dave mcbride Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 From Peter King’s column this morning: ‘One coach told me over the weekend he thinks the Patriots are better than the Bills. “Excellent, deep defense,” he said, “and Mac Jones is every bit as good as Joe Burrow.” Interesting. The Pats are a half-game behind Buffalo, but there’s one important standings factor to remember: Buffalo hasn’t played the Jets yet, and New England has finished with the Jets. Jones has been terrific, quickly. Bills-Pats, twice in 21 days in December, should be fun.’ I have a very bad feeling about this Pats team, which like the Bills has an elite defense. But they have an offense is far more effectively multiple than the Bills. And Mac Jones is for real. The evidence is in: he is already a pretty good QB and arguably even a good one (with no qualifications). Also, to counter King, the Bills are finished with Miami, who are just as bad as the Jets (who have least beat a couple of winning teams). I know Miami beat them in week one, but NE was the better team in that game and should have won except for an inexplicable fumble (they could have kneeled at that point). 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Who cares about the pats. Worry about winning against the Jets. you can take no one for granted after Sunday. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Patriots are winning the division. The rest of NFL has Bills figured out. Stop Josh and the passing game. We have no RBs or Oline to beat that. Right now, Im guessing Bills have losing record over back 8 2 2 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 The Pats are built on offense to play well against the light, pass-focused defenses of today’s NFL. Two good tight ends, power backs, and linemen who can run block - they found the inefficiency in the market and exploited it. They also have an identity on offense and a QB who plays within the structure (because he has to). They are dangerous for sure, and that’s just on offense… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Don't really care about the Pats. They are not actually a threat. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Who cares about the pats. Worry about winning against the Jets. you can take no one for granted after Sunday. ??? - the Bills have to play them twice and pretty soon. And they are in our division. The team needs to focus on the Jets now, but last I checked neither you nor I is in on the team. 1 minute ago, TBBills said: Don't really care about the Pats. They are not actually a threat. Why? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, dave mcbride said: ??? - the Bills have to play them twice and pretty soon. And they are in our division. The team needs to focus on the Jets now, but last I checked neither you nor I is in on the team. Why? Why would the Pats be a threat? The Bills just have to win games and the Pats can't catch up. The only threat to the Bills is themselves. 2 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, TBBills said: Why would the Pats be a threat? The Bills just have to win games and the Pats can't catch up. The only threat to the Bills is themselves. Do you really think this 5-3 team is that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 This just in: Most teams in the NFL are not easy wins. Maybe the Bills should just forfeit the rest of the season... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Pete said: Patriots are winning the division. The rest of NFL has Bills figured out. Stop Josh and the passing game. We have no RBs or Oline to beat that. Right now, Im guessing Bills have losing record over back 8 Someone said yesterday that it's like watching the 90's Dolphins. I threw up a little but ***** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 minute ago, dave mcbride said: Do you really think this 5-3 team is that good? You really think the Pats are that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 The only surprising thing is that people are surprised that the Pats are a threat. Once they named Jones the starter, we should have known the Pats would be trouble. Jones was a Brady-style QB, and when he was elevated and Cam let go, it was a message that Jones could do what Belichick demands. If the Bills are going to have success this season, they've got to win some really tough games ahead of them. 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, LeviF said: Someone said yesterday that it's like watching the 90's Dolphins. I threw up a little but ***** I remember a long time ago, Jets were 10-1. Pete Axthelm(sic) said "The Jets will not win another game" and he was right. Thats the sick feeling I have now 1 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 People we just lost to jacksonville! If thats not a reality check, then what is? 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, TBBills said: Why would the Pats be a threat? The Bills just have to win games and the Pats can't catch up. The only threat to the Bills is themselves. 1) did you not read the OP post? It goes into detail as to why they are a threat. go read it and report back. 2) the Bills just lost to the Jags. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 They have been. 2 real close losses to the Bucs and Cowboys. Both could have easily been wins. They are good. This division is far from over. They are gong to give us fits if we don’t fix this offense right now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickleyjones Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: you can take no one for granted after Sunday. You can take no one for granted, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 We can hate them all we want but that is a good organization. Coaching is excellent. Never once have I seen them trot out an O-line as pathetic as what the Bills did yesterday - and with a few exceptions, mid to late round guys. I like Jones. I don’t agree that he is Joe Burrow good, but he can execute that offence. He is prolly more than just a game manager. The key when playing them is to stop the run. Our secondary should be able to handle their passing game. With our O line issues I shudder to think what Judon will do to Josh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: 1) did you not read the OP post? It goes into detail as to why they are a threat. go read it and report back. 2) the Bills just lost to the Jags. You can go ahead and think they are a threat. Don't get angry that everyone isn't afraid of the Pats. People become Dbags when someone isn't afraid of a team and that is what you are showing. Edited November 8, 2021 by TBBills 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 The Pats play the sort of disciplined football that this current iteration of the Bills just can't figure out. A good friend of mine is a Pats fan, and in fact worked for the team for years. He's as sober as they come when it comes to football analysis and is way out on top of our pick 6 league. he watched the Bills the last few weeks and said there's a cancer on that team that nobody is talking about but you can see it on the field. At first I told him he was crazy but not, not so sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 the bills have a better quarterback but the patriots have a much better team and coach. I fully expect Buffalo to miss the playoffs this year and regroup in the off season to build the offeive f line and run game. next year will be the legitimate Super Bowl run. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, BuffaloBaumer said: the bills have a better quarterback but the patriots have a much better team and coach. I fully expect Buffalo to miss the playoffs this year and regroup in the off season to build the offeive f line and run game. next year will be the legitimate Super Bowl run. The crazy ***** that goes on when this team loses. It's disgusting honestly and people turn into #######s on this forum during the week. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, TBBills said: You can go ahead and think they are a threat. Don't get angry that everyone isn't afraid of the Pats. People become Dbags when someone isn't afraid of a team and that is what you are showing. Nobody should be afraid of the Pats as they aren't the Brady led Pats but they are a good team. NE is very much in the mix for the division. Those 2 games against them will decide a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, TBBills said: You can go ahead and think they are a threat. Don't get angry that everyone isn't afraid of the Pats. People become Dbags when someone isn't afraid of a team and that is what you are showing. wait, who’s angry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, Rock-A-Bye Beasley said: wait, who’s angry? WEO always angry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, starrymessenger said: We can hate them all we want but that is a good organization. Coaching is excellent. Never once have I seen them trot out an O-line as pathetic as what the Bills did yesterday - and with a few exceptions, mid to late round guys. I like Jones. I don’t agree that he is Joe Burrow good, but he can execute that offence. He is prolly more than just a game manager. The key when playing them is to stop the run. Our secondary should be able to handle their passing game. With our O line issues I shudder to think what Judon will do to Josh. Yeah the Jags DL, which is below average, lived in the Bills backfield yesterday. I'll say it again, we have an OL who managed to stay upright and not get their jerseys dirty all game long, and a franchise QB who looks like he went through a meat grinder. For whatever reason the OL is playing badly, with no passion, and seemingly no regard for Allen's well being. Right now I'm worried about the Jets game, which i can't believe the Bills are favored by as much as they are, but as things stand now, the Bills are going to be underdogs to the Pats, and deservedly so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gordio Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, dorquemada said: The Pats play the sort of disciplined football that this current iteration of the Bills just can't figure out. A good friend of mine is a Pats fan, and in fact worked for the team for years. He's as sober as they come when it comes to football analysis and is way out on top of our pick 6 league. he watched the Bills the last few weeks and said there's a cancer on that team that nobody is talking about but you can see it on the field. At first I told him he was crazy but not, not so sure! Who did he say the cancer was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleSammy Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, BuffaloBaumer said: the bills have a better quarterback but the patriots have a much better team and coach. I fully expect Buffalo to miss the playoffs this year and regroup in the off season to build the offeive f line and run game. next year will be the legitimate Super Bowl run. I'll buy the better coach part. As much as we all despise Belichick more than the plague, he is a better in-game/strategic coach than McDermott ever will be. Plus, is there any chance Beane realized his offense this year was good but not Super Bowl winning quality? Roll the dice on your SB quality defense and hope the offense may come through this year. If he truly thought this is the year, you overpay for the needed OL help at the trade deadline vs. saving picks to bolster your roster for your shot next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 If we could swap our offensive line for theirs I would do it in an instant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 The Bills are not missing the playoffs, and the Patriots are not winning the division. Everyone will be back on the band wagon when 2/5th of the offensive line is healthy again, Knox is back, and Cole Beasley isnt playing with beat up ribs. I sincerely hope you guys dont live your real lives like you do your Bills fandom. A little adversity and its possum time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 45 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: ??? - the Bills have to play them twice and pretty soon. And they are in our division. The team needs to focus on the Jets now, but last I checked neither you nor I is in on the team. Why? Well better do it and stop with the games at practice. Because they have over looked the last 2 teams they played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 The Pats are coming for Buffalo...but the Browns, Ravens are coming for the SuperBowl. Teams that can run the ball are going to be successful in Jan/Feb. I'd say Tennessee too but that Henry injury hurts. They have a tough, physical Oline so they might still be able to run the ball effectively enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Riv Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Funny thread, truly... We play the Jets (win) and they go to Cleveland to play a motivated Browns team that has more talent than them. A week from today we will all laugh at this thread. They will threaten the division right to week 16 or 17, but we'll win it and have a home playoff game. Book it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Gene1973 said: You keep repeating that to yourself... And you keep hating the Bills while being on this forum. You hate the Bills even when they win. Edited November 8, 2021 by TBBills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I think the Bills hold them off… But after that though I’m not as confident as I was a couple of weeks back that they can do any damage in the playoffs … Also remember when pretty much the whole off season a lot of people here were fretting about how they had to build a team to beat the Chiefs? To worry about only one team is pretty short sighted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 55 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: I have a very bad feeling about this Pats team, which like the Bills has an elite defense. But they have an offense is far more effectively multiple than the Bills. And Mac Jones is for real. The evidence is in: he is already a pretty good QB and arguably even a good one (with no qualifications). Pats** are a major concern particularly because we are not holding up our side of the bargain. If the Titans game did not raise red flags, yesterday's game showed them in full glory. One consistent personality if Belichick coached teams is that they play to their abilities and mask deficiencies. They maximize their potential and minimize penalties. Clearly, we control our own destiny but right now things are not going well as yesterday's game came after the Titans loss and anemic offense in the first half of the Dolphins game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Yep, I remember learning about Paul Revere saying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymafia Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 In what world is Mac Jones anywhere near as good as Joe Burrow? Jones checks down an insane amount and hasn't proved that he can take over the game. That statement is insane. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mattymafia said: In what world is Mac Jones anywhere near as good as Joe Burrow? Jones checks down an insane amount and hasn't proved that he can take over the game. That statement is insane. He throws a very impressive 3 yard pass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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