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But catches aren't the only important metric. Targets count, too, as well s drops, fumbles, and separation. The others you mention might all be superior to Coleman in all four categories. We've seen Coleman fumble, get boxed out by smaller cornerbacks, mysteriously not jump for balls, have balls hit his head, and, most of all, not give Allen anything to throw to except back shoulder. I can't remember any fades, which were supposed to be one of two throws he is good at, although that might not be his fault. I don't mean to condemn him; I like his body control, size, and RAC ability. But I don't think he's shown himself to be a featured receiver, much like Gabe Davis. As others have said, his best role might be as a big slot receiver spelling Shakir. A valuable depth player, but no more than that.

I'm always combining the salaries of Beane's free agent signings and dreaming about the one player he could have signed. Same with draft picks, e.g., give up that second rounder AND a third to move up in WR-rich draft. I think there's a reasonable chance the Bills could turn the season around, but (imho) it would take some bold moves. Trade what it takes--first-round pick included) for a real WR, like Diggs in his prime. Fire or demote Brady and replace him with someone who has some ideas. And just hope (what else can you do?) that Hairston, Hoecht, Obiwan, a rapidly improving Walker, AND--you need still more!--a returning Strong and a revelation at safety in Hancock will bring the defense up to championship level. Beane has been bold at times, and McDermott did fire Dorsey, so maybe?

Sounds like Beane's kind of guy.

Say McDermott fires or demotes Brady. Who do we have on the staff who can do a better job? Kromer? Tabor? Or anyone outside the organization? Right now,, heading into the bye, is as good a time as any for a change. I think they can do better than Brady.

With Shakier double teamed, we're down to Moore, Shavers, and Coleman. No wonder they're sending the house on every down. There is absolutely no threat anywhere on the field, especially with our idiot coordinator taking Cook off the field.

We need a turnover. The offense can't get there. Really impressed by the defensive adjustments, though.

He takes off Cook and gives the ball to Moore--in yet another cute play. An end-around against a blitzing team. What is up with this guy?

WHY TAKE OFF COOK??

You know, that may be profoundly true. His drafting and free-agent signings have been mediocre, and as a result, the roster is mediocre in too many areas. Linebacker, pretty much the entire secondary, receiver, pass rush, run defense, wide receiver... They're all just tissue paper.

Part of the conspiracy!

True. The curse of this team is that Allen will win (and has won) enough games to make McDermott unfireable. It will have to be worse before it gets better, although I can't think of anything worse than losing to Mahomes a fifth time in the playoffs.

I can't think of a worse receiver than Coleman, the way he's been playing. He can't get open, he doesn't break on the ball well, he can't win the physical battle, he fumbles and drops the ball. What the liability, just taking up space out there.

The Bills have been exposed. Way too many problems to fix with a trade or even two. Can't wait for the KC game.

Shavers is making a lot of mistakes. He's too green to be out there. Losing Palmer, who isn't exactly great either, was a blow. Now Allen has Shakir and... no one.

That's his makeup. Bend don't break on defense, run the ball and kick field goals on offense. Yes, he goes for it on fourth down at a good rate, but his essential being is playing not to lose, which means he wins against bad teams and loses against good teams.

Don't punt! McDermott, you coward!!

Well, at least we don't have to watch the defense for a little while.

Not our year. Do you think McDermott will be back? And do you think Beane will draft another 15 defensive lineman and ignore every other position?

I was wondering why they look so bad then I remembered: they're playing on national TV. Of course.

Brady refuses to throw to him for some reason. Get him in space and let him work. And sit Coleman's butt on the bench and leave him there. He can't even do the one thing he's supposed to be able to do.

Wow, the WR cupboard is even more bare now.

Coleman. What an asset.

At this point, they should all out blitz every down. Can't be worse than this.

He was pulling a Hamlin and playing 20 yards off.

I wonder if Shavers really did hold.