opponents to less than 21 points.

    Well, this is a league built on offense. There really aren't teams holding opponents to 21 or under week in and week out. And we are IMO quite a few upgrades away with multiple players needed (and better coaching) away from that. 

     

    Now a top level #1? That opens a lot up and makes scoring 30 much more logical.

    Plausible X/#1 receiver trade candidates — are there any?

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    Here's the real issue no one wants to talk about. In the last couple days it's been reported the the Saints aren't interested in trading Olave, the Eagles aren't moving Brown, the Dolphins have zero interest in moving Waddle as they see him as a cog for their future and Hills bleak future, the Jets aren't moving Wilson. Perhaps some of that is team speak to drive up price. I'm thinking not. And even if it is there are far more than just us looking for WR help.

     

    That leaves us with second and third tier guys. Maybe a guy like Jerry Jeudy. I still think the Steelers end up with an Allen Lazard type. But the high end guys just aren't there this year. 

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    Was Drake Maye THAT good yesterday?

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    9 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

    This really sucks because we’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop for 6 years, and it’s slammed into the floor like a steel-toed boot. It feels like the world has returned to normal. Couple the Pats looking like the best team in the league with the Bills worst loss in three years. with the fact that they had that loss going into the bye and here we are. And the kicker is that our loser players all don’t give a crap and played golf with grins all week. And we have a GM who wants to die on the no weapons hill while the Pats search high and low for WRs. FML. 

    I look at the other side of the coin. For years Beane has been focused on his white whale of beating the Chiefs come playoff time. Maybe added pressure from within the division will force him to change his stance and actually go out and find legitimate weapons. If it can alter his perception of what we need, it may help in the long run 

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    Plausible X/#1 receiver trade candidates — are there any?

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    1 hour ago, Fan in Chicago said:

    It's open season to dump on Coleman but I hope he grows up like Moulds did (late). 

    So I am all for a trade for a wr but woukd not include Coleman. 

     

    We have all been waiting for a trade during our bye week.  But my optimistic side says that the trade is waiting for the games to be done this weekend.  Olave with his concussion issues shoukd not command a 1stv rounder.  

    Shaheen would be decent.  And if Dolphins and Jets don't mind trading in division, i hope Waddle and Wilson are in play now.  

    Dead cap hits teams would take to trade either Waddle or Wilson

     

    Dolphins -Waddle-23.2M

    Jets- Wilson - 41.4M

     

    I would say the Jets would have to be absolutely blown away by a trade offer to take a 41M+ cap hit AND send to a division rival. That's not gonna happen. 

     

    Same applies to Waddle. They need to be blown away. Those two are likely to stay put, and if they are moved to wouldn't be in the division unless we offer a ridiculous overpay.

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    OCTOBER 19: Around the NFL, Week 7

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    17 minutes ago, The Frankish Reich said:

    Definitely. Right now it's just waiting for Daniel Jones to turn into a pumpkin. And with each passing week that becomes less likely. 

    EDIT: or for him to get hurt.

    He's having the same season that Sam Darnold had last year. He will play strong and then fold late in the season/playoffs.

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    OCTOBER 19: Around the NFL, Week 7

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    9 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

    Waddle is hurt.

    He's hurt a LOT. 

    9 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

    Steelers are in a one-year window with A-Aron and will out-bid everyone. Especially after the Bengals' dogwater secondary was able to scheme the DK away. 

    I don't disagree. Especially because the Steelers/Dolphins have a deep trade history. But Daboll and company are in survival mode and may be willing to offer a bit as well 

    44 minutes ago, Roundybout said:


     

    They’re a CFL team at this point. Wonder what they’d want for Jeff Simmons 

    4 minutes ago, Toledo Bill said:

    He built an initially good offense based on speed which we don't have.

    He didn't build anything. He took Shanny's playbook with him. And as soon as teams adjusted to what he had personal wise he isn't clever enough to adjust.

    OCTOBER 19: Around the NFL, Week 7

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    12 minutes ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

    Vrabel trying to rub it in the Titans face.

    Vrabel is a dink, but after what that organization did to him I really can't blame him.

    8 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

    McDaniel has to be fired this week

    They need to move on from Tua and blow up the whole team

     

    Some team should trade for Waddle and Fitzpatrick 

    I don't think they fire him until the end of the year. 

    6 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

    Waddle will be a Steeler by Tuesday. 

    Keep an eye on the Giants too 

    OCTOBER 19: Around the NFL, Week 7

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    5 minutes ago, SC STATE NUPE said:

    I get so frustrated watching other games compared to how our games are called. I’m watching the Pats and Titans game hoping Tennessee wins today. But I get so irritated with how Vrabel literally tries to influence every call by the refs. The refs threw that facemask penalty because he was literally in the refs ear on the sideline. They rescinded the flag, but I felt like he influenced a lot of calls in our game as well. But Drake scrambles and it’s a clear hold that doesn’t get called. I just want consistency on calls. Maybe McD needs to get in the refs faces as well!🤣🤣🤣

    That's kinda of the way it goes. Any game you watch you see WRs trying to influence PI calls. You see the sideline immediately yell and flail their arms on sideline catches to try and influence a close catch in the sideline. Every DB immediately signals the incompetent sign when the guy they cover catches a ball near the ground. It's so insufferable.

    Predict the Bills' final regular season record. "Only" Pride is on the line.

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    11 hours ago, harryS said:

    Enough debating about how likely the Bills are going to turn this ship around.  Get your predictions on the record!

     

    This is for bragging rights at the end of the season for those who predict correctly (or at least come very close).

     

    Poll will close before the kickoff of the next Bills' game against Carolina.

     

    Vote in the poll.  Afterwards, a writeup of why you picked what you did is optional but encouraged.

    As a reminder.  Here's the remaining schedule for the Bills.

     

    @Carolina Panthers

    Kansas City Chiefs

    @Miami Dolphins

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    @Houston Texans

    @Pittsburgh Steelers

    Cincinnati Bengals

    @New England Patriots

    @Cleveland Browns

    Philadelphia Eagles

    New York Jets

    I clocked 12-5 but I fat fingered it. I meant 11-6. I see losses to the Eagles, Browns, Bucs and Chiefs. All teams with pretty stout defenses. That's a reflection on how I feel Joe Brady calls games against good defensive teams more than anything.

    5 minutes ago, stlbills13 said:

    I kind of feel like it all depends if the coaching staff makes adjustments in the bye week. Not just with playcalling but with personnel too. 

     

    I genuinely believe Rapp and Tre need to be benched defensively. 

     

    Offensively there's no reason for James Cook to see less than 60% of the snaps again barring a blowout. 

     

    Even on special teams I'm not sure there's a reason for Codrington to be active again 

    I'm with you except for the bolded. I don't even think Codrington should be rostered let alone active. And Rapp and Tre should see pine, but I don't know what we have on the active roster that isn't equal or worse. 

     

    Cook, Id like to see less than 60% in the regular season... especially early in the season. Trouble there is we haven't had a RB show they deserve snaps outside of him. Ty has trended down and Ray Davis is doing a great Karlos Williams year two impression. 

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