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Agree. Who would be Ingrams backup - Hancock? Assuming Taron and Cam miss. Hopefully not Codrington. As we say each week, need the offense to show up.

Lets see if hes actually limited, Taron that is. Cam sounds like he will miss this week, if i had to guess. But zero designations have been released yet, except Mathis/Kincaid being out. So not sure where youre getting questionable tags already - unless youre guessing too.

Shakir is one tough dude, but I'd doubt he gets his usual reps. Will be interesting to see who is dressed at WR this week. With Palmer returning, and potential of Gabe being elevated.

Be nice to see the pass game in general step up, when needed.

Per McD on WGR: Shakir will be available to play vs Bucs Mathis and Kincaid ruled out.

This literally goes against every Josh is --- and Hailee was a big reason, according to Josh, for his success last season. Both of them knew what they were getting into- they didnt become a Hollywood star and a NFL QB/MVP after their marriage. Josh is going through something this year, but its way too easy to point the finger at his marriage/Hailee, when this same individual helped Josh (according to him) LY. Everyone taking this "there is more to life than football" comment overboard. Since we are all speculating, I think its a combination of: 1. Mechanics 2. Losing trust in his playmakers/or just lack thereof 3. Lack of consistency at OL/worse play than last year upfront When you start to doubt any aspect of above and lose a shred of confidence, that can make a world of difference. Josh has already been sacked 20x thru 9 games vs 14x for all of 2024 regular season. I think getting the broken nose plays into it, everything does. But if you ask who can flip a switch and get back to MVP form, its obviously Josh. He did it vs Chiefs, we just need to see it more consistently.

He was probably tired of having the same discussion with me as well, lol. Admitting to having a bias is the most difficult thing to do, or call it blinded Fandom. Josh has discussed at many press conferences this season about "trusting his feet", mechanics and maybe he hasn't said he isnt seeing the field, but hes alluded to it and the all-22 doesn't lie. Thats also not to say this WR crew is underwhelming and Bradys playcalls have been scatter shot too. OL has let Josh down too. Its alot going wrong, at times, and its the inconsistencies that weve seen Josh fix himself that just isnt happening this season. So we are stuck with a horrible 1st half vs Miami, and pick to start 2nd half. Falcons and Pats game were the exact same. Its hard to admit, obviously harder for some, but Josh isnt playing like his usual self. I could careless about some statistic saying he's completed 70%, great --- how about we look at stats from 1st half of games where we've played awful as an offense, Josh included. 33% of games this season, our offense has let us down - Joshs stats sure look great after garbage time in Miami. But he was something like 8 of 13 for 68 yards in 1st half (great compl %, so what tho?). Its been a combination of things, but Josh is the one we hold to the highest standard as his ability and past performances have shown hes capable --- we need him to get out of whatever funk hes going thru...for than just 1 week, we need consistent Josh to have a shot at the division.

These are what I'm seeing too. Mechanics off on both those throws. Thanks for posting. By no means are those "miraculous throws". There are plenty of NFL qbs capable of deep ball accuracy/touch --- Josh isnt showing that ability and to some extent, has struggled throughout his career. Thats the difference with this season vs LY. Reads, ball placement, mechanics. Its those 3-4 plays a game that he is missing, that didnt happen LY.

Agree - Those who know what to watch for, its obvious Josh is missing reads and Im not wasting time proving his "base" is off to GoBills808...it will come out in the offseason about his mechanics. Hes been talking to his guy and working thru it in season too. Its mostly mental IMO - need to trust the OL to hold up, trust the reads, and when that's off his mechanics are off with an extra pat of the ball or getting his eyes out of place/leaving the pocket early. Josh is still amazing, people here have issues with any criticism of him. Hes had multiple games below his standard, just so happens weve lost 3 of those.

No offense, I know what im watching... Just shows your football IQ to me rn

Strongly disagree. Josh even admits his mechanics are off. You end up with the 4th best compl % when such a high % of your throws are 0-5 yards and <10 in total. Josh could throw from his a** and complete a 5 yard pass. And his mechanics are part of what I said is contributing. His reads are equally poor. Again, this isnt every game. Its just 3 or 4/9 games this year --- 3 being losses. Thats way more than LY already. Nobody expects him to be perfect but he isnt playing like a top 5 QB right now

Josh is missing alot of reads this year, and our "route spacing" seems off. Watching the all-22, Josh missed 5-6 reads in the 1st half alone. Route spacing, too many times we have w guys coming into an area where a single defender can cover both. Its either design, or players making poor decisions with option routes/adjusting their routes. Joshs footwork is crazy as F this year. If anyone actually sits to watch this all 22, you'll see his "base" is off. I truly think hes feeling more pressure because the OL isnt as consistent and some of it is mental. All of this contributing. And for Keon, hes open alot more than being led on (as you noted). Either not the primary read, or Josh not seeing it. But in a nutshell, our offense has lost its groove far too often vs LY. I think you let Josh play some no huddle and get him going earlier in games.

Im more excited about Hardman as a PR. Shakir is awful that at role for us.. and no reason to risk him. But sure, Hardman brings more speed than we have...worth a shot to see if it works.

Based on what, when is the last time weve seen Gabe? He had a significant knee injury and isnt fully healthy yet.

No thanks. This offense is already 1 dimensional, Brady needs to find more ways to get playaction/WRs time to get downfield into intermediate areas or get more diverse with the route cominations. And Gabe Davis is the answer lol. No... not even sure he is fully healthy yet. We are so desperate for anything right now, but more Alec Anderson or more Gabe Davis is not it. Beane made this mess and its going to take until next offseason to fix.

Here is the interview, where he mentioned Keon as a "tier 2" guy. Again, I said this up thread --- its this + the text/call after Keon picked saying he was Joshs guy. But as I said, Beane isnt picking based on who Josh likes -- for all we know, Josh liked Worthy more or AD. Im sute Josh gives his feedback on type of receiver and his limited "tape"

Josh was interviewed pre draft, id have to search for it. He specifically mentioned some potential Rd 1 WRs that stood out to him --- and that he is a "draft junkie", (Josh himself). Keon' name was thrown out there by Josh when rattling off names. Thats why he is linked + his text to Keon after he was picked, saying he was his man. It doesn't matter at this point. Beane isnt giving Allen the full say on a 1st round pick, Beane and his scouts must've really liked him (Allen's feedback part of overall decision). Beane has missed on his last 4 substantial FA/draft picks--- Kincaid (too fragile), Keon, Samuel, and Palmer. Thats after hitting on Smoke, Beas, and trade for Diggs -- earlier in Joshs career. Its quite simple ,-- Beanes decision making is going downhill, is that linked to some high level co workers now gone Joe Schoen, Dan Morgan, etc)?

Yes and no. My issue ranking: 1. Lack of Wr talent- especially boundary 2. OL play 3. Brady playcalling 4. Josh I dont think Brady designs QB friendly passing schemes. But the lack of WR talent/coupled with how teams have adjusted to our offense, is so glaring. OL downright was bad 1st half. We pay for a top tier OL and we got that the last 2 weeks. Today, not so much. Miami controlled the line, on both sides of the ball, today. That killed our run game and ability to stay ahead of chains. The fact we need a strong run game to win, is also very concerning. Thats on Brady and lack of Wr talent. This team needs a new OC and find a few reliable WRs this offseason. We got away with dominant ol play amd practically winning the turnover battle in every game LY. Regression to the mean with turnovers was bound to occur, and here we are- overhyped last years offense production and Beane thinking we were set- which was a huge error.

3Bs. But right now, Brady is the easy one. Babich or Beane changes nothing until offseason

Im fine with Joe Brady. We forced a pick to start the game, follow with a 3 and out. 3rd and 2 run, you only call that if youre going for it on 4th. Bradys playcalling lacks rhythm all season. Predictable, uncreative. Im fine with anyone else taking over. Joe's head is on college ball imo...he will be offered a HC role at some point amd start recruiting.

100% - obviously people haven't watched Miami this season. They came still move the ball, its been turnovers and bad defense holding them back. Our offense decided to take a nap today.

Glad someone else sees it the same as i do. Beane hit on the Smoke, Beas, Diggs trade, Sanders signing. But hes literally missed on the exact type of cap FA decisions ( Samuel, Palmer). Then on Kincaid and Keon, 2 guys that either came stay healthy or produce consistently. Add on the contract decisions of Knox and Shakir. And the dead cap of Diggs. Beane hit on a lot early in his tenure--- any coincidence with having Dan Morgan, Joe Schoen, and others around him? Im not a Beane believer in how he drafts for need, and runs into issues because of it. His scouting group isnt great either.

I dont follow the Sabres at all - i follow the bills just as much as anyone tho. I'd say Terry should see a major difference between a meddling franchise ( Sabres outside perspective) and one thats been 1 game from a championship. Im not hear to pretend what Terry thinks. The decision is obvious though.

Injuries are the key IMO, but I agree with everything leading to poor performance RN. And agree, McD has had to take over unfortunately. Babich was a poor decision, but hes reluctant to let him go and honestly it makes zero sense at this point of season --- McD will just continue to call it. But I dont think the defense is the reason for us losing. We have serious issues putting up points when needed. We kept this a 16 point game for quite some time and the offense had plenty of chances to score. We even got off the field again at 16-6. Then Josh turns it over. Same story vs Pats and Falcons. Defense couldn't make key stops, but the offense was given plenty of opportunities as well and somehow with an MVP player, we cant consistently move the ball when needed. These are NOT great defenses that we went against, good in Pats and Falcons, but horrivle in Miami. If we had Denvers team, maybe we win 10-7. But its an offensive struggle to move the ball at times right now...that is obvious

Lol. You really think this is a #1 offense. Or anywhere close to it? Strong disagree, with what weve seen -- which is inconsistent results and an offense reliant on running first. Defense is shaky, but what do you expect with injuries? Essentially be like taking Cook, Dion, Kincaid, and Spencer off the field rifht now, to be equivalent to our defensive injuries.