WideNine

That'll do it. 1. Start with the shirt. 2. Ol' Ralph got the good ol' boy network of owners to institute instant replay and we got 2 solid decades of the shaft, one of those owners that changed his vote was Detroit. They have fared as well as the Bills and Raiders in the gratuitous calls column. Then Detroit petitioned to make referees just about expendable other than having them move the chains and place the ball. 3. "Clearly there is a lot of discontent around the league over how replay is executed, and the Detroit Lions are definitely in that camp after a controversial picked-up flag contributed to their ouster from the playoffs. Tight end Brandon Pettigrew was originally ruled to have been interfered with while trying to catch a third-down pass in a wild-card game against Dallas. But after the penalty was announced and assessed, head linesman Jerry Bergman decided to overturn the penalty. Sam Martin shanked the ensuing punt, and Dallas drove back the other way to score what proved to be the game-winning touchdown. The Lions' season was over. Coach Jim Caldwell said in the aftermath of that play that he wants the league to explore ways to use technology to diminish the human element in officiating. To that end, the Lions officially filed a proposal with the league to make all plays in which a flag is thrown reviewable. General manager Martin Mayhew told reporters last week he does not expect the proposal to be ratified for the 2015 season, but hopes this is the impetus for eventual change." The Triple whammy - they are not going to catch a break for at least a decade or two.

I said that Preston Williams looked like the awesome prospect at WR I thought he was before the draft. One play later fumble by Preston Williams. Logically, I just need to compliment the guy on the opposing team eating our lunch and my curse kicks in

A little two much arc and it caught the wind - you can see all the garbage floating around in the air. I would have loved seeing the broadcasters jump if the ball had hit the press box glass - probably would have been a one and done fine for Allen.

Will sort of agree with you as much as it pains me to do so. The good - Edmunds is attacking his gap assignments The bad - Has to work on techniques to shed blocks or at least keep some leverage to make plays. He was getting schooled on trap blocks, it happens and it is only year 2 for that kid. His overall game is improving.

I only saw him suited on the sideline, did he get back on the field too?

Truth. Some of the old timers here were trying to sound the warning bells. Never take any team lightly because they may have a good game plan, they may have the right players to execute it, and they may catch your team napping. Toss in some untimely drops and flags and you are staring down the barrel of being embarrassed. I hate to see it, but perhaps Flores turns these guys around faster than I thought he would. Was hoping the Jets and Miami would have a decade or two of being easy 4 wins on our schedule.

I was a bit surprised at how many escapes Fitz had against this defense. I do expect some of that on Johnson's side, he is green and will take himself right out of a play going to high on his rush. That being said, he is a 1st year rookie and will only get better. I think I would have kept Edmunds on their TE this game and I think that holding was pretty ticky-tacky as Gesecki cut in front of him and as much as Edmunds hooked an arm, Gesecki was trying to push off to create separation at the cut he was making. Something to learn from this game when we go up against teams with larger physical receivers. There needs to be some adjustments, Wallace was in over his head.

Bit of a flag-fest early so I don't know if the Bills were just not ready after the break, or we had overzealous zebras, but it made this more of a nail biter than it needed to be. Our defense resembling a sieve against the Dolphins larger receivers and running game did not help. And before the flaming, yes I do put a lot on our defense because the Bills have invested a lot into this defense and they should be money against teams like the Dolphins.

Penalty disregarded this ******* game is over.

Can't argue with that - as it does really seem that way year over year. Like the conversation I had a week ago about us crapping the bed against Pittsburgh when they played all their scrubs one year. It boggles the mind, but they do look past opponents. The defensive intensity and speed you saw against NE was missing today.

Finally something special from Special Teams

They played much of today on the d-line like they were at a "kegger" last night. Just a lot slower than prior to the break.

Seriously... is this D holding up on hitting Fitz.

Got to take their TE away. He is their most solid receiver.

A little ticky tacky, looks like the TE wanted to make a move across the front of Edmunds and he just crossed in front of his arm.

I know right? I really wish I did not have to go a season worrying about our punter, but every freaking year.

WTF Bojo?

No turn overs here so I expect us to be conservative as much as we would like to see aggressive.

I know right? But I will root for Knox to get better. I was a bit nervous about his hands, but we will see if he can raise his game. But that Penn State kid looks real good out there.

There is the evening holding penalty... how's that feel Miami having plays wiped out like dat?

I seriously have a hard time wrapping my mind around a QB overthrowing a 65 yard pass and it looks like he tried to take a bit off it. A problem few QB coaches have had to ever deal with, but requiring a lot of time with Allen working with his deep threat receivers to get the timing better.

Preston Williams looks like the player I thought he could be during the draft... I was just typing that. OK if that fumble stands I am going to keep saying good things about Miami players... it seems to jinx them.

I am ok with that pitch play on 1st downs, but not when it is down and some to get a first. That deep ball has got to get better a 65 yard over throw. Jeez - fair critique from plenty of fans.

Our front guys need to stop this run better.

My bad to some of you out there - I know you are just frustrated, but don't let it get to the point where you root against this team. Regardless of who is coaching or playing.