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GreggTX

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  1. I doubt it. It's quite clear that there's serious hate for Allen at EA Sports. Despite a somewhat low 93 overall rating, there are several triggers which make him a serious liability. For one, his awareness is far too low causing him to make a lot of bad decisions. While his rate of fumbling is far too high, in Madden, his fumbling is absolutely ridiculous. Additionally, his pocket presence is "paranoid", causing him to panic far sooner than in real life. I once ran a simulation game in spectator mode and he fumbled 3 times in a sequence of just 8 offensive plays including 2 fumbles on 2 consecutive plays. His Madden avatar , despite his leading the NFL in turnovers in 2022, is a far cry from reality. I always have to go into the Bills roster and fix the most obvious errors to get a more realistic performance from him. Otherwise the Bills massively underperform as a team. I fully expect the same nonsense from the Madden raters in Madden 24.

     
     
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  2. On 5/18/2021 at 11:51 PM, Unforgiven said:

     
    Bring back insane asylums.
     
    I think you mean liberals, not lefties. Left vs right is a matter of economic perspective. I don't believe American liberals are the left. In fact, the only time lefties have been on the corporate media recently is when they were being interviewed by Tucker Carlson. MSNBC and CNN trask lefties as a matter of policy. Today's liberals aren't even good at being liberal. They support censorship over free speech. They support every war that comes along. They support lockdowns and mandates. I can support traditional liberalism as defined by John Locke who would be appalled by today's liberals.
     
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  3. Based on last year, I'd say 11 wins. However, last year was pretty bad on the injury front. It wasn't just losing 3 all pro caliber guys on D, but so many guys missed time and were never 100%. If we can have better luck, add 2 to 4 more wins.

     

    10 hours ago, frostbitmic said:

    None of the Bills, Chiefs or Dolphins will win the Super Bowl.
     
    Since the London games began in 2007, only one team that played in London went on to win the Super Bowl that year. That team was the 2007 Giants.
     
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    That 's purely coincidence. Sometimes stats are just numbers with no causal relationship.
     
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  4. More aggressive means more big plays in both directions. You just hope that the lion's share of them help the D. 

    As far as AJ Klein as starter is concerned, I think his physical limitations make that an undesirable outcome. Bernard has much better speed and has added bulk. Williams' is one of the fastest LB's if not the fastest in the NFL. Seriously, he has WR/CB speed. I'm hoping one or both of these 2 younger players emerges as a great matchup LB with AJ as his mentor. That would be ideal.
     
  5. 9 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said:

     
     
    Ya know Guns we are a particular, and probably NFL standard, sort around here.  
     
    Justifiably if there is issue with Allen's health (shoulder, elbow) as a fan base we come to his defense. As we should and given his level of play when he is healthy.
     
    You and others have previously referenced Brown's injuries, lack of a true recovery, and continued concussive ( to the body) nature of the position he plays.
     
    ...and generally from a lot of us he almost gets an "F' you, be better or be gone."
     
    I like the moves Beane has made on the Oline. However, I am hoping that Brown can at least get back to what he was his rookie year, when healthy.
     
    If he doesn't that is too bad, because he did so much imposing of his will that first year. However I am very much pulling for him, because he is one of our guys, because he's done it before, and because of the disadvantages he has experienced caused by his injuries, especially at that position.
     
    Maybe we could cut him a break and see.
     
    Go Bills.
     
     
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    Why do you want Brown to play like he did in his rookie year? He was terrible. He's never played well. I do think his athleticism gives him a chance to be OK, but it hasn't happened yet. Maybe this is his year.
     
     

    7 hours ago, machine gun kelly said:

     
    As always Donuts, you’re more eloquent than I. I agree. I’m not indicating Brown gets a permanent pas nor am I inferring you stated that point.
     
    He has a full of season, OTA’s, mini-camp, training camp, and preseason games. I expect he gets back to the bruiser adding from his raw power his rookie year to a more complete RT this year.
     
    If not, we tried and moving on. I felt the same on Knox and he delivered in year 3. His year 5 needs to be more like year 3 than 4. I don’t know why he want targeted, but I suspect the sudden loss of his brother probably was a deeper problem than we know. I’ve heard as we all have heard maybe the brother took his kid or he OD’d. IDK and it’s non of my business. Im just hopeful Dawson is more at peace at whatever took his brothers life and he is 100% Bills and Football this year.
     
    I appreciate as always you’re comments.
     
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    Dawson had a back injury last year. I believe it happened in camp. I bet that was his biggest problem.
     
  6. 25 minutes ago, MikeSpeed said:

    I am pretty optimistic this year. When McDermott took over the play calling duties when the defense was struggling before they did improve! The pessimistic points seem very trivial. 
     
     
    I remember that San Diego game well. Our defense was getting obliterated in the 1st half. McDermott took over in the 2nd half and the D played lights out. I'm excited to see what he can do.
     
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  7. So much depends on Josh. He does things no one else can, but makes too many mistakes. Still, I remember a year when Joe Namath threw 6 interceptions against the Bills at War Memorial Stadium. It was the only game we won and the only one the Jets lost as they went on to defeat the heavily favored Colts in SB3. Josh just needs to find that level where he's doing enough, but not pressing.

    I also think most people underestimate the value of a great OL. I hope Torrence and Brown can have great years. That will really help all parts of our offense.
    And then we'll hopefully have Von back for the playoffs. That will help the pass rush as well as providing a spark to the whole team psychologically.
     
     
  8. On 5/25/2023 at 11:31 PM, hondo in seattle said:

     
     
    I hope you're right about both Edwards and Boogie having better-than-expected years.  
     
    But let me play Scrooge... PFF typically ranks Edwards in the 60s - a solid backup.  
     
    (Yeah, I know, it's only PFF).  
     
     
     
    They rated our entire OL in the 60's last year except for Dawkins. That's why I've been clamouring for OL help and loved that Torrence was still available at pick #59. If Edwards returns to form and Brown gets his head out of his you know where, it will make our offense better than ever. I should also add that they rated Saffold in the 40's which is cheerleader territory.
     

    20 hours ago, TBBills Fan said:

    Knox.  
     
    Why would that be a surprise?
     
  9. 3 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

    David Edwards is my sleeper. I think he starts. I don't know what happens everywhere else, but they talk him up every chance they get and he was a high level player before his injury last year. He is also still very young. 
     
    I also think Boogie Bahsham has a mini breakout. 
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    I sure hope so. Edwards wasn't great before injuries took their toll, but he was still pretty good and his best years may lie ahead. Basham has shown flashes and could win a starting job before Von returns. I like these picks.
     
     
     
     
  10. Each year it seems that a player or 2 that few, if any, had on their radar outperforms all expectations. Who will be 2023's big surprise(s)?

    I'm going with Alex Austin. He slid primarily due to a slow 40 time, but if moved inside he could be pretty good. It may take some time for him to adjust though.
    I also think the future is bright for Dorian Williams, but not so soon. He has some outstanding traits, but needs coaching and experience to put it all together. I love his speed in particular. In the mean time, I expect his ST contributions to be noteworthy.
    Justin Shorter is another intriguing prospect after his college career was marred by a rash of injuries. If healthy, he might finally live up to expectations. I know from watching draft room video that Beane really liked him a lot. We'll see if that admiration was warranted.
    I'd end by saying that the success of our top 2 picks will not surprise me at all. I think the sky is the limit for Kincaid and Torrence.
     
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  11. On 5/13/2023 at 7:23 AM, Clyde Smith said:

    Don't forget we had a 2nd rounder with the best hands in college name Zay Jones, how did that turn out.

    I don't remember anyone ever saying that about Zay. And anyway, he's become an OK receiver since he left Buffalo.

     

    I'm more excited about Torrence anyway since the OL was easily the weakest unit on the team last year. I so hope Spencer Brown can be just average. Even that would be a huge improvement.

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  12. I'd love this move -- especially if he could play G. Roullier and Torrence at G with Morse at C is way better than what we had just 3 weeks ago. If we can get him on a low budget deal while he gets healthy, that's a steal. I doubt it happens, but I'd love it if it did.

     

    MLB is still top priority though. I don't think our starting MLB is even on the roster yet.

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