Casey D

As Seinfeld said==people, they are the worst.

OK-- wallow in misery. We can't change anything anyway, so got to live with it.

Wow, you folks are really depressing. Bills were 6-6 in 2023. Short memories about how much worse this team is/looks compared to past years. I can only imagine the threads when they lost to Philly in November 2023 in OT.

I respect your prerogative to be unhappy.

How will fan acceptance lead to change? That does not make walking around sense, unless fans buy the team. We are all just passengers on the Bills train.

Well said.

We've been through all this before. Remember 2023 when the Bills were 6-6 after that crushing loss in Philadelphia. The problem is that the regular season means little to many fans now. Win the Division, so what? When only a SB appearance--at a minimum-- is acceptable, then anything that suggests we won't meet that lofty goal means the team and all its management and players absolutely suck. Lots of fan bases would give their left nut to have a team like the Bills. So just let the season ride out, we are 7-4 and have an 87% chance of making the playoffs. In the playoffs anything can and has happened. It is hard to believe that after a loss like Thursday. Other teams-- particularly in primetime-- get fired up to play the Bills because they are the Bills. Think about that. I mean Houston has a good defense, but they don't fly around like lunatics every game like they did Thursday. Why? it's the Bills in primetime. It is hard for the Bills to match that intensity when playing-- Houston? And despite all that, and all the mistakes, the Bills almost won. So sit back and chill. Forget seeding and all that, and play one game at a time and get to 11-6 and into the tourney. Let's then see what they do, before deciding to get out the pitchforks. Does that work?

He won't and you won't so given that you have nothing to do with making any of these decisions--decisions that will likely be far more incremental than the posts on this board demand, if any-- don't think too much. Take a step back if need be. You are simply a passenger, not the pilot, for better or worse.

People invest a lot of emotion in the Bills and sports generally. I do. If you care, it hurts when they lose. But if it starts to hurt too much, take a step back, it is supposed to be entertainment not a life-or-death struggle. It is particularly important to remind yourself of that when you have zero control over the situation. All the "fire him" stuff may be cathartic, but you have simply no control over who the owner, GM, coaches or players are. You are stuck with them. And all the ranting and raving will change nothing. It is actually kind of funny to read it in a sad sort of way. All the bitterness and anger. It's like being in a bad relationship. Play in fantasy leagues if you want some control. I own a couple of racehorses and at least I get to choose the breeding for the horse, the trainer, the jockey, I have some control and can take the glory or the blame-- it's on me. But with the Bills, you are merely a passenger and can do nothing but take the ride. If it's too bumpy, just take a break until you can participate without undue emotional distress.

Exactly, weighs those guys down. Particularly Schnowman. 🙂

three turnovers

And 8 sacks and a sh*tload of penalties. Should have lost by 20. Yet 1st and 10 at Houston 20 with 20 seconds to play and a TD wins. Really amazing they got that close, as -3 on turnovers alone and teams win just 4.3% of time.

Three turnovers. Case closed.

can't anyone block?

what playcalling

hurt

He can be signed away, but he does not have to accept and the Bills can counter and sign him to the 53. Low risk of flight I think,

AI. Says same callups as last week yesterday. Now it says just Davis, which seems unlikely. But deadline was 4 PM yesterday. I also have not seen the usual sources reporting.

yesterday. Davis and Kalu

https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_136a7d89-7cda-4481-a00a-8695ed6bc032.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share Bills did everything wrong by traditional metrics against Tampa. -1 on turnovers, outrushed 202-98, TOP 35-25 Tampa, Penalties 7 Buffalo 2 Tampa. The only thing the Bills were better at was special teams, which was significant. Despite all that, the Bills won by 12, largely because Brady let Josh Allen be Josh Allen, with all the good and bad that comes with it. The Bills got many explosive plays, and that is why they won. Other notes: Gabe Davis is very good at what he does. Really helped Allen. TD pass to Shavers was essentially a "designed" busted play by Allen. It was 3rd and 5, and Allen had easy first down throws to both Davis and Johnson. But Josh recognized Tampa was playing a soft zone, and he went for the big play instead. This time it worked. The TD to Cook was great play design and read by Allen. Bardy had a number of well-designed plays that were well executed, e.g., the TD to Johnson, designed Allen runs. Kubiak observes that this game should dispel the notion that the Bills are devoid of playmakers. They can make plays if well designed and executed. He concludes: "Allen, for all his abilities, is not a robot. He makes mistakes. It is, in a sense, part of what makes him so special... Above all else, Allen and this team have the potential and explosiveness to beat any team." Behind BN paywall. Go Bills!!! Beat Houston!!!

Davis and Latu

And with a short week, no need to force the issue now. I don't think Coleman is done yet, too much draft capital in him. But he needs to get better in all respects fairly quickly, especially his work ethic.

Davis and Latu

Stroud practicing, but still in protocol and unlikely to play until after Thanksgiving.

According to NYT playoff machine, Bills currently have a 92% chance to make the playoffs. It is +/- 6 % depending on a win or loss. Not exactly a must win, but probably is to keep longshot chances alive for division. Wins against Texans and Pats raises chances from 14% to 40%.