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I'm not a huge fan of McD but I agree he has to continue making the play calls on defense. He puts the players in the better position to make plays. I've noticed Tre is playing much better, Bishop is really solid and a asset now, LB Shaq is a steady force, there was a Milano sighting, Bosa has been a great addition, and hopefully Max Hariston comes into his own. Still concerned about the lack of a consistent pass rush. Go Bills. Good analysis but it's way too early for for my "pea brain" with so many games needing to be played.

I think teams will dare the Bills to pass early. If I were an opposing defense I'd stack the box immediately. I'd make Allen and the Bills WRs beat me. I'm not so sure the Bills would be very successful. Do you think the Bills pass can can set up the run game? Being diverse and unpredictable doesn't seem to be the strength of Brady or the Bills' offense. That's a problem going forward into the playoffs. Allen can negate a lot of short comings and has mostly played great in the playoffs. We will see how it plays out.

Trust your eyes not the stats. The Bills offense lacks creativity, explosive players, WR talent, a good offensive coordinator, and is too predictable. I don't care what the stats say.

If they can't run effectively then what likely happens? More screen passes?

Very well stated.

I disagree with you. Shakir has shown that he's capable of catching 10 to 15 yard passes and then have great success after the catch. We haven't seen this much at all. That's on Brady and his lay calling. They have made a clear choice to pass him the ball behind the line of scrimmage. Look at his average per yard pass plays. Probably the lowest in the league amoung active WRs. Too imply Shakir has had the opportunities to be productive down field is not accurate.

Correct. Let me clarify what I was trying to convey. I believe the mindset of the Bills offense is to avoid shootouts, control the ball with running, have the run game set up the pass game, throw the ball short via WR screens, limit your mistakes, and don't beat yourselves. I'd rather see a more dynamic passing game. I'm thinking something similar to what Daboll was doing when in Buffalo. I think the Bills regime has tactfully made a mistake with the current philosophy of the offense. They have failed repeatedly to arm Allen with explosive weapons. They have limited his success and have failed schematically in many ways. At this point, the offense goes as the running game goes. Maybe I'm wrong. How confident can we be in the passing game? Week 1 isn't the strongest of evidence here. I don't think anyone feels like that game is or was representative of the Bills current offense.

That's part of the issue I have with the Bills offense. They should be able to win shootouts with the best QB in the league. Beane and Brady have not given Allen the best path to succeed.

Not using Shakir on slants and more down field is perplexing.

All true but I think most can see Brady has to go. He just doesn't know how to call or scheme a diversified game plan. He's really running a very predictable offense. The passing game is very problematic and he seems incapable of scheming players open. The Bills offense is too reliant on the run game. Sure it's vital to have a functional running game. Being one dimensional on either side of the ball usually doesn't grasp a Lombardi trophy. I'd say the exception might be a dominant defense which the Bills obviously don't have. I have a hard time understanding the Bills offensive philosophy. Clearly, Brady and others gravitated to a dominant running game at the expense of the passing game. Perhaps, that's an overstatement. The misses on Coleman, WR acquisitions, BEANE, BRADY, and injuries have contributed to the lack of success and consistency. I ask myself often why not go get Allen top notch WRs with speed and and down field threatening WRs? You arguably have the best QB on the planet and you overly emphasize the running game. I don't get the philosophy at all. Maybe I'm off the mark here. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks it's great to be back.

Both certainly compliment other. I assume the Bills want to limit Allen's hits. However, the offense is on a different playing level when Allen runs the ball. It just opens up so much.

Well said Chandler. He should be a must watch for all Bills fans.

I agree with taking some shots down field. The Bills have to put a little pressure on opposing defenses.

I thought Allen was much sharper in the 2nd half. Really used his legs well and made some nice throws.

You were right and I'm super happy about that. This 2nd half has been a lot of fun.