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Big Jimbo fan but even he commented earlier this year that Josh is the best Bills QB ever. I was surprised the comments didn't get more play... probably local media trying to show Jimbo respect by not making a big deal about it. There are QBs whose stats make you think they might be better than they are (I'm looking at you, Tua and Justin H). Josh Allen is the opposite... a QB for whom stats don't even begin to reflect his greatness. One thing is for sure... Josh and Mahomes are the 2 best, head and shoulders. There are some QBs that are ascending as we speak but they are not yet in the same class as the Big 2. I've been following the Bills since 1968. I vividly recall Dan Darragh, Ed Rutkowski, Tom Flores, and Kay Stephenson attempting to impersonate a QB for the Bills. I would like to see a Super Bowl win as much as anyone but... Josh is my favorite Bills (and NFL) player of all time and I'm so appreciative that Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold were drafted so that we could have Josh as a Buffalo Bill. If they don't win one in my lifetime, I'll still be grateful for and fondly remember the Josh Allen era. It's been at least as exciting and enjoyable as the Super Bowl years.

Excellent. Strengthens my point. I'll add him.

Posted in another topic but worth repeating here: Injured LBs this season: Milano, Bernard, Dodson, Spector. We’re now playing our 5th and 6th LBs in Dorian Williams and AJ Klein. Injured CBs this year: Tre’Davious White, Christian Benford, Rasul Douglas. We’re now playing our 4th and 5th CBs in Dane Jackson and Kaiir Elam. Taron Johnson out so we’re playing Cam Lewis. How many NFL teams could be this deep into their roster and still field a respectable defense? BTW, I believe Von Miller crossed into a higher level of confidence today so we should have an improved pass rush for whatever remains.

Injured LBs this season: Milano, Bernard, Dodson, Spector. We’re now playing our 5th and 6th LBs in Dorian Williams and AJ Klein. Injured CBs this year: Tre’Davious White, Christian Benford, Rasul Douglas. We’re now playing our 4th and 5th CBs in Dane Jackson and Kaiir Elam. Taron Johnson out so we’re playing Cam Lewis. Impressive roster put together by Beane. I'm awaiting tomorrow's injury report with bated breath.

The only thing Fournette showed last week was that he was undependable as a pass blocker. He didn't give the Bills anything that Murray hadn't provided previously. If it's important to you, why don't you?

From Wiki: "Martz married his James Madison High School sweetheart Julie in 1971." Damn!

(clears his throat) ... Mike Martz!

Uhhh.... Bill Walsh?

TJ Watt and Myles Garrett don't disappear IMO. I think Max Crosby is a constant force too. Nick Bosa on the other hand definitely disappears.

He was asked to spell "Bill" and spelled it correctly with 2 Ls?

It was weird because they threw the ball on 2nd and 4 so you'd think they weren't running out the half. I don't think it's a matter of laziness. It's probably not about where geographically a city is... more likely a function of market size. The Bills punter Sam Martin won the Special Teams player of the Month for December.

Just now looking at the box score. I didn't know Stroud didn't play but I see that Nico Collins did.

He's only 58 years old... he might even get one more kick at the Head Coach can.

FWIW the Browns beat the Texans less than one month ago in this stadium, 36-22. Watching Flacco play I'm wondering what are the Browns gonna do with Deshaun Watson?

I think Stroud and DeMeco have already accomplished that mission. Pretty common practice. I've even heard some players mention only their hometown. @Solomon Grundy, I have a sideline pass to this game. Any messages to the players I'll relay for you! 😁 And Tank Dell was looking like a young Marvin Harrison before his season ended.

I read in the Bflo News this morning that Kincaid's 73 receptions this year are the 4th most in NFL history by a rookie tight end. While it was not the best season by a rookie tight end this year, historically it is one of the best seasons by a rookie tight end. Kudos again to Brandon Beane.

Thank you for the attribution and confirmation. It should be SOP and it's appreciated.

Murph is a great guy. I wish him the very best.

Yeah I appreciate Cook's explosiveness and his improvement this year but I don't need to see him get more touches. I don't consider him a dependable player and his level of ball security makes me nervous. Shakir is blossoming before our very eyes. He's an all-around receiver who does everything well. He can beat man with quickness and speed and has a great feel for finding openings in zone. I definitely want to see Shakir and Kincaid continue to grow into larger roles. One of the best things about the Miami game for me was Josh settling down and taking the layups. That's why he was 30 of 38 and highly efficient. He was also 8-10 in the 2nd half of the Patriots game after he decided to throw underneath to open receivers. I believe that Josh can become the QB he was in 2020 when he completed 69.2% of his passes and threw only 10 interceptions. Actually I think he should be able to complete 75% of his throws. If Josh exercises a bit more discipline as a thrower, the Bills should be unbeatable.

The whole idea that the Bills Championship window had closed is so incredibly stupid. That window closes when Josh's play deteriorates to where he's substantially passed his prime. Right now he's in his prime. And what does your cousin, War Frog have to say about this? Josh was mostly on... Diggs had a nice bounce back game and Shakir and Kincaid continue to grow in the offense. The offense took a big step forward on Sunday and if Josh can cut down on his turnovers, the Bills have a great chance of attaining their ultimate goal. Things are coming together for this team... and at the perfect time.

Perhaps inspired by @eball?

A la Nick Nicolau and Tom Bresnahan?

If the Steelers win, why would they change anything? Thank you for your comprehensive response! (How've you been sleeping lately?) 😊 Don't hijack the thread with another question. Start your own thread. Let's maintain the purity of this thread.

True. It's interesting. Some like to view the Bills' record from the moment of Dorsey's Firing/Brady's Hiring and indeed the Bills are 6-1 since that moment. However it's important to note that the Bills are 7-2 since the acquisitions of Rasul Douglas and Linval Joseph. The improvement of the defense is arguably as much of the reason for the late season success as the change in OCs.