Bob in STL

First step is determining what UFAs we keep, then what UFAs we sign (March 17). Would like to see a Diggs-like free agent pick up. Maybe at RB? Then draft on April29. BPA in rounds 1 and 2. We really need to draft an impact player on defense.

Diggs was doubled all game because Brown/Davis were no threat. If you can double Diggs and blitz nearly every play you will have a good chance of playing 2019 Allen, not 2020 Allen. Beasley made plays but he is not enough to overcome the lack of plays from Brown/Davis. Too many 4 wr sets with ineffective Brown/Davis. Good to see Knox make some plays. In a game like this, more TE and RB passes would have saved Allen, if he is willing to be patient. Running the ball is a mindset. A better back is only part of it. We need to look at the OL too. Are our linemen better pass blockers versus run blockers? Do we need more balance in OL skills? You want to get closer to KC? Find a RB like Thurman, a dual threat.

We were down by 9 several times because we settled for 3 point twice when deep in the red zone and also missed a PAT. That is 9. We were still in the game deep into the 3Q but KC’s defense made everything hard by double coverage on Diggs and still able to blitz Allen. They kept him off balance, force bad throws, and got 4 sacks for -55. Beasley and Knox were good but the contributions by Singletary (drop to kill drive) and Brown (drop for interception) were negative. Davis is hurt and should not have played over McKenzie or maybe even Stills. The bigger problem was the defense giving up big plays all day with no pressure on Mahommes, and no answer for Kelce. It’s baffling that they did not take away either Hill or Kelce. KC punted once and that was in 1Q. The defense had its worst game of the season. It’s hard to even tell what their plan was it was that bad. Not a good day for a conservative offensive approach either. The Bills took a giant step this year but are clearly #2 in the AFC with Baltimore, Cleveland, Tennessee, Indy and Miami all on their heels. Beane needs to find a running back to help Allen, more speed in the lineup, and a playmaker in the defensive front 7.

Vermeil? He actually was a ST coach before a head coach. Mike Martz was the OC genius of the Stl Rams.

Yeldon looked better than Singletary. Not that he is the answer but Singletary is not. He lacks power and does not hit the hole hard enough, he has no burst and his hands are not great. Another factor is our tackles are excellent pass blockers but maybe not so much on run blocking. Our pass protection was great for the past 8 weeks but not today. Other teams blitzed us and had little success. KC just had a good game for sure.

Great season and all goals met. Won division. Won home playoff game. Actually won 2 home playoff games. In any other season if you get a bye and win 2 playoff games you go to the SB. So, I’m not much moral victories but this team improved a lot. KC beat us cleanly. They had a Better game plan and better execution. That does not mean we cannot beat them next year. The Bill need some help in a few areas. Beane will know what to do.

The FGs were disappointing for sure but I think the one at the end of the half was needed just based on how poorly the clock management was and how confused we were with their defense. We could not go into the half with nothing else on the board and we had the half to regroup. That 3rd and goal pass to Knox at the 2 yard line was a terrible call and screamed “we can’t figure this out”. Why not have Allen roll out with the option to run? The FG in the second quarter really surprised me. That was the call that baffled me. Add in the lost 8 point plus the missed PAT and we get 33 points on the road. Still needed better defense to win and we didn’t have it. The defense was abysmal. No answer for Kelce, poor play against the run, and little pressure on Mahommes.

Well they didn’t. Which is even more reason why KC deserves it. We do you need the Browns to beat KC if we can’t - the Browns played the tougher than we did. Think about that. Geesshhh.

Allen.

Brown is actually one of the fastest players on the team. Davis is not even close in speed. Brown he may be gone because of salary and injuries, but he brings speed and experience that will need to be replaced.

Pre game hype. I’ve been avoiding it. This is huge. Please Bills - Do It For Our City.

I am nervous as always. I guess that’s good. I think we can do this. KC has edge for being home but we are the hotter team. As I always say, we need Allen to play at a high level and stay cool, calm and patient. Take what they give us. Hoping we can muster up a run game too. On defense on like the continuous improvement, contain Mahommes like last game but this time tackle better, stay in lanes and stop the run. Team defense. Need strong special teams and innovative coaching versus Reid. Which Bills makes the big plays? We can win.

They may hold back on Mahomes to a point. Until the 4th quarter, then if they need to they take more chances. Reid loves to throw surprises. Our defense was been getting better each week. They will play a good game. We need to run the ball more than we did against Baltimore. Take some load and pressure off of Allen.

A great QB helps everyone. A line that gives him time helps. A creative OC helps. Our great Passing game is definitely attributed to the sum of the parts.

Ah, the legend of Wyatt Teller continues to grow. Yes, this has been covered numerous times. He is good. One of the best? Probably not. He was 4th on our depth chart at that time and his pass blocking was considered barely average. He is gone now and his picks were used as partial pay for Diggs. let’s move on.

Winning a SB will not change my opinion of past great Bills teams and players. Everyone wants to compare this team to the 90’s SB era teams with all the great HOF’ers. I love the mid 60’s team as much as the 90’s. Saban, Kemp, Lamonica, Dubenion, Shaw, Gilcrest, Sestak, McDole, Stratton, Byrd, Saimes, Edgerson, Gogalak, McGuire, ... The mid 60’s teams were fabulous in their era. Many of them are on the All Time AFL 1st and 2nd teams. I also really like the Chuck Knox teams of the late 70’s, that era should have been longer. I like them as much or more than the Wade Phillips era teams. Right now the McBeane era is right at the top too. Winning now dors not change my feelings for the past. I’m ready to enjoy the ride and get that Lombardi.

Ehhh, not so much. He will admit to being from Kenmore, and a Ken West grad, but he far from a huge Bills fan. Seeing him in conversations with Russert, he is a casual fan at best.

That announcer was consistently wrong on the last few plays. Henne showed guts on that run.

But then there would be no conspiracy. Lol

Why is Reid going for the home run? Burn clock and 3 points would have made more sense.

Henne with a lame duck. Tyrek Hill sure acts like a big jerk.

Have another one.

You guys all wondering who we “want” to win if pretty funny. We can beat either team, we can also lose to either. It’s all up to the Bills to be ready and to make plays.

Hunt with a big TD run and dumb celebration.

Even if Mahommes passes the protocol, if I’m Reid he is not playing. KC has this game.