Rubes
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8 minutes ago, fergie's ire said:
Mark Schlereth used to talk about how often professional athletes are successful because they are delusional but there are two kinds of delusions. He said the lineman who was next to him who was a future hall of famer and at the time was like a 10 year vet, perennial all pro. He said they would be in the huddle and this guy would be in a panic because he was absolutely convinced that the 7th round rookie he was going up against was going to smoke him. He was convinced that this borderline roster guy was better than him. On the other hand, some pros who are barely on the roster are convinced they are the best at their position, not only on the team but in the league. Opposite delusions both drive these athletes to success. I think you find these two mindsets in life and amongst fans. Some fans are always convinced their team has no chance against the Panthers and the others are convinced that the Ravens have ZERO chance against their team.
I get it, of course, but...losing to the Jets, Pats***, Broncos, etc. will do that to you.
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6 minutes ago, HappyDays said:
I think Taron being limited is a good sign... I think that means he is fairly far along in the concussion protocol.
Man, this is going to be a nail-biting week. Having Douglas, Dodson, and Johnson back would be fantastic. If they're the only three we get back, that still really helps.
Would really like to see Benford and Rapp back as well, if possible—anything to keep Lewis and Elam on the sidelines as much as possible. I doubt we'll see Bernard, but man that would be great if he could go.
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I haven't really paid much attention to Rapp when he's out there, but is he really so bad that he wouldn't be next in line for a starting spot?
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1 hour ago, RyanC883 said:
did we go after Rudolph, like send enough guys? The Steelers OL is a bit underrated. Looked like we rushed 4 most of the game, but I'm not sure (had to "watch" the second half on the radio while driving kids to lax practice).
I worry about giving Mahomes too much time. But a coverage sack could work. Perhaps some delayed blitzes where we drop Williams, then send him?
The Bills blitzed only eight times in 44 dropbacks (per the Buffalo News).
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Also keep in mind that the weather in Baltimore on Saturday should be cloudy, mid-20s, with 15 mph winds.
For a dome team like the Texans, that doesn't bode well, especially given that they were 4-4 on the road this year.
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Special teams has been woeful all year, except for the Harty return. That one play, while critical to the season, does not entirely make up for a season's worth of bad play. I'd also mention the punt block that very nearly happened at the beginning of the Dallas game. Still hard to believe the player didn't get a piece of it, but if he had somehow not inexplicably missed the ball, that very well may have completely changed that game.
I'm less worried about Bass than others, but Smiley really needs to get his ***** together or else he should be on the street after this year.
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Dude played great. I was actually happy to see him in there, and he held his own.
At the same time, we need some help. Pittsburgh did most of their damage after guys got injured, so the defense was definitely having issues. In the end they held their ground, but against KC they'll need to turn it up a notch.
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I've been feeling for some time now that special teams is going to be the death of us this season. Certainly gave me plenty of heartburn today.
All I want is a game with no turnovers and no special teams gaffes by us.
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After seeing what happened against the Jets, Pats****, Broncos, Giants....I will never experience pre-game confidence again.
Then again, I'm a huge loser.
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14 minutes ago, Gman10 said:
Looks like crazy snow still tomorrow?
Early. Should taper off by game time. Few more inches tonight, only maybe 1 inch tomorrow.
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5 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:
Chiefs fans are all riled up that the league will bend over backwards to accommodate their beloved Josh Allen and the Bills (paraphrasing)
It's funny to see other fans perspective. Everyone thinks their team gets picked on.
Did they already forget how the NFL moved one of their playoff games to later in the day back in 2017 because of an ice storm in KC?
And are they upset about how they'll get two extra days of prep for next week if the Bills win?
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Just now, Real McClappy said:
So if we host KC they get 2 more days rest = awesome.
Knowing the NFL it will be a Sat game as well.
It won't be. Has to be a Sunday game.
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1 minute ago, Albany,n.y. said:
It depends on whether Young busts or turns things around. If he busts, combined with Stroud being the franchise in Houston, the trade will have set Carolina back much further than Watson set Cleveland back.
Sorry, gonna have to disagree with you on that. Watson has ruined their future both in terms of the draft and their cap.
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Just now, Albany,n.y. said:
Carolina says hold my beer on the trade for the #1 pick last year especially taking Young over Stroud with the pick.
No. 1: Chicago → Carolina (PD). Chicago traded a first-round selection (1st) to Carolina in exchange for WR D. J. Moore, first- and second-round selections (9th and 61st), 2024 first-round (1st overall) and 2025 second-round selections.[Trade 1]
I think when you factor in the ridiculous and destructive contract for Watson, the award has to go to that trade.
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25 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:
Kincaid or Diggs are the jump ball guys at the moment
I know some folks are down on Knox, but he'd be my choice as well.
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3 minutes ago, BBFL said:
Hey man, we can run the ball pretty well when we stick to it. Got to slow the game down and chew the clock when up. The weather isn’t the best for just slinging it. I know Gabe isn’t revered here but he has height and is a better option for “jump balls”. Can’t have Josh trying his magic all game
Gabe is the last person on this roster I would think of throwing a jump ball to.
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One thing I think we're not talking about a lot is special teams, and the impact the weather and some of these injuries might have.
Despite Harty's breakout last week and Martin's special teams honors, our ST have been abysmal this year. This seems like the kind of game where either team could have a breakdown that allows a big return. I'd be more worried about us having that breakdown given how bad we've been this year.
In a close scoring game, a big return or two could be all the difference.
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Apparently the Pats*** "established a firm, contractual succession plan in a prior contract."
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21 minutes ago, Doc said:
There a clause in his contract to become HC when he was hired as their LB coach?
That's what it sounded like. He was designated the successor to Belichick in his contract, so they're saying.
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I mean, I get that he's promising, but why would you hire a guy as your LB coach and include a clause in the contract that he gets to succeed Belichick as the head coach? The LB coach?
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Saw it posted somewhere that McD is now the 4th longest active tenured coach in the league, looks like that is confirmed above.
Also saw that McDermott is the only currently active coach hired before 2019 who HASN'T been to the Super Bowl, also confirmed above.
Both of those are pretty eye opening. I, for one, like him as a coach and am glad he's here. But the lack of a Super Bowl appearance at this point is tough.
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10 minutes ago, zow2 said:
Update I'm seeing is Saturday night into Sunday morning is worst of the snow, then tapering off Sunday afternoon (not sure of exact timing) but seeing totals of only 2-6 inches for that time period.
...with 25 mph winds and a wind chill of 5 degrees.
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Miami. Always Miami. If you followed the Bills at all during the 70s, there will always be a deep and everlasting hatred for Miami.
KC was a close second.
I, for one, would NOT be happy with Green Bay winning it all, mostly because there are so many ***** annoying Packers fans here.
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Congratulations, man!
I know you've talked about your personal life on here every now and then, and it's really cool to see things working out so awesomely for you.
Hopefully he'll get to grow up knowing the Bills only as a perennial playoff team and Super Bowl contender/winner.
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Kansas City at Buffalo in the Divisional Round!
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