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Nice post Alpha. I don't disagree with much here.

It's borderline delusional. At this point a Super Bowl appearance seems like a fantasy more than a reality.

Partly true but there's more to the story. I'll try to elaborate. Diggs is the only reliable passing target in the team. The rest of the WR core isn't very good. The Jets D dominated the predictable and uncreative Bills offense. The Bills can't match up with their defense. The stats back that up from last year to the Monday night game. Allen gave the game away. I suspect he feels like he's on an island with a unreliable oline, a lack of explosive offensive weapons, and an OC that stinks. He's lost his trust in the offense. He's mentally fragile. His eyes and feet were roaming wildly in a bad way which result in happy feet, panic, and horrific decisions. It's not the first or last time Bills fans will see this. The team is likely on a descending decline and we saw a glimpse of that in Monday night. This team isn't as good as many think.

With respect, this post really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. The offense and Allen were terrible. Yes, the Jets D had something to do with it. I fail to see how the Bills "new look offense" negatively effected the Bills O. Frankly, I didn't see a "new look offense." I saw a disjointed, frantic, out of rhythm, no synchrony, lack of run game, little motion, and a predictable offense. I barely noticed 12 personnel and it had really no significant impact on the Jets defense. Kincaid catches two balls and Bills fans are googly eyed over his performance. Really? Lots of Bills fans just see things through a weird lens. That performance was not anything to get excited about. Lions TE Sam Laporta on a real offense looked 5xs as good as Kincaid. Not because he's better but because the Lions offense with a mediocre QB Goff and OC Johnson is better. That says a lot about the Bills and not in a good way. Allen sucked! It had nothing to do with a new offense. The crowd noise and 911 had nothing to do with it either. The crowd was stunned and in shock after the Rodgers injury. It sucked the life right out of the Jets. The Bills failed to pounce on the "mentally injured" Jets. Sure there were a few bright spots but overall this game was a collosal failure by the Bills. A failed opportunity to win. A game Allen gave away. An offense that looked anything but dynamic and innovative. It looked predictable, uncreative, and anything but explosive. The oline got pushed around pretty good. Dorsey did nothing to combat the Jets D. Little motion, little deception, didn't commit to the run game, etc... This opening game was the opposite of encouraging. Hard to see how the most optimistic fans can see a lot good from this offense. Besides Diggs there wasn't much else to like. Cook looked OK but he's far from elite or a game changer, the WR core stinks, and Knox and Kincaid doesn't scare any defense. The oline is still subpar. The offense was painful to watch. It's one game and a lot has to change for the good. Sure it's possible and likely to happen. It's nothing but upwards because it can't get much worse. This team needs a new offensive philosophy and a new coaching regime from top to bottom. Monday night showed the flaws of the team, players, and coaching. It wasn't the loss it was the way they lost. It was the examination of a lack of player talent and a flawed roster. It was a lack of coaching adjustments . It was a lack of killer instinct and the sighting of a soft team. It was the epiphany of a coach McD team.

It's been six years and counting. I just don't think Allen will suddenly start taking care of the ball and sliding. Nothing indicates this will happen! Allen is feast or famine; mostly feast. There will be games he just gives away each year. Allen isn't going to change folks.

You can't discount or ignore his 83 yard run. I mean that's like saying Allen played pretty good if you don't take into account his 4 turnovers.

Not to be a sour puss here. Yes the defense looked good. There was a lot to like about what transpired. However or but...The Bill played the Jets. Arguably one of the worst offenses in the league without Rodgers. At the very least a bottom tier offense. They also suck at protecting the QB and Wilson sucks. Lastly, Breece Hall's first game back off major injury. That's not insignificant. When the game was on the line the defense failed to stop Wilson for the go ahead TD. That's not insignificant. Yes, I liked a lot of what I saw but it also has to be put into proper perspective. Let's not get carried away with the defense. Giving up an 83 yard run is unacceptable. That's not insignificant. There was plenty that needs to be cleaned up. The jury is still out on whether this D can contain a top flighted offense. I will say the defense didn't blow the game. Allen single handily lost the game.

Hall looked good.

Personally, I think this is the wrong mindset and attitude to have. Just my opinion. Not attacking you or anyone else. Why do I say this? Bills fans including myself were used to years of disappointment and medicity or worse. This leads to accepting any kind of moderate success. The playoffs was the goal. Is that still the goal? As a result, McD success is heralded as almost god like. He gets free passes and the benefit of the doubt. He's not held accountable for anything. Not even 13 seconds. The media never asks him difficult questions. McD can get away with anything. He can really do no wrong. I swear Bills fans have seen him walk on water The fan mindset is you can do worse. He's pretty good. He turned around the franchise. He's competent. I'm grateful for what he's done. Better than the past? All true but it's the wrong mindset now. Now it's about a killer mindset, closing the deal, having a swagger and arrogance, being a badass, believing you are going to win, and hosting the Lombardi. IMHO , right or wrong McD treats football as a game. He prioritizes family, God, and being a solid citizen more than football. Not saying he's wrong but that mindset doesn't lead to nasty on the field. It doesn't prioritize football as number one. Football is a job in your life. That mindset inhibits change when change is needed. Accepting repeated failures without seeing improvement leads to more failures. Making excuses for failures enhances future failures. Instead, we fans should be asking is McD capable of leading this team to the SB? What changes has he made to correct his past weaknesses? How does he game plan in the big games? How does he coach in the playoffs. In game adjustments? Clutch time does he execute and lead his team to victory? Look at the his six years of playoff history with the Bills. Seriously address those questions. Lastly, I ask everyone what do you see in McD that makes you think he can lead this team to a SB? Is it his great coaching? His motivation factor? His ability to lead men on the football field. The clapping and optimistic words? His culture building? His Christianity ? His coaching experience? The Andy Reid analogy just doesn't cut it. Please state your case for McD. I'm all ears.

There's little doubts in my mind. Look at the history of McD playoff history. 4- 5 record and numerous gaffs! Out coached by a country mile. No need to elaborate because we all know what we saw. Not sure what else you have to see to make a determination he's not the guy. Shorter another Beane wasted draft pick?

Bingo!

You think McD "is the guy?" Curious to get your take.

I'm not advocating acquiring Taylor. That would be a collosal mistake. We will disagree about the skill positions being top 10. I don't see it and frankly it's not really close.

Another medicine WR isn't going to change much. He's better than our WR3 but not by much. Not enough to pull the trigger and give up anything. The Bills really needed Zay Flowers in their roster. That guy has speed and explosiveness galore. The Bills have no one like him in the roster. Missed opportunity to draft him.

Ben Johnson! He's turned Geoff into a nice QB. Geoff hasn't thrown an INT in over 340 passes. I think this is an NFL record. He was turnover friendly with the Rams. The guy will properly utilize the running game and RBs too. I'd take him over McD all day everyday. He's the exact type of offensive guy the Bills needed. I think I would have to check my pants.

Maybe 30 targets.

Agree but the Bills need a much improved Oline and more explosive weapons. The offensive roster from top to bottom is just okay. Without a dynamic Allen it's probably much below average at all positions. Really evaluate each position: RB, WR, TE, and Oline. Are any of them top 10 material? Then put in Dorsey for good measures. This offense only goes as far as Allen takes us. It's 80 percent on him. He knows it and that's why he plays Superman. I think he feels the pressure.

True and got tackled by a wind gust and a finger nail grab.

I've been saying this for two years. No need for pats on the back here. I'm just pleased others are finally starting to see it too. Soft is a good word to use. I got crucified for comparing this team to the Chargers. How ironic after week one both teams indeed couldn't finish their games.

I just think many can see the writing on the wall sort of speak. Of course we Bills fans will hope for the best and still cling to the idea of winning it all. As each season passes under this regime it seemingly looks like that's not going to happen. At the very least blown opportunities to reach their goal. Yesterday was a blunt illustration of this. That's how I feel and i don't need a xanax either.

No!

He's serviceable.

Incorrect assumption. I was cheering for the Bills the whole time without exception. The bet wasn't even an afterthought. I would gladly have taken $100 loss for a Bills win. I bet with my head not my heart. All good bettors know this. The team has had long term issues in the trenches. The team lacks explosive game changers on offense. The team gets out coached on a consistent basis. The team only goes as far as Allen takes them. Nothing was more clear than that last night. Side note: If the offense continues to under perform will McD look to fire Dorsey?

I'm not on any crusade. I give criticism and praise as I see it. I was plenty optimistic and giving praise to the Bills in the live first half thread. I thought it was a fairly successful first half under the circumstances. Not perfect but acceptable and a good. If I were in such a "crusade" I wouldn't have done such. It doesn't give me pleasure to criticize the Bills. I don't get any pleasure out of a Bills' loss, correct prediction, or a correct bet. My ultimate goal as a fan is to see a Lombardi Trophy hoisted by Bills players. To see a town turned upside down with euphoria. To celebrate as a Bills fans with other Bills fans. As a Bills football fan, there will always be a void until that happens.

Finally, a realistic view about the Bills coaching staff. Actually, I'm shocked it came out of your mouth. It's pretty refreshing and I appreciate your candor. The Dline surrounded huge running plays. I bummed knee prevented Hall from taking it to the house. I suspect the Bills will have difficulty stopping the run again.