Good Twitter Thread Breaking Down Allen vs. Houston

[DCOrange]

Breaking it up into chunks of two tweets at a time:

 

Edited January 7, 2020 by DCOrange

[dave mcbride]

Good stuff - thanks.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

This is why the Dabol hate is so stupid.  Like, I don't think its just wrong. Its just stupid. 

[GunnerBill]

13 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

This is why the Dabol hate is so stupid.  Like, I don't think its just wrong. Its just stupid. 

 

It isn't even that Daboll doesn't deserve any criticism. He does. It is just that you read this board and every offensive play that doesn't work is Brian Daboll's fault.

 

Josh Allen makes a wrong read? Daboll's fault. 

Receiver drops a catchable ball? Daboll's fault. 

Three blockers fail to execute basic block in a game on the line position? Daboll's fault. 

Josh Allen checks into a run with 30 seconds left and 1 time out? Daboll's fault.

 

It is particularly the case with Allen because there are some fans who will just put the blame anywhere else. But it is a theme of Bills fans for years. Always blame the offensive coordinator for not getting more out of sub standard offensive talent. 

 

You know when we had a decent offense? 2015 and 2016.... when we had two offensive linemen go to the pro bowl, Lesean McCoy still close to his prime, a decent tight end in Charles Clay (before his knee became positively arthritic) and talent at receiver - Watkins, Woods, Hogan, Harvin and Goodwin. Yes we had Greg Roman who was and is a very good offensive coordinator but we know those other guys are good because with the exception of Wood, who never played anywhere else, they all have solid NFL production in other spots before Buffalo, after Buffalo or both. 

 

I know I sound like a broken record. But I just can't stress how strongly I feel that the biggest problem offensively remains talent. We just don't have enough good players. 

 

And I should say that I don't think Josh played a bad game on Saturday and while I see the point on some of those clips, on others yes there might have been different places Josh could have gone with the ball but the places he did go were still somewhat effective in those situations. 

 

But firing Daboll is not the answer to improving our offense. Josh getting better and the Bills improving the talent around him is. 

[Coach Tuesday]

There's that McKenzie play I've been ranting about - would've taken it to the house, most likely, but Josh throws it into the dirt.  Frustrating.

[Lurker]

IDK.  I disagree with about half of his analysis.     

 

But, one thing I do agree on is that Josh needs to get rid of the ball quicker.     That will be the year-3 make or break tell we'll have to look for...

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

27 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

It isn't even that Daboll doesn't deserve any criticism. He does. It is just that you read this board and every offensive play that doesn't work is Brian Daboll's fault.

 

Josh Allen makes a wrong read? Daboll's fault. 

Receiver drops a catchable ball? Daboll's fault. 

Three blockers fail to execute basic block in a game on the line position? Daboll's fault. 

Josh Allen checks into a run with 30 seconds left and 1 time out? Daboll's fault.

 

It is particularly the case with Allen because there are some fans who will just put the blame anywhere else. But it is a theme of Bills fans for years. Always blame the offensive coordinator for not getting more out of sub standard offensive talent. 

 

You know when we had a decent offense? 2015 and 2016.... when we had two offensive linemen go to the pro bowl, Lesean McCoy still close to his prime, a decent tight end in Charles Clay (before his knee became positively arthritic) and talent at receiver - Watkins, Woods, Hogan, Harvin and Goodwin. Yes we had Greg Roman who was and is a very good offensive coordinator but we know those other guys are good because with the exception of Wood, who never played anywhere else, they all have solid NFL production in other spots before Buffalo, after Buffalo or both. 

 

I know I sound like a broken record. But I just can't stress how strongly I feel that the biggest problem offensively remains talent. We just don't have enough good players. 

 

And I should say that I don't think Josh played a bad game on Saturday and while I see the point on some of those clips, on others yes there might have been different places Josh could have gone with the ball but the places he did go were still somewhat effective in those situations. 

 

But firing Daboll is not the answer to improving our offense. Josh getting better and the Bills improving the talent around him is. 

 

There is no way to look at every play, in isolation, and not have some criticism.  But that is true of every OC.  Whether its McDaniels (who is booe'd by fans at Gillette) or Reid (or was boo'd in Philly for running too many screens), all OCs will make bad calls through a game.  But, on the whole, when their offense executes, they are superb. The same will be true of Dabol. The proof is in the pudding--the films reveals that absent the execution errors, this game ends in a blow out. 

 

For me, its 90% on Allen and 10% on talent.  I just think Allen is not seeing the whole field yet. He has improved dramatically, but he has a ways to go.  If he takes that next step (similar to last season's jump), he, and this offense on a whole, will be elite.  I am crazy excited for the future.   

[Marvlevydraftdaygenius]

Dabol, is to blame because he has QB out there saving his fat ass as a coordinator.  There is a reason Dabol, for how long he has been a coordinator has never had a top offense.  He has Josh Allen, throwing to 5'8 wide receivers no size on deep balls and when he throws the deep ball in the game Josh gets destroyed for throwing to a full back well I guess Tom Ratham, should never be considered for the hall of fame he was a full back, Darrell Johnson, should not be in the hall of fame he was full back.  Keep blaming Josh and not blame the real person Dabol.

[blitzboy54]

13 minutes ago, Marvlevydraftdaygenius said:

Dabol, is to blame because he has QB out there saving his fat ass as a coordinator.  There is a reason Dabol, for how long he has been a coordinator has never had a top offense.  He has Josh Allen, throwing to 5'8 wide receivers no size on deep balls and when he throws the deep ball in the game Josh gets destroyed for throwing to a full back well I guess Tom Ratham, should never be considered for the hall of fame he was a full back, Darrell Johnson, should not be in the hall of fame he was full back.  Keep blaming Josh and not blame the real person Dabol.

This is dumb. Nothing is ever that black and white. There is no way you have the expertise to be correct here.  If you read this thread the evidence clearly shows that its way more complicated than that and Allen is the real question mark on this team

Edited January 7, 2020 by blitzboy54

[quinnearlysghost88]

Yes, I’m curious what the random Twitter man from Montreal has to say about football. 

[oldmanfan]

Who is he and what is his expertise when it comes to assessing QB play?

[K-9]

He lost me in the first tweet when he said the whole narrative is different if Houston hangs onto the pics. Really? Is that the only thing that changes the narrative? It is when your predetermined conclusion needs to be supported. As intellectually dishonest as it gets. 

[GunnerBill]

22 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

There is no way to look at every play, in isolation, and not have some criticism.  But that is true of every OC.  Whether its McDaniels (who is booe'd by fans at Gillette) or Reid (or was boo'd in Philly for running too many screens), all OCs will make bad calls through a game.  But, on the whole, when their offense executes, they are superb. The same will be true of Dabol. The proof is in the pudding--the films reveals that absent the execution errors, this game ends in a blow out. 

 

For me, its 90% on Allen and 10% on talent.  I just think Allen is not seeing the whole field yet. He has improved dramatically, but he has a ways to go.  If he takes that next step (similar to last season's jump), he, and this offense on a whole, will be elite.  I am crazy excited for the future.   

 

I disagree on 90% Allen and 10% the rest of the talent. I think it is about 40% Allen still growing, 40% the talent around him being sub standard and 10% scheme / playcalling. 

[blitzboy54]

7 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

Who is he and what is his expertise when it comes to assessing QB play?

 

 

Twitter guy doesn't matter.  He broke down the film. you can watch the clips yourself and see the miscues. What we do know is nobody on this board NOBODY knows how the play was called, what was supposed to happen,  was there an audible, how much influence the HC has in game. You don't, I don't,  nobody does. But message board people claiming with conviction that Daboll is the "problem" are talking out of their collective asses. He might be but you don't know that.

That aside everyone can clearly see a few things about Allen. He has improved a ton, he is still not good enough. We all hope (don't know) that he takes the next step. If he plays next year exactly like this one I suspect we are looking for a new QB in 2021.  Again we all hope he takes the next step

Edited January 7, 2020 by blitzboy54

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

I disagree on 90% Allen and 10% the rest of the talent. I think it is about 40% Allen still growing, 40% the talent around him being sub standard and 10% scheme / playcalling. 

 

FOOL!!! 

 

I'm kidding. Yeah, I get it.  I'm just not sure.  I don't believe in the #1 receiver as being an important component to an offense, and I think we need a 2nd to 3rd RB more than anything for the offense to succeed.  So, as you can see, I see things a little different.  But I get where you are coming from. 

[oldmanfan]

4 minutes ago, blitzboy54 said:

 

 

Twitter guy doesn't matter.  He broke down the film. you can watch the clips yourself and see the miscues. What we do know is nobody on this board NOBODY knows how the play was called, what was supposed to happen,  was there an audible, how much influence the HC has in game. You don't, I don't,  nobody does. But message board people claiming with conviction that Daboll is the "problem" are talking out of their collective asses. He might be but you don't know that.

That aside everyone can clearly see a few things about Allen. He has improved a ton, he is still not good enough. We all hope (don't know) that he takes the next step. If he plays next year exactly like this one I suspect we are looking for a new QB in 2021.  Again we all hope he takes the next step

what do you mean the twitter guy doesn't matter?  Anybody can post stuff on twitter and it's supposed to be believable?

 

We all know Allen still has a lot of room to grow.  What do tweets from some guy we don't recognize and who apparently ignored all the good plays Allen made add to anything?

[ngbills]

It is a combination of Daboll and Allen. But if Allen improves it would help out Daboll a ton. During the game I get frustrated with Daboll. I watch the film afterward and get frustrated with Allen. Its not just the bad throws but the many left on the field or the inaccurate passes that turn a TD into a 5-10 yd gain. 

 

Daboll - Gets too cute. Some of the plays seem overly complex and take too long to develop. Many plays lack options - bunch everyone and have only one real option. Lacks balance - 100 passes in a row after running with success etc. 

 

Allen - Still makes dumb decisions. Accuracy issues lead to lack of TD's and many missed plays. Takes bad sacks. Know when to run, throw away and get down. Speed up decision making process. Did I say accuracy...

 

I still have faith this tandem can work. Next year is huge for both. If the Bills are still a bottom feeder offensively then both could be running out of time. 

[blitzboy54]

1 minute ago, oldmanfan said:

what do you mean the twitter guy doesn't matter?  Anybody can post stuff on twitter and it's supposed to be believable?

 

We all know Allen still has a lot of room to grow.  What do tweets from some guy we don't recognize and who apparently ignored all the good plays Allen made add to anything?

 

He didn't post video of the tooth fairy. That was actual NFL footage from the actual game. What is there not to "believe".  We all know his "good plays" but we scored 19 points (average like 17 a game) in a world where everyone else scores 24. It's not complicated.  This guy doesn't owe you balance, his opinion doesn't matter but he took the time to break down his bad plays. They are part of the story. Who cares if some random twitter guy "likes" Allen.  

 

 

 

5 minutes ago, ngbills said:

It is a combination of Daboll and Allen. But if Allen improves it would help out Daboll a ton. During the game I get frustrated with Daboll. I watch the film afterward and get frustrated with Allen. Its not just the bad throws but the many left on the field or the inaccurate passes that turn a TD into a 5-10 yd gain. 

 

Daboll - Gets too cute. Some of the plays seem overly complex and take too long to develop. Many plays lack options - bunch everyone and have only one real option. Lacks balance - 100 passes in a row after running with success etc. 

 

Allen - Still makes dumb decisions. Accuracy issues lead to lack of TD's and many missed plays. Takes bad sacks. Know when to run, throw away and get down. Speed up decision making process. Did I say accuracy...

 

I still have faith this tandem can work. Next year is huge for both. If the Bills are still a bottom feeder offensively then both could be running out of time. 

 

This feels 100% right.  All of it

[Boatdrinks]

1 hour ago, Coach Tuesday said:

There's that McKenzie play I've been ranting about - would've taken it to the house, most likely, but Josh throws it into the dirt.  Frustrating.

I get that it’s a missed opportunity, but tap the brakes on McKenzie a bit. That guy gets caught by the turf monster more than any other Bill, I think. He’s fallen down on his own countless times this season, so it may have been just a nice gainer once he bit the dust. 

20 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

Who is he and what is his expertise when it comes to assessing QB play?

He’s another guy that doesn’t care for Josh Allen. Ergo- expert. 

3 minutes ago, blitzboy54 said:

 

He didn't post video of the tooth fairy. That was actual NFL footage from the actual game. What is there not to "believe".  We all know his "good plays" but we scored 19 points (average like 17 a game) in a world where everyone else scores 24. It's not complicated.  This guy doesn't owe you balance, his opinion doesn't matter but he took the time to break down his bad plays. They are part of the story. Who cares if some random twitter guy "likes" Allen.  

 

 

 

 

This feels 100% right.  All of it

Only one team scored more than the Bills this WC weekend. That was the Houston Texans. No one scored 24, so who the heck is “ everyone else ? “. I’d bet that all the QBs still playing and the ones that lost to them left plays out on the field. 

[racketmaster]

Bills fans should be happy to have Josh Allen. He has all the tools to be special and the competitive spirit to keep getting better. Allen has yet to be surrounded by a dynamic talent on offense. The best skill player he has had so far is probably Devon Singletary and he was a rookie. Josh has been our playmaker since he was inserted into the staring lineup and I would expect that he will get some more help next year.
 

I have absolutely no doubt he is a franchise qb and we can win a Super Bowl with him and be in contention year after year. He might be the most scrutinized qb I can remember. Allen can make 2-3 plays that maybe only 1 or 2 qbs in the league could make and his play is met with mostly surprise. Then he makes a mistake as all qbs do and it seems like so many are all too eager to be the first to say he is a project. We have WRs dropping passes or having no sideline awareness that compound things and very little is said. But as soon as Josh makes the mistake its like putting honey out near a hornets nest. I’m convinced that some people won’t admit Josh is a franchise qb until he has won a championship and even then it might be done begrudgingly. 

[oldmanfan]

10 minutes ago, blitzboy54 said:

 

He didn't post video of the tooth fairy. That was actual NFL footage from the actual game. What is there not to "believe".  We all know his "good plays" but we scored 19 points (average like 17 a game) in a world where everyone else scores 24. It's not complicated.  This guy doesn't owe you balance, his opinion doesn't matter but he took the time to break down his bad plays. They are part of the story. Who cares if some random twitter guy "likes" Allen.  

 

 

 

 

This feels 100% right.  All of it

This is a microcosm of the social media universe.  Some guy you've never heard of and have no idea of his expertise tweets out some stuff criticizing a QB,  and you believe him because it fits with your agenda.  Classic.

10 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said:

I get that it’s a missed opportunity, but tap the brakes on McKenzie a bit. That guy gets caught by the turf monster more than any other Bill, I think. He’s fallen down on his own countless times this season, so it may have been just a nice gainer once he bit the dust. 

He’s another guy that doesn’t care for Josh Allen. Ergo- expert. 

Only one team scored more than the Bills this WC weekend. That was the Houston Texans. No one scored 24, so who the heck is “ everyone else ? “. I’d bet that all the QBs still playing and the ones that lost to them left plays out on the field. 

Watching the Vikings/Saints game Sunday Brees threw a pick right into double coverage and had a crucial fumble when he didn't throw the ball away.  I don't say this to in an way suggest he is not a HOf QB as some would around here though.  Well, maybe not suggest Brees is not a HOFer, but that if Allen does the same thing it means he can never be the guy.

[blitzboy54]

Just now, oldmanfan said:

This is a microcosm of the social media universe.  Some guy you've never heard of and have no idea of his expertise tweets out some stuff criticizing a QB,  and you believe him because it fits with your agenda.  Classic.

 

 

I don't have an agenda and you've missed my point. I video is unbiased and pure. who cares who posts it. I never said Allen didn't do anything right.  Your taking it personally and I have no idea why.  Just because someone that "hates" Allen posts videos of his bad plays doesn't invalidate his bad plays. If it would make you feel better I can link some videos of his good ones. My only point is nobody on this board (me included) knows if this is Dabolls fault.  I'm not citing this guys opinion but I watched everyone and he missed a whole bunch of stuff. It's typical of his season. Sooooo much better than last year but still not good enough.  Lets see what happens. This was always a point about Daboll anyhow, that Josh Allen isn't yet good enough is not controversial.  

 

Of course its about balance, his good vs bad. I'm super confused what your upset about. 

[Mr. WEO]

1 hour ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

This is why the Dabol hate is so stupid.  Like, I don't think its just wrong. Its just stupid. 

 

Nah...it's deserved. 

 

Go up to Daboll and ask him, "hey, what's the best way to protect a 3rd Q 16 point shutout?"

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said:

 

Nah...it's deserved. 

 

Go up to Daboll and ask him, "hey, what's the best way to protect a 3rd Q 16 point shutout?"

 

Thread OP: Here is the video evidence that the scheme had guys wide open and offense set up for success. 

 

Mr. WEO: Screw that, EYE BALLLLLLL TESSSSST!!!!! (Imagine Leroy Jenkins voice) 

[123719bwiqrb]

That wheel route is a tough play to diagnose pre-snap.  The Texans knew the play and had the right double team dialed up.  The next option over the middle for Josh was iffy at best.

 

But as long as Josh doesn't fumble (big if), I'm fine as a coach if he improvises there.  That sack did not affect the ability to get at least 3.

 

[K-9]

25 minutes ago, blitzboy54 said:

 

He didn't post video of the tooth fairy. That was actual NFL footage from the actual game. What is there not to "believe".  We all know his "good plays" but we scored 19 points (average like 17 a game) in a world where everyone else scores 24. It's not complicated.  This guy doesn't owe you balance, his opinion doesn't matter but he took the time to break down his bad plays. They are part of the story. Who cares if some random twitter guy "likes" Allen.  

11 of the 32 teams scored 24 or more this season. That’s no where near everyone else. That said, it would be nice to have been one of those 11. 

[Coach Tuesday]

27 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said:

I get that it’s a missed opportunity, but tap the brakes on McKenzie a bit. That guy gets caught by the turf monster more than any other Bill, I think. He’s fallen down on his own countless times this season, so it may have been just a nice gainer once he bit the dust.  

 

Actually Frank "Skates" Gore wins that award this year.  Yes, I suppose McK might have fallen down during his 70 yard nearly-untouched sprint toward the end zone... I mean, it was basically set up as a punt return with one guy to beat... but sure, he might've fallen down.  

[SCBills]

33 minutes ago, blitzboy54 said:

 

He didn't post video of the tooth fairy. That was actual NFL footage from the actual game. What is there not to "believe".  We all know his "good plays" but we scored 19 points (average like 17 a game) in a world where everyone else scores 24. It's not complicated.  This guy doesn't owe you balance, his opinion doesn't matter but he took the time to break down his bad plays. They are part of the story. Who cares if some random twitter guy "likes" Allen.  

 

 

 

 

This feels 100% right.  All of it

 

No QB is perfect, and Allen, as a second year QB in his first playoff game was far from it, but if points are what you're basing this off of.... he made enough plays to get us into the mid-twenties. 

 

John Brown doesn't help his QB out on a route that should've been toe-tapped into a 1st and Goal..  Should it have been thrown earlier, sure.. but why do our WR's never seem to help our QB out?  It's because we need more, and better, playmakers.

 

Josh Allen throws a laser to Duke in the end zone prior to half.   Duke doesn't make the play.   You know who does?  Hopkins and Fuller.  They do it all the time for Watson, and we praise Watson for those throws. 

 

There ya go... there's 14 points potentially that we lost out on due to having wildly mediocre talent at the WR position. 

 

Nevermind the game winning 3-7 points we have if Dawson Knox simply lays a finger on Cunningham as our ultra-athletic QB is getting to the edge in OT. 

 

Josh left his fair share of points on the field as well, but every QB does.  ...and maybe Josh is leaving more than most QB's we compare him to, and that's on him to get better, but our second year QB and rookie RB were the only two guys who jumped off the screen as playmakers in a playoff game.  That's a problem.

 

 

Edited January 7, 2020 by SCBills

[Mr. WEO]

1 minute ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

Thread OP: Here is the video evidence that the scheme had guys wide open and offense set up for success. 

 

Mr. WEO: Screw that, EYE BALLLLLLL TESSSSST!!!!! (Imagine Leroy Jenkins voice) 

 

 

How about you don't ask your QB in his first playoff game who already had some high risk throws to attempt 46 passes?  And your stud RB only 13 carries?

 

Come on---this wasn't even a trick question! 

[Boatdrinks]

2 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

 

Actually Frank "Skates" Gore wins that award this year.  Yes, I suppose McK might have fallen down during his 70 yard nearly-untouched sprint toward the end zone... I mean, it was basically set up as a punt return with one guy to beat... but sure, he might've fallen down.  

Not sure about Gore, as a defender usually makes contact quickly. McKenzie has hit the turf untouched at least half a dozen times that I can recall this season, so I’d venture that he’s the team leader in that department. Not sure if it’s just terrible balance, cleat issue or what. 

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

Just now, Mr. WEO said:

 

 

How about you don't ask your QB in his first playoff game who already had some high risk throws to attempt 46 passes?  And your stud RB only 13 carries?

 

Come on---this wasn't even a trick question! 

 

Oh...Mr. WEO doesn't understand basic NFL offense - every play has a check/audible. Woof. 

[Mr. WEO]

Just now, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

Oh...Mr. WEO doesn't understand basic NFL offense - every play has a check/audible. Woof. 

 

So you are saying that Daboll called a completely different game and Josh simply audibled to the tune of 46 pass plays and 21 RB carries?

 

You're flailing now.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said:

 

So you are saying that Daboll called a completely different game and Josh simply audibled to the tune of 46 pass plays and 21 RB carries?

 

You're flailing now.

 

I'm flailing? You think NFL offense is as simple as Run v. Pass play selection. Like I said, woof. 

[Mr. WEO]

Just now, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

I'm flailing? You think NFL offense is as simple as Run v. Pass play selection. Like I said, woof. 

 

 

How many plays do you think went is as run plays and were audibled into pass plays?

[DrDawkinstein]

I dont know what I'm thinking stepping into the middle of a WEO/JAHBH pissing match, but...

 

Run the ball, Daboll. Run the ball.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

Just now, Mr. WEO said:

 

 

How many plays do you think went is as run plays and were audibled into pass plays?

 

I don't know. You know why? I'm smart enough to understand how complex each play call is, with all the different checks and audibles, and not so arrogant to think that I can define it by boiling it down to, "he called x-run plays and y-pass plays." I expect that from my friends who have never played football, turn it on Sunday afternoon, and then don't think about it for the rest of the weak.  Be better. 

[MDH]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

It is particularly the case with Allen because there are some fans who will just put the blame anywhere else. But it is a theme of Bills fans for years. Always blame the offensive coordinator for not getting more out of sub standard offensive talent. 

 

Yep, it's Zay Jone's fault, it's the OL's fault, it's Foster's fault, it's Daboll's fault. Not saying that these players/coaches don't share some of the blame but a lot of the offense's struggles can be pinned on the QB running the show. Not all of it, but quite a bit.

 

Allen improved greatly this year, he's not there yet. We need to see another jump next year. If we do and we get a little more help around him the team can contend for the AFC.

[buffalostu2]

Doesn't the narrative change if Duke Williams holds on to his two as well?   You can't play what if and only discuss one side.   

 

Those two throws by Josh were not good though.

[VW82]

2 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

 

1. It isn't even that Daboll doesn't deserve any criticism. He does. It is just that you read this board and every offensive play that doesn't work is Brian Daboll's fault.

 

It is particularly the case with Allen because there are some fans who will just put the blame anywhere else. But it is a theme of Bills fans for years. Always blame the offensive coordinator for not getting more out of sub standard offensive talent. 

 

2. You know when we had a decent offense? 2015 and 2016.... when we had two offensive linemen go to the pro bowl, Lesean McCoy still close to his prime, a decent tight end in Charles Clay (before his knee became positively arthritic) and talent at receiver - Watkins, Woods, Hogan, Harvin and Goodwin. Yes we had Greg Roman who was and is a very good offensive coordinator but we know those other guys are good because with the exception of Wood, who never played anywhere else, they all have solid NFL production in other spots before Buffalo, after Buffalo or both. 

 

3. But firing Daboll is not the answer to improving our offense. Josh getting better and the Bills improving the talent around him is. 

 

I trimmed your post and itemized it for clarity. I agree with 1 & 2, but 3 is where we differ. Obviously we need better talent on offense but a lot of the problems IMO are fit related. Do you believe Allen is right type of QB for Daboll's system, one which requires a pocket passer to read the defense based on coverage concepts and be on the same page/timing as the reads from his receivers? 

 

You mention Greg Roman. How much better would Josh look with a top running game to play behind and protect him? How much better would that type of offense fit with the type of conservative game McD likes to play?

 

I don't think Daboll is doing a bad job. You're right, he takes way too much undeserved criticism on this board given there are weeks (or even random portions of games) where Josh just loses it, and Daboll has to call the game with one arm tied behind his back. Sometimes the fit between player and coach just isn't clean enough. We need to find an OC who better fits our QB.     

 

  

Edited January 7, 2020 by VW82

[Mr. WEO]

4 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

I don't know. You know why? I'm smart enough to understand how complex each play call is, with all the different checks and audibles, and not so arrogant to think that I can define it by boiling it down to, "he called x-run plays and y-pass plays." I expect that from my friends who have never played football, turn it on Sunday afternoon, and then don't think about it for the rest of the weak.  Be better. 

 

 

From the time they were up 16-0 (almost halfway through the 3rd Q) until they were behind 19-16, the Bills dropped back 7 times and ran it twice.

 

After it got to 16-8, the Bills dropped back 5 times, with the final being a strips sack fumble.  with one penalty, it was 4 plays and only 2:22 minutes off the clock. 

 

After it was 16-11 (now the 4th Q), they ran 3 pass plays, went 3 and out and used 1:26 off the clock.  Is that how you would run protect a lead late in the game? 

 

Just so we are clear, you are saying for those drives, that you believe it is very likely that Daboll called plays other than 7 dropbacks and that Josh kept checking out of them?

 

There's no way that is true.  It was disastrous--why would Daboll let it continue?

14 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

I dont know what I'm thinking stepping into the middle of a WEO/JAHBH pissing match, but...

 

Run the ball, Daboll. Run the ball.

 

 

Well Daboll was TRYING to run the ball, but, you know---it's difficult some times with your young QB "audiblling out" of run plays over and over....