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2012-2015 Seahawks. Great D kept them in every game despite mediocre production on O.

 

This. The Bills this year really remind me of the Seahawks with young Wilson where they had a stout defense and a really good run game between the QB and the RB with mediocre talent at the receiving positions.

 

Alternate would be the early Big Ben years in Pittsburgh that had a similar makeup

2013 Carolina Panthers.

 

Actually this is also not a bad comparison too

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This. The Bills this year really remind me of the Seahawks with young Wilson where they had a stout defense and a really good run game between the QB and the RB with mediocre talent at the receiving positions.

 

Alternate would be the early Big Ben years in Pittsburgh that had a similar makeup

 

Actually this is also not a bad comparison too

 

Yea I don't think we are quite as talented or as a deep on defense as that Seattle roster was. I also think Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin have both been hideously underrated for most of their careers and would both be the best receiver on this team.

 

I think when you look at that Panthers roster and it was an over the hill Steve Smith, Ted Ginn and Brandon LaFell you are closer to our receiver talent when everyone is healthy (though their group still has a slight edge).

 

Cam's numbers that year? Passing: 3,379; 61.7%; 7.1 YPA; 24TDs; 13INTs; Rushing: 585 and 6 TDs. I expect Tyrod to do better than that.

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Jimmy Johnson's Cowboys. Jerry fires coach and brings in hot shot up an coming coach. Coach immediately cleans house and trades teams best player for a boatload of picks. Next season drafts HIS QB. Builds dynasty....

 

 

Hoping for the same results.

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2001 Dick Jaurons Chicago Bears

- Surprising breakout season

- the league's top defense

- 13-3 Record

- I recall that team be very limited on Offense in regards to "star power" and average QB numbers

- A ferocious defense that provided turnovers and points that helped flip games.

 

that D/ST was unreal that year. Bills have a ways to go before being in that discussion. That Bears D/ST scored it seemed like every game the back half of that season.

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2001 Dick Jaurons Chicago Bears

- Surprising breakout season

- the league's top defense

- 13-3 Record

- I recall that team be very limited on Offense in regards to "star power" and average QB numbers

- A ferocious defense that provided turnovers and points that helped flip games.

 

Not a good comparison since that team was one and done in the playoffs and that was the only playoff season Dick 'The Stiff' Jarauon had.

 

I think in recent history though this team is on par with the 2004 Bills, at least defensively. But Bledsoe and the offense wasn't that great that season so could be comparable to this years unit.

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Not a good comparison since that team was one and done in the playoffs and that was the only playoff season Dick 'The Stiff' Jarauon had.

 

I think in recent history though this team is on par with the 2004 Bills, at least defensively. But Bledsoe and the offense wasn't that great that season so could be comparable to this years unit.

One and done and then done next season is sort of the projection for this team.

 

No kyle, no marcel, no WRs, running on a half tank shady and maybe no Tyrod.

 

This team needs to have one of those Kansas City Miami dolphins 9-7 10-6 seasons then you can get into the playoffs and just end that drought take your wildcard loss and then have to rebuild from there

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One and done and then done next season is sort of the projection for this team.

 

No kyle, no marcel, no WRs, running on a half tank shady and maybe no Tyrod.

 

This team needs to have one of those Kansas City Miami dolphins 9-7 10-6 seasons then you can get into the playoffs and just end that drought take your wildcard loss and then have to rebuild from there

 

Got a bunch of picks to start with, and once we dump marcel and glenn's salaries, we'll get some cap room to play with again.

 

Hopefully we get our QB this year too.

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You want to dump Glenn??? Crazy talk.

Why can't Dawkins be as good as Glenn, if not better? The Bills overpaid Cordy Glenn. He is a good but not great offensive tackle. He is injured a lot. And does not dominate many D lineman. For whatever reason, he has been elevated to legendary status by the media and Bills fans for some unknown reason. Would you be seriously devasted if we were able to trade him for fair value? I am liking what Dion Dawkins is bringing to the table at left tackle. Now rt tackle is another story. Mills is pretty rough.

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This Bills team reminds me some of the 2003 Panthers that played the Patriots in the most underrated Super Bowl ever. They came out of nowhere and went 13-3 that year w Jake Delhome at QB. (The cajun gunner)

 

I love our defense. Everyone is playing well. Poyer and Hyde are perfect fits for this scheme. As are Gaines and White. Is there a better secondary right now then ours?

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2001 Dick Jaurons Chicago Bears

- Surprising breakout season

- the league's top defense

- 13-3 Record

- I recall that team be very limited on Offense in regards to "star power" and average QB numbers

- A ferocious defense that provided turnovers and points that helped flip games.

I would be really happy if 2017bills=2001bears...Who knows long road ahead

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Not a Bills team, but2012-2015 Seahawks. Great D kept them in every game despite mediocre production on O.

This D is playing well. I don't see them as in the same class as that dominating , physically punishing outfit you're referring to .

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2001 Dick Jaurons Chicago Bears

- Surprising breakout season

- the league's top defense

- 13-3 Record

- I recall that team be very limited on Offense in regards to "star power" and average QB numbers

- A ferocious defense that provided turnovers and points that helped flip games.

ahh.. Dick Jauron's one good season in the NFL that help him land his gig in Buffalo. I wish that season never happened.
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I like what I've seen so far with McD and how he is rubbing off in a positive way on the team. hard working and always looking to get better. motivational.

 

 

 

 

early, but impressive none the less.

 

 

Sean McVay, Deshaun Watson lead NFL bandwagons to hop on

 

4) Sean McDermott's Buffalo Bills

Like the Rams, the Bills suddenly have a real coach and it's awesome. Rex Ryan ran an undisciplined clown show in Buffalo. McDermott's team is buttoned-up and playing great. During the offseason, I touched on the 2017 Bills' potential to surprise, but never in a million years expected they'd begin October alone in first place. Heck, they are one Zay Jones catch (or Tyrod Taylor throw) in Carolina away from being 4-0!

Winning at Atlanta was a statement to the rest of the NFL. I don't want to hear about Falcons injuries and Julio Jones getting nicked. I don't want to hear about the officials. The Falcons had more talent on the field, yet Buffalo stormed Atlanta's gorgeous new building and beat the home team. And the Billsappropriately sealed the deal with a defensive stand at the end. That's McDermott's specialty. That's a fantastic 23-17 win.

Tyrod Taylor has been very solid. LeSean McCoy has bought in and played quite well. And the future is incredibly bright, with a whole bunch of draft picks stockpiled for 2018 and beyond. Remember when everyone claimed this team was tanking?

Buffalo is winning now and primed for the future. A legit plan and coach in Buffalo. What a concept

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000855288/article/sean-mcvay-deshaun-watson-lead-nfl-bandwagons-to-hop-on

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  • By Adam Schein
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  • Published: Oct. 2, 2017

 

oh and I disagree with the OP. although some like to make comparisons, I see no real comparison of the two. McD is his own man, running it his way. I like that.

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2001 Dick Jaurons Chicago Bears

- Surprising breakout season

- the league's top defense

- 13-3 Record

- I recall that team be very limited on Offense in regards to "star power" and average QB numbers

- A ferocious defense that provided turnovers and points that helped flip games.

I seriously hope not. That Bears team was the luckiest team in the history of sports... until they got absolutely demolished in their first playoff game.

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Why can't Dawkins be as good as Glenn, if not better? The Bills overpaid Cordy Glenn. He is a good but not great offensive tackle. He is injured a lot. And does not dominate many D lineman. For whatever reason, he has been elevated to legendary status by the media and Bills fans for some unknown reason. Would you be seriously devasted if we were able to trade him for fair value? I am liking what Dion Dawkins is bringing to the table at left tackle. Now rt tackle is another story. Mills is pretty rough.

You are wrong. Glenn is a top flight LT. The 2nd best player on the team abd we did most definitely not overpay him.

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Why can't Dawkins be as good as Glenn, if not better? The Bills overpaid Cordy Glenn. He is a good but not great offensive tackle. He is injured a lot. And does not dominate many D lineman. For whatever reason, he has been elevated to legendary status by the media and Bills fans for some unknown reason. Would you be seriously devasted if we were able to trade him for fair value? I am liking what Dion Dawkins is bringing to the table at left tackle. Now rt tackle is another story. Mills is pretty rough.

The structure of Glenn's deal virtually ensures that he will remain with the team through at least the first two seasons of the contract, and very likely through the first three seasons of his deal. Because Glenn's entire 2017 salary is guaranteed and $8 million of his 2018 salary is guaranteed (although the conditions of that guarantee were not made clear in NFLPA records), it is unlikely the team will cut ties with Glenn before 2019.

 

Just need to get him and Darius back on the field.

You are wrong. Glenn is a top flight LT. The 2nd best player on the team abd we did most definitely not overpay him.

I'd have to agree that he is only average and overpaid for 2017 and 2018 but after that he becomes a bargain. From ESPN Rodak in May 2016:

 

http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/24629/bills-deal-with-cordy-glenn-considered-among-most-player-friendly

 

Here are the details of his deal:

2017 SEASON

Base salary: $9 million (guaranteed)

Signing bonus proration: $3.2 million

Roster bonus: $2 million

Cap number: $14.2 million

2018 SEASON

Base salary: $9.25 million ($8 million guaranteed)

Signing bonus proration: $3.2 million

Roster bonus: $2 million

Cap number: $14.45 million

2019 SEASON

Base salary: $7.25 million

Signing bonus proration: $3.2 million

Roster bonus: $2 million

Cap number: $12.45 million

2020 SEASON

Base salary: $7.5 million

Signing bonus proration: $3.2 million

Roster bonus: $2 million

Cap number: $12.7 million

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2011 49ers. New coach with a solid team oriented Defense. Good RB in Gore and great TE in Davis- weak at WR and a semi mobile game mgr QB who didn't throw picks

 

Crabtree was a WR on that 49ers team and very underrated. He was good

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The Chiefs of recent years are probably the best analogue. They showcase a defense that isn't exactly loaded with star talent, but rather focuses on scheme and execution (they run a lot more dime and nickel than a typical 3-4). They run a low-risk offense that's based around the run where the priority is not making mistakes and not turning the ball over. That's what we've seen so far from our team this year.

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This Bills team reminds me some of the 2003 Panthers that played the Patriots in the most underrated Super Bowl ever. They came out of nowhere and went 13-3 that year w Jake Delhome at QB. (The cajun gunner)

 

I love our defense. Everyone is playing well. Poyer and Hyde are perfect fits for this scheme. As are Gaines and White. Is there a better secondary right now then ours?

I like this one!

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