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What ? # 5 is pass yards allowed/game.

Clearly a large majority of you overlooked a point the OP made: "Teams are averaging a middle of the NFL 32.8 passing attempts a game, so it can't be argued that teams just decide to run the ball all the time, because clearly that isn't the case." So it is not that opposing QBs aren't trying to pass much. And most of the time, quick and large chunks of yards are obtained through the air. If our pass D was not strong, we would have seen a lot more points racked up against us. Let us give credit where credit is due - our pass D is good.

That explanation is better than your one line original post. I think it is too early to pronounce him a bust or a semi-bust. But considering as we have seen life without him (at the corner position) and with the other glaring holes we have, I too would not be averse to trading him for a high pick or a good lineman (preferably OL). I would add Lynch to that list also...

His style ? In Buffalo weather ? No thanks (and that is just one of many reasons)

Wish the best to Lori's family. TBDers - stay safe

Agreed that at the time DE was supposed to be a need position. But I disagree with your last statement. First of all, I thought he would take time to start making an impact because he missed TC. But we are close to the end of the season and I am disappointed he still has not shown anything. Again, he may be one of the players that will take time to develop and that may be fine. But we did not have that luxury this year. We could have drafted a player who could have contributed as Levitre, Wood and Byrd have done. Even if Maybin becomes a dominant player couple of years down the road, I would still call it the wrong pick for this year. We are left wondering what a good LT would have done for our season.

Bledsoe or Flutie ?

I agree with most of your post. But I think McK's fumble was a horrible play and not 'stupidity'. Roscoe is the one who has totally gone down the tubes this season in terms of performance and IQ. Till last year, he atleast was a good returner. Not to be a contrarian, but I have a tough time going with the 'stupid' team proclamation of Kyle Williams. Yes we have had stupid plays at inopportune times but to blame the entire season's performance and record on 'stupidity' is carrying it too far. We have a myriad of problems starting with the frustrating injuries, poor talent at OL and depth at OL. I would say QB also but it would have been a fair to judge if we had a half way competent OL. And ofcourse, DJ's pathetic coaching philosophy.

We know about the carbon tax. Maybe we can have a fat tax. Or a cap and trade system for fat.

I am jealous ! Have fun. Go Bills !!! Ground the Jets.

Thank you Tim Graham for putting this on the ESPN blog. Our TBDers and TBD got props from him "Bills fan Matt Irving grabbed a few of the freebies Sunday. Friend and fellow Bills loyalist Joshua Fitzgerald scanned a copy and posted it on the fan message board at TwoBillsDrive.com. " Great job guys Josh and Matt.

I certainly don't want the Bills to take that chance. Would be more than happy to see someone else do it, too bad no likely openings in the AFCE.

^ ^ ^ What he said !!

Not an entirely undesirable outcome. And take your TBD membership with you.

I answered no truthfully. Once we had the 10 point advantage and with the D playing aggressively, I felt the game was put away. If Jauron was the coach, I would have answered yes.

I see that the new attitude is rubbing off on you also. A few weeks back, I wasn't sure we could beat anybody. Your wording reflects my thoughts in that if we keep playing the way we did yesterday (and to a certain extent last week), we can beat some playoff contenders such as the Falcons. I am tempering my enthusiasm so I don't feel so confident about beating the Pats* or Colts but we shall see.

That last quarter scoring blitz was set up by the long drive that started in the 3rd quarter and ended with a score at the beginning of the 4th Q. That gassed the Miami D enough to the point where we could take some chances in the last quarter. We kept the game close and played good D and O in the last quarter. Don't under-estimate that. By your 'standards' the Colts have been squeaking out wins half of this season so are they are not a legitimate loss-less team ?

Completely disagree

Should have been done at the beginning of the season. A rookie who has been playing DE for this season cannot be expected to kearn a new position and contribute meaningfully in such short a time. Hence, we cannot judge Fewell's personnel judgment based on how he handles Maybin for the rest of this season. I think it is better to finish the season as is and then convert him into a LB in the off-season. We are okay at the DE position but woefully inadequate at LB. One less position to fill in the off-season as Mitchell-Poz-Maybin has good potential. We need to get a lot of OL help in the off-season as a priority.

Indeed. In last week's game, with Fewell being a HC for just a few days, the difference in attitude was apparent. I was left wondering if this was just a new coach- bump that we are seeing. Happily, today we continued playing as such especially the aggressiveness. Honestly, I had lost all emotions for the team and today they were back in full force. For that result alone, I give Fewell credit. Whatever Fewell's fate for next season and if not anything else, these last two games have shown what a passive idiot Jauron was as HC. We won today with a rag tag offensive line and a second string QB.

Could have or should have ? I, for one, was glad we kept the aggressive till the game was decidedly put away. We have been at the other end of the whipping stick for far too long. No need for us to show any mercy to any team, especially the Dolphins. Also, no reason why we shouldn't put a 2 TD+ lead together. As for the OP, I don't know the context of Marino's comments but the game was close for 3 quarters and then we, uncharacteristically and emphatically put it away.

This time around I don't want to invest a high draft pick on a QB unless and until the OL has been addressed via free agency or draft (picks before QB). No exclusions.

I think in a way we are saying something similar but with a slightly different slant. My point was that the decision to take a DB was not wise. As I said, it would have been better to go OL or DL. But, once the decision to take a DB was done, the fact that it was Whitner was not necessarily wrong. There is little indication to know if he would become an impact safety or a average player. To add to your other argument, I think the biggest error in the recent past was the selection of McGahee. He was not a position of need and could not play the first year anyway. That choice started the catch-up we have been playing ever since.

That and also also allowing our draft picks a couple of seasons before declaring them a bust or a wasted pick. It is easy to sit back in retrospect and bash our draft picks but if Whitner had turned into a Polamalu or a Bob Sanders, I doubt if anybody would be gloating on their own right-ness about the pick. Make no mistake, I do agree that our top picks would have been better spent on the lines first but to bash the FO for not attempting to pick a franchise safety is not right. This situation is likely to play itself out again with this years first choice, a front line pick. At the time the pick was made, I was quite happy because coming out of last season we were woefully lacking at the DE position. The FO or the coaches had no way of knowing that Kelsay would suddenly start playing well. As of now, Maybin's lack of impact plays is worrisome, but it is too early to tell if he will eventually be an Erik Flowers or a Mario Williams. Again, when the pick was made, we needed a DE.

Would we want him as GM ?