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That's exactly how I feel. Fans here want to be optimistic and lie to themselves. Bernard is a disaster in the making. That's a WTF move...

How do you feel about the word yuppie?

I'm not expecting much this early in the season. He has so much to learn. He can be very good come mid season.

Not a must win game but it could be pretty important going forward.

Lots of new offensive pieces added by the Bills. Might take some time to gel and get into sync. The hostile 911 crowd isn't a great place to get the kinks out. Allen is going to have to be at his best. Scrambling and creating big plays.

I think the Jets have the best or one of the best secondaries in the NFL.

Sadly, I agree. I think the Bills get pounded in the trenches.

Not high on Poona. He doesn't look very good. Hope I'm wrong. I suspect the Jets will be successful running the ball. Not to mention the MLB spot looks to be wide open. Jets smashed the Bill in the run game last year. Their oline run game is good. I think Carter might have the most success.

I hear you but my point is Salah's personality fits the city he's in. A soft talking coach will get eaten alive. Think about how the NYC media would have treated McD after the 13 second disaster. The Buffalo media didn't even make McD sweat.

True but think about New York City and that culture. Salah fits right in there with that kind of style. Tough, loud, arrogant, and confident. He's trying to build a winning program and changing their losing ways. Being nice in NYC doesn't cut it at all. Think Rex Ryan. Smash mouth football with trash talking are allowed and condoned. McD is more about clapping and being optimistic. Creating a bond among his players and coaches. Creating a loving atmosphere. Buffalo is smaller community built on a sense of community. Think Bills Mafia and Bills Babes. Finesse, being respectful, and humble are allowed and condoned. Help that shares some light.

McD is 4-5 in the playoffs. His teams have choked away several playoff games. Jags, Texans, KC, and Cincinnati jump off the page. More specifically, his team wasn't ready to play vs Cincinnati. Excuses all you want that's on him! The coach has to have his team ready!!! KC and 13 seconds. Disaster on an epic level. McD choke job will go down in the NFL history books. McD hasn't gotten it done playoff time. He has largely failed and his subpar record supports that. McD is just a head coach with a poor playoff record and good motivational speeches. A coach that has one of the most talented QB in the league. A head coach that has no SB appearances and no rings. If you want to point to regular season records then McD is excellent. That is sufficient for many fans to support McD. That in itself makes many think McD is a great coach. Hello Marty S... A valid argument can be said that McD has under performed and has been out coached on the biggest stage. Exactly. Take into account his age as well. The Bills need Von badly because the pass rush without him will likely not get it done.

That's a really big ask IMHO. Sure it's possible but how likely? Great jersey pick.

Agree. I'm interested to see if the Jets try to bully the softer Bills in the trenches. Smash mouth football sort of speak. Additionally, that Jet secondary might be one of the best in the league. Diggs might be taken out of the game and what WR for Buffalo is reliable?

I think the Jets D will give the Bills O problems. If the game is won in the trenches then the Jets have the advantage. The Bills will win if Allen wears his cape.

Strange mindset here. I'm not saying or advocating giving opposing coaches hugs and kisses. However, pushing hatred and rudeness isn't where I think fans should gravitate too. Have at it... Based on that premise, what's your viewpoint on Von Miller's return?

Why the Salah hate? I don't get it. He seems to be on the same level as McD. Good motivators and weaker on the xs and os. Tough blue collar coaches.

That's a narrative made up in your mind. No one in their right mind who knows football would be saying the Bills aren't going to make the playoffs after losing on Monday night. Stop being ridiculous. If they go 0-2 or 0- 3 then the chatter will begin. Not after 1 loss to the Jets!

Often teams start out badly and it does have a bearing on their overall season. Wouldn't you agree?

I think the Jets will be able to establish the run which will open up things for Rodgers. Conversely, I don't think the Bills will not establish a consistent and effective run game. Making Allen more one dimensional. That secondary is solid and Williams and company will be a manice. I think the Jets out muscle and pound the softer Bills in the trenches. We will see the loss of MLB Edmunds loud and clear. The Bills will need to get a spectacular version on Allen on Monday night. That's possible but a tough task vs a hostile crowd, inspired Jets team, and a solid defense. I think this game is a tough ask for the Bills. I have less confidence in the Bills pass rush with no Von.

That's what concerns me. A slug feast isn't the Bills strength. I think the Jets have the physicality advantage in the trenches. Me too. On paper they look really strong. I'm not banking on Rodgers playing poorly. They have a young elite WR, Cook, Hall, and Carter might be the best RB combo in the league. Rodgers is a huge upgrade. That D looks formidable and very good. Wouldn't surprise me if there was a changing of the guard. Saleh reminds me a lot of McD. Defensive minded coach who backs up his players. A blue collar kind of guy.

You comparing the great Pats team with Buffalo? What are the similarities?

Hard to say if they are about the same. Both are elite and great QBs. I think Allen would have rings if the tables were reversed. Would Mahomes have one or more if he were a Bill? Not sure but it's an interesting talking point. What's clear is Mahomes is the clear cut number 1 QB in the NFL. He has the rings to prove it. Allen and the Bills are looking in the rear view mirror. KC is the team to beat for likely a decade. They are just better than the Bills for several reasons you eluded too. Last year, really proved how good KC is. They won it all with average WRs, RBs, a one legged QB, and a young secondary. It was a glowing example of a franchise team. Think NE patriots with Brady. Hopefully, the Bills can steal one from them.

I can't and won't tell you how to feel. You own your feelings. I certainly understand your perspective. As for Allen, who knows where he falls on the work ethic wheel in the arena of starting QBs? Including fitness, working on weaknesses, studying the game, etc ... Allen critics will always be around; especially, if he can't get the team to the SB and win it. IMHO, thats the standard that's placed on elite franchise QBs. Doesn't make it correct though. There's always room for improvement when it comes to any athlete. That doesn't mean someone is lacking in work ethic. Personally, I feel Allen is the overwhelming reason why the Bills have excelled over the last five years. I think it's personally fine to criticize Allen in the same mode. However,that criticism must be reasonable and backed up with articulate facts . Clearly, that hasn't been established here. As for others trolling here and fans not waiting the Bills to succeed. Who knows and frankly I could careless. What I can say with great validity is criticism of the Bills players, coaches, and management is largely not welcome. Valid or not it's mostly met with great resistance. Often bordering on unprofessionalism, rude comments, and blatant name calling. Conversely, a positive and outlandish positive outlook will be met mostly with open arms, hugs, and kisses. In short, people and that includes Bills fans will always have varying degrees of how they see things ranging from ultra optimistic to ultra pessimistic. I believe that's what makes this forum great! We can all learn from others . We can all have critical debates and discussions. I for one welcome the diversity.

That's a home tweet! Well said!

Negativity and criticism has a place on the board. To bash it often is counter productive to stimulating and valid debates back and forth. However, a criticism or positive needs to be reinforced with some legitimate reasoning, facts, stats, and opinions. I feel the original poster has failed to meet this threshold. Just my two cents