Mikie2times

I think is a really solid take, but I wouldn't make the assumption it will force Baltimore out of these sets. Likely missed time last year and Charlie Kolar filled in. Then they brought in Lucas Scott, a rookie, near 300 pounder to play FB. He is on the practice squad, but I would imagine they activate him for Sunday. Mind you these players are less impactful than Likely and Ricard, but I don't imagine these issues will force a complete identity change.

Or we blew a 16-0 2nd half lead to Houston. Got blown out in the AFC championship game vs KC. Blew a FG lead with 13 seconds left because of the defensive alignment and kickoff strategy. Got blown out in the divisional round to the Bengals. Failed to convert a TD or FG in our final drive vs KC, and they would have got the ball back after averaging almost 8 yards a play and punting 1 time. Failed to get past midfield on our final drive, then couldn't KC off the field as the ran out the clock. If we score, they again, get the ball back. If you think just scoring either of the two years vs KC is close, just ask the 49ers or Eagles what that looks like. The trend is clear, failure to execute in the last 5 minutes with our competition being nearly Patriot like in execution in that time. You see close, I see an ocean separating us. Lets also not forget, we aren't even talking about the Super Bowl. A game we have seen previous versions of the franchise go to a fail 4 consecutive years. We have a long way to go.

I have made a few posts in what, page 6? I'm not yelling at anybody in caps, read the post. Companies and teams make a change in leadership all the time that has become stale. It doesn't mean the person is bad, it means the messaging has grown old. The Eagles did with Andy Reid and won a Super Bowl. The Colts made the Super Bowl the year after Dungy. The Bucs won a Super Bowl after Dungy. This is a thing. Doug Pederson won a Super Bowl and it wasn't because he was better.

I love the, well who is it going to be then? Tell me, TELL ME! Who is better! The answer is it's not about better. It's about different.

It's amuses me how insecure some of these posts can be. I never see the insults flying from people who ask questions about McD and Beane, but man, do they ever fly from his biggest supporters. You guys can't even make it a few sentences without throwing some limp sauce around. I've been on the site longer than 14 years by the way. In any event, they had the marbles to take him and they should get all the credit in the world for that. Which Beane all but assures when he's doing his publicity tours. But to think a guy like McD who has zero experience on the offensive side made more of an initial impact than a guy like Jordan Palmer is questionable. Daboll, sure, he played a big role. McD hired Daboll, so I guess we credit McD. McD also hired Dorsey and put Allen in a horrible situation that played to his weaknesses as well. Beane brought in some great weapons at the start with big hits on Bease, Brown, and Diggs. But now seems content on using Josh as a piece to justify not having to invest further in the offense. Allen is self made more than anything. He is driven that way. At times his environment has helped and at times it's hurt, but make no mistake about it. Without Josh Allen, we have no process, no consistency, none of what you see today. You aren't getting that without winning and more than any other part of this roster along with our leadership, Allen is responsible for that. We went 9-7 and 6-10 with rookie Josh and some other QB's. We are a normal NFL team without him. What we were in the drought era. A QB less team with average talent, that at times threatens a wild card and times drafts near the top 10. Our fans base is making a huge mistake by over crediting these guys for this run. I hope it doesn't ultimately cost a Super Bowl but it very well could.

Just answer the question. With an average coach and GM and Josh Allen, how do you think we would fair in the AFC east the last 5 years? No playoffs? Some playoffs? Josh would never end up being Josh?

I'm not sure how many got a chance to watch this kid in week 1. A lot of hype, I had no idea what to expect. I was pretty floored by what I saw. Competition really doesn't matter with what I was looking at. How in rhythm is he, how quick does the ball get out, arm strength, accuracy, and composure. I was so impressed by this kid. In fact, I will go as far to say I have only been blown away by two freshman QB's in the last 25 years or so as far as watching the first games they played as freshman. Those guys ended up being Russel Wilson and Robert Griffen III. I have really liked others early, but not to this extent. Sometimes when you watch these kids you just get a feeling. They're just ahead of it all. The Oklahoma / Michigan is must watch football this weekend. Mateer is also very solid and Oklahoma should be a solid team again this year. Norman is not a fun place to play for anybody let alone a true Freshman in game two. But I think this kid will be up to the task and it should be a awesome game.

Teams who have a QB that finishes the year with a QBR above 65 win about 70% of the games they play. Over 70 and it goes to almost 75%. This is over the last 20 or so years. Allen has done that every year outside of his rookie season. Partner that with facing a complete rag tag group of QB's and teams in the AFC east during this run. This comment isn't to categorize either of these people that way. It's just an honest question based on your post. If you surround an average GM and an average coach in the AFC east the last 5 years with Josh Allen what outcome would you expect? Would we not be divisional favorites every year? To me it's wild that anybody could land on that not being the case.

I have said this a million times, but both Beane and McD can't be elite, with Josh, and not have done more. The perception by many here are all three are elite. I just don't see that as possibility. I have blamed McD for a lot, but have leaned more into Beane and the roster construction the last year or so. I don't particularly think rebuild #2 has gone very well.

Where does this stuff come from. Josh is ensuring that doesn't happen more than anybody. We might not hold hands as much as we do now, but this team isn't missing the playoffs with Allen at QB.

If I were to guess he was battling this a bit last year as well.

They did, I have called that out before I don't think the situation is unfair. He makes a lot of money and it's a highly coveted job. I just don't think the notion of him walking away has ever been discussed here and this is the exact type of situation where you can see that happening IMO.

When he's done golfing and marrying

We hear a lot of people say the Bills need to part ways. But I would guess McD decides to part ways sooner than we decide to do it. He's basically coaching every season with Super Bowl or bust expectations. Mounting pressure as he and Allen break into statistical categories that haven't occurred in the sport for achievements without going to the big game. That can't be fun and it can't be sustainable. He either does it and pulls a Dungy and walks away or he doesn't do it and he takes a break from coaching.

That's some intense clapping

It's like trolling a Ravens fan on a Bills message board. It doesn't even register on my moral radar.

Now do this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcAiI69P9lw Now do the Taron Johnson game ender.

So either the WR ran the wrong route and Lamar wouldn't own the mistake, as Allen would have (because that's what leaders do) or Lamar made a bad read. Sounds like two different looks that aren't that great for your boy.

You're getting outflanked by people who actually understand the game. Fly away fanboy.

Have you ever caught an accurate out route with your hips completely turned and your back on the opposite side of where you're running? An accurate pass puts his hips pointing where he is running, his back behind him. He's not contorting to adjust to the ball which is why he dropped it.

Lamar doesn't have the strength to make that throw with defenders on him. He's bird bones. No strength in his game. He can evade and make plays be he can't shrug of defenders like Big Ben, he's just not strong enough, which is what was required on that throw. I think we can measure accuracy with circumstances right? Lamar's inaccurate 3 yard pass with no pressure vs Allens 30 yard pass with two defenders hanging on his body. Logic has left you long ago. But really, this is all that ever needs to be said about this conversation Lamar has 13 TD and 11 turnovers in the playoffs Josh has 32 TD's and 6 turnovers in the playoffs

Lamar doesn't get that throw off. Nobody in the NFL gets that throw off. Not even Allen 9 times out of 10. It looked like he was just throwing a desperation pass because he had defenders literally draping off him. Turns out he hit his receiver in the hands 30 yards downfield. It would be considered an all time play in postseason history if the Bills go on to win that game. The 2 pointer was a routine play and not perfectly thrown, he should have caught it. What are we talking about here? These two plays couldn't be more different.

WAY too early. Obviously we want this one, but we follow this with Jets, Dolphins, Saints, Patriots, Falcons, Panthers. Even with a loss we have a very clear path to be 6-1 for Kansas City. I would say that is the one that will be must win. This team was always going to peak in the 2nd half either way. With all the rookies up front, Max, the suspensions, and early injury problems. I'm not going to draw a ton of conclusions from this outcome if it doesn't go well. We need to peak at the end. That is what matters at this point.