DrDawkinstein

Theyre playing fine for this weather. D is looking strong, Offense has been moving the ball fine except for one bad penalty, and one miscue that lead to a TO. Theyre fine.

Because theyre so good theyre beating the good rams

Wow, the takes in this thread are PIPING HOT!

But we beat Miami too

D leading the way this game, finally

Saw em on CBS

Would Lee fill that spot?

keep the loss of down probably

If it's another concussion for Morse, could he be done, done?

Gotta be better than Klein, right?

thank the gods

Vernon Butler says hi. But I otherwise agree. From Apple's wiki: On December 20, 2017, it was reported that tensions between Apple, and his teammates had reached an all-time high, with Giants’ safety Landon Collins saying Apple was a "cancer" and should not be on the team in 2018.[37] On December 27, 2017, Apple was suspended by the team for the 2017 season finale after reportedly getting into an argument with coaching staff about being asked to practice with the scout team and for a "pattern of behavior that is conduct detrimental to the team". LOL Let's see if Beane can stay away from this Panther or just cant help himself.

They benched Fitz during that same playoff hunt, so maybe they arent as all-in as we think. I also dont think they stand a chance at a wild card given how the AFC North looks. Maybe they see that the same as well.

No, Im saying he wasnt a leader "right out of the gate" in his career. He couldnt be while he wasnt even making teams. Unless you are only counting his time with the Bills, and then yes, I expect an 11 year vet to provide some leadership skills. But maybe it took him 11 years to get there. Especially considering his best playing days were in Buffalo. But Hughes is only in year 10, so he's ahead of LorAx on that timeline.

This is the only thing that saves him in my eyes. Cant get mad at his production (or lack there of) at $1M/year. I guess I agree with others to IR him for now and see what happens next camp. Barely any dead money if we cut him next year.

Huh? We picked up LorAx in his 11th season in the NFL. He spent his early days being cut in camp or on practice squads. He'll have to restructure to stay on the team next year, and especially into the future.

Funny you have him "settling into" the leadership position... in what will likely be his last season as a Bill. But whatever gets us through this season, since Edmunds clearly isnt ready to lead the Defense yet as he has his own job to worry about. That doesnt mean he hasnt held any sway with his team mates and young players. I also believe players look more towards the production, and less at stupid penalites (they all hate the refs), than us critical fans do. They spend so much more time together, they see way more than just a Personal Foul which was most likely BS anyways.

It would be a tough loss, but I had us splitting with the Pats this year. So I'd wait to see how the 2nd game goes before grabbing the pitchforks, renting a billboard, and posting an "open letter" on the main page. If we lose both, it would be a HUGE let down. 1-1, I'd be a bit disappointed, but still understanding at this point.

The listing with pics for anyone interested: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11-Kingfisher-Ct_Orchard-Park_NY_14127_M46375-36717 Not too shabby for Buffalo

The LEAST of our problems.

Scroll up 7 posts. His shoulder is into the bottom of his facemask.

Absolutely. And these Professionals really have no excuses. I only have 8 years of little loop and high school experience, and a couple years playing Rugby, and somehow know far better tackling technique than they do. It's sad that they are more concerned with making it "look cool" than actually doing it properly (and therefore, safely). The crazy part is, they can still have HUGE, awesome looking hits on the highlight reel by doing it right and driving through the guy. It also saves them from the embarrassment when the ball carrier bounces off their shoulder hit and keeps going down the field.

No he really doesnt. He never gets anywhere close the correct breakdown stance of proper tackling technique. He dips his shoulder a bit, but is still running straight up. That's a flag.

Late to the thread, and yall wont like hearing it, but it was a penalty and not a great hit. "Eyes through the Thighs" is how you properly tackle. Hyde had the time and room to line him up correctly with proper technique but chose not to. So he gets the flag. You cant launch your shoulder into a guys chin. Just cant do it. Defenders, especially Safeties, should be well aware of the league trying to get rid of this human-missile, poor form, dangerous tackling technique. He could have had a big hit there legally too. That's on Hyde.

While I understand, and absolutely agree with, your main point... Either of these may have actually won us a Super Bowl. Especially the first one. Juuuuuuust a smidge too soft. If all he did differently was implement and enforce a curfew the week before the Super Bowl, like every other team, we probably win SB25.