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No because the lower seed goes to KC. Only way we get the winner of that game is if the #6 Ravens upset #3 CIN.

Single-handedly won us the first Chiefs game and we won’t have him next time around. He was the last person I wanted to lose on defense. He’s the only Hall of Famer on that side of the ball and was still playing at a high level.

KC and the Bengals are in a great position. Bills, not so much. I’d argue KC is probably in the best position since they have a multitude of draft picks coming up.

For once, I’d like for a QB from a good offense to look dejected in his post game presser and say, “it was like they were in our huddle. They knew everything that was coming.” With Von out, it’s clear we lack difference makers on that side of the ball, so it’s mostly on Frazier to scheme his chess pieces into positions that give them a chance to make a play. When the defense gives up easy TD drives, where receivers are running wide open and/or there’s very little resistance in the run game, I think it’s fair to put that on the coordinator. His call wasn’t the correct one to counter the offense on that play. I love a well timed blitz that gets a player an unimpeded path to the QB (who doesn’t?) Edmunds had one of those yesterday and we should’ve been awarded an intentional grounding (Mac shouldn’t be able to throw the ball at the feet of a receiver who’s engaged in a block and not a viable outlet). We need more timely calls against the likes of KC and CIN; the frequency to which a defensive coordinator can come up with those calls - or live in the offense’s huddle - is how he’s judged.

You’d have to imagine when he first steps on the field everything would move pretty fast since he’s been out and hasn’t been practicing full speed. If he were to come back, the Dolphins game with a lesser QB on the field would be the best time before a postseason run.

Unfortunate it would “only” be three 3rd round draft choices… And there goes that number “3” again.

Never did I suggest that most 3rd rounders become pro bowl or Hall of Fame type players. I even suggested it’s more likely they’d become Zack Moss than Frank Gore/Jamal Charles/Alvin Kamara, etc., but you said there’s no 3rd rounders who would have value that exceeds Leslie Frazier, so I then pulled those 3rd rounders to refute your argument. It wasn’t “cute,” you gave me that latitude with your statement of absolutes. Frazier has done okay considering the amount of players that have been injured, but to suggest he’s irreplaceable when he’s running the head coach’s defensive system is crazy. Yes, I would take the two 3rd rounders if it means Frazier is picked by some other team to become their head coach. I’d welcome it. Does he do more with less? That’s the mark of a great coordinator and when the Bills have been at nearly 100% health they’ve still come up short on defense in the playoffs when it matters. You can cling onto that top 10 ranking, but it means nothing if we can’t slow down the better offenses. Already we’re talking about how the offense will have to score at least 30 pts every game this post season for a chance to win the Lombardi. But if Frazier is as irreplaceable as you seem to think he is, this shouldn’t be the case.

Clearly should’ve used the word “prefer” since some of you are so hung up on “choose.” Obviously I’m not choosing anything, but if you can choose to reincarnate Hill to play center, make it happen!

It’s McD’s system, if Frazier leaves someone else will adequately fill in. Actually, some here want McD to take control of the reins now, especially for the playoffs. The talent on the field matters more and I’d happily take the TWO 3rd round draft choices in a heartbeat if Frazier were to leave. It’s my hope. You say there’s not a single 3rd round draft pick that comes close in value to Leslie Frazier. Not a single one? What about a young Russell Wilson on a cost controlled contract? No? Well how about Tyrann Matheiu? Ty Hilton, Navarro Bowman, Justin Houston, Alvin Kamara, Frank Gore, Marshall Yanda, Jason Witten, Steve Smith Sr., none of those 3rd round draft choices are close in value to coach Leslie Frazier? Sure, the pick could be another Zack Moss, but there are most certainly gems in the 3rd round whose value exceeds a coordinator.

It’s his first year on the job and the way I see it he’ll only get better. If a coordinator has to go, I choose Frazier. Those extra 3rd round draft picks are needed.

They got dominated by KC in their regular season matchup. I think if the Jags get past LA and have to play KC again, they’ll be much more game, they’re a streaky team like that. Possibly may even pull off the upset.

What was concerning today was how fast the Pats receivers found an opening. If we’re going to run 5 DBs out there the majority of the time and sink 7 back into coverage, it has to hold up and afford our DL a little more time to get home. Mac was getting the ball out on time and in rhythm, the pass rush never had a chance. Passes were complete to the sideline and over the middle; wherever Mac wanted to go with the ball there was little resistance, until late, when he started pressing.

Heard that earlier in the year his practice habits were terrible, but McD recently gave him credit for turning that around. Maybe Cook thought the NFL would be just as easy as Georgia and didn’t put the work in. That belief also would’ve been reinforced by his early success in camp. He’s turned it around and is looking the part.

I don’t know, they got up laughing like it was funny. If they had got up with serious faces, pointing to the camera, or beating their heart, I think it would’ve played better - but still would’ve been unnecessary.

If only the Bills could travel back in time, trade out of the first and into the 2nd round and then select George Pickens.

Sounds about right. EDIT: Sorry for tagging you Starry, meant to quote the post about Lamar’s $240M guaranteed.

Just read that Lamar has a PCL sprain he suffered Dec 4 and the prognosis to return was 1 to 3 weeks. He’s now missed 5 games. What gives?

Any AFC playoff team can beat anyone. They can also lose to anyone.

The journeyman Sammy Watkins.

I’ve had enough of Davis.

Where has Ed Oliver been?

Downtown to John Brown!

Zone doesn’t work very well if players can’t anticipate/recognize receivers running into their area and take that option away. I see too many flat-footed defenders standing there staring at the QB, waiting to see where the ball is going so they can go and tackle.

Boogie Basham and crew should be DESTROYING Conor McDermott, but he can’t get past him.

It’s what he always does. Seldom will break up a pass, but mostly a reactionary player.