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10 minutes ago, White Linen said:
Do you think every other team whiffed or just us?
Just us. We’re definitely the only ones. Probably should have taken him in the 1st instead of Oliver.
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33 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:
True ...
Is NE truly and finally slipping?
That a judgement I never make until mid-late November.
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2 hours ago, Stank_Nasty said:
right. units like the 85 bears/2000 ravens/2013 seahawks are historical/generational... for me an elite unit/player for a given year is top 3-5 in that category.... I would argue the bills easily have top 3 ELITE unit in the year 2019.
Agree. Because of that defense I’d add that if Allen makes a post injury performance jump similar to last year this team is capable of a deep playoff run.
59 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:13-3
was the score of the last SB.
Win the games, good, bad and or Ugly
It was also Wade Phillips vs Billy Boy containing those offenses.
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11 hours ago, Stank_Nasty said:
Wow this is a bad take
the defense is top 3 or 5 in every major category and is allowing 11 pts a game. There is NO QUESTION about them being elite up to this point.
I think folks are confusing elite in a season with all time elite. This defense is not the 85 bears, but they’re a top 5 unit. This year they are elite.
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2 minutes ago, MJS said:
Only partly, though. Going into each of those games it was a major concern for those teams before we even played them.
Partly, but to be fair all of those teams have encountered a few excellent D-lines and front 7s. Not just us. They’re bad lines, but have multiple games against top front 7’s and D-lines might make a few look worse than they are. Bengals for instance: Bills, Seahawks, 49ers; Jets got Bills, Pats, and Eagles.
Bengals have a shot to improve once injuries heal and that new offense gets easier.
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7 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:
Vedvik was cut Twice after facing the Bills once in Minny, next in NY.
Guess bills uniforms give him clammy palm and cold sweats.
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Diggs is the only player I’d want them to give up a large asset for. He’s a healthy talent upgrade, will help Allen develop, under contract, and would fit into long term plans. One year rentals of aging and injured players often don’t pan out. Diggs would be more like the Dallas move for Cooper.
All that said, this teams talent philosophy appears to be “eliminate weaknesses” over “stack talent”. We’re seeing that play out now. A pro bowler at WR or DE could push us into elite, but it won’t matter if Allen doesn’t improve. Beane and McD are building a roster that doesn’t lose, and will be in the hunt every year with good QB play... it’s a sustainable model assuming Allen keeps improving.
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4 minutes ago, Bangarang said:
He’s an offensive guy so it wouldn’t surprise me if his name is mentioned but I don’t think he’s done anything to warrant getting hired. I also didn’t think Zac Taylor or Matt LeFleur we’re going to be hired either and look what happened. It’s Snyder so who knows?
Snyder is the definition of a wildcard. If that guy decides he wants Daboll and no one else... brinks truck, begging.... full court press. I hope Daboll considers the dysfunction and perhaps has a chat with Pettine.
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4 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:
they are me first money guys, no thanks.
I honestly don’t want T Williams for a high draft pick. IMO Dawkins hasn’t been great, but he’s average, available, and cheap.... which is better than expensive and injured. I’d be more interested in Williams if Dawkins performed well at RT and was now underperforming at LT.
My comment was slightly facetious. However, it was based on multiple articles that insinuate he’s trying to get the medical staff and policies overhauled in Washington. Obviously, I have no clue if there’s truth to this, but it’s interesting at the least. It’s particularly intriguing because not only does buffalo have one of the better med/training staffs and facilities in the league now, but McD also has a reputation for caring about his players. It’s entirely possible that Williams has just had it with the Skins organization and now doesn’t want to jump on a sinking ship.
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1 minute ago, Yav said:
Doesn't sound like the Redskins are looking to trade him anytime soon.
Nope. IIRC, the holdout started over issues with the medical staff, and when the Skins didn’t budge shifted to money, etc too.
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Time to get a #85 jersey with a “human being” name tag.
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1 hour ago, Mat68 said:
I disagree. Singletary showed this as well. The runs Gore gets10-15 Gordon gets you 20-30. The Oline is responsible for the rushing yards with Gore. Gore at this point will get the yards that are there, but not much more. In an attempt to compete with KC and NE, I would like to see Buffalo make a move like this. Gordon upgrades the rushing attack and underneath passing attack.
If it’s 2018 Gordon. Every other year he’s averaged less than 4 yards a carry. I agree that he’d improve the passing offense since defenses couldn’t key on run/pass with Gordon or Singletary in the game.
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3 minutes ago, Perry Turtle said:
The Bills are in the midst of a playoff run. Is 'plug and play' good enough for a playoff run?
If the trade terms are accurate, and they are probably not, I'd rather play in NE with Gordon on the roster instead of Murphy, Ivory, or even Yeldon.
If Gore or Singletary are out for the season and we need to retool... you’re absolutely correct. It comes down to cost. I’d be happy if they picked him up for a 3rd round pick. Anything more and my inner skeptic will come out to play....
for example...
My concern with Gorden is that as good as he is, he’s playing in Lynn’s system with Rivers as the QB. It’s extremely RB friendly. I’m not certain that he’d be as good in B-Lo.
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This. Just this.
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13 minutes ago, dneveu said:
yeah after patriots week and all that attention im glad we're in the background. Thanksgiving will be the next time i think we're really in the thick of it.
Also - didn't realize that they play in NE on sunday before the thanksgiving game. I'm hoping for a letdown game. Hopefully we can rattle Dak as he's been looking strong to start the year.
I think there will be a bunch of talk and clamor over the Browns game. Dallas is the big show though, and it’ll be really hyped if we beat the Eagles.
As far as the Allen narrative is concerned... If he outplays Mayfield and Jackson in head to head matchups, and we beat Dallas in front of the country he will get recognition. The whole team will.
Sad reality is this team could manage 13-3 and still lose the AFC East.
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11 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said:
And they will all be soooooo surprised, Atl.
Talking Heads: "Whoa, where is this Bills team coming from?! I love this team, man...still think they maybe don't make the playoffs...so many good offenses in the league, but if they do get in, LOVE IT...but they lose in the first round."
Us: "umm, yeah, they improved at 9 out of 11 positions on offense in the off season (didn't some of you know that? anyone? Beuller?) and their young QB had some games under his belt ad the Left Tackle recommitted himself to the game...sooo, they actually improved at 11 positions. As far as for the rest of it please let us apologize now for committing the worst sin that you can commit in the NFL in 2019: we are not a good fantasy team. Again, we are sorry, we can't help but miss the days of 'you win with defense in this league' along with a competent offense, as opposed to today's 'the falcons are always going to be contenders with Julio and Ryan' as they sit at 1-4."
The fantasy aspect is likely a big contributing factor towards the lack of coverage. We simply don’t have any must draft players on offense.
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4 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:
I dont see holdout guys fitting the culture.
Unless they’re holding out because their team has no process.
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2 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said:
He’s probably psyched - the hotel lobbies in Vegas (assuming he makes it that far) are much more trash-able.
But none of the windows open.
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12 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:
I see maybe five names to focus on and players such as Gore and Alexander are most likely heading into retirement after this season.
And even if they don’t retire they’ll likely prefer to stay at a reasonable price if McBeane wants them.
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1 hour ago, Phil The Thrill said:
I subscribe to The Athletic and won’t be paying for the Buffalo News.
I do find the criticism of Daboll from some a segment of the fan base to be unfair. I think he’s doing a really good with the offense overall. While the Bills have struggled to score point, the offense is moving. If Allen can get ever finish drives with points, I think this team is in great shape
One thing that folks seem to forget is that this offense, like the Pats, is built to bring back concepts and schemes from previous games/matchups. I believe we’ll start to see that by the end of the year or early next year. It’s one of the reasons why the Pats can adjust so quickly on offense when opposing defenses make changes. Allen needs to improve and gain experience for that to start happening though. At this point in his development it’s completely unfair to compare Allen/Daboll to Brady/McDaniels, especially when we have so many new players.
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57 minutes ago, Perry Turtle said:
He looks great, but he's also a rookie who is undersized and injured. Gore is 36 years old, and while he's also played great, you have to wonder where his health will be 8 games from now.
If Gore or Singletary go down around game 11, the Bills will be stuck with Yeldon, who the coaches do not seem to trust.
The trade as proposed (which probably will never happen) does not replace Gore or Singletary, it replaces Yeldon with a better rental player for a playoff run.
The team is no longer in a rebuilding mode. If they are serious about making a run, they will have to consider these types of deals.
They can alway bring back Murphy or Ivory. Neither of which will have to learn the playbook. They aren’t great talents, but they’re plug and play.
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1 hour ago, technobot said:
Nice post, OP. We've seen good defense during the stretch of mediocrity, and while it's still early, I don't think we've seen a defense like this.
The Pats game really stood out to me. We've seen the movie a million times before in years past, the defense plays heroically for the most part all game and by the last third of the fourth quarter, the big runs by the opponent start. It's obvious our defense is gassed and they can't keep up anymore.
It didn't happen this year. The defense shut down the Pats again, got the ball back for the offense, and we just couldn't close the deal. But the defense came through and stayed strong until the end.
Watching the end of yesterday's game, it felt like there were a couple blips leading to big plays and a touchdown, but the defense was so stout all game. There was no surprise when the D shut the door on TEN yet again.
Gunner made a good point about turnovers; we haven't even had a bunch. We're just playing strong defense throughout the game, and adjusting where necessary. Barring another nightmare Bills collapse, we're witnessing something new (a truly elite/dominant defense) and it can actually get better (we start getting more turnovers).
This kind of recipe (shutdown defense with a ball control offense and reliable special teams) is still very tightrope, with little room for error. Some years, you get none of the breaks and finish 7-9/6-10 despite having a historical defense. But other years, the schedule/sequence of league injuries COMPLETELY goes your way, and out of nowhere a team goes 13-3. This could be that year for them. Not saying it will happen but heading into the bye, I'm loving my Bills.
I kind of feel like we’re where the bears were before they added Mack. Different team, different style, etc.... but we’re a dominant pass rusher away from being the best in the league.
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2 hours ago, Artem Lipatov said:
Trade Kiko for Shady was a lucky move too.
But trade 1st round for climbing several spots up to get Sammy Watkins was a disaster. Evans (TB) and OBJ were on the same draft without trading up. And many thought that moveup was for Khalil Mack, but no ((
That move resulted in a broken tv during my draft party. ?.
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2 minutes ago, warrior9 said:
I wonder if Frazier wants another HC job. I wonder if he really likes his position and being a part of building this thing.
Not to mention, with the way the league is going with young offensive minds... does he get consideration as a past coach that didn't do great as an HC(especially as a defensive guy)?
This is where my thinking with Frazier is. He’s an older defensive retread HC. Unless we get to the playoffs and win two games with dominant D I doubt he gets a serious look from GMs or owners. However, he’s going to get a lot of interview offers because he’s one of the best minority HC candidates, and he could very well impress an owner and get another HC gig. Im not sure he’s given up on the dream, but I don’t think he’ll just take any ole gig like the Skins job.
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Just how dominant is this Buffalo Bills defense?
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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And they’re referring to turnovers which tend to fluctuate quite a bit. They also occur more frequently in games where one team has to press aggressively to stay in it (young QBs aside) just like sacks. Plus Brady and Mariota aren’t turnover prone, and Eli just freezes, spikes it, or takes the sack. The turnovers will come when we get young or over confident QBs that try to force a ball into coverages they didn’t recognize. We have plenty of those QBs Post bye.... Rosen, Mayfield, Jackson, Keenam/McCoy/Haskins, Rudolph, and Wentz can definitely attempt hero ball.