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Well at least it gave me hope that JA can complete something downfield. So it didn’t count .. baby steps !

Darnold,, Rosen, Mayfield,,, they’re all making and completing throws downfield. Our guy just can’t. I’m very worried about his future. You don’t bench this, come back later on, and it’s suddenly fixed.

Allen is F-ing embarrassing out there. And receivers show zero energy to help him.

Well the words out of McDermotts own mouth were, they don’t need to be choir boys, but they must love to play football. In other words be committed to watching film, practicing hard and getting better every day. That’s probably the opposite of KB.

I’m tired of hearing that Mahomes and Goff have all these amazing weapons. Sure, they have guys. But when pressured, Goff is dropping dimes into the bucket so to speak, sometimes no window at all. Mahomes is running for his life half the time and has been throwing extremely accurately on the run. If Allen doesn’t have the talent to make some kind of plays with his arm, the talent and coach around him won’t get him over the hump.

Nah. He’s either got to learn to swim now, or drown. I can’t think of one recent example of a top 10. QB pick, that once starting was then benched...only then to come back and have a great career. Once they start, ya gotta give them a couple seasons before pulling the plug. Somehow this QB has led the team to two wins. Not sure how but it can’t be overlooked

Hey, Allen did have that beauty of a sideline pass to Robert Foster which went right through Fosters arms! Argh! That was gonna be his highlight completion up to this point. His other deep throws have shown zero touch or accuracy.

Not sure how old any of the commenters are here...I kinda’ think the whole “it’s better to lose for draft position” mindset are from the younger set (maybe 30 and under). In my view its better to win, as much as possible. Create a winning culture and never accept losing. I mean if a team is worried about not having a high draft pick QB then buy someone else’s QB when they hit free agency, or make a big trade to move up. Wishing your team to lose is weak. It’s not being a fan.

One more thing,...in the Titans game, the Bills only had 4 penalties for 30 yards. yeah, I'd take that again in a heartbeat! but it will probably be a flag happy crew this week.

Wentz threw 36 times and hit on 72% of them. No INT's and only 1 sack. That's some nice QB'ing. Ok, carry on...

Yep. I can't even make a prediction on Allen's passing yardage. Between the receivers, his remedial QB ability at the moment, and the conservative game plan... it wouldn't surprise me if he throws for <120 yds again. Just hit on a nice pass or two to give us hope.

I posted something similar before the Minnesota game. Some of the answers were interesting and the Bills actually hit on most of them in a memorable upset. So here we go. Looking forward to the game. - Josh Allen's most memorable plays are with his arm, not his legs - JA not hitting dudes in the ankles as he rolls out and throws - JA being decisive and quick with his passes, not timid - JA sacked no more than twice - receivers make 2 catches on contested balls downfield - running game goes for 120+ total yds - offense ball security, no turnovers - defense holds Texans to less than 40% 3rd down conversions - defense bends but doesn’t break. Allows Texans fewer than 20 pts - Bills are + in the turnover ratio - Bills score 20+ points

I said after the opening Boston loss I'd can him if the team doesn't earn 4+ points in the remaining three games of the homestand. Well they earned 4 so I guess I need to give him the road trip to see what happens. I think we can all agree Phil is a good man. He's a solid assistant coach. I just don't think he's head coach material. Botts took a shot with him and it isn't working yet. This team should be better than it is. They need more of a leader and motivator. I'd love to see them turn it around and be wrong. In game 1, he comes on afterwards and says Boston was desperate...yeah I knew that going in how does that sneak up on the Sabres? He should of had them ready. Last night vs. Colorado the leaders in the room say it was a poor couple days of practice and they came out flat. How?? Why? that can't happen.

I think Shady gets moved. And not sure how the team will react to that? Hard to think anyone would take it as a positive move. Other than Allen who is unproven, the Bills would literally have anonymous offensive personnel. Its almost unheard of for an NFL team.

JA needs to stop playing timid in the pocket and start slinging it like he can. He's too worried about making the perfect read, perfect pass.. You watch, in about a week or two Chad Kelly will replace Case Keenum and he will not hold back. I'd rather have a gunslinger than a guy that's trying to be mechanical and overthinking everything..

I'm fine with the vow or whatever. Just show me a few highlight reel plays before the end of the season that are from passing. That's all I ask. I don't want his best plays to be running because that's not sustainable or showing NFL QB development.

I get that none of the big names want to be in Buf. Still kinda shake my head that the team released guys like O'Leary and Rod Streater. Not that our record would we any better, but the team desperately needs some possession receivers on the field. Those guys knew the system and could have contributed more than Robert Foster, Logan Thomas, etc..., Right?!?

We rarely win in the white over blue pants but we did once last year. It might have been @ KC when I was sure they’d lose. So all hope is not lost.

As I mentioned in another thread, Jake Locker was picked #8 overall in 2011. He was a project. Really athletic, but the knock on him in college was inaccuracy. He ultimately failed and retired early.

I was at the game, saw his punt return and was thinking that was one of the fastest white dudes I’ve seen. Well besides baseball’s Trea Turner. That guy is a burner too.

Good to see a hot girl attends UB.

I mostly agree that you stick with JA and hope the game slows down for him and he grasps NFL defenses, hot reads, accuracy, and how to manage the pocket...etc... However, if you are McBeane, you might be thinking after the AFC South gauntlet we have some big-boy games vs, New England on MNF and Chicago in back to back weeks. First off, as is today, they can't score enough to keep up with New England. And they may not be able to move the ball much at all vs a tough Bears D. They don't want to be embarrassed on MNF so if Allen is coming off more putrid passing games maybe Anderson gets some of that game.. and possibly Chicago as well.

Right now Allen is a taller version of Jake Locker, which is bad, because I hated Jake Locker's game in college and in the pros. He was not all that accurate in college and I never saw that getting better in the NFL. Tennessee finally benched him after he ran too much and finally got himself injured, and ultimately ended up on inured reserve.

Ok for the QB meeting room but I will not be pleased if Derek Anderson plays

This. every team and coaching staff in the NFL is about winning. If it means 10-9 victories every week so be it. They need more throws to Ray Ray like they did late. Rodgers did about 7 of those passes against Buffalo. Allen needs more three step drop and bam, just release it. Maybe it’s only a 5 yd gain but take it. He’s not good yet at standing back there for 4 seconds and scanning the field. The receivers rarely get separation and he’s not going to throw into a tiny window yet. Take a predetermined shot downfield when the defense alignment looks vulnerable