The Big Cat
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I know...it's almost as if this defense hasn't had healthy playmakers since 2014.
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Well, they have said that. Ive posted an article where his mentor did the same. Please show me the evidence that you have on the other side.
Your link didn't work. But there's an article I've found about Kubiak not letting Schaub audible.
So, I'm afraid I don't follow. My argument is: If Tyrod can't audible, he's not good.
Your response is: That might not necessarily be true because Kubiak didn't let Matt Schaub audible either.
Even if there was some connective tissue between these two scenarios, I don't see how it doesn't make my point for me.
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Which sacks are we pinning on him? There was one that he appeared to pump but the ball got slapped on the replay. Thats why it was pulled down. I dont see another sack that I remember that falls on him. You are blaming the guy that completed 72% of his passes and ended up with a QB rating at like 108 or something. Even his QBR was above average in a game that they were blown out in. Thats a stat that weighs game situations and he still finished above average despite a blowout.
Or its a function of a coach who doesnt let them do it. Please find attached Dennisons mentor & his QB that couldnt call an audible: https://www.profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/30/kubiak-schaub-couldnt-audible-out-of-very-very-poor-play/amp/
Not buying it sorry. We've heard the same thing about the last dozen OC's in Buffalo and the one constant has been sub-par QB's.
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That would be fine and good if the aforementioned OC allowed the players to make checks at the LOS. https://www./billswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/22/buffalo-bills-tyrod-taylor-rick-dennison-audibles-nfl/amp/ Otherwise back to your regularly scheduled crusade...
Taylor has gone through 3 OC's and I don't remember any of them letting him audible out of plays. I think it has more to do with Taylor not being able to read what the defense is doing and conveying the audible to the offense.
I don't altogether buy this notion we keep hearing about our quarterbacks being prohibited from changing plays.
But let's for a moment accept it as truth.
If the OC doesn't trust a quarterback to read and change the play after 40 NFL starts, then he's not good enough to be the quarterback.
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I dont may be adjusts protection or audibles every once in a while, just a thought. I mean, hes started more than 40 games in the NFL...youd think by now hed be expected to do those sorts of things.
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Who wants to talk about the effect of consecutive three and outs?
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Not morons, just people who stand by their convictions. I am not saying I personally agree with their decisions, after all I am still rooting for the Bills and watching games, but I do not judge them for their decisions.
I disagree with you here. The conservatives in question are making an independent choice to not watch football anymore because of behavior that they deem offensive. The "snowflake" mentality, as you describe it, is to try and force their ideals on other people. For example: this book, flag, statue etc., offends me and therefore it should be banned forever and NO-ONE should be allowed to read it of see it ever again. There is a big difference there. (I know we are delving into PPP territory here, sorry)
That is the difference to me. I respect someone who makes the choice for themselves without insisting that everyone has to follow suit. If you don't like it, don't watch it, but don't be mad at me if I do.
To me, standing by empty convictions is moronic behavior.
And I'll entertain your point about forcing others vs. disengaging oneself, that's well made. And may be people are engaging in their boycott that way...but not those calling for players to be benched/fined/fired/singled-out by the president, those are all trappings of your (not inaccurate) depiction of snow flake behavior.
the recklessness is calling them protests. Dumby
this is also a bogus thing, and this is your opinion and feeling. And I would imagine based on your political leanings that I've seen before that you want to excuse this all as nothing more than poppycock. But it is more than that and you are naive yourself not to see that
that's true, i actually don't know who labeled them "protests" to begin with. also a point worth entertaining.
the second part is a critique of sacred behavior online: snarkiness, and i simply won't have that. also, many a false assumption about my political leanings have been made here and [elsewhere]. nothing new.
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I think anyone dismissing the Anthem issues as a reason is extremely naive.
The percentage of people actively protesting the league may not be that great, but there were a lot of casual fans who were turned off and found other things to do.
Yeah a few people know like a guy or two.
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This^
Cable prices are stupid and most of the time, I don't watch cable. I watch Netflix because its way cheaper
$20/mo gets you sling, gets you ESPN
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Please take the time to explain what the beef is. I'm interested to know from your perspective.
Generally speaking? Intellectual dishonesty.
This is just a very specific manifestation.
People are boycotting the league because they believe that a critique of America is tantamount to "disrespect" and thus an infringement of America's and (I guess?) their own sensibilities. Elsewhere, this kind of behavior/response has been attached to the god forsaken millennial snow flakes we hear so much about.
So, even before we dive into the wildly off target interpretation of what's happening, before we even dive into the issue that's being highlighted in the first place, we have to stop and address how it's making people feel when they should otherwise be unencumbered for a Sunday's worth of football (of all things).
This behavior is largely un-tolerated by the ilk now engaging in it.
Again, this is before we even get into the particulars of how they're interpreting what's happening in the first place.
That means we're left with two ways to interpret their choice to boycott: stupid (not actually based on something happening) or hypocritical (not consistent with other believes they're likely to espouse).
And generally speaking, that's the refrain we're seeing all over the place in our present (topsy turvy) environment and it leads back to one simple concept that's at the heart of it all, ripping common sense and decency to shreds: intellectual dishonesty.
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I'd like to simplify this: two people yelling at each over some issue show they care about the issues. While there are better ways to do things than yelling, it at least shows people care enough to participate in a conversation. But when you start name calling you make them an enemy. That's just not healthy--for anyone who does it.
I'm not yelling at anyone. My voice is calm and direct when I say, "If you're protesting the NFL, you're either a hypocrite or you're a moron."
Save the kumbaya for when both sides agree to fight fair. Until then, the acknowledgment and validation of stupidity and hypocrisy has spiraled out of control over the last decade, and we've reached a point where it's time to call it what it is.
Don't know.
I can tell you that they are not military families though. I know 1 had a father who served during WWII. But that is as close as the military connection comes to my knowledge.
I guess it is up to each person to decide what causes they are most emotional about and/or care about the most. It's not up to you, eh?
Good point. A lot of people engage in stupid behavior without my permission.
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I think everyone agrees that disparities exist. America was founded on equal opportunity not equality of outcomes. Most well known black athletes are more concerned with fatherless black children and point to that as a the prime cause of disparity than any one other thing.
And that's fine. But unless the folks now bravely protesting football because they falsely interpret a social protest as a protest against America that takes place during a ritual that they falsely believe to be a military one, unless those folks also protested the republican presidential candidate when he openly and indisputably ridiculed the parents of an actual fallen soldier, then those folks are either liars, hypocrites, stupid or all of the above. There's no two ways about it.
You know, I didn't think it was going to be an issue with guys not watching football because of the protests. But I actually know 3 families who aren't watching the games because of it. And all of them are Democrats. Turns out the Anthem thing crosses political lines in some cases. Of course these guys are more conservative than most Democrats too I guess.
I figured most people would blow it off as idiot players being idiots. It hit home hard with some though I guess. Harder than I would have guessed.
I just ignore the anthem thing and continue to stand, hat off, hand over heart. Some day those players will realize they went about this wrong. But then again, you can't fix stupid.
Were those families equally upset when the national anthem was co-opted (with full involvement from the league) with this cause: https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Supports-National-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month-With-A-Crucial-Catch-Campaign.aspx?
Or is it just causes they'd rather ignore?
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First, this is a gross oversimplification; second, it is also reckless debasement of your fellow Americans.
Their reckless interpretation of the protests is a gross oversimplification of the plights of our fellow Americans--extra emphasis on the "simple."
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and last year was down 8%, so that is a 15.5% loss in viewers in 2 years. wow.
I personally know a number of people who used to watch football regularly, but no longer watch aside from an occasional game and in some cases not at all. One of the common themes they all sited is that they will not support a league with players who openly disrespect our country, our flag and our military. Is this really hard to believe? 2 of the people I mentioned are former military and both cancelled their Sunday ticket.
Are you really surprised that there are conservative Americans out there who take this seriously? If so, you aren't paying attention.
I am not saying that this is the ONLY reason by any stretch, but it is certainly a contributing factor.
Contributing to what? A 0.5% uptick in the year of year trend?
Sounds like you personally know a number of morons.
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Anthem protests...?
Are you guys high? Or just brainwashed by your Friends and Fox?
1) Competition for viewers. Everyone is cordcutting and can watch whatever program they want at anytime. Most people have a backlog due to there being more content out there than time to view it.
The NFL is no longer a specialty on Monday nights because of this.
2) The NFL also needs to do a better job accommodating cord cutters. Many people just get internet and Netflix and call it a day. They need to a better job addressing this.
3) Oversaturation(thursday games)
4) Milking their customers. If I'm going to go out of my way to buy Sunday ticket do I really need to pay more for freaking preseason games? Also, registered season ticket holders should get Sunday ticket for free for away games.
That's more like it.
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Fact: Roman was a fall guy for Rex. Roman was the one coordinator that really didnt have many ties with Rex. And Rex's ego would never allow him to let someone go on the defensive side of the ball. And Rex couldnt fire himself.
Fact: Roman didnt come to Buffalo with the plan to make TT the starter. TT earned it. In 2015 Buffalo finished 12th in pts per game. We all know why Roman got fired. And it had nothing to do with TT and everything to do with Rex.
Fact: Lynn became a HC in the NFL because of an offense that featured TT.
So lets not twist history to continue perpetuating a false narrative.
These facts have nothing to do with the FACT that TT is not an adequate NFL QB.
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Firing coordinators every ~25 games has really paid dividends for this franchise that hasn't had a quarterback for 20 years.
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If you really think about it, it's an embarrassing win.
Completely agreed. Reminds me of all the fantastic losses the Bills have had.
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In 2014 he did live in the opposing teams backfield. He was a one man wrecking crew. It was beautiful.
Such a shame he just doesn't care.
Anyone remember the Players Tribune written by Albert Haynesworth? It's my point of reference for all things Marcel. Specifically this:
If nothing else, listen to me on this, Albert: Do not leave the Tennessee Titans. Your defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is a mastermind. No matter how much I tell you this, you’ll probably never realize it until your career is over, but it’s true. You’re like a system quarterback. You thrive in a very specific scheme. When you hit free agency, the Washington Redskins are going to offer you $100 million. Everyone will talk about this (they won’t talk about the fact that most of that money is not guaranteed, or that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offered you $135 million). The $100 million will become a huge burden. Take less and stay in Tennessee where you belong.Oh, when you get on that first phone call with Dan Snyder and the organization in Washington, it’ll be all good. “We want you to play just like you did in Tennessee, Albert. We’re going to let you loose and destroy the Giants, Cowboys and Eagles. That’s your job.”
Then during your first OTA, you’re going to be introduced to a different brand of football. I can already see you rolling your damn eyes. How can football be different? I’m a defensive lineman. Well, football in Washington versus football in Tennessee was like the difference between a general physician and a cardiologist. Both doctors. One is just a little more sophisticated.
People are going to be all over you for your contract, and you’re going to feel really frustrated. You’re going to do some dumb things. But what people aren’t going to see is Mike Shanahan calling you into his office and saying, “Albert, we just want you to eat up space. All we want you to do is grab the center and let the linebackers run free.”
You’re going to look at this famous NFL head coach in total disbelief and say, “You want to pay me $100 million to grab the center?”
And he’s going to say, with a straight face, “Albert, if you have more than one sack this season, I’m going to be pissed.”
The last thing you’ll say before walking out of the office is, “Can’t you just pay someone $300,000 a year to do that?”
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I said my piece in the gameday thread. Today hurts though. Watkkns, Woods, Goodwin >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matthews, Zay, Holmes
We had a surefire #1, solid #2 and an elite deep threat. Now we have a slow #2, a struggling (but talented) rookie that probably peaks as a solid 2 and some guys that don't belong in the NFL.
So only after leaving the Bills did Woods become that elusive "true number 2" that everyone was clamoring for last year?
Face it, both QBs last night are better than ours. Period.
That's everything you need to know about Bills WR past present and future.
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His clock management diatribe was embarrassing.
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A lot of punditry attributes the Pats* success to their fledgling division, a theory that doesn't hold up against their playoff record which is why I don't buy it.
Nor do I buy the rationale for tampering this week's win since in the same breath the same pouty faces bemoan the fact that we didn't target WRs en route to 400 yards of offense and that we aggressively rotated the DLine en route to surrendering <40 yards rushing.
Some people just B word. Always have always will.
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I don't know if we'll win, but I feel very good about us covering.
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You missed ha point. He is calling all of us dad and singing the praises of his new and improved generation.
Your mean girl routine is sad.
Zay Jones right now is a bust
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