JohnNord

Like I said, he’s very inconsistent. Doesn’t make the big play when you need him to. Average MLB and not worth a big second contract

What play are you referring to? Last year versus San Fran?

Common knowledge that when you MLB comes in clean on 3rd with a shot to stop the RB for a loss, he can’t whiff. This was a bad play. Edmunds is very inconsistent Pretty sure that Edmunds deserves his fair of blame for the run defense this year that has given up huge runs and struggled with physical teams. Edmunds is the QB of that defense. He just not physical enough. Also has poor instincts

The other problem is that for as many throws that Josh can make, he’s never really excelled at the touch passes that lead the RB’s out of the backfield. He doesn’t have the pinpoint accuracy that QB’s who make a living with those type of passes have. I noticed yesterday that a few short passes near the LOS were slightly off target, forcing the back/receivers to come back for the ball. It seems small but that extra second can be the difference between 2 yard gain and a 6/7 yard gain. I think the second half was what McDermott means by balance. It was mostly passing but a few QB runs and RB’s runs off tackle opened things up for the passing game. The idea is not to run for balance just to do it. It’s to make it easier on their passing game Yes to an extent…at the same time a raw 3rd round rookie draft pick has been the best option to start at RT.

Good post. The answers are never as simple as they appear. That’s what drives me crazy about some of the ways that fans react. Suggesting that firing McDermott or Frazier or Daboll is the solution is insane

That’s a bit dramatic and extreme though there is some truth to what you said. Some of the decisions yesterday were not good

They had a decent running game in the playoffs last year with Fournette and Jones and a better OL. Not the same comparison

Mike Sando of The Athletic wrote a long piece on yesterday’s games including the Bills. He said that throwing as much as the Bills do is not sustainable. As much as people want to grill McDermott about “balance,” there’s actually good reason establishing a running game including the coverage that Buffalo has gotten this season. Sadly, the problem is with the talent at OL and RB and you can’t fix this in Week 14 of the season. But passing frequently because a team cannot run with any success is a losing proposition over time. Passing too frequently puts stress on quarterbacks and linemen. Risks increase when defenses know where they can find the quarterback play after play. Returns become diminishing. “The only reason why you would not hand the ball off to a running back (for a full half) is if you just do not trust them to make the plays,” an exec from another team said. “As long as you are are a threat to run or pass, you are in good shape. That is where Buffalo is really hurting themselves with their team construction and maybe with their play calling when it is that extreme.” IMO the offensive line this season was a huge oversight. And arguably a big reason why the Bills have lost almost every game this season. Whether it’s McDermott, Beane, or Daboll, there were serious flaws in the offense this team put on the field https://theathletic.com/3010688/2021/12/13/whats-different-about-cowboys-what-bills-could-change-and-real-reason-packers-own-bears-mike-sandos-pick-six/?source=user_shared_article

Ok cool… this has now made the rounds of Twitter. Tough play, yes but again it’s why I don’t think as good as some hype him up to be

They seem to love him…unfortunately I don’t. With Allen’s contract the cap is going to be tight. I can’t see how they give him a huge deal The Bills can draft a rookie this year. Edmunds has a 5th year.

Maybe that play wasn’t his fault but the lengths people will go to try to show that Edmunds is slightly above average is insane. He is what he is. An average MLB who is a part of a defense that is consistently outmuscled. What’s there to argue?

Theres a pretty simple explanation for this - the Bills can’t run block. That accounts for the redzone struggles. Teams can flood the endzone, play a weak front, and spy on Allen because the threat of a run doesn’t really exist. Like all of the struggles on offense, it goes back to an offensive line that isn’t physical. Yes but he needs to be pinpoint accurate which isn’t his game. develop a running game and the % will get better

At this point, he’s not getting a contract unless he wants to take a hometown discount which he won’t and shouldn’t do. Unless something drastic happens over the next 4 games, I am certain the Bills will treat Edmunds like Shaq Lawson. Make him prove it on a 5th year deal.

I’ll say slightly over. It sounds like they want to attack the edges of the defense. One good run to the outside could be close to half of that total

He doesn’t really have any other choice. They aren’t going to be able to run the ball against this defense so the only option is to pass

He’s not coming cheap. Given the state of linemen in the NFL, my guess is that Norwell is going to get a huge deal. I’m not sure if the Bills will take a swing like that at him, but wouldn’t mind if they didn’t

I think McDermott knows the running game is shite. He was asked if the Bills could fix it, and he admitted that it was tough at this point in the season but that they would try. It doesn’t sound like someone who is about to double down. I think the plan from here on out is to pass the football. But again, look what happened earlier this season when they tried that…I don’t think it’s any guarantee

I didn’t have a problem with this. In hind sight it looks much worse considering that the Bills came away with 0 points and New England broke a huge TD run. If the Bills were able to mount a lead early it could have changed the game script. Considering that the Bills struggled all game to score TD’s, I’m not sure the wind in the 4th would have made much difference

Yeah to be fair, McDermott is not the only one. Bill Belichick who is literally worshipped by the media, does the same thing. I never understood benching because obviously players don’t mean to fumble. It happens unfortunately, usually at the worst time. As long as it’s not a recurring issue where you flat out can’t trust a player. If the goal is to send a message, I think trusting a player after a costly fumble is a better idea to instill confidence as opposed to fear of fumbling against.

Jacksonville by a mile. Weather was a major factor versus NE

Good point… maybe he should’ve had these conversations last spring 🤣

I only wish they had camera in the facility for this interaction: During a staff meeting, Meyer delivered a biting message that he's a winner and his assistant coaches are losers, according to several people informed of the contents of the meeting, challenging each coach individually to explain when they've ever won and forcing them to defend their résumés. He’s got retreads on his staff like Darrel Bevel and Brian Schottenheimer and a bunch of nobodies. I’d love to hear them justify why they are winner! Not surprised that Urban is struggling in the NFL. This is what happens when a big time coach who is used to being worshipped in college jumps to the NFL. Just disgusting 🤢🤢

How in the hell did Buffalo lose to this sh*tshow 😫

He occupies space ok but he’s just not that good. You’ll get to see a very good DT Sunday in Vita Vea who is a monster and everything Star is not

I wonder if fans start calling David Culley racist for benching Tyrod?