Jerome007

He has improved a lot this year since his disastrous last year, but it was still not that good. And yeah today he totally sucked. I wasn't even surprised last INT was thrown in his direction. If it's one bad game, it happens. But he hasn't built enough confidence in him yet to have too many of those.

And I agree. As for those mentioning Gronk on others, yeah they got off way too light. Doesn't mean Hughes can go and threaten officials, all caught o camera no less. The league let him off easy as the targeted ref is not exactly behaving as he should. We all agree he's getting shafted and it's a shame. I understand refs are humans and him getting "near-calls" not going his way, but he is held so much it goes way beyond normal payback straight into blatant bad officiating. Refs can't be THAT petty and get away with it! They should be held accountable way more. I still recall Hughes getting a 15 yard unsportmanslike penalty for "roughing" up... another Bills player in celebration.

Yes indeed. Of course some good OLinemen and a couple of deep threat receivers are needed for this but this would be ideal,- and who knows that could already happen by next year. I don't see Allen becoming a touch passer that throws in tight windows with anticipation. I mean yes he will at times but that will never be his strength. But his insane arm strength, courage and pocket awareness, and running abilities, that is quite the package. He'll never have the style of Drew Brees or Brady so? He has other strengths, other tools to be build around. He is special. I agree. But I mean in the first scripted 15 plays. Do you feel they really take advantage of other teams's tendencies? That later in the game they prepare a big play with the previous ones and according to the opposing defensive players habits? They do of course. For example DiMarco's big catch is such an example. I just feel BB or Reid for example are much better at it. Anyway, I like how everything seems to be coming together except on special teams. You sense this is a team that can leave the basement and go to the top as early as next year and might become a true contender in under 5 years with some good roster decisions.

I still feel Daboll and McD are often winging it more than structured coaches. Still, from the get go, I liked that Daboll adjusts to his personal, not trying to fit them into his coaching stubborn philosophy like too many coaches out there. And he had to learn about the players more than other 1st year coaches as a lot of them are rookies or inexperienced. He has become better and better over the year. To the point that you feel this year (for it being a 4-8 year so far!) is really positive. In an ideal world I'd like Shady, Kyle and Lorax to be back next year to provide their leadership and enjoy the resurgence, but the the rest of the group will be there, most likely better from experience, and now they've got money to build a real roster for Daboll and co to play with. Allen is for real. So are Milano-Edmunds-White. The future seems so damn positive. The most in years and years. I've rarely felt this good and again, they are only 4-8 up to now! Crazy. Well, us fans often live on hope but this time it seems so real. If they dratf well in the next two years the Bills could be back to domination mode for 5-10 years!

Well, that the Ringer is "legit" or not, I agree with the article. Very deceptive speed. I'm as surprised as anybody - and I like it! Allen has brought zest and fun back to watching the offense. And it started his very first throw of preseason! When have so many of us been so excited to watch a second half of a 1st preseason game? And it has gone on since. Seems to me Daboll and him are really starting to get a thing going.

My view is a combo of you two. It IS a bridge deal, but a damn harsh one for the team. And I'm glad as I certainly dislike the team and their coach ha ha. Most of the cap and money damage was for this year so in that sense it is a a bridge deal. But they paid quite a lot for what they got. A lot. Bortles won the lottery. That being said, the little I watched last night, that included that 99 yard run (yes!), the other QB seemed way better than Bortles but the playcalling is so atrociously predictable and conservative. And Marrone has clearly lost control of his players, unlike McD. Still I hope he keeps his job and continues the tire fire over there.

Start watching some games. Not only "the same old Bills" have major breakdowns, bad coaching, suspect reffing, bad luck, ***** defeat out of the jaws of victory, implode and on and on. I don't get this pitiful negative outlook by some fans. Well, in fact, I understand it's been quite a while as fans we support a losing cause but what happened in 2014 or 2003 has nothing to do with today. New management, new coaches, new players. I watched this sequence live. It took like 7 plays inside the 10 to finally get stopped at the one. And then, that run. Damn LOL I was really laughing at this arrogant team and coach getting this. Their other QB looked better than Bortles yet what a mega conservative playcalling on offense. Unbearable.

I wasn't surprised by the timing, at all. I mean how many times have we seen KB simply jogging without a care out there? But I became surprised when I realized by the article all his money is guaranteed. He's still to be paid about 2.1 millions to be on vacation! BTW I thought it was a nice gamble by the Bills brass. It made sense. KB is to blame. Big time. Hell, he showed zero motivation in his contract year! No one can expect that. Who will hire his guy if it's not at vet minimum?

You never stop do you. You turn what was a fun thread with the comical replies to your usual gibberish. #allsituationsareexactlythesame #nuancessuck Just saw you post this on another thread and couldn't believe it. Yeah you were totally right and I agree with that post on that thread, but consider applying it to yourself concerning these kind of issues "You see, this is what's frustrating about reading your posts. You're qualifying other posts as something they're not to make a point that has no value."

Well good for him if he has the opportunity but I sense he is finally getting the pulse of the roster AND adjusting to it just fine. BTW I loved his face plant flop at the end of the game! Ric Flair would have been proud. It showed real passion for sure.

I can't believe this late in the season some of you guys want to argue YOUR pick would have Rosen or X Y Z. You know you can't change the past, right? And Allen is the Bills QB. Our guy, the leader. The young buck any Bills fan sure hopes becomes THE elite QB the fans and team have been hoping for. I can understand criticism but this is ridiculous. Are you fan or you want to show how y u'd be a better GM than Beane to stroke your ego?

I think the Dolphins were surprised at Allen's speed. And so was I! Alonso looked like a slow guy out there, and he wasn't the only one Me neither but the comments on this thread ARE valid ha ha

National media cream their pants because Lamar Jackson runs 27 times for 130+ yards. Josh does the same in not even half the runs as he's playing QB not QB-RB combo, and you know, crickets. Ravens are in the playoff run but still, ridiculous. Actually, yes we did!

A lot of posters said the same thing about Tyrod, and he too got his painful hits as a passer, not a runner. Josh is indeed an amazing dual threat. If in the coming years the OLine is upgraded and there are good speedy receivers, the long pass will be a common theme and that will leave lots of room for his running too! BTW who expected an upgraded as runner from Josh after Tyrod? Kid is just of wonderful surprises.

Of course he overthrew him but like you guys (and the commentators too!), I couldn't believe he made an effortless arm throw that long. Almost a "touch pass" too. Crazy arm strength. I see a vertical passing offense in a year or two... or three. But eventually. What a weapon to have! And he'll still be able to scramble for 25 years once in a while with all the defenders running deep.

Well I have asked the questions to the eternal "Allen is a bust" posters. Would you rather have Tannehill or Josh as your QB? My answer is clearly the player actually on the Bills roster.

When he made a play mid-game I realized two things. One, he was there playing (and I'm serious!). Two, where was is usual twice-a-year dominant performance against the Fins? IIRC this year the cap space was the same if they kept or cut him so yes you keep him. At the very least he blocks well enough. But next year? Bye.

Not me. I understand him though. The refs really have something against him and it ain't slowing down. I get why he would lose it.

IDK how some people are still screaming BUST. If you're not excited about Josh for the coming years, I wonder if you know football or just want to keep ranting. And if, hopfeully not, he is an average QB, he would be one of the most entertaining ones out there. He was off target on key throws today. His second INT he'd like back. But damn, he can make plays. He's got balls, attitude, leadership, and he's learning fast. In fact, all the young players seem to be coming strong. I don't believe in "momentum" building from this year to the next but these rookies coming along so great, that bodes VERY well for the future, including being enticing for some free agents. In a season truly in the hunt, yeah I would have foaming at the mouth at little on the miscues. Today? Great showings by many young guys, better play calling by Daboll, Josh is a budding star (you'd rather have him or Tannehill???), the foundations are solid and Beane can build on that for sure.

CLAY! Where has he been? He usually KILLS the Dolphins...

Yeah SPECIAL teams...

THat game is still winnable, no doubt. Seems like Josh and the O have barely played

Yes dumb mistake on ST but I wonder if it's not a good idea at times to kick vbery high but short on purpose. So many mess ups possible, and while there's a good chance the receiving team will have good field position, the return is sure to be zero yards, with of course the possible upside of a turnover

So true. Especially as they never try it! If the Bills have zero chances to make the playoffs (it's still possible now), he better go all out a few times. Grow a pair!

I get the tactic, to have them jump offside. But you know, it would help to actually go for it once in a while