Rockinon

I've been wondering if Josh handing the ball off so much is negatively effecting his pass game. He often starts slow and gets better as the game goes on. Maybe the repetition is what gets him going and he's not getting that while handing the ball off. I know that seems a weak excuse, but as an athlete I too hated coming in cold, and needed to get the blood flowing.

Wait. What passing game? I never noticed one.

I'm cautiously optimistic about next weeks game. A lot of good things came out of this game....

That's the name I couldn't remember. Zack Moss saw some success when the OLine changed to a different blocking scheme.

Maybe trying to emulate how Cook sets up his blockers. He's got to be his own man though. It's not like he hasn't seen success before. I don't know either. There is a feeling that he's better than he's showing. Maybe too, the Oline is not blocking well for his style of run game. Cook seems to setup his blockers so well, finds his hole and accelerates through it. I think some blocking schemes open holes slowly, some quickly. Maybe he's not seeing the hole the Cook does it. Lot of moving parts and it could be a lot of things.

I think it's a trust issue. Some of these are WRs 2nd and 3rd string. They need reps to build trust from Josh. Historically, Josh isn't afraid to throw to tight windows but he is trying to eliminate bad mistakes which again could be he simply hasn't built up enough trust. That usually comes from more reps but these guys are secondary players. Maybe we begin to see an improvement. Coleman though, he's been getting the reps. You'd think he would be getting the ball more. I think Poyer is a steadying piece, a coach on the field. Perhaps he can pass some wisdom on to the youngsters. Hancock is just naturally gifted and will only get better.

If that is true, they are blocking for all the running going on. Maybe the pass game isn't as much of a tire fire as everyone is thinking and that was the game plan all along? Apparently, Kincaid had half as many snaps as the rookie. Hmm...

141 before contact...wow. The OLine is getting it done.

This is what could turn things around for the defense. The reinforcements on the DLine could make an all ready good front four very dominant. And that will cover up many weaknesses on the back end.

Not a single defense we've played thus far have done that. What makes you think the Falcons will.

No, no, no. You have say it 3 times, turn around 180 degrees counter clockwise then touch your nose....or it doesn't work.

I'm sure with the way NE likes to cough up the ball, there'll be a couple of stinkers in there.

You sure about that? The Jets moved the ball pretty easy against them.

Remember when everyone was very concerned about the Jets when they basically dominated the weekend before against the Steelers only to have Rogers take over the game late? Or how everyone was nervous before the Miami game. Now everyone is so sure NE is way better than those teams. Who really thinks running up the score on the Panthers is a clear indication that they've suddenly become a powerhouse? NE has a problem with coughing up the ball and Maye can't put the offense on his back and carry them the way Josh can. Their pass defense is weak and their rush defense is suspect. They haven't shown that they can successfully run the ball and their coach is a meathead. Really.... Bills by 20

I think this is slightly flawed reasoning. The Bills have been pretty decent on 1st and 2nd down but giving up big plays on 3rd down. It has been a number of small things that have contributed to that. All the Bills have to do is start getting some stops on 3rd down and getting the ball back in Josh's hands. This defense is good at forcing turnovers but it certainly isn't who they are. They've got the talent to be more than a live or die by TO defense. Get some 3rd down stops and they will be. No reason to be giving up so many 3rd and longs. It is going to be fixed.