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I’m not the sharpest tool in the toolbox but I have noticed that in today’s game they have thrown the ball to Cooks on I believe two occasions, and things worked out very well. When they drafted him, I thought they were going to be throwing him the ball because he was our McKinnon skillset back but one who could also run. So, I’m happy to see that they’re finally doing that and I hope it’s integrated into our OC’s game plan.

Post Josh—we never had a running game like this. Cook is not a grind out the yards when defenses expect the run—he’s best at getting to the edge and cutting back between the tackles. Neither lend themselves to picking up those tough 2-4 yards you need when the D knows you have to run because Josh running with his Superman cape as our RB1 on every tough rushing down was Russian Roulette. I want him to retire a Bill and Murray and Harris are strong runners who can and have gotten us those tough yards. OL keeps up good work and we have a team that could have held off the Jets with a 13-3 halftime by pound the ball and grind D and the clock. Protect Josh while being able to win those battles.

He’s far worse than the Cody Ford moves in the draft due his 1st round status but it’s still two major black marks on McBeane. I give credit where it’s due but you can’t ignore the bad ones especially with valuable draft capital. Before the hate comes my way, I’m a big fan of the way overdue change in the culture and I give credit for the good moves (still hated all the collecting of the Carolina scrap heap— understand theory but that’s only half ability to execute is the other half—Kelvin, Star (based on how much we paid),etc…. PLEASE DO NOT LABEL ME A HATER, I LOVE THE ORGANIZATION (especially not bringing back Frazier!).

Murray gives us what we needed game one and I past years. He is a physical runner who can grind out yards (and TDs) when the other team knows it’s coming. Cooks ain’t that guy, he’s got a scintillating different skillset. Harris is also a grinder. Get leads, grind yards, no stupid passes (which should decrease if we have leads) and eat clock. I just want dubs. 17-7 games are fine by me (I’m only using that as an example score I know there’s been no such score). GO BILLS. We really need to filet those Dolphins next week especially at home. Drinks on the house (I’ll opt for some “Mother Nature”).

Loving this game. OL deserves big time credit for taking on this vaunted front four (believe all 1st round picks). They talked about them like the Purple People Eaters, Fearsome Foursome, etc. And, Groot has been a stud.

Can’t wait to see how that pass rush will be when Von is back.

Nice post, bro. For me, #2 was really what I noticed the most yesterday. Against the Jets with a 13-3 halftime lead, all we needed to do was give ‘em a nice dose of Ground Chuck (lite) with a couple of FGs and we win. Unfortunately, as much as I enjoy Cooks and look forward to seeing him continue to develop into a dynamic player, his style of running isn’t suited to the physical run out the clock, no-Josh Allen leaps for five yards 😉, he’s a guy who thrives on trying to juke or cutback to get to the edge or a gap and off to the race. He cannot pound the ball up the middle when other teams know it’s coming (or even if they don’t, it’s not his skillset). In sharp contrast, as much as I chuckled at the Latavius Murray signing, watching him play yesterday and get those tough yards everyone knew we were going for (and a TD later) made me appreciate his value. Same thing goes for Damien Harris, more power. Now Dorsey needs to build on that foundation and we have a team capable of grinding out games we’re ahead and need to eat clock or the other games where we need physical running to open up Cook or PA passing (and with this schedule we’ll need to be physical can’t rely on Josh’s cape as much as I love to see him in action—he’s playing Russian Roulette). Proof to us all that it’s a work in progress, patience grasshopper!!

When I think of Bills/Raiders, I’m too “young” at a mere 55 years old to go back to the AFL days like some of you are fortunate to be able to do. But, I can go back to the glorious ‘90-‘91 season AFC championship game and the 51-3 whooping we put on the “Autumn Wind is a Raider” legacy. The only realistic hope I have now is not to end the game with a sore throat from yelling at the TV and needing 2mg of Xanax to calm down. Go Bills!!

They’re scanning the field and going through their progressions. That’s an innate talent. As much as I love Josh, he just doesn’t seem to have that skillset. Sort of like how he’s not close to elite at “touch passes”—just has that fantastic cannon but that’s not the way to throw the majority of the routes/passes—great to squeeze a ball into tight spots but not great at all to lead a receiver open who has a step or two on the DB by giving them time to run open and ***** the pass.

Bass is my favorite player.

Not that I like to see players get injured but the only thing that might help us is if Rodgers is done. Once again, hate to say it but this game…

Always gotta let teams stick around and turn a should win into a might lose.

Next Duke Williams!!

It’s too bad I was excited when he fell to us in the draft. Hoped he had the potential to be a Warren Sapp/John Randle 3T. Just hasn’t come close to a top 10 pick. Wish he’d had a hulking Pat Williams or Ted Washington next to him at 1T when he arrived. Star not playing early on and not playing well when he did probably affected Oliver’s play. Regardless of playing out of position early on, it seems very clear that he’s not the guy McBeanr thought he was. He flashed later but he wasn’t nearly worthy of a 10th pick. Wish him the best.

Maybe he’ll trade up for version two of Cody Ford.

Too bad he never developed into the player we thought he’d be. I think the scheme didn’t fit his skill set and he seemed to lack the instinctual skills that separate the good players from the best.

Here’s a link to the lineage of our defensive coordinators. Read the little snippet about Frazier for a good laugh (or cry). FWIW it reminded me that I liked the Jim Schwartz year as our DC (2014): https://pro-football-history.com/franchpos/7/8/buffalo-bills-defensive-coordinator-history

Where have Knox and Gabe been? No the oline is f’ing up so Dorsey what’ll you do?

That banged up Cincy offensive line is so bad.

Knox?

Our strength is our franchise quarterback. Why not have an offensive minded coaching staff?

But Romo said Frazier deserves a HC job…

We should have traded Dorsey for McCaffrey. 😜

They better make sure Joe Mixon doesn’t get mad at any of their daughters/sisters (never forget the POS he is): https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/2/23/11099472/joe-mixon-arrest-suspension-video-oklahoma I wonder when he’ll be their nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award? Haven’t heard about him breaking the bones in any 18 year old girls’ faces recently. Might be time especially after his tasteless attempt at the embarrassing attempt to flip that coin. Act like you’ve been there before… As for Bills fans, our character is epitomized by our devoted fandom through good times and bad times. And, the fact that we do things like donate $442,000 to Andy Dalton’s charity—actions speak louder than words (sure we appreciated the help to get back into the playoffs).