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Sounds like a good plan, but what if they stack the box? Who does Allen throw to, besides the double-covered Kincaid? Houston has probably figured out that Coleman is only effective on back-shoulder throws, Hollins can be covered by linebackers, and MVS is simply not a threat, downfield or anywhere else. That leaves Knox, and you don't want your game plan hanging on Knox. Still, I'm optimistic, because Cook is a real threat as a receiver, and Allen is playing well enough to make even get real yards even out of the likes of Hollins, Knox, and MVS. If he has even a slightly off day, though (that is, plays like Mahomes or Lamar), we're cooked.

Nice to see a post that's not about Diggs.

Miami has great receivers but no quarterback, we have a great quarterback with no receivers. I'll take our problem any day.

Brady is also probably frustrated with himself for blowing a big comeback last game by getting cute. He's going to be very focused. I'm thinking a committed (boring) ground attack with 12 personnel with an occasional play-action deep pass to MVS and deep outs to Coleman.

It should put his job in question, rushing to put his hot take into print. What an amateur. On the other hand, shooting his mouth off without thinking would make him perfectly qualified from any of the NFL shows on TV....

What positions do you see them prioritizing next year in the draft and free agency?

That's the point I was going to make. Easy to call for patience/let him learn on the job, but if he's hurting the team, as Brown did for years, then it's legitimate to question his place in the starting lineup. I'd say it's still a bit early to bench him, especially given the importance of line chemistry, but I'd let him know he's on a short leash.

They've lost Brown, Pacheco, Rice, and Hardman. Poor babies. The Bills have lost Milano, Taron, Bernard, Miller, Rapp, and possibly Shakir.

Rather than pay for another kicker who may or may not be better, I would bring in a personal kicking coach, which wouldn't count against the cap. I don't believe they have one. He's like an excellent golfer with the yips.

Well, let's be honest. On defense, Hamlin should be on the practice squad, Bishop isn't ready, losing Rapp may be a blessing, the coaches don't appear to trust Edwards, Lewis is a liability, Dorian and Spector can be exploited, and Epenesa is just a warm body. On offense, with Shakir injured, the Bills don't have a single starting-quality wide receiver. On the plus side, Rousseau, Benford, Douglas, and (at times) Oliver are blue-chip players, along with Taron and Bernard when they return. The O-line is a real asset, Cook, Shakir, and Kincaid are excellent, and we have the best quarterback in the league. Add this all up, and it looks like the Bills just need time--time to heal their starters and develop their draft picks. IF they reach the playoffs at full health and IF Bishop and Coleman reach their potential this year, they could go all the way. Otherwise, it will be a rollercoaster year that will end in December against the Ravens, Chiefs, Houston, or Bengals. Even then, they'll be in great shape for next year. Either outlook is impressive given the Miller, White, and Miller debacles. Kudos to both Beane and McDermott.

Is it possible that Allen audibled to that play? It might not be on Brady at all. Maybe it was Allen feeling cocky, reckless, rash, adolescent, and jackass-y.

Wide Right, Forward Lateral, 13 Seconds, and now the Trick Play that lost the game.

When it rains it pours. Reminds me of the Jaguars game last year. They can't get out of their own way.

I'm actually a fan of the occasional trick play, but the timing is crucial, and the timing of this one--and the previous one when Damar Hamlin took the fake punt nowhere--were both abysmal. McDermott (if he's the one calling them) has a tin ear.

Even if it had worked, we would have been shaking our heads. Unnecessary risk. Stupid every way you look at it.

I don't remember Rothlisberger throwing bombs while running full speed, let alone falling out of bounds. They don't compare Mahomes to anyone, why do they need to compare Allen to others? He's a unique package of size, speed, athleticism, and dog.

And falling sideways with two big guys on top of him. Who else can do that?

Respectfully, you're wrong. The difference is that the referee calls pass interference if it's the Chiefs.

Diggs would have dropped it, too. And Gabe Davis.

Not a very impressive route by Shakir. My daughter could have covered him.

That's what I'm saying. Reminds me of the first playoff game against KC when McDermott kept punting even though the defense wasn't stopping the KC offense, virtually guaranteeing a loss. Is he hoping the Ravens will suddenly lose their mojo and go three and out? It's a loser mentality. You have the best player in the league. He can get two yards.

Is it? The offense needs a shot of adrenaline, and the defense is a sieve. 21-3 coming up as a result of that punt.

He made it! Color me surprised.

And why 2 deep safety with Henry on the field--and Lamar, who is just average throwing deep?

"That pass was almost Mahomes-like." "Pat Mahomes is the only other person on the planet who could make that throw." "You know, Lamar reminds me a little of Pat Mahomes." "It was just last year that Lamar dueled Pat Mahomes in a game much like this." "You know, I just want to have Pat Mahomes' baby."