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Yes very much so.

Could it be that the players you mentioned are healthy and just lacking talent especially vs a Steeler front 4? Appreciate the post but I don't think anyone is writing off the Bills. The patriot comparassion isn't a good one because Brady was on the team.

I think Allen and the Oline struggle. Bills will struggle with the run game. Defense plays lights out gets a few turnovers. Bills 16 Miami 14

Brady is a bad example to chose from.

There are ways to slow down a pass rush. For example, solid run game, screens, quick slants, misdirection plays, etc... The Bills flat out failed to make the proper adjustments, players didn't execute, and or they don't have the personnel to match up with the Steelers. Probably a combination of all three. Wish the Bills could do something similar.

Agree 100%. Imho, its an excuse and a cop out to use the Steeler D as an excuse. It was a total team loss. The offense just plain sucked except for one great drive. Special teams gave up a rd in a blocked punt, and the defense under preformed in the second half. Coaching was about as bad as it gets. I'm not afraid to criticize when its warranted. The Bills from top to bottom deserve the backlash. It was an unacceptable product, preparation, and strategy.

Partly true but I think the concerns stated in the playoffs. KC manhandled us. Balt defense smothered us as well. However, weather was a huge factor no doubt. I think the offensive issues shouldn't be so easily dismissed as Pitt is a tough match up. The inability to run and pass block consistently has been a theme for this team for a long time. It definitely shows up when the Bills are facing top 10 teams. Fortunately, I think the Dolphins are a team we should beat dispute the above mentioned issues.

That doesn't negate the fact that Allen, the Oline, special teams, and played poorly. As well as he Bills staff got serverly outcoached.

Great article! I got crucified when I mentioned Allen looks to be regressing. This piece articulates it more specifically and professionally. I feel somewhat vindicated but yet don't feel good about it.

Very plausible. The AFC east is weak and the Bills appear to be the beat team.

I like the counter argument. I do believe we have an outstanding chance to win the divison by default. The Jets stink, Pats are average and Miami is decent. When you are a 6.5 point favorite at home on opening day and you score 10 points, have a "franchise QB" who goes for 30-51 for 270 with 1 lost fumble and 1 TD pass, an Oline that looked like Swiss cheese (the Steelers hardly ever blitzed), coaching calls, strategy, and preparation that was horrific offensively, lack of running game or threat, a debacle on special teams that led to a TD, etc. That's "laying an egg." No other way to put it. You can make all the excuses you want. Perhaps they are legitimate. Frankly. I don't believe you or most here thought this was a 50-50 game. Certainly, the Vegas experts didn't. What do they know? To boot, the Bills were catching a revamped offense from the Steelers. A rookie RB, a suspect Oline, a new offensive coordinator, and an old Ben on the road. What more could the Bills ask for? I'm breathing just fine. I'm ok with my unpopular opinions and people disagreeing and even correcting my errors. In the end, we all want the same goal of the Bills hoisting that conveted trophy. Sunday they took a major step backwards and their defiencies were exposed. On to Miami... I think thats fair to say.

Allen was pretty bad and that's undeniable. Very disappointing that the offense was manhandled on every level. There is plenty of blame to go around and Pitt's D gets credit too. Scoring 10 points isn't going to get the Bills wins. Agree on pounding the rock but can they do that? The Bills offensively aren't that type of team. Imho, I highly doubt a run between the tackles would have gotten the Bills a first down.

Agree this is much worse. The Arizona lost hurt but it was already established that the Bills were a very good offensive football team. A team who had a very very high probability of winning their division thus going to the playoffs. Fast forward to now. We have a team thats offense has looked sub par for 3 consecutive games. A QB, running game, and an offensive line that's been mediocre at best. A ream that laid an egg at home on opening day. A coaching staff that looked unprepared and had horrific offensive game plan and play calling. We will see what this team is made of. Was last year was an annomally or if we a legit contenders? Teams that start out 0-2 have about a 12% chance of making the post season. I'd say the Bills are in a must win situation. Not something I ever thought I'd be saying at this time.

Agree it too early to say. What's not disputable is the Bills offense and Allen have been pretty poor in their last three outings. (Balt, KC, and Pitt.) Each of those games Allen was pressured and running for his life. The lack of a run game coupled with a porous Oline is concerning. Time will tell if my premise is correct.

Great breakdown. I'm ok with being corrected and wrong. Even coach Fraizer said similar things.

Not sure how you can say the Oline played well. Imho, they were a major reason why we lost. Pitt hardly ever blitzed. Their front beat up on thw bills oline as Josh was under constant and consistent pressure. Allen threw the ball 51 times for 270 yards. Thus, the 270 passing is terrible.

Confident based on their home opening performance? Are you the same guy who was confident that the Bills would beat Pitt?

Hope the Bills win! I don't think the Chiefs defense was and is elite. Just ask Tom Brady. Derrick Carr just shredded the elite Balt defense. At some point, the Bills fans should realize that their offense has been exposed and decline in production is not absurd. No run game or threat of it and coupled with a porous Oline are the main issues. If Allen isn't super human the Bills are likely to lose or struggle to win. That's exactly what we witnessed on Sunday against the Steelers.

This game worries me. The Bills offense hasn't really clicked or played well since when? Our run game or lack of, problems on the Oline, and the blueprint is evident on how to stop Daboll's scheme. No doubt the Dolphins will follow the Ravens, Chiefs, and Steeler blueprint. It's no genius game plan. Hoping they don't have the personal to match up. The Bills offense needs a jump start big time! The Bills defense has issues as well. Can they generate a pass rush? Stop the run? Secondary is an issue as well. Look no further than Wallace. Home opener for a Miami team and they know us well. I can see a very tight game. My prediction is Bills win ugly 20- 17. Think Allen and the offense struggle on the road. Bills defense comes up with big play and hit game winning FG.

Very well stated. Honest and blunt.

I hear what you are saying. It's a matter of perception. I stand by my original comment. In fact, while watching the game by myself, I said OMG he's playing like rookie. I saw him throw off his back foot numerous times, threw into double and triple coverage, lacked field vision, inaccurate on long and short throws, etc...I never felt like he was in command and playing with confidence. His body language seemed less then inspiring. I didn't see the fire, leadership, or passion. It was clear he was off and wasn't playing well. Sure the Pitt defense had a lot to do with it and its only one game. I'm expecting a better Josh this Sunday. Hoping he doesn't look like a rookie again...

Did they actually say that or is that your interpretation? Could "they" have said or meant: - McD sucked yesterday - Allen did revert back to his rookie form yesterday - Daboll did suck yesterday - Gabe deserves more targets.

Great post Thurman. On point once again. I'd add on Allen missed an open Diggs on a pass too. He looked every bit like his rookie year. Lol. Love the wittiness.

Hope you are right. I remain skeptical that we are a better team. Especially after yesterday. I have some concerns about whether Allen can duplicate or better his phenomenonal last year's performance. Your taking what I said out of context. I'll just leave it at that.

The old injury excuse never sits well with me. Imho, the Bills didn't lose the game due to injuried WRs. They lost because KC was a significallyly better team. Frankly, it wasn't even close. If they meet again, I suspect a similar outcome.