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The sensible call right now. Brady came in, developed an identity, and let Allen loose when needed. team played well under him. Give him the reigns and an off-season to implement what he wants and let’s see what happens s

Guys who can carry a team: Mahomes Allen Burrow Guys who can elevate a team's system: Jackson Dak Stafford Rodgers Guys who are elevated by a system: Tua Goff Purdy Hurts Guys who can make the playoffs but will never win: Carr Cousins Murray Mayfield Smith Fields Guys I dont know what they are yet but have promise: Love Stroud Lawrence Herbert Those are 21 guys. Once you go past that you are in non-starter territory. If I were to pick a top 10 QBs I'd want on my franchise right now (including age, contract, potential, stats): 1. Mahomes 2. Allen 3. Burrow 4. Lamar 5. Stroud 6. Dak 7. Herbert 8. Love 9. Tua 10. Stafford

Fangio has a very specific style of defense as well, and if he doesnt have the personnel to run it he flounders. Their injuries hurt them big time. He isn't McD quality, where he can lose half he defense and still stop teams consistently

I dont think we are going after a WR2 in FA, more like a WR3/4 that gives them flexibility in the offense. I'd assume they would want speed OR route running. I think they either go a younger guy off a rookie deal who might have some untapped production, like a Devin Duvernay. Or, they could maybe go a vet, like a Sterling Sheppard who could play the Sanders role from two years ago.

My honest opinion - I understand why some would want McD to be fired. While I agree that most coaches have a lifespan, and at a certain point you lose the room's FULL attention, I think McD just hasn't had an honest shot in the playoffs over the past 2 seasons to implement the defense he wanted. I'm willing to give another year to see if it can come together with Milano/White/Douglas/Oliver/Miller/Bernard/Benford But for people to talk about how he is neutering Allen, or how people make excuses because they have drought brain... I think that's just BS to sell clicks to an agonized fan base

Yea, Jerry Jones is a terrible basis for an opinion that we need a more vocal owner... You mean the guy whose team is an even bigger disappointment than the Bills? Who actually have WR talent and still aren't winning playoff games? And who hasn't dont anything in the last 25 years as owner? Yea, not really thinking that's who you hang your argument on

I can't read the entire article because I dont pay for his material, but going off of what has been quoted here: 1) He states that because of "drought brain" certain people can't question the process of the team, and will make excuses. I think that's a piss poor thing to say if you want to make an honest statement and discussion 2) Allen is part of the team, and the Bills have provided incremental improvements to the team over the course of the past several years. If Dunne wants to state its not enough, fine. But the situation isn't binary - Allen has received help, and the team has ALSO used resources towards other areas, which is part of the reason we have had a top 5 defense and top 5 offense for the past 3 years. 3) He makes reference to the press conference McD had, and comments about neutering Allen's arm. But in the same press conference, McD acknowledges that passing is the most important part of the offense. So why is Dunne using opinion that doesn't have basis in facts as a way to scorn McD? Because he wants to prove a point that is his OPINION. 4) "Allen could speak up. He wont rock the boat". Maybe he doesnt want to rock the boat? Maybe he believes McD is the right coach for the job. Dunne is going off of assumptions of Allen's thoughts without the ability to talk to him. 5) "That means unleashing the best player in full". I believe we saw Allen unleashed on that final drive, and some have stated that his over-aggression on a throw to Shakir was too ambitious in the moment. So can we really have it both ways? Is Allen that perfect in Dunne's eyes that we gloss over the fact that the gameplan was played generally well and then those same people that want McD gone for not letting Allen be Allen can be critical of Allen going "out of the gameplan" for his throw to Shakir? Which BTW, I was totally fine with 6) "Laugh at Jerry Jones all you want" I will, because he is a meddling owner and his team has done what in the last 25 years? Again, I haven't read the entire article, because I haven't paid for it. And with the snippets Ive seen, I dont really want to either. That's good. I'd wish Cincybillsfan would acknowledge that instead of putting pockets of statements out there

I know Dunne used a lot of interviews for his other article, but that last paragraph is funny when McD literally said he believes passing is the key to an effective offense…. He just wants to prove a point. Beane and Diggs addressed the offensive line this year, and made Allen the most protected qb in the league. Drafted Kincaid. I understand Davis wasn’t what he wanted him to be, but Dunne is trying to push opinion very heavily. And, to use the drought as a way to make a statement that denounces our ability to understand the nuance between the drought years and now is just offensive. i still think he is a hack

He seems like an incredibly mature and intelligent guy. Make him a DB coach and see what you get from there. Similar to the role Josh Norman has taken on

Nothing would make me happier than Tyler Bass making a big Field Goal week one next year to a loud crowd of supporters. Buffalo has always been a place that rewards people who are tough, and keep fighting even when they are down. You miss a kick, it sucks. He knows that. You make a big kick next time you get the chance? You've earned a loud cheer from Bills fans

Im way down on Worthy - I just dont think he separates well even with his speed. He struggled against good talent as well, I think he is a great college guy but not as good of a pro. I'm actually higher on Mitchell than Worthy BTW I personally really like Troy Franklin. He has a size speed combo that we just dont carry in this offense. His ability to separate early and then own the middle of the field would do a lot for us.

To be fair, Alex Austin ended up playing starting time with NE to end the year, but we had to cut him due to roster overflow and couldn't stash him on the PS. that along with Dorian Williams who I expect will continue to improve gives us 3-4 guys from the draft. But to your point, 3-4 guys would be great, and achievable looking at the depth of the draft in position of need.

Beane averages 4 players from his drafts that hit our rosters each season. If we look at positions where I could see drafted talent supplanting FAs, I look at WR, DL, Safety, QB, Corner. I suspect Beane will hit 3 of the 5 areas in this draft, so talent should carry forward. Obviously we would be going with a QB in the first 4 rounds\, and Corner is likely down the list as well. But for the first 3 rounds, I expect WR/DL/Safety/X-Factor player

That's one of the good things about Beane, he will find 3-4 starters in this draft. In fact, we can expect that and factor into our roster assumptions moving forward.

Mitchell high points well, but that seems like a push for a very very specific need over general talent at the WR position. I know people are going to look at our drops with the deep ball, but our real need is someone who can catch physically all over the field and RAC. To me, that's not Mitchell. Although, his size in the redzone and deep ball catching ability is tantalizing

Young legs are important now. DBs are learning how to deal with the lack of holding allowed, and players are being more physical at the line. Layered routes are important, and young legs to get that late burst to create necessary separation are vital

What adjustments were you thinking about going into the second half? I’d have to watch the game again to understand what Brady did or didn’t do

All three deep shots were dropped by our WRs. It wasn't that we didnt try, it was that it wasn't working, and that falls on our personnel. Not Brady. Brady called a great gameplan to give the team a chance to win. Diggs went 3 for 8 on targets, with 2-3 critical drops. Sherfield dropped 2 deep shots. Brady did everything you want as an OC - established a run game, controlled time of possession, provided multiple reads and outlets for his QB, and gave his #1 wideout 8 chances to catch the ball and another 2 handoffs. That's not cowardness, it's maturity. Of course, we can be the Chargers, who let Herbert throw the ball 50 times a game and miss the playoffs entirely...

What does that even mean? Josh Allen touched the ball almost every play on that last 14 play drive

I dont know what you were watching, but the Bills put up 368 yards on the Chiefs, the second most this season. They should have put up 27 points, tied for the most allowed by the Chiefs all year. And that's with clear DROPs by WRs Brady came in, implemented a very successful run game, and went 7-2. That's exactly what we needed. Oh BTW, his only losses were the Eagles (where we put up 34 points) and this playoff game. Brady SHOULD be back, and I expect him to be.

I dont understand how we get to use injuries as an excuse to why wins against those teams aren't meaningful, but we can't acknowledge how DECIMATED our defense was last night - and last year.

Then we dont grow as a team. Purely being a pessimist and ignoring any positives from the year limit growth potential of this team. Purely being an optimist limits growth as well. Understanding the nuance of the year with a level head provides the detailed insight we need on how to improve.

Milano and Bernard being out HURT Klein missed the coverage pass from Taron Johnson on the 2nd play for the Chiefs (the Rice catch in the flat that went for 25+) Klein couldn't cover Kelce and allowed a nice post catch in the first half Dodson and Klein were average at best against Pacheco on the second level Dorian needs more time, he struggled as well Dodson looked frustrated pre snap multiple times as well, and Bernard has been lauded as a great communicator pre snap Really missed this guys, unfortunate that we didnt have them at the most important time

This team can make it to the playoffs with sub par play at certain areas, but we need to evaluate what kills us against the top teams. That's WR and DL. I expect a WR in either round 1 or 2, and a DL/S in 3 or 4

I take Allen ripping that ball in the endzone on 2nd and 9 all day. Dawkins was pushed into him via Chris Jones, but if Allen steps into that throw its a TD. And I say that, because I fully expect Allen to march down the field and give his team a shot if KC scores with 25 seconds left. He is that type of talent. Injuries killed this defense. Same as last year. Douglas was hurt, Klein on Kelce just didnt work, but who are you going to put on him instead? Cam Lewis? Siran Neal? A rookie Dorian Williams? Not having Milano/Bernard/Benford hurt big time. Not having White hurt. This league is about getting hot and HEALTHY at the right time, and while we were hot, we weren't healthy. Regardless, the biggest disappointment today was Diggs. I dont put the loss on any single player, but Diggs did not do what he needs to do as a top tier #1 receiver. He lacked separation, dropped a few balls, missed a crucial long ball that hit his hands. I know a lot of people said Diggs may be fed up with Allen's hero ball, but Allen gave Diggs the chance to catch or carry the ball 10 times today, and it resulting in 3 catches for 21 yards and I believe another 9-10 on the ground. Just not good enough from your top boundary talent