Bob in STL
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If there is any player that can put the team on his back and carry them to victory it is Josh Allen.
Yesterday's stats:
Comp ATT PCT YDS TD INT QBR
19 31 61.3 254 3 1 114.8
What is wrong with that? Add in a TD pass that was dropped. He was hit hard on his pick - probably should have eaten the ball - that was one mistake. Did he miss a few checkdowns, probably. He threw three TDs. We have waited over 20 years for a guy that can do this.
You want to worry about something related to the Bills?
Think about our depleted secondary helping Mac Jones look like Joe Montana.
Or maybe our pass rush without Von Miller.
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1 hour ago, Bangarang said:
The expectation when we got him was someone who was actually going to be a mismatch on offense. He’s been a good returner for us but our inability to actually use him on offense has been disappointing.
We heard all about how Hines can line up in the backfield, in the slot, yada yada yada.
I don’t blame Hines for not being used, I blame Dorsey. I don’t think he can consistently design an offense that can create mismatches or scheme guys open.
All true.
Maybe we add some new plays for playoffs that get the ball to Hines? Quick hitters that get the ball to him on the run.
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1 minute ago, RunTheBall said:
The problem with Davis and his drops/lack of toe drag/unable to make contested catches is not just the drop itself but the opportunity cost. Give those targets to someone else and you are making more positive plays. I’m not ready to bail at all, he’s on a cheap contract next year. Hopefully he has a monster playoff, you go to war with the army you have and he’s been integral all season even though he hasn’t capitalized on the opportunities.
For the life of me I can’t understand why Shakir isn’t more involved. He’s out there a lot and Josh never looks his way. He also completely ignores Cook who’s wide open all the time on the outlet. If he just starts taking Cook in the flat a few times a game it will open up everything in the middle. I don’t get it except I guess you have to accept Aggressive Josh if you want to get Super Josh
Davis is not as bad as many here are saying. TSW is the land of over-reaction and "what have you done for me lately". Sure, he has had too many drops this year but he has had some great catches too. He has made catches on contested balls, he has done the toe drag - this criticism is just piling on. He is what he is. He is more of a 3/4 than a 2 for a team like ours.
Shakir may end the better of the two, he has to learn to run better routes and get open more than he does. He needs to work hard this off season, he has the tools.
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It was a great win even with an uneven performance at times. Consider the week they had and its hard to complain about any of the missed plays and better to focus on the big plays that they made.
Hines had a special day. Allen/Diggs connection is back, Cook progressing, Knox had some big plays too. Then there is Smoke. Gotta love that.
On defense, the secondary is going to be challenged in the playoffs. Great to see Tre get a pick, he is still recovering and we are hoping that each week gets him another step further. I know I am in the minority on this, but the guy wearing #49 was excellent again.
Congrats to the Bills, finishing the regular season as the #2 seed is not what we wanted - but it is still a good position.
Hoping for continued improvement for Damar, and some great practices and full concentration for this team as they pursue their ultimate goal!!!
GO BILLS!!!
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My only concern regarding the Bills is not that they won't hit hard, more of it has to do with the preparation needed before hand.
I think their less than normal preparation can be overcome by their talent and even more so by the home field. Not having to travel saved them many hours of time that could be dedicated to more useful preparation - or even rest. The home crowd will provide an advantage too, especially in Buffalo.
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27 is due for a big game
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14 hours ago, Limeaid said:
Logically it will be a NFC team to make it more "neutral".
Reconsidering Dallass would be a good choice if the Cowpokes were not in playoffs.
New Orleans maybe. Someplace with lots of hotel rooms in short notice.
Houston?
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10 hours ago, BigAl2526 said:
I think two factors help voters in choosing coach of the year. One is overachieving and the other is the team looking to be ready for a deep playoff run at the end of the season. I think it goes to Shanahan in San Francisco. He's got his team poised to make a deep playoff run with a third string 7the round draft pick at QB. Pederson and Daboll have made a strong case, but I don't think they go too far in the playoffs if they make it there at all. I like McDermott and think he should get consideration, but the Bills were widely expected to contend for a Super Bowl, and aside from the psychological challenges of dealing with Damar Hamlin having cardiac arrest have not suffered more than the expected injury issues. It's tough to overachieve when you start out with those expectations, and as I said, I think overachieving weighs heavily in the minds of voters.
True, it often goes to a coach that turns around a bad or mediocre team. It does not have to, and if you look at it many of those winners did not sustain the high performance. Vrabel won it last year, Stafanski the year prior. Both are struggling with mediocre teams - one turn around season is nice but it should not be the sole criteria.
McD also turned around a team that is still in the elite class of the league, climbing up without regression. He overcame huge obstacles this year. McD should win in a landslide.
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Philly has 3 losses just like us. We have a better point differential and we played a much harder schedule.
McD had to overcome a lot with injuries, scheduling and weather issues, and this situation with Hamlin - which tested his leadership beyond a normal football season.-
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17 hours ago, ArtVandalay said:
Only if he wins the Super Bowl.
As of now it is Sirianni.
I think they vote before the playoffs.
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2 hours ago, stevewin said:
From when Hendrickson launched into him
Hmmm .... From the second view it sure looks like the Bengal player was down on all fours and momentarily stopped, once he realized he was near Allen decided to roll into him.
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Great news on Damar! Incredible.
Does anyone know how the Bills are doing with practice, game planning and preparation for the Pats*? I can't believe they would be able to function normally as far as their weekly routine would go.
Having this next game at home will help, not having to travel, being in familiar surroundings, and having the full force of Bills Mafia there of course will provide a lift.
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Amazing and wonderful news. It just changed how I feel today.
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No way to tell how this game would end. Cinci started hot and the home crowd was a big advantage for them but the Bills defense has adjusted all year long and shut down teams.
I thought the PI on Tre was holding.
I liked the Bills drive and the mix of run/pass. I think we can score a lot of points on them.
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2 hours ago, Virgil said:
If I'm not mistaken, Dobbins was taken right after Boogie, so yes.
However, at the time of the pick, it was considered to be a value pick because he can lineup both in and outside. I don't think it's worked out yet and probably won't be a solid starter. The fact that they took Groot the pick before also makes it look worse.
For Beane, I think he's great at drafting certain positions and terrible at others. To date, he has not proven to know how to draft Offensive lineman, Receivers, and 50/50 on defensive lineman and runningbacks. Gabe Davis is his one exception so far at the receiver position. He knocks it out of the park with Linebackers, DB's, and QBs.
You are mistaken. Dobbins was taken one pick after Epensa, the year prior.
Dobbins is a good player. So is James Cook, who is just starting to develop.
2022 stats:
Att Tds Ave TD
Dobbins 79 427 5.7 2
Cook 80 462 5.8 2
The bolded statement is ridiculous. Let's get rid of Dawkins, Brown, Singletary, Cook, Davis, and Shakir go back to life before Beane?
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5 pages of complaints about a 2nd year player in 2 hours.
Hindsight is 20-20.
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The playoffs start on MNF next week.
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Lets just win our remaining games and none of this matters.
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The story of the win, and it was recognized on National TV after the game, is the adversity that the team overcame once again. Playing in difficult weather is one thing, disrupting their work week by having to travel early in the week was another, and then the prospect of not getting back for Christmas was another that was probably on their minds too.
Unfortunately, the Bills will not be returning home to their families tonight with the Blizzard raging and the airport closed. They will handle another curve ball that is beyond their control, and they will do it together.
This looks like a special team that can do special things, even on days when they are not at their best.
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Today will be old style football. Run and stop the run. Emphasis on stopping the run.
I think Allen will try to throw to build a lead and then set up the run game for later.
I expect the Bears to be tough. Go Bills, get it done and get the next goal in your path - AFC East!
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The Jets suck again.
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19 hours ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:
I could care less about the Pro Bowl. True Bills fans know how valuable Poyer has been over the years. A borderline elite safety in my book.
Why borderline. How many safety’s do you take before him? He has been elite for awhile, we play way better with him in the game.
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I think Cinci restaurants were known to serve spaghetti noodles with chili on it or something like that ?
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1 hour ago, The Wiz said:
And probably going back to the bench because who the hell knows why.
I suspect it is his run defense and tackling.
1/15/2023 Wildcard Weekend - Dolphins @ Bills - Post Game Thread
in The Stadium Wall
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It’s a win. It’s a playoff win. It’s against a division team that knows your team really well.
Moving on to the next one. It’s a W, I’ll take it.