WideNine

Taking AP on the over... sometimes it is players that you have in your scheme and you cannot scheme the weak links out. Unless we score enough for Washington to abandon the run.... that could happen, but that does not mean that our RUN defense has fixed anything.

Truth. I loved Kyle, but he was the definition of penetrating DT that excelled at pushing the pocket and getting the QB to move off his spot.

Right???? I would have run AP till the Bills proved they could stop him 2 times in a row.

Taron never turned around, home he was just looking at the receiver's eyes.

I don't get why he lets linemen get into hugging distance with him. I have seen so many linemen get into the front of his pads and lock on. He just needs to keep his lean and leverage and extend his arms to keep them from getting into his pads and shed to attack the right gap. He is learning, but this is an area his coaches have to see week over week that needs to improve.

Because he is leaning on the run like we have said he needs to do - McD has to keep the reigns on Mr. Creativity. But you are right, our Run D has been totally exposed - I thought it was suspect a year ago against NE, but so many teams are pass-heavy I never felt like they were really tested again by a team committed to running on us. Early this year they were, but I have to assume that missing Harry on the line just has had a domino effect on their run D scheme.

With those long arms he just needs to keep them extended and not let linemen get into them.

Edmunds still cannot keep away from blocks

That same defensive alignment got gashed against that same play last time

I can't speak for everyone else, but I have a short fuse with Daboll's play calling after last week and it was lit after that stalled drive at the 2 yard line. Not negative, just want Daboll to keep it balanced and let this team get into a rhythm - they could be so explosive if he would lean on the run game that this team can really execute well. It will free up the receivers, and slow down the rush to help Allen.

Gut check, but I like it. Had to prove our trenches could do it.

AGAIN... do it again.

That bad throw was on Josh. Needs to get it out quicker, not later and harder - this is the anticipation throws they need to keep drilling.

Running works too in this passing league and slows down the rush

See? It works even when they expect it.

Special Teams has shown up today - need to have Daboll take advantage instead of getting cute.

It seems like he has to make every TD some kind of signature trick play that shows how smart he is. Gore from two yards out is automatic, if not on the first attempt definitely on the 2nd

Even the announcers were saying, looks like the Bills were trying to be too creative. WTF you don't have to throw to Gore on the freaking 2 yard line, you run him....

Nsekhe has been in and out of the lineup since our joint practice with the Panthers usually knee and/or ankle. He was one of those high risk/high reward players and has had a checkered injury history. I think he keeps trying to go, but I cannot imagine trying to kick slide out to block speedy defensive ends on a bum ankle or knee.

Year 1 expectations are through the roof.

I have nothing original to add. Scrolling through these responses I felt I could relate to just about all of them to some degree. Funny, because we fight like cats and dogs and disagree on this board on just about every other thing Bills related. Maybe a common thread that unites is that we are all long suffering Bills fans?

Probably reading into it, but seems like everyone participating in the pressers this week has been clipped and focused. Perhaps squeaking out wins created a false sense that they were playing better or further along than they actually were and the way they were beat by the Eagles was a wake up call. Allen being oblivious to what team they play after Washington, which seemed genuine, tells me they are very focused on their next opponent. Will be very curious how they respond as a team this week - the defense in particular as they have not had a beat down like that for a while. I know folks have said it was not that bad of a game by the D, but having a team hang more than 30 points on you, rush for over 200 yards, and dominate TOP, is not a great day at the office. The offense I am less worried about oddly enough. Could be wrong, but I think that if McD pulled the reigns a bit on Daboll and provided more input into that game plan, they will come out with more balance using their backs, will lean on what works better, and have a better overall strategy for this game.

I know right? Talk about getting mileage.

Hmmm.... Color rush red - done. Blue on blue - not so much. All whites - tbd.

Yep. He had some injuries he worked through and I do not doubt he was frustrated by some lack of positional coaching. His body language the last few seasons in B-lo said I am done here. I don't have much in the way of sour grapes. They (NE) are a well-coached team with years of consistency as an organization. By comparison the Bills' org was a circus show for decades. Change of scenery was needed and worked for him. Hopefully the Bills will become that stable organization that develops good players who are able to grow and elevate their game.