Bill from NYC Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) 1) Graham was steady; he usually is. That said, I think that the top defender on the Bills today was McKelvin. This is a rare thing to type, but his hit set up the interception and he broke up a lot of passes. 2) Corbin Bryant played well today, even though he was frequently used in pass coverage. 3) I suppose Hogan has played himself off of the roster next season. He isn't totally awful, but there is no place in this league for a possession receiver with questionable hands. 4) Just before the half, the interception that Tyrod threw was dumb. The delay penalty by Watkins before that was dumb. The clock management was dumb. There is zero accountability on this team. Rex is a horror show. 5) The Bills netted 236 yds on the ground today. OK, Tyrod DID run for 67 yards. Still, Gillislee had 93 yds. and Karlos ran for 76. Those two also combined for 4 catches for 37 yards. Having a big, physical back made quite the difference. They didn't seem to miss Shady all that much. Just sayin..... 6) Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street. Chicago, New York, Detroit it's all on the same street. Your typical city involved in a typical daydream, Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings. Dallas - got a soft machine, Houston - too close to New Orleans. New York - got the ways and means, but just won't let you be. 7) Folks, I am sad to report that I cannot any longer defend Mario Williams. He looks weak and appears to be not trying at all. Believe me, it hurts to say this. He was a great player and I have a ton of respect for what he does off the field. 8) Tyrod Taylor has better vision on running plays than any qb I have seen as of late, and this includes Russell Wilson. Is Newton a better runner? I don't know but Tyrod kept us in the game with his legs today. 9) People should stop posting that the Bills DL only goes into coverage "about 5% of the time." That is simply not true. They are doing it constantly. It is pitiful to watch. 10) I am usually happier than this after a Bills win. The truth is that we were just a bit lucky to win this one, or so I think. 11) Watkins played very well today. It was good to see some shorter patterns mixed in, as crazy as that sounds. I believe he is a complete receiver, not just a deep threat and should be used accordingly. 12) No quarterback sacks today and not much pressure either. Sometimes it is hard to believe what I am watching. 13) I hope everyone here and your loved ones had a wonderful Christmas and or Chaunaka. 14) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited December 27, 2015 by Bill from NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Graham was steady and McKelvin was our best defender? Stopped reading right there. They may have been solid, but 20 and 21 were trailing/out of position/taking inexplicable angles on every big Dallas play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 This is not an indictment of your post, but rather the game ..... Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Graham was steady and McKelvin was our best defender? Stopped reading right there. They may have been solid, but 20 and 21 were trailing/out of position/taking inexplicable angles on every big Dallas play. Nice job being an ass to one of the best posters on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Graham was steady and McKelvin was our best defender? Stopped reading right there. They may have been solid, but 20 and 21 were trailing/out of position/taking inexplicable angles on every big Dallas play. Graham had 8 tackles and 3 assists. McKelvin caused the interception. Watch the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I thought Manny Lawson had a very nice game. Leodis made some plays but if a competent qb was out there for dallas, mckelvin would have given up a bad td on the cowboys first possession (he was badly beaten). He got a little lucky on that fade play in the back corner of the end zone too. He's gotta get his head around - he gave up a td to pierre garcon last week playing the exact same style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 No QB sacks means no free Big Mac at all the western NY McDonalds tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Nice job being an ass to one of the best posters on the board. He was just disagreeing with him. Calm down dude. Hogan has no business on an NFL roster - he is, pound for pound, one of the worst players at any position in the NFL. He excels at absolutely nothing except showing up. Jordan Mills is a close comparable - why this man is starting at RT is beyond all comprehension. He's garbage on wheels. Not content to simply be burned repeatedly today, he also committed a few penalties including a ridiculously dumb late hit on the Karlos fumble. He is Rex's new Wayne Hunter. Life is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Regarding two of your comments: 1) I agree that mckelvin had a solid game. Mario butler and Robey, on the other hand, Have really struggled as of late. 12) I am puzzled at the consistent lack of any pressure all year by the defense. They just don't seem to be fooling anyone, or beating anyone 1 on 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) The lack of urgency before the end of the 1st half was unbelievable. The int was really bad. Taylor needs to take command of the offense in the redzone. Defensively, we allowed a guy with zero arm strenght the short stuff, had we pressed their WRs, Moore wouldn't have completed a single pass, instead the DBs gave their WRs room to operate. We kind of adjusted in the second half. I really dislike our defense, it makes zero sense sometimes. Thurman needs to go. Hogan needs to go too and I think he knows it. His face after he missed that pass (he didn't even touch the ball) on 4th down was pathetic. Mario will be gone, but who can blame him? The defense was awesome last year, why fix what was not broken? Gragg looks as un athletic as a football player can be but he just catches what is thrown to him. Wish he was better on the blocking department. Please beat the Jets next week. GO BILLS! Edited December 27, 2015 by Fixxxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Leodis made some plays but if a competent qb was out there for dallas, mckelvin would have given up a bad td on the cowboys first possession (he was badly beaten). He got a little lucky on that fade play in the back corner of the end zone too. He's gotta get his head around - he gave up a td to pierre garcon last week playing the exact same style.I saw this but remember, there was no pass rush. The Bills (Rex) could have easily lost this game. I am not saying that McKelvin is Mel Blount but he did his job pretty well today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Graham was steady and McKelvin was our best defender? Stopped reading right there. They may have been solid, but 20 and 21 were trailing/out of position/taking inexplicable angles on every big Dallas play. His post was pretty good- I enjoyed it. I was at the game Leodis was much better today and im not a big fan of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 10) I am usually happier than this after a Bills win. The truth is that we were just a bit lucky to win this one, or so I think. 12) No quarterback sacks today and not much pressure either. Sometimes it is hard to believe what I am watching. 13) I hope everyone here and your loved ones had a wonderful Christmas and or Chaunaka. 14) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the reason for this is because the Bills just beat a bad 4-11 Dallas Clownboy team with Kellen Moore at QB. If Dallas had been able to score more points it might not have even been a win. it is difficult to believe this same franchise led the league in sacks last year and was #2 in 2013. Buffalo Bills fans deserve better than this 7-8 mess. Meanwhile, Rex Ryan's 4-12 team from last year just beat the New England Patriots 26-20 with Noodle arm Fitz, Chan Gailey as OC and are now 10-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 He was just disagreeing with him. Calm down dude. Hogan has no business on an NFL roster - he is, pound for pound, one of the worst players at any position in the NFL. He excels at absolutely nothing except showing up. Jordan Mills is a close comparable - why this man is starting at RT is beyond all comprehension. He's garbage on wheels. Not content to simply be burned repeatedly today, he also committed a few penalties including a ridiculously dumb late hit on the Karlos fumble. He is Rex's new Wayne Hunter. Life is crazy. By saying "stopped reading there?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 By saying "stopped reading there?" That is just how Big Cat says "hello." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Rarely would I root for the bills to lose. But today I was hoping we would get steamrolled. I'm afraid that winning today helped Rex retain his job and big personnel moves are going to happen now. I believe the fallout could be comparable to Philly. That system is only used by chip Kelly and this system is only used by Rex. So when Rex is eventually fired in a year or two, we will have a very particular roster of players who can't play a 4-3. Rex is gonna stay with the bills and ultimately we will feel the effects for the next 5 years at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Graham had 8 tackles and 3 assists. McKelvin caused the interception. Watch the game. i agree. Graham and mckelvin both let up a first down pass early but after that they looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Rarely would I root for the bills to lose. But today I was hoping we would get steamrolled. I'm afraid that winning today helped Rex retain his job and big personnel moves are going to happen now. I believe the fallout could be comparable to Philly. That system is only used by chip Kelly and this system is only used by Rex. So when Rex is eventually fired in a year or two, we will have a very particular roster of players who can't play a 4-3. Rex is gonna stay with the bills and ultimately we will feel the effects for the next 5 years at least After the season, Terry, Whaley and Rex will have to have a serious sit down and discuss what the plan is for the defense in 2016. If Rex thinks that Terry and Whaley will be on board with a total overhaul of the defensive roster to get Rex's players to fit his scheme then he's lost his mind. So either Rex makes big time concessions or he very well could still be gone. Nothing anyone says right now makes Rex coming back a 100% certainty. Whoever Terry picks to consult with will no doubt tell him he's nuts if he keeps Rex and try's to overhaul the personnel of a defense that was #4 in the league just last year. Rex may be a big personality and a big name, but he's the main reason this team isn't in the playoffs. Everyone knows this. So because of that, Rex can still write his own ticket out of here if he plans to stick to this horrible defensive scheme. Edited December 27, 2015 by 1billsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Mario will be gone, but who can blame him? The defense was awesome last year, why fix what was not broken? GO BILLS! Ginormous ego? Or lack of knowledge and versatility? My guess: BOTH. (I'm not usually a negative person, but Rex has a certain something...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 The pass rush is non existent. It is incredible. We don't sniff the QB with the same personnel that terrorized QBs last year. Again, thanks Rex. No sacks true, but did you see how Hughes and Mario covered the receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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