uticaclub Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I really think teams play very conservative against us, knowing they don't have to score alot of points to beat us and that we will probably just beat ourselves. They know as long as they don't turn the ball over, they have no chance of losing. I'd like to think that we are building a great defense, but whenever they are playing great and need a big stop late, they always come up short. (End of Houston and the rushing TD on MNF) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Is that what the Titans did? Didnt work out for them if so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBills88 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 That's because they are TIRED from all the 3 and outs the offense is producing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, BBills88 said: That's because they are TIRED from all the 3 and outs the offense is producing. Exactly. What the Bills did last night on defense was tremendous, too bad we had at least two picks dropped. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 They’re pretty good. Not the Steel curtain or anything but pretty solid. NE certainly wasn’t going to take unnecessary risks because they didn’t require that many points to win. Your point is somewhat valid there. Most teams aren’t New England. If the Bills had a decent offense they’d be a wild card contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Is that what the Titans did? Didnt work out for them if so... We had 3 takeaways that game. That was one of my points, as long as they hold on the ball & don't throw semi-risky passes, it doesn't matter how many yards you get or how many times you get sacked, you'll still win. If our defense pitched a shutout, we still lose 7-6 Edited October 30, 2018 by uticaclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Yes, it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I think they do have a decent/good defense. But third down conversions and plays over the middle seem to always be exploited in the most crucial situations for them, which definitely devalues them in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, uticaclub said: I really think teams play very conservative against us, knowing they don't have to score alot of points to beat us and that we will probably just beat ourselves. They know as long as they don't turn the ball over, they have no chance of losing. I'd like to think that we are building a great defense, but whenever they are playing great and need a big stop late, they always come up short. (End of Houston and the rushing TD on MNF) In 2018, you don’t have defense like the 2001 Baltimore Ravens. Every “good” defense in the NFL gives up yardage and points. The Bills defense is very good and when you consider how little support they have, it makes you feel even more for them. Also I don’t buy the conservative argument. When they were playing bad, Baltimore didn’t exactly take it easy on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotype87 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The defense plays their hearts out, The offense is pathetic. McCoy isn't the player he once was, The offensive line needs work, Josh Allen I believe is going to be a very good QB if he can stay healthy? It's obvious their in a rebuilding mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: In 2018, you don’t have defense like the 2001 Baltimore Ravens. Every “good” defense in the NFL gives up yardage and points. The Bills defense is very good and when you consider how little support they have, it makes you feel even more for them. Also I don’t buy the conservative argument. When they were playing bad, Baltimore didn’t exactly take it easy on them Exactly, first game of the season. Baltimore and LAC ate our ***** lunch. Minny overlooked us and was preparing for the Rams on Thursday Night. We are building our team around a paper tiger defense. Push come to shove this D will always fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, uticaclub said: Exactly, first game of the season. Baltimore and LAC ate our ***** lunch. Minny overlooked us and was preparing for the Rams on Thursday Night. We are building our team around a paper tiger defense. Push come to shove this D will always fold Disagree....I think if our QB was a Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh McCown, or Teddy Bridgewater this would be a 5-3 team. Also many NFL analysts are praising the Bills defense and the next gen stats evaluate the Bills D strongly. They are a good defense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Just now, Phil The Thrill said: Disagree....I think if our QB was a Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh McCown, or Teddy Bridgewater this would be a 5-3 team. Also many NFL analysts are praising the Bills defense and the next gen stats evaluate the Bills D strongly. They are a good defense IF Tom Brady was our QB.. Maybe! The QB's you have posted still keeps us under 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 This years defense would be so much better if they weren't on the field so much and getting worn down almost every game. Think Vikings game! The Bills need to find a way to get that run game back to where it was the last few years in being #1 in rush yards, #1 in rush TDs and #1 yards per attempt. Currently 19th in points allowed, 6th in yards allowed. 6th in passing yards allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Sir lets not diminish the one thing the team is doing well please.....its bad enough right now as it is..... Offense and Special teams are not good.....the Defense actually being set is what gives me hope for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 46 minutes ago, uticaclub said: I really think teams play very conservative against us, knowing they don't have to score alot of points to beat us and that we will probably just beat ourselves. They know as long as they don't turn the ball over, they have no chance of losing. I'd like to think that we are building a great defense, but whenever they are playing great and need a big stop late, they always come up short. (End of Houston and the rushing TD on MNF) Bend but don't break. This defense thrives on turnovers and giving the offense a short field position. Yesterday. that did not happen. WHen that does not happen, this bend-but-dont'-break just falls apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 They are close to elite IMO. They give up.. for reasons I can't blame.. some games when they just know they can't win (that crushes you as a competitor to have no control over the most incompetent unit on the other side of the ball). But last night, being MNF primetime, they played exactly as they should, as hard as they could, so as not to get embarrassed in prime time. It's difficult to tell. They may not be close to elite. I believe they are.. but we're like a bird with a broken wing. One is fine, could be a gorgeous bird wing (or strong, my analogy got weird) but the other ain't gonna make this team fly for ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris66 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Pats treated yesterdays game like a preseason game. Thats not a slight against the defense. The offense is just that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Chris66 said: Pats treated yesterdays game like a preseason game. Thats not a slight against the defense. The offense is just that bad. Pats looked mediocre yesterday. I think you’re kidding yourself if you think this team can dominate like previous years. They benefit from a weak AFC this year, but we’re getting close now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris66 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 42 minutes ago, Success said: Pats looked mediocre yesterday. I think you’re kidding yourself if you think this team can dominate like previous years. They benefit from a weak AFC this year, but we’re getting close now. No your not. You have an offense that struggles to get 10 points. If anything Bills took a huge step back. McDermott is trying to play 90's ball. It doesnt work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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