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Does this mindset apply to the HC and his staff as well? Two times this season he was out-classed by Reid, and his coordinators by their opponents. The HC, now that he's won games in the post-season, needs to take a long look in the mirror and recognize that for this team to move forward he likewise must. That means being aggressive when it's not the most convenient. Part of that will be revising schemes and finding personnel who can compete with the best.

Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, now Matt Stafford. As bad as Buffalo has had it (until recently) Detroit has been exponentially worse. Hope he finds a team he can be in the post-season with.

I never believed the decision to start Tua and bench Fitz was well-received by that roster nor that it came from the HC. With Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow playing well, I'm confident ownership and/or the GM wanted their guy on the field as well. Still, Tua had 3 mediocre to bad games against Denver, then KC and finally Buffalo after their bye week. Missing the playoffs by 1 game combined with the decision to start him probably left a bad taste in some players on that roster.

Baltimore's defense won a SB. Trent was along for the ride that year. But I digress.

How's Mel think about Trent Dilfer versus Trev Alberts?

Couldn't help but notice in the CLE-PIT boxscore that Mayfield and Roethlisberger dropped back a combined 102 times and neither were sacked. Mayfield was hit 4 times and Ben had zero. That's incredible.

Good teams will diligently work to overcome adversity. Whether it is scheduling, their opponent, weather, and yes, some questionable calls. One cohesive unit that keeps their head on straight when the chips are down is tough to beat. Because you know the man next to you is going to do his job. My sense is that they know there's plenty of work ahead whether they have a bye or not. Not worried.

Having an outstanding QB gets you closer to being a competitive team. Trading his #1 WR out from under him before the season doesn't help you get better, nor does having Bill O'Brien as your HC. As an example, Aaron Rodgers was 5-6 in the playoffs from 2011-2018 under Mike McCarthy. Is that a reflection on Rodgers, who made the Pro Bowl 6 of those 8 seasons and was injured for much of 2017? Or is it something else. This isn't a decision of one thing or another. It requires a much deeper dive. Reminds me of the people who hype W-L totals for MLB pitchers. Run support is a key factor in those situations, as is bullpen strength.

It's not a real day on TBD unless someone is worried about something.

What about McDermott? Would he be mini too? If not then I'm going with mini-Bills 31 Colts 7. Or what if McDermott was the only one who showed up to play the entire Colts team? Then I'd predict McD 17 Colts 14.

It's not wrong to re-evaluate expectations during the course of the season. To start the year I thought they needed to win the division and make the playoffs that way, then take a post-season game. Now, to be the 2 seed with 6 straight wins entering the playoffs the standard rises. Winning 2 games to advance to the Conference Championship has to be the bar. And why not think SB while we're at it. This team is that good right now. Nothing illegal about shooting for the highest level. You never know what'll happen in future seasons, so win now.

Oh the irony. Now where's that pot and have they met the kettle yet? Go Bills!

The last thing that matters here is whether someone was right about this team. Last I checked no one receives bonus points for predicting accurately. Only reason someone would want credit for a correct prediction is they're not getting enough attention either here or elsewhere. That's sad, but still no one's duty to understand or help with. My take is there's a lot of the Dunning-Kruger effect on display in this thread. It's all just sad really. Happy New Year.

One of TBD's finest chimes in. With unprecedented class. Enjoy the season. I know I am. Go Bills!

Really disappointed to not be listed among the group of posters mentioned here. Pulling up 4 month old threads to say "I told you so" mandates better research. Just so...disappointed. I feel like all my work has gone for naught.

Understood

People get offended easily these days. Duke's been on the PS all season (minus Week 7) and no other team wanted to sign him to their active roster. It happens. Then again, Buffalo gave him a paycheck and didn't cut him the whole year. Perhaps he plays this coming Sunday and all will be right with the "offended that Duke might be offended crowd."

Some people have too much time on their hands.

Don't really care about Pats fans or what they think. Do care about the 12-3 Buffalo Bills and tearing up teams in the playoffs. Just like back in the early 90s. There's too much emotional energy directed at other teams' fans, their message boards, and things that don't matter. Enjoy the domination these past 2 weeks as the Bills arrive into the NFL's elite.

Seeing Belichick throw the phone like that. Priceless...and at home for New England.

I'd be more concerned about the light from the Kenny Rogers' Roasters across the street.

Yeah, put him on the onside kick recovery team. His hands will really stand out there.

Didn't factor into the game's result. Now everyone knows that Taiwan Jones should be on the inactive roster every week instead of most weeks.

I guarantee if you wait until the Friday/Saturday after Week 17 you'll know. Then we can post a thread that he was 1st (or 2nd) All-Pro.

You're not going to know much for a at least 24-48 hours. Stop worrying about everything. It doesn't add a day to your life. Be happy.