Nanker Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This is a must win game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVABillsFan Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This is a must win game. Isn't every game a must win game to go 19-0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Spoken for truth. But that particular ship has sailed for this year's squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiostyle Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 No doubt this Jags game looms huge. They've got to find a way to get some mojo, and I think the defensive schemes have to change. I just think Rex is too arrogant to ever change them. If so, I really hope the franchise realizes it, and his tenure is one and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 The problem, at its root, is that Rex wants to force opposing QBs into the quick release throws, thinking that he can limit the plays that opposing OCs can run. That doesn't work when your LBs and safeties can't anticipate plays quickly enough and/or cannot close/tackle when they do. Yes.....which indicates that somewhere along the line Rex has forgotten the overall effect of hitting the QB. When you are in the QB's face all day more often than not it leads to errant throws and rushed decisions.....particularly later in the game. The Eagles had Eli looking like a rookie at times last night. And we've seen this before from Eli. But when he plays the Bills we get treated to the "well he's a great QB" excuse. Is Andy Dalton a great QB? Well according to the talking heads after this game he is great. Dalton just had a really comfortable day in the pocket and was able to execute pitch and catch with his playmakers. I know why he may have thought max coverage was the right play......the Seahawks are a pretty straight forward attacking defense and the Bengals put up a lot of points on them the week before. But that was AT HOME......and the Seahawks are struggling. Bad call Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVABillsFan Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) But when he plays the Bills we get treated to the "well he's a great QB" excuse. Is Andy Dalton a great QB? Well according to the talking heads after this game he is great. Dalton just had a really comfortable day in the pocket and was able to execute pitch and catch with his playmakers. FWIW. I wouldn't dismiss Dalton so quickly as he has been pretty good during the regular season. It is the post season where he has failed. had his difficulties. Also, his stats this season are well above his average from the prior 3 or 4 seasons. I needed to edit the harshness of the post season comment. Edited October 21, 2015 by NOVABillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 FWIW. I wouldn't dismiss Dalton so quickly as he has been pretty good during the regular season. It is the post season where he has failed. Also, his stats this season are well above his average from the prior 3 or 4 seasons. he is absolutely having an all-pro type season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 he is absolutely having an all-pro type season. So is Eli......who was shut down by the Eagles Monday night. So is Aaron Rodgers.....who the Bills dominated last season when he actually had his full complement of receivers. Two future hall of famers in their prime.......like............Andy Dalton? Nothing against the Red Rifle but not playing well against a good QB at home when you have that much talent on D and a relatively supportive offense is not as acceptable as some here seem to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I think Dalton might be like Gannon who needs time in the league before his full potential is seen; he may be a Hall of Fame QB by end of his career but the standards are a lot lighter for QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I think Dalton might be like Gannon who needs time in the league before his full potential is seen; he may be a Hall of Fame QB by end of his career but the standards are a lot lighter for QBs.he has good to very good his whole career but never great. The fact he has made the playoffs every single year, especially in that division, is darn impressive. This appears to be the year that he has taken it to the next level. He's been amazing. But the proof will be in whether he can win a playoff game. No matter what he does before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVABillsFan Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) I think Dalton might be like Gannon who needs time in the league before his full potential is seen; he may be a Hall of Fame QB by end of his career but the standards are a lot lighter for QBs. Replace a blank with Dalton's name. How many possibilities could be used? Nothing against the Red Rifle but not playing well against a good QB at home when you have that much talent on D and a relatively supportive offense is not as acceptable as some here seem to think. That is not a rock solid example in my opinion. I have seen a number of not so great "backups" play and win against teams with better (great) QB's over the years. It is why they play the games. On any given Sunday. Edited October 22, 2015 by NOVABillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVABillsFan Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Disappointing the Defense is, especially on their home field. The Offense has been somewhat disappointing as well for half of the 6 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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