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Good work. Thanx. Will be interesting to see these same stats for EJ under Roman (if he starts a meaningful number of games). I would think that Roman will tend to use the middle a bit more with EJ in there.

For a moment, let us forget Carucci's article. If you have watched the games, do you really get a warm fuzzy feeling from our defense in general ? They have looked great against the Dolphins and much of the second half of the Giants game. But that is inconsistent. I recall a very smooth transition from Pettine to Schwartz's defense even though the latter was different. We have a slightly better roster now (with Darby) but are left making excuses for a near-bottom pass D. A truly great D is supposed to give fits to even great QBs. Ryan has historically had success against Brady** but the defense looked inept and on their heels throughout the second game. This is NOT a hallmark of a supposed great defense no matter what point of the season we are at. With the talent we have, we should have been giving nightmares to opposing Defenses. As always, we have looked tough to plkay but easy to beat.

Actually he said everybody would do push ups not just the culprit And he took this long to figure out that the team needs more discipline?

Succinctly written and reflects my thoughts also

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I am with you. In the two losses, this team was indisciplined and unprepared. Good thing was that the D adjusted in the second half. But, the issues with this team seem chronic. Penalties, getting gashed at inopportune times, inability to adjust on O. Somehow, a guy considered a defensive guru has managed to take a more talented roster and make them look befuddled at times against Brady and the first half yesterday. Very concerning

A vertical game will help. Open up some room at the lines. We are too conservative

Is Goodwin back? If he plays, I would say McCoy. Else we need Sammy more due to the Giants very good CBs

Tomlin made some very poor in game decisions today. He needs to look in the mirror first

If they continue to keep their nose clean, I am betting the Bills extend Harvin and Incognito during the season

Yes the cupboard is very bare but Forte, Long and Jeffery are good. Noene of the the should be traded.

2nd best in AFCE >> Best in NFCE

I also like the thought of having three, including one vet. But I absolutely disagree that this is Whaley promoting 'his guy'. If this was the case, he would never have re-signed him after cutting him.

If they deemed no drop off from the QB position if he was gone, then getting anything for him was a bonus. He was off the roster but still no one picked him up. Situation changed for Dallas with Romos injury. Opportunity for the Bills.

Where are you going with this line of questions? If you have a theory, state it. No one really knows how and why this trade came to be. I bet all here and in the press are purely speculating

That's a fair point.

What exactly are you saying? That the 4th quarter points make the earlier ineptness forgiveable?

I get where you are coming from. But the ineptness of the O in q2 and q3, combined with the horridly confused D put us in a deep hole. TT's numbers are the end of the first half were very bad. Way too early to call trends but some items best watching if we seriously think this team is capable of the playoffs

fair enough. But TT looked skittish even after that superlative first drive. He was avoiding the rush but not doing much with that scramble. No point in praising his escapability if it doesnt result in a good run or a completed pass. Also, at least two of his interceptions were his fault. Even though the receiver was able to touch the ball, they were too high to expect a completion. This is what we complained in the past that the QB 'was killing our WR/TE'. As with EJ and Orton in the past, so it was with TT today. The Pats* were stacking the box big time because it was evident that TT wasnt able to scan the field and make even a safe dink and dunk pass. The fact that he played well late in the game, does not negate the fact that the ineptness of the offense and the terrible Defense let the game get away from us in the first half. I do in general agree that Roman should have been a tad more creative and given him some safe completions to get him back on track in the 2nd quarter.

I surely am not calling for Ryan's head or faulting his colorful press conferences. However, it is worth objectively pointing out that: - For the second week in a row we had way too many penalties. Indiscipline - The team was not ready for the Pats*, especially on Defense. Every time I saw that slant pass, I cringed. We are STILL getting burnt by that ? Unprepared Both these aspects fall on coaching.

Good to see you around, Spags I see you are unburdened by TBD history

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Pretty much Reason #1 for acquiring multiple threats on offense.

I am thinking the same as of now - that TT is playing a safe game until he gets his feet wet. It is unlikely he will try to fit throws into tight spaces if other options are more available. The Pats** undoubtedly will know this and if we fail to establish the run early, we will have to throw a lot. Lets see what happens once TT has warmed up. That is a fair point. Key will be to see what the game plan is in tighter games. This Sunday will be a good test of the offense in general and Sammy in particular Something to keep an eye open for as the season wears on.

We will see but IMHO, someone who didn't run routes per the O scheme and QB skills cannot be consistently successful