Billsfan1972 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) As were the Monsters of the Midway or the 2000 Ravens and the Bills can not win every game 17-13? Today we saw Miami almost beat them and if not for a bad Int at the goal line (and subsequent 98 yard drive) and a bad fumble the Bills again play to their competition. This trying to control the clock and game between the 20's is a dangerous recipe and the Bills need to know how to score in the high 20's. Edited October 21, 2019 by Billsfan1972 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 You need a bye week. The defense is very good and the strength of this team. They are not "legendary." The team is 5-1 and took the Dolphins best shot today and won by 10. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Ehh, they had a tough game coming off the bye and without Milano...im not worried about them. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 They looked like poop until the 4th qtr. They had a bad day and really really missed Milano today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 They're very good with Milano. They are not very good with "Maurice Alexander". LB depth is a problem. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 even the 2000 Ravens had a couple stinkers. Gave up 36 to the Jaguars in an early-season game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thronethinker Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 But the D in fact did its job and stopped Miami from blowing the game wide open. I will say that Milano was missed out there especially against the run. How can you defend against a QB who is letting it rip within 2 seconds of the snap. Fitz did what he does and it propelled Miami to the near upset. You think there was some secret D play that would have stopped those passes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 No one in their right mind compared this year’s Bills D to the 2000 Ravens. In the current NFL, they can put a team in great position to win a lot of games. They’re winning while the offense is still figuring things out. There are worse things that could happen. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) One week overreaction? Okay Who called them the 85 bears or 00 Ravens btw ? ?????? Edited October 21, 2019 by Teddy KGB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) Miami had scored 42 points prior to today & seemed pretty competent on Offense (on the road no less) against a Defense that had some here going on and on about as the best in the league. 2 minutes ago, Teddy KGB said: One week overreaction? Okay Who called them the 85 bears or 00 Ravens btw ? ?????? Many were calling them the best in the 2019 NFL (or top 3)...... And McDermott coaches the Offense as if they are and can win every game 14-10.. Edited October 21, 2019 by Billsfan1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I do wish they would blitz more, and be more creative when they do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Miami had scored 42 points prior to today & seemed pretty competent on Offense (on the road no less) against a Defense that had some here going on and on about as the best in the league. Yeah bye weeks can kind of screw up things...they won. There are no style points. Its a week to week league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 They are a DE away from elite. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Billsfan1972 said: Miami had scored 42 points prior to today & seemed pretty competent on Offense (on the road no less) against a Defense that had some here going on and on about as the best in the league. The Bills defense is pretty good, one of the better units in the NFL. They had an off day by their current standards. They will never be confused with the ‘85 bears or the 2000 Ravens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Many were calling them the best in the 2019 NFL (or top 3)...... Nfl.com had them ranked #2 behind the pats based off stats before today. They were probably stating facts Edited October 21, 2019 by Teddy KGB 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 OP, why wasn’t this posted earlier, at any time, this season? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thronethinker Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 In todays NFL with the current rules the 85 Bears and 00 Ravens wouldn’t compare to their former selves if they were to take the field now. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Not really an excuse, but Miami receivers caught a lot of contested passes, and passes that weren’t that great. The Bills still don’t have big, strong, mean, fast receivers. Duke isn’t fast, but he’s got most of those other characteristics covered. He needs more targets (assuming he’s healthy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, CSBill said: I do wish they would blitz more, and be more creative when they do. So do I, but it’s just not in their defensive philosophy. An elite DE obviously helps the rush and it’s their main weakness , as well as LB depth. Edited October 21, 2019 by Boatdrinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I love the logic of these types of posts. “Take away all the good things they did and they didn’t do anything good.” 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Binghamton Beast said: OP, why wasn’t this posted earlier, at any time, this season? I have..... It is my continual concern that this coaching staff is too pre-occupied with Defense and thinking that games can be won 17-13, 14-10 on a consistent basis. I want to see this team concentrate on Offense for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) All I know is, that whatever is going on in the locker room at half time, a different Bills team emerges from the tunnel for the 3rd quarter...quite a transformation. Edited October 21, 2019 by Rocket94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 The INT wasn’t even a bad pass. It was a great play by a great player. The play before it was a great play and 8-9 yard loss. They gave up 14 points to the good Fitzy. They were not great, good, bad, or awful. They surely could play a lot better than they did. But while watching I thought they were getting gashed on the ground. But the Fins had 109 yards on 3.6 yards per carry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: The Monsters of the Midway or the 2000 Ravens and the Bills can not win every game 17-13? Today we saw Miami almost beat them and if not for a bad Int at the goal line (and subsequent 98 yard drive) and a bad fumble the Bills again play to their competition. This trying to control the clock and game between the 20's is a dangerous recipe and the Bills need to know how to score in the high 20's. so we’re of the opinion now that the defense has to hold any and all teams to less than 14 points/game and if they don’t they suck? how about asking the offense to put up anything close to what a “good” offense puts up regularly? Nah we’d have to talk about josh then... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: I have..... It is my continual concern that this coaching staff is too pre-occupied with Defense and thinking that games can be won 17-13, 14-10 on a consistent basis. I want to see this team concentrate on Offense for a change. That's largely what they did this past off season, both draft and FA. 9 of the 11 offensive starters were not on the team last year. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: Not really an excuse, but Miami receivers caught a lot of contested passes, and passes that weren’t that great. The Bills still don’t have big, strong, mean, fast receivers. Duke isn’t fast, but he’s got most of those other characteristics covered. He needs more targets (assuming he’s healthy). This. I think our run D wasn’t good today (though improved a lot after halftime adjustments), but folks on here never want to give credit to the other team. Our pass D was great, and you just have to tip your caps to the Dolphins on making a lot of ridiculous, contested catches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, JM57 said: They're very good with Milano. They are not very good with "Maurice Alexander". LB depth is a problem. You are correct but does anyone have real depth anymore? I hope Milano is back next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I think they can be the best Defense in the game, for sure. I don't understand discrediting the iint or FF ..Phillips had a nice sack the previous play and Tre just made two great plays. Sometimes you have to just tiip ur hat and compliment the player. Tre baited Fitz on that throw. Great play by a great player in a huge spot. We're 5-1 and haven't given up over 21. They did play a bad half but held them to 7 in the 2nd. They're elite , and their ceiling is the best in the game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 They are one speed rushing DE away from being a defense that can carry you to a SB win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 They scored 22pts in the 4th qtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) The most important words in the entire post were “and if not for...” Those things DID happen. Doesn’t everyone say “good teams get lucky?” Edited October 21, 2019 by stevestojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Yep. I hate the conservative nature of the team, but that’s all McDermott. Yes, they are a 5-1 team. That is all McDermott. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: The Monsters of the Midway or the 2000 Ravens and the Bills can not win every game 17-13? Today we saw Miami almost beat them and if not for a bad Int at the goal line (and subsequent 98 yard drive) and a bad fumble the Bills again play to their competition. This trying to control the clock and game between the 20's is a dangerous recipe and the Bills need to know how to score in the high 20's. Who are you?? Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, thronethinker said: But the D in fact did its job and stopped Miami from blowing the game wide open. I will say that Milano was missed out there especially against the run. How can you defend against a QB who is letting it rip within 2 seconds of the snap. Fitz did what he does and it propelled Miami to the near upset. You think there was some secret D play that would have stopped those passes? I thought the same too... they really missed Milano against the run. The Dolphins were just simply more physical in the run game for a good part of that game, especially the first half. On the Dolphins' first TD, the Bills front four got great penetration, but then just got pushed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Sundancer said: You need a bye week. The defense is very good and the strength of this team. They are not "legendary." The team is 5-1 and took the Dolphins best shot today and won by 10. Won by 3 in reality. That onside kick TD was a fluke. But a win is a win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CodeMonkey said: Won by 3 in reality. 31 minus 21 equals 10. Reality. Edited October 21, 2019 by Sundancer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thronethinker Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, CodeMonkey said: Won by 3 in reality. That onside kick TD was a fluke. But a win is a win. Points are points no matter how they are scored. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Happy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, CodeMonkey said: Won by 3 in reality. That onside kick TD was a fluke. But a win is a win. The blocked punt by the Patriots was a fluke, but they blocked our punt which was a major factor in their win. Points are points, in any facet of the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: I have..... It is my continual concern that this coaching staff is too pre-occupied with Defense and thinking that games can be won 17-13, 14-10 on a consistent basis. I want to see this team concentrate on Offense for a change. I assure you, the guy who runs our offense, Brian Daboll, isn’t preoccupied with the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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