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And unless they commit to being an elite offense at some point Josh is gonna say I'm through with this. JA's been playing the good soldier and not been difficult, but the conditions he's playing under are sub-optimal. Not ideal for someone who knows what they can do in the NFL. I'm tired of (this is not directed at you AD) this mentality. As @Coach Tuesday already stated, offense including WR takes a backseat like the kid who isn't mom and dad's favorite. They can always address the offense...in the future. Teams have to make a decision about what their identity will be, which should be easy when you have a veritable top QB. I hear people on TSW all the time reference the Coleman and Kincaid picks as evidence they're serious about offense, but that's the kind of the price of admission for being in the NFL with a strong or better QB. They don't talk about how, after drafting Josh in 2018 they used 6 of their next RD1/2 picks on defense...and the offensive picks were on Diggs, Cody Ford, and Cook. That isn't going to get it done in this era. It's how you end up with WR6 Mack Hollins getting the 2nd most snaps on the team. They are extremely poor at being stewards of Josh's talents. See my response above re: Josh...it's gonna happen without some serious changes.

It is extremely concerning that this organization, with all the plaudits they receive, did not have a plan about what to do with Diggs coming out of their off-season review. They waffled on the issue, then Beane (as @Kirby Jackson noted) was seemingly reassured that their WR group would work. Only slight disagreement I have is that they signed Quintez Cephus and MVS both after they draft so they still had concerns. In that way I agree, they were looking for "lightning in a bottle" with additional bargain bin signings. WR is just not a priority for them in the off-season...and then perhaps 4 games in it is now? Makes me further their commitment to "complementary football."

Or, part of the problem is Bobby Slowik is an underperforming OC who isn't maximizing the resources he has to work with which has contributed to their slow offensive start. This is an issue that goes beyond just player stats.

Diggs is a twit, but it's still speculation why he wanted out and management made that deal. They certainly didn't have a replacement on the roster and weren't going to draft anyone. That situation was the combination of several factors, but no one knows for sure and OBD isn't telling. I subscribe to the idea that leadership should be expected to integrate personalities and not avoid them entirely. Otherwise, you end up with choir boys who lack talent and that last element is not available at WR right now. For all the talk about Shakir, he's still a slot receiver. Coleman, Hollins, MVS, and Samuel are as expected by this point. Going to be other options besides Adams at the deadline, but waiting has a price. And then there's keeping the QB happy and giving him the tools to win, particularly when the game doesn't go according to script. T

I still remember Beane attempting to trade for Antonio Brown in early 2020 who, thankfully, did not want to come here. At some point, the established culture has to be able to take in a veteran and get them to play their way. And if it can't, that's not a good indication all is well.

Warren Sharp today called McD the purgatory HC. He's just not going to get better in-game and adapt philosophically.

Coming home from Mass on Sundays about noon in the late 80s/early 90s I couldn't wait to turn on NFL Gameday...and then later at night Primetime because that's where you got the best pregame and highlights. ESPN was the source for everything pre-internet. And then there was Berman...it seemed like he was the only national media figure that was openly a Bills fan aside from Tim Russet. Miss those days.

Maybe you can invoke Pipp's name when Bishop has a few high level seasons in the NFL like a certain NYY HOF 1B did from the late 1920s to late 30s.

Only thing I can think of is that Samuel's still hampered by an injury (turf toe?). 17 snaps a game seems odd, but... Reminds me of the in-season trade for Nyheim Hines a few years ago. Always seemed like they wanted a pass catching RB, they get him and...he's used as an expensive kick returner. McBeane tend to over-value (Gabe Davis) or under-utilize offensive skill players all too often. There's a disconnect somewhere offensively across multiple OC's and the front office. It's as though the players are acquired without a good plan for maximizing their strengths. I've always wondered who in that room has a voice to represent the offense? Because I don't think rookie/young OC's are that person.

One would hope Pegula is asking the HC and GM why their 250M QB is this exposed to hits (EDIT: so often in situations the QB shouldn't be the first option). HC or his offensive staff aren't suited or willing schematically to stop relying on him though. Something has to give immediately. An offense that needs Josh to convert in short yardage, run it as often, and escape more pressure is asking for an injury...if he isn't hurt already.

He's on a diet and wasn't ready to eat tonight.

I don't answer your questions...because they're frankly pretty bad.

I don't have a "leader" and encourage you to interact with whomever you think that is by responding to them directly. No sense beating around the bush, right? Still amazes me that the defense of all things Bills hits many here so close to home. It's like the state religion that the peasants aren't allowed to question.

You referenced the Daniel Jones QB'd Giants with Nabers in a thread about the Bills cast at WR. "I watched the Giants/Cowboys game last night, and saw Jones force feed "true WR1" Nabers the ball 11 or 12 times for over 100 yards. The Giants still didn't score a TD and lost a game in which they held Dallas to 20 points." What's the inference? That having Daniel Jones paired with a young highly regarded WR is the wrong way to go? Well yeah...it's Daniel Jones. Buffalo doesn't have WR versatility. Some of you in this thread could run for office with such a command of sophistry, half-truths, and denials. It's actually quite hilarious in a way.

Lot of if's though. Not impossible, but need to see it when they're locked in a close game. As in, the guy who becomes their go-to receiver in obvious passing downs. Would like to think it's Kincaid because he's a former first round pick and is probably the most talented of the WR/TE.