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May be they just have goal lines monitored as have a straight line to use as guide, so not able to use for first downs.

Can't argue with success!

The last three games of last season plus two playoff games, Allen was 113 out of 180 for 1310 yards 62.7% completion, 14 TD, 3 Int and all three were in week 15, last 4 games zero Ints. They also ran the ball much better in that same timeframe. That point in time corresponded with when they moved Bates to starting lineup. On the other hand, we couldn't sack the QB and were very weak against the run last season. Move to the off season with limited resources $$ wise, they put most of the money on the defensive side, brought back 4 of the 5 lineman and signed Stafford in place of Williams which in hindsight may be a small drop off. I can recall pre-season the announcers commenting how the Bills backups are better than some teams starting 5. (probably true based on experience only) So all in all didn't seem like a bad place to be st the time. What else has changed since, new line coach which was supposedly a step up. But new blocking styles mean learning curve, could also be some of the Bills starters aren't as good in this scheme? Add to that Brown missed all actual on field work all off-season, plus training camp and pre-season. For a guy like seasoned vet may not be that big a deal. But for a 2nd year player now in a new scheme, that likely set him back some too. Think we'll see the Bills draft an interior lineman high, I'd prefer WR 1st round OL 2nd round and also sign a good vet. If Morse were to retire then need another starter. But to many people's dismay IMO Dawkins, Bates, Morse, and Brown will be next years starters barring injury or some surprise move. I'd also draft another OL maybe around rd 4. They also have Doyle coming back. I've seen crazy [posts here draft all lineman. If you want a better stronger team in 2023, you don't want all rookie backups so that really makes no sense. I always like to say, whomever you draft, you need to have a landing spot on the roster for them, else it's a wasted pick if you turn around and cut them. Maybe 6th and 7th rounders can take a chance on sneaking to the PS, but not anyone higher.

Only when it's over 15 yards. Under that we don't bother, we just stop them. The long ones we like to give them.

Yeah remember seeing that and thinking was very similar to Jet game play

What was different about that today? We've been doing that all season. LOL Missed tackles is our thing.

Most of these items are related to offensive playing calling. Is Dorsey struggling some, likely yes. Assuming we don't win the SB Is it enough to go in another direction and fire him or do they give him another year. Was listening this morning on Sirius NFL radio and they were talking about Staley in LA. Do they give him another year based on all his mistakes or look at it as he's still young and learning and keep him. Same could be said about Bills WRT Dorsey. Daboll struggled a fair amount too in earlier year and got better. Difference is the entire team wasn't ready to compete for SB so team could put up with learning curve. Now the team is more "on the clock" to win now. Overall though Allen seems to have regressed, though not sure either Int today was really his fault. But there were other passes that were off quite a bit. Seems like when he throws it 20 yards it's spot on, but 5 to 10 yard passes are all over the place.

Just read a story, that most all contracts contain a clause stating that fired coaches are required to some level to look for another job. Never knew that! It may be one of these things owners don't enforce as gives the ma bad look? https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/kliff-kingsbury-s-lack-of-interest-in-other-jobs-could-jeopardize-his-buyout/ar-AA16mR2E?cvid=a8e0dee89d3f49758f78a4ebcdbaf5c3

Hamlin just stated he's watching game from home

Neat

This may be wishful thinking that none end up either with Jets or Miami. I'd be kind of surprised to see Rogers go anywhere. I think he'll either stay in Green Bay or retire. Not sure too with his contract if worth any team trading for him unless bad team just trying to sell tickets.

Maybe next year will improve some and make Pro Bowl!

Thought I've read that teams don't have to grant permission to interview for any job other than HC?? If I were the Bills I'd refuse, and tell Brady would grant permission to most othjer teams but not a division rival. But will ask, did he only sign a 1 year contract??

Having a QB like Allen makes middle tier WR look real good. Look at some of the guys on Indy, NE Green Bay over the years. I agree we need better play at WR, but feel a 1st round rookie could give you that, plus sign a mid tier FA WR for more depth. It took Edmunds and Oliver 3 to 4 seasons to look good, replacing them would more likely result in a large drop off defensively. Agree go WR, then guard the neither another guard or safety depending what happens with Poyer and Hyde. Do think McD knows the skills needed and like he did with Hyde find a CB to convert into safety.

That will tend to heat up all the food in frig in a hurry.

The games time for the two conference championship games are always 3:00 and 6:30 , hasn't been 1:00 in years. Each year the two conferences alternate the times and the TV networks each want the 6:30 game. Last year AFC was at 3:00 so this year AFC turn to be the late one, 6:30 on CBS

Wow timed that well yesterday booked hotel in both Charlotte and Atlanta just in case. I booked Sat and Sun night for at the Westin Peachtree , two night total $375, now it's $411 per night and Marriott Marquis was $195 yesterday, now $800. Both fancier rooms than I booked, but don't need anything fancy and can get upgraded anyway. Will have to see about tickets

No problem. Yeah these threads go in many directions all at once!

Yeah I would have thought he'd have had more than that to. Someone just posted his snap counts, so the one game he played quite a bit was the Miami game. Was one of there other WR's out that game, maybe that was why snap count jumped up?? Davis maybe?? Do agree, he did do a decent job on PR. According to lineups.com Crowder played 18 snaps(31%], 19(28%, 45(49%}, and 11(17%}

6 receptions for 60 yards, 0 TD's Couldn't find snap counts for him, but don't recall him playing all that much. While I agree the offense was humming find it hard to believe it was due to Crowder. If Crowder comes back wonder if they will they dump Beasley? Will be interesting to see this Sunday which WR's are active, Brown, or Beasley or both. Both would likely mean someone else sits though eather at WR or some other position.

Even if there was a 2nd CBS game on Saturday, likely Romo and Nantz would have done the Sunday game.

I was responding to a post that was in favor of signing Hopkins, but cutting ties with Edmunds and drafting a rookie to replace him and using the money saved on Edmunds to afford Hopkins. We weren't talking about rookie WR, but was about rookie MLB.

Don't doubt long term could be better, but would worry me if would help or hurt in 2023.

A rookie. You expect a rookie MLB to come in and not lose anything on the field. Good luck there. He could be available when the Bills pick likely barring a SB appearance. One of the scouting reports I read on him said this: There may be a lag in development before we see his best version in the pros but I would expect Simpson is a plus starter in due time Doesn't sound like expecting him to be the starter him next year will help the team. Who knows they may have to this way if they don't resign Edmunds, but not sure it helps them all that much short term.

Great who is that guy?