PoundingDog

100%. Someone mentioned me the other day that when Mahomes played well in the playoffs, the Chiefs won. They would lose when Mahomes had a bad game. So Chiefs defense is solid against quality opponent but not overpowering. Allen has played well, occasionally superb in the playoffs and the Bills still lost to top competition. That is the difference. We need a D that is capable to cause Mahomes to have a bad playoff game.

If OBD's investment on D pans out ... I think that Allen and Jackson have made noticeable improvement over the last few years in terms of raising up their floor. I don't know I'd say the same about Mahomes and Burrow. Maybe that's the difference of being at the top vs trying to get to the top.

Forget about superbowl wins. You have to get there first right? Allen AFC Championship game appearance: 2 Jackson AFC Championship appearance: 1 For reference Mahomes is on a 7 consecutive AFC Championship appearance streak, went to 5 superbowl games. I'm a Bills fan but think about it, in a conference where you have Allen Jackson, Burrow, that's a feat. I think the bar is at a different height for Allen, and for that matter, Jackson etc. They ARE all recognized as good players. The question is whether they be "Mahomes" good, i.e., beating Mahomes from time to time at the critical important games.

https://www.yahoo.com/health/wellness/nutrition/healthy-eating/articles/nfl-quarterback-josh-allen-says-042457217.html It seems like yesterday that he was drafted as a 21 year old. Now he's 29 and looks like the exercise and diet changes come with age. Compared to the famous TB12 diet, I'm surprised Allen went with protein heavy approach and singled out dairy. Whatever works for him works for him. I just hope he cuts down on alcohol consumption as he ages.

Last year an argument can be made that Allen did his best he could and Kincaid failed him. But then you can also say why didn't Allen recognize the perfect blitz the Chiefs were sending at the time? The year before, I really questioned Allen's decision to go for the end zone - I was thinking what Mahomes would do or Brady would do in that exact situation? Allen may never say it but I think that play may be one of those that drove him to make better decisions all of the 2024 season. I certainly hope Allen learned a lesson last year (there is something about making one less mistakes than the opponent) and keeps up this year and forward. In that sense, he closes the biggest gap between him and Mahomes/Brady. Speaking of Brady and making less mistakes than your opponents, isn't that the biggest strength of the GOAT? Pure football talent wise, Brady may rank outside of 100 of all QBs, and during his time in NFL, you can insert multiple QB names each year that analysts and fans said was better than Brady. Yet Brady won the most and that's what it counts at the end. For Mr. Joshua Patrick Allen, until he wins superbowls - yes probably needing more than one - no one should crown him the best QB.

Let's see what Aaron Glenn has as a HC. The Jets drafted in the top 10 a bunch recently, and multiple first round picks in a few years. It's not like I don't give Douglas credit but it would be hard to miss all those fast balls right down the middle. But he for sure had not hit a home run (QB 1). If Glenn is able to string together those singles, doubles and triples with some luck, he should give Bills and other quality teams (with HR powers) runs for their money. McDermott was able to do it in 2017 with far less talent.

I don't see a problem. Who is the Jets going to pay? Remember Eric Moulds of the Bills in the early 2000s. Getting paid, going thru your prime and getting wash out of the league after that is the unfortunate truth for a guy like Wilson. At least he's getting paid. For a team like the Chiefs or Bills, there is no such luxury. Chiefs had to trade Hill and if Wilson were on the Bills team putting up monster numbers, the Bills would have to trade him too. For those who say the Bengals paid their receivers, look at where they are now in terms of overall competitive wise. Another example is Miami ...

Looking back, 7 years after that draft of 1st round QBs, the only bust in my opinion, no matter which team drafted him, is the one so many Bills fan, including guys like Chris Brown at OBD, and media viewed the "safe pick" Josh. Thank God Beane and McDermott got the true safe pick for future HoF, our Josh - yes I believe regardless the team that picked him, he'd shine thru based on what we learned of him. In fact you can say the Bills mis-managed him initially and he pulled thru. Lamar went to a great organization (better than the Bills management in my view), and Harbaugh and Newsome handled it the best way possible for Lamar's development. Even though Lamar looks to be on a HoF path now, I still have questions that had he gone to a bad organization like the Arizona or Jets, he'd be where he is now, the kind of confidence he had (that he's one of the best to do it). I give it a 65% chance he'd pull thru. Flip around had Mayfield or Darnold got drafted to a good organization like Ravens, Steelers, they may have great success and be like Dak making top 10 money years ago. I said Dak because I don't believe they have the superior physical talent of Lamar or Allen, but I believe they would be franchise QBs for their respective teams today.

Wait, they didn't invite the other Josh and Lamar? Where is Mr Rosen these days?

That is an intriguing proposition. Is there a prototype precedent HoF he can look after? Reggie White had similar reach and size, but White is much more powerful as a 300 pound man (interesting that he only bench pressed 10 reps though) who threw O-Lineman around. I don't see Rousseau bring that kind of power, ever (more of a tribute to what White was than a slap on Rousseau or anyone compared to him)! Bruce Smith has a similar reach but unbelievable quickness particularly the first step (get on the Stairmaster like Bruce did for his explosiveness Greg). Rousseau simply does not have that. Jason Taylor is another one often mentioned for Rousseau. But again the quickness he had is something Rousseau does not have. Taylor at one point was only 210 lb but got up to 240 lb range without losing all his speed and quickness. So Rousseau probably has to figure out his own way to best utilize his God given ability. He's at 267lb last I checked but I think he can easily put on more on his big frame. Can he simply overpower O-Lineman with one move then use his reach to harass the passer in less than 3 seconds? I bet that's what Beane & McDermott are hoping he figures that out - a CONSISTENT threat.

I know it's sort of a joke. I'm just tired of people, including announcers, bringing up the school they went to as if, in this case, implying that they are smart. Really? Those who go to Yale most likely has money and make life time connections to future powerful people.

Not sure what you mean. Is he going to run for the presidency after Trump? Yale has some famous graduates, George W Bush, William J Clinton, Hillary D Rodham ...

I always remembered this play and that's at Minkah's peak year.

To be honest, the Steelers are known for that back in Polamalu days, and Polamalu was criticized back in his days for free ranging too much. Polamalu is a first ballot HoF. The Steelers were talking about letting Fitzpatrick to do the same to maximize his talent last few years. Well last 2 years showed that he is NOT Polamalu.

Minkah has been in downward for a couple of years now. Everyone sees it. Combined with a big salary, you know how NFL looks at you then --- Bills fan should know firsthand how the Bills treated Diggs. Miami looks at Ramsey maybe in the same boat though.