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Thank you for asking the obvious question. Weird that DraftKings doesn't include this information somewhere in the same post.

To your later comment in this topic it makes total sense to move Epenesa and also Rousseau inside occasionally to position their wingspans in the passing lanes more effectively... especially on those downs when DaQuan isn't in the game. I believe this will eventually happen more when Solomon starts getting snaps on the edge. Let me ask you two some questions: 1) Do you think McDermott's mantra about having a "growth mindset" is bullspit? In other words do you think he's incapable of changing his ways? 2) If you believe he's set in his ways and cannot improve and that his coachspeak is bs, how is it that the offensive doctrine has changed so drastically from previous years? 3) Do you think the new DC is incapable of bringing a fresh approach and effective strategies... do you think he's just going to base his playcalling on what he thinks McDermott would do? 4) Are you capable of changing the way you think or are you resistant to evolving in your opinions? 5) Do you have more of a commitment to growth than does McDermott? The first time I heard the term NASCAR pass rush used was when it was coined by the New York Giants circa 2015. It referred to them putting 4 edge rushers on the field at the same time without any tackles... a race to the QB. I think their NASCAR package included any 4 of Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck, Osi Omenyiora, Matthias Kiwanuka and Jason Pierre-Paul.

Happy Birthday Beck Water! Yeah when you think about all of the hard, slippery, tangly, and irregularly shaped objects on the sidelines... man I wish he would have thrown the ball away much earlier on that play. Way too much potential for a bad outcome running full speed towards a bench area.

On Sunday I was encouraged by his bull rushes because he was getting good depth on them. As far as pushing guys backwards, often the great pass rushers start off with what I call engagement rushes... essentially trial balloons where they physically engage just to feel their opponents balance... like in martial arts. They'll sometimes do this repeatedly. Then when a crucial play is needed they either change speeds or dip into their repertoire of moves. In Sunday's @Shaw66 Rockpile Review topic I said that Von was "a force." Maybe a bit of an exaggeration but he's definitely on the come.

I saw that too and thought it could have something to do with the field conditions. Regardless, he's getting close.

I think his confidence is 100% back. I was telling my friends this week that we hadn't seen the spin move since pre-ACL and that I expected to see it tonight. Actually you could see in the KC playoff game last year that he was finally getting over the psychological hurdles. I'm absolutely not surprised to see Von playing well again.... it was sad to see how many people were writing him off this offseason.

"You guys played with the commitment and bravery of terrorists..."

What happened to Irene? Especially after he already had the first down. I could see that happening... poetic in that he started his career there. You can tell Kincaid is a lot stronger than he was last year. I could not disagree more. This game was a McDermott Masterpiece and a glimpse into his vision of an ideal football team. They said the same thing about Barry Sanders... too much dancing. Cook is a patient runner who looks for creases to explode through. You can't have it all and we should be happy to have Cook. He's another player besides Kincaid who has really improved in his second season. From hatching to your grocers shelf in 65 days. No. People are complaining about 1) Kincaid only catching short passes 2) Cook not hitting the hole hard enough 3) Knox and Coleman not "contributing" anything 4) etc 5) etc 6 etc Exactly I'm far from happy with Tyler Bass but did you happen to notice how lousy the field was with players falling left and right? Now think about a kicker's plant foot... Yes, except that he already has multi-generational wealth. It's not worth the drool bag at this point. Why is it an accident? This guy was a 2 year starter at Clemson which is a football factory. He was All-ACC and has looked good any time he's played. Spector's only problem as a pro is an inability to stay healthy.

And then what happened? 🙃

Is Kincaid out there?

While I disagree with @GunnerBill on his initial assertion in this topic he's one of the small percentage of posters here who consistently adds value. In fact he's one of our best posters. The attacks persisted for too long. As a group we don't "agree to disagree" as much as we should. JMO.

I didn't see the game but apparently Kirk Cousins looked like an invalid in week 1. For comparison he's 36 years old and coming back from an achilles tear suffered on 10/29... 6 weeks after Rodgers tore his. The Niners are a great team but 401 yards and 32 points does not say much about the Jets defense.

Every little bit helps... between Wilkins and Van Ginkel leaving and Bradley Chubb not playing I feel the Bills O will put up good numbers. Tough assignment for Cybo, especially coming off a bad week one. Toohill's not a bad player. This will become apparent with more snaps.

It's tough to win in the NFL and the Bills get everyone's best shot. It looked like the Cards had a nice offensive game plan and Kyler was playing lights out. I think they're a pretty good offensive football team. The Bills faced a fair amount of adversity being down 17-3 but I never sensed panic and for them to turn it around with TD drives just before and just after halftime was clutch. "Mr. Overrated" was his usual brilliant self, of course. Because of him this is a golden era in Bills football and I'm forever appreciative. Considering that the Bills have 4 new starters on offense and 4 new starters on defense there was a good chance that they would look disjointed today. But after they settled down they looked like a confident, veteran team, assignment sound and well-drilled in their systems. Both the offense and the defense seemed to make good adjustments. Among the many positive signs and good performances it was particularly heartening to see Von Miller being a force in the second half. I give McDermott and company high marks for weathering the early storm, pulling it together and getting the win (and almost the blowout).

Helluva good football game though.

Dude, I said: 1) I appreciate your sympathy for Watson 2) FWIW... which means "for what it's worth" Why the snarkiness?

I appreciate you guys having sympathy. FWIW Brett Favre.... 399 yards and 4 TDs 1 day after his Dad died.

I had just turned on the tv to make sure I was in the right place. I listen to the broadcasts only for the crowd noise.

A grudging tip of the hat to you for the good post and work. Still as others have pointed out, history does not disqualify future unprecedented events. Go Bills!!!

Just turned on the TV and heard one of the announcers say "Josh Allen, still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL..." These morons are gonna piss me off all day long. Would you say "Patrick Mahomes, still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL..." ?????? Idiot. Let us know when you have something to say which actually makes any sense.

Mark, do you still go to The Brit in Cupertino? Newbie!!!

Buffalo Joe isn't playing today and they're still gonna go ahead with the game?

Let me re-word: I think the difference between 50 team sacks and 43 teams sacks arguably justifies his contract.

Hold on... if Von plays 30% of snaps and has 7 sacks (and commensurate pressures and hits), that scenario wouldn't justify his contract? I dunno guys. Putting pressure on the QB is pretty important.

Damn dude... you're rich! What are you doing around here?