SirAndrew

We need to stop using Josh as a substitute for a decent running back, I’ll tell you that much. Coaching leans on Allen’s running ability as a crutch when the offense struggles. I’m not convinced that Allen being used extensively as runner doesn’t throw off the passing game. Improvisational scrambles are a different beast that I don’t believe hurts his game. I’d love to see us win more regular season games with Allen in the pocket. He has an elite arm, I realize that’s taking away part of his game, but also can’t name a Super Bowl winning team who relied heavily on their QB as a runner. It’s not going to end well if they don’t use him more sparingly in the run game.

I think McD is too stubborn when it comes to playing rookies. Shakir needs to take over the slot role. McKenzie is a gadget player, and the experiment needs to end. Shakir might not be the guy, but we need to find out.

I don’t really understand the Allen hot takes. I think we need to realize he’s basically a better version of Brett Favre. He’s incredible and capable of winning a title, but can mysteriously look awful at times.

Is it just me, or do the Bills play a terrible game in early November every season?

Great examples, but Josh is better than all of those guys. I’m not usually such a homer, but Allen carry’s his team in a special way. Watson derailed his career, while no signs point to Josh being a fool. Luck was talented, but injury prone, not all in on football, and not as gifted as Allen. Wilson was a special talent, but had a phenomenal team around him. The Hawks weren’t a Super Bowl contender once the team declined. Allen compares more to Manning imo. The Colts and Broncos were always contenders with him on the field, and Manning was the main reason.

Valid points, I completely understand where you’re coming from, but I see it from a slightly different prospective. I don’t see a direct correlation between playing football and watching football these days. I think that was the case in previous eras, but that’s changed. A significant number of pro football fans are people who never played the game, especially among younger generations. The NFL has done a great job promoting the game as entertainment/drama, and gambling helps as well. Upstate NY is fully immersed in the Bills this season. This is also a very weak football region. Western NY gathers to watch a bunch of guys from Texas and Florida compete. It isn’t remotely hurting interest in the game. As long as a decent talent pool exists somewhere, the game will roll on. I think the demise will happen eventually, but other issues will hurt the game before lack of participation.

Driving automobiles is actually extremely popular also.

Great post with good information. I’d just be curious to know why. I can’t imagine it’s due to parents not allowing their children to play. Football is cultural ingrained in many parts of this country. The game is extremely important to so many people, and the opportunities it presents are large. That type of stuff always wins over negative possibilities in life.

It isn’t going to scare away anyone in Texas or Florida, and that’s where the talent is at this point anyway. Declining participation in northeast suburbs isn’t going to hurt the game.

I keep hearing how the Bears GM is an up and coming genius, this makes it hard to believe.

He’s not going to get anywhere speaking out against the NFL. It was a weird flex. If they are so immoral, he should have been discussing it before they upset him. I’ll believe he’s ready to dish the dirt when I hear it. The NFL will stop that in a hurry.

I think McAfee promising vengeance against the NFL by telling the “truth” is kind of lame.

I think new stadiums and price increases improve fan behavior for a variety of reasons. Expect the new Bills stadium to do the same. However, talk of “pricing out” poor behavior always makes me chuckle. People are aware that white collar professionals aren’t the only people who make good money, right? Stadiums in east coasts cities like Boston and NY are always full of clowns, because it’s part of the sports culture. It might be different in other areas of the country, but it’s more a regional phenomenon, opposed to an economic thing.

It might not have been a well thought out tactic by Alexander, but it’s honestly a decent method to attempt slowing the Bills offense. It’s worked well with guys spending too much focus on Alexander.

I think you fully misinterpreted what I meant 😂

Right, we threw a pick, then Rodgers looks like he cares again because he’s against a soft defense. I’m not very concerned.

The Packers need a new GM.

I wish the Packers would just forfeit.

I’m cool with all the passing. It shows McD’s willingness to get outside his conservative comfort zone. Josh just needs to make better choices.

I think watching the Packers 1940 offense drove the Bills just as crazy as it did me. That was a strange series.

He doesn’t, but he's never had problems voicing his opinion. He didn’t appear too upset, and I doubt he’ll complain publicly this week. I could be off base, but he seems like a guy who’s just cashing a big paycheck at this point in his career. There doesn’t seem to be much competitive fire.

So much for that 😂

Rodgers is a chump. No HOF QB should ever be cool with handing the ball off every play while down 17 in the fourth. He’s given up because he has no help, doesn’t even care to try. Go retire with Brady.

Yes, but they’re down 17 with one quarter left. It’s not a logical strategy at this point. It’s simply conceding, and it’s hilarious to play that way with HOF QB. Everyone is correct, they have no wideout talent, but you just have to play the game the way it’s meant to played down 17 at some point. This is just strange.

This is true, but it still doesn’t mean you can run every play imo. It’s not 1925. If you literally don’t trust one receiver to ever make a play, don’t trade Adams. It’s absurd. These rookie WR’s won’t develop, even if they had talent.