Popular Post Virgil Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 I can honestly say I didn't know if was going to write another one of these this season. Not because of the prior wins or losses, but because I don't see a point in writing the same content over and over again. The Bills team and individual players rarely did enough from week to week that constituted 9 things and lyrics to talk about. I mean, I can sum it all up with Kincaid, Kindcaid, McD's defense collapses, and Floyd/Oliver. However, this Dallas game was a different beast and one of the more enjoyable games of the season. 1 - We got you Josh - I promise, Cook will be second. If there's one thing I loved most about this game above all else, it's that the coaches and team finally proved to Josh that they could beat a quality team without needing him to be superman. I don't think I've ever been happier to see our starting qb throw for under 100 yards in my entire time as a Bills fan. Not only that, but to see Diggs and Allen still pumping up the team on the sidelines, supporting the offensive line and Cook, just shows you again how great a team dynamic McD (yes, dropped here intentionally) has built. To take it a step further, the Bills have also sent a message to every other team in the league that you have to plan for more than Allen and Diggs, which is a very scary thought. 2 - Yes Chef! - I have been one of many who believe that you can plug and play most running backs in a good system and you will see similar results. And while I do believe that still, Cook showed just how important confidence, rhythm, and skillset together can allow a back to perform at the next level. I was really impressed with Cook's acceleration after a cut. His change of direction had defenders falling all over themselves. Cook also showed great angles when bouncing outside and just blew past guys. Even better was just how the rest of the team fed off every run. Usually Josh has to perform some heroic feat to get everyone all riled up, but you could see everyone bracing for the next big run. I mean honestly, when's the last time you can say you were excited for the next hand off. The only thing that prevented the perfect game was the dropped potential touchdown, which wouldn't be an issue, if we didn't have the same issue in Philly a few weeks back. But all that being said, Cook is now the #2 back in rushing yards and total yards. For you fantasy owners, I bet you are really hating on Murray and Josh stealing all those goal line carries. 3 - The Pulls - Maybe I don't pay attention to this enough in other games, but it seemed like our lineman pull game was exceptional. I counted at least six big runs where a guard or tackle pulled to the other side of the line and laid out a monster block. It was almost comical to see those guys get to the next level and destroy a defender. You've all seen the replay of Dawkins blocking a defender into the next time zone on one of the big Cook runs. Regardless, such a simple play design allowing the big dawgs to shine was a beautiful thing and I couldn't be happier for the line to finally show some success. 4 - Run for the money, caught short on the rent. Big ideas, but the cash is all spent. The trouble with love is it's on vase. You just want a cup, but you don't want to race. No, you don't want to race. 5 - Definition on Insanity - Not to take away from the Bills success, but anyone else find it strange that the Cowboys seemingly made zero adjustments at half time. I get it, the Cowboys are built for speed on defense, which they sacrifice size for. However, stack the box, but some bigger depth guys in, do something different! On the few plays we actually did pass the ball, you could see that Dallas was ready for it as they got to Josh somewhat quick. Which is fine, when you aren't down 21 and the Bills have proven they have no issues continuing to run the ball. It all just seemed really weird to me how they played that game on defense. I get it in the first half, as you expect Josh to be Josh and just start throwing because that's who he is. But on that 8 minute drive in the 3rd quarter where we ran it almost every play, there's just no excuse for that. 6 - Calm the Crazy - I was a little nervous when Dodson and Rapp were making some questionable hits that led to penalties. With the tempers flaring early, I was expecting some really dumb penalties that would bring Dallas back into the game. However, credit to both of them, and maybe McD, but they found a way to clean that up and keep the intensity alive. That was one of the most punishing defensive games I can remember in quite a while. Every time a Cowboy touched the ball, they were getting hit immediately. We didn't just beat them, we absolutely BEAT them. For context, Dallas kept their starters in for a moral victory touchdown at the end of the game, because we destroyed the previous 3 loss team's confidence that badly. Let that one sink in. 7 - Defense - I honestly forgot that Cooks was on the Cowboys until Dak missed him deep early in the game. For a moment, I got nervous as I realized how the Cowboys were so tough to defend. They have legit speed in both receivers, that make you play two safeties deep, which opens up the run; which Dallas has a great offensive line and backs themselves. Even with that being said, we found a way to defend both. Our line may not have been able to stop their rushing attack behind the line much, but they also didn't let them get much further. We were able to force multiple third downs, which is when our pass rush kicked in. Add to that a ball-hawking Poyer, Benford, and other swarming defenders. I don't even know what to say about Floyd anymore. He is just an absolute beast. I really wish we could just give Von's contract to him. 8 - Phillips - To give credit where it's due, Phillips played a monster game. I personally think Phillips has been overall ineffective and a bit of a liability this season. Phillips has always been an emotional player to me, which is great when it works, but can also work against you. In this game, Phillips was an absolute wrecking ball. Dak is probably waking up with cold sweats now just thinking about it. Phillips was able to take on multiple blockers on quite a few plays, which left Oliver, Groot, and Floyd 1 on 1 with blockers. Guess how that went.... 9 - McD/Beane - Props to both of these guys for both getting the pieces and utilizing them to their potential. We held their offense to 10 points (3 real ones), without Jones, Milano, Tre, Hyde, and AJ. I know there's a lot of cap concerns and replacing the older guys. And yes, that Von contract worries me. But to get this output without those main staples, half of which aren't getting any younger, shows that this team is not even close to being out of their window. 10 - Going forward - If you cared to listen to the media today, there was one consistent theme you heard. Keep the Bills out of the playoffs, because you don't want to play them. The Bills and 49ers are considered the two hottest teams in the league and it's all coming together at the right time. We are one Bass FG away, or 11 men on the field, from being in control of the 2 seed right now, which is crazy if you think about this season. Again, props to McD for getting this Defense back to playing lights out. Props to Brady for supporting Josh and creating another superstar in Cook. And props to all the other unsung heroes (Knox, offensive line, Poyer) who are quietly having a strong second half and really helping bring it all together. Off to handle our business and setting up an epic Week 18 game in Miami. 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Bills!Win! Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Trading for Douglas has turned the bills into a chippy hard hitting defense. The guy is a baller 17 17 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 Just now, Bills!Win! said: Trading for Douglas has turned the bills into a chippy hard hitting defense. The guy is a baller Agreed. I didn’t see the value in the trade at the time. Very happy to be wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Your column is back!!! A good omen for this season! 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Funny. I said weeks ago that if the Bills could just find a way to make the playoffs that they could be one of the most dangerous teams in it. Some people rolled their emoji eyes at me. Now the media is all saying it. 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: Funny. I said weeks ago that if the Bills could just find a way to make the playoffs that they could be one of the most dangerous teams in it. Some people rolled their emoji eyes at me. Now the media is all saying it. Well some have their eyes rolled back so far they cannot see and are as bad as the talking heads who will not give up campaign that Josh Allen will never be high end starter in NFL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Virgil said: Agreed. I didn’t see the value in the trade at the time. Very happy to be wrong I am with you Virgil. I was 100% wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 36 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Well some have their eyes rolled back so far they cannot see and are as bad as the talking heads who will not give up campaign that Josh Allen will never be high end starter in NFL. To me, the issue was the defense. Josh could score 40 and I wasn’t convinced we wouldn’t give up 41. We blew so many games on the final drives, I believe it was a warranted concern. These last two weeks have felt different and if we play the same way the next three weeks, we can beat anyone 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Found this little gem on Facebook reels. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/reel/884010753180711 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On point number 6. I definitely agree with Rapp. Dude scares me to include for our own players safety. Dodson being penalized was unfair I thought. Dak was still running and looked like he was about to cut inside. I mean he barely started the slide process and he was basically on top of Dodson. QBs, if they want to be protected, need to slide to allow an appropriate amount of space and human reaction time to the defender. Same thing goes for QBs running out of bounds. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherMan Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Scott7975 said: Funny. I said weeks ago that if the Bills could just find a way to make the playoffs that they could be one of the most dangerous teams in it. Some people rolled their emoji eyes at me. Now the media is all saying it. So the team with the 4th highest point differential in the NFL might be dangerous if they make the playoffs? 1 minute ago, VaMilBill said: On point number 6. I definitely agree with Rapp. Dude scares me to include for our own players safety. Dodson being penalized was unfair I thought. Dak was still running and looked like he was about to cut inside. I mean he barely started the slide process and he was basically on top of Dodson. QBs, if they want to be protected, need to slide to allow an appropriate amount of space and human reaction time to the defender. Same thing goes for QBs running out of bounds. Dodson lead with the crown of his helmet…15 yard penalty all day long. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Here's another one. 🤣 https://www.facebook.com/reel/891282325982670 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Limeaid said: Brady also had DEs dropping back doing covering of WRs which is something a previous DC was criticized for in this forum. It was very effective when these smaller WRs were hit by the DEs. I know Brady is so hot right now amongst fans but I don't think he calls the defense plays quite yet. 10 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Bills!Win! said: Trading for Douglas has turned the bills into a chippy hard hitting defense. The guy is a baller and Rapp and Dodson, who are the anti-Hyde , Poyer, Rapp and Dodson; they are looking to hurt you, whereas Hyde / Milano avoid big hits. ...Somewhere, Leonard Smith is smiling.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4th&long Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Just to clear up one thing, Dallas did bring in a 5th defensive lineman to help stop the run. That’s when Buffalo started running to the outside more. That makes buffalos dominant day running the ball more impressive. People think Dallas didn’t try to adjust because they never stopped Buffalo. Truth is they did try and it didn’t matter! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 52 minutes ago, VaMilBill said: On point number 6. I definitely agree with Rapp. Dude scares me to include for our own players safety. Dodson being penalized was unfair I thought. Dak was still running and looked like he was about to cut inside. I mean he barely started the slide process and he was basically on top of Dodson. QBs, if they want to be protected, need to slide to allow an appropriate amount of space and human reaction time to the defender. Same thing goes for QBs running out of bounds. He hit him in the head, helmet to helmet. Good news, we also got that call later on Shakir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Scott7975 said: Funny. I said weeks ago that if the Bills could just find a way to make the playoffs that they could be one of the most dangerous teams in it. Some people rolled their emoji eyes at me. Now the media is all saying it. I was one of those that believed, based on history with McD, that they could come out of the bye, win out and take the AFC East again. They’ve now won what seemed the 2 toughest games of the 5. Hopefully they can continue vs the Chargers. It’s raining out here right now but forecast is for partly cloudy and temps in low 60s for Saturday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Bills!Win! said: Trading for Douglas has turned the bills into a chippy hard hitting defense. The guy is a baller 6 hours ago, Virgil said: Agreed. I didn’t see the value in the trade at the time. Very happy to be wrong I liked it at the time, but even I didn't see Douglas being as good as before. I saw him as "ok, he's a spot piece for this year" Now, I am not sure that we don't roll out Douglas, Benford and Johnson and Tre's future is not as a starter on our team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, VaMilBill said: On point number 6. I definitely agree with Rapp. Dude scares me to include for our own players safety. Dodson being penalized was unfair I thought. Dak was still running and looked like he was about to cut inside. I mean he barely started the slide process and he was basically on top of Dodson. QBs, if they want to be protected, need to slide to allow an appropriate amount of space and human reaction time to the defender. Same thing goes for QBs running out of bounds. Not sure how many times I’m going to have to post this in here, but I’m going to keep doing it. Rapp absolutely was in the right, and did what he needed to do on the play where he was flagged for a late hit. Dak was FIVE YARDS PAST the 1st down marker when he very easily could have just run out of bounds, but HE DIDN’T. Instead, he turned left, toward the middle of the field, seeking to gain more yards. So here comes the defenders, at full speed, seeing a guy not going OOB, but looking to keep going down the field. And then Dak sees said defenders and decides to give up/slide at the last possible moment. Rapp, or any defender, at that point, can’t stop on a dime. Bad call by the refs. The reality is that a lot of these running QBs are gaming the system and getting some defenders to give up early because the defenders are afraid of the PF call. I applaud Rapp and say keep being aggressive. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 @Virgil thank you for writing again. I enjoy your posts! Cook is fantastic! Hope he keeps his legs under him for the rest of the season and the playoffs. The acceleration after a gigantic cut is fantastic. The pulling game by the o-line was next level too. Exceptionally drawn up and executed. It’s been in the playbook for awhile now, pre-Brady, but this game really highlighted the athleticism of our o-line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Was about to send out the Sherpas to come find you Virg. Welcome back! Agreed with you 100% on the Dodson UR call. Dak wasn't even in his slide when Dodson hit him, bad call by the Zebras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Bills!Win! said: Trading for Douglas has turned the bills into a chippy hard hitting defense. The guy is a baller I wholeheartedly agree!! Best acquisition since Stefon Diggs. Leonard Floyd is a close second 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 If only Gabe Davis could become a contributor catching the football for this team. It would add another dynamic to the offense for Brady to utilize 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePJ76 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) the cowboys did try to adjust and it didn't work at all. They tried slanting their line and switching their linebackers after the half with clark being the key guy. It didn't work. They live in dime defense and have all these hybrid players who are only good at rushing the passer. They do not handle pulling lineman. They had 8 guys in the box at times in the third quarter and that didn't work either. Micah parsons to me plays hard when he feels like it or when they are winning. He is the prototypical Dallas player. His effort sunday was not good imo and he has a podcast he does and he was calling out the media. I can't wait to see them play Detroit. Detroit had them beat last year and fumbled at their own one and it changed the whole game. The lions can do all the things buffalo did up front. I hope the lions kill them at home. Edited December 19, 2023 by MikePJ76 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 What a fun game to watch. I have no idea how McD has this defense playing so dominantly with so many injuries. And Brady has this offense playing with rhythm and energy. Plus, Cook. I never predicted him to be an elite runner. We’re watching him becoming a star right now. If McD can learn to coach in the final two minutes this will turn out to be the most special of seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 hours ago, TheWeatherMan said: So the team with the 4th highest point differential in the NFL might be dangerous if they make the playoffs? Dodson lead with the crown of his helmet…15 yard penalty all day long. A bunch of people here didn't think so when I said it weeks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Doc Brown said: I know Brady is so hot right now amongst fans but I don't think he calls the defense plays quite yet. McDermott the dictator over-working his staff yet again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said: If only Gabe Davis could become a contributor catching the football for this team. It would add another dynamic to the offense for Brady to utilize This guy is just phased out and not part of the offense anymore. Maybe they did an analysis of everyone and realized how many poor outcomes happened when they throw to Gabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, zow2 said: This guy is just phased out and not part of the offense anymore. Maybe they did an analysis of everyone and realized how many poor outcomes happened when they throw to Gabe. GD is a really good blocker. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Great writeup as usual, Virgil. I just hope the Bills can and do "handle bizness". Couple of points: 11 hours ago, Virgil said: 5 - Definition on Insanity - Not to take away from the Bills success, but anyone else find it strange that the Cowboys seemingly made zero adjustments at half time. I get it, the Cowboys are built for speed on defense, which they sacrifice size for. However, stack the box, but some bigger depth guys in, do something different! On the few plays we actually did pass the ball, you could see that Dallas was ready for it as they got to Josh somewhat quick. Which is fine, when you aren't down 21 and the Bills have proven they have no issues continuing to run the ball. It all just seemed really weird to me how they played that game on defense. I get it in the first half, as you expect Josh to be Josh and just start throwing because that's who he is. But on that 8 minute drive in the 3rd quarter where we ran it almost every play, there's just no excuse for that. This reminds me of a game sequence the Bills used in, hmmmmm, 2020. Then as now, Josh was recovering from a sprained shoulder (L shoulder but Hasselbeck says that impacts the throwing motion). McDermott had been all P-A mutter mutter need a run game mutter mutter in press conferences. The Bills went into NE, and Daboll had them pound the rock 38 times for 190 yds - of which Josh had only 23. 18 passing attempts for 154 yds. It wasn't the same dominant effort that Brady sent out there with Cook, but it was "Oh, where did THAT come from?" and it clearly took Belicheck by surprise; the Pats kept defending it as though they expected the "Real Bills" who want to throw it all over to walk onto the field for the next set of downs. The follow-on was, next week the Bills went into Seattle and flip-flopped the attempts - 39 pass attempts to 19 rushing attempts, about half of which were Josh Allen scrambles IIRC. It was the "Josh Allen Laser Light Show", 415 passing yards, 3 passing TDs. Postgame, Pete Carroll said he "didn't expect them to pass so much" and "we had a nice little plan to stop their run". Everyone at the time was "cool, we can run the ball, let's run more. And we did lay down a couple strong run games later in the season but it never did seem to become integrated into the offense. Anyway, I think the Cowboys never did get away from "we expect Josh to be Josh and come out throwing on the next drive" defensive mindset, just as Belicheck didn't and just as Pete Carroll didn't stop expecting the Bills to run the following week. And if we can sustain some of that run threat, that's fundamentally McDermott's point about a balanced offense - it's damned hard to defend. 11 hours ago, Virgil said: 6 - Calm the Crazy - I was a little nervous when Dodson and Rapp were making some questionable hits that led to penalties. With the tempers flaring early, I was expecting some really dumb penalties that would bring Dallas back into the game. However, credit to both of them, and maybe McD, but they found a way to clean that up and keep the intensity alive. That was one of the most punishing defensive games I can remember in quite a while. Every time a Cowboy touched the ball, they were getting hit immediately. We didn't just beat them, we absolutely BEAT them. For context, Dallas kept their starters in for a moral victory touchdown at the end of the game, because we destroyed the previous 3 loss team's confidence that badly. Let that one sink in. This is where I've been told about OL and DL play, "it's mental. It starts in your mind, with an attitude". Of course that pre-supposes you start with elite athletes, but when the Bills were getting their asses whupped on both sides of the line by the Bengals, it's not that they aren't capable of laying down a can of whupass. It's intensity. It's mental. Let's hope we keep bringing it. GO BILLS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 11 hours ago, Virgil said: 3 - The Pulls - Maybe I don't pay attention to this enough in other games, but it seemed like our lineman pull game was exceptional. I counted at least six big runs where a guard or tackle OR QB pulled to the other side of the line and laid out a monster block. It was almost comical to see those guys get to the next level and destroy a defender. You've all seen the replay of Dawkins blocking a defender into the next time zone on one of the big Cook runs. Regardless, such a simple play design allowing the big dawgs to shine was a beautiful thing and I couldn't be happier for the line to finally show some success. Fixed it for you. Thought it was funny on the one run by Cook to the left side. Josh was out in front and you could see he was ready and looking to hit someone. Then after about 5 yards a light must of went off in his head and he stopped and got the hell out of there before anyone could hit him. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, BuffaloMatt said: GD is a really good blocker. That's been the conventional wisdom about why GD leads the WR room in snaps. Looking at PFF, which grades players on run blocking, Diggs and Shakir are both graded higher as run blockers. Interestingly Diggs and Shakir are also rated higher in run blocking than either Kincaid or Knox. FWIW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 10 hours ago, Virgil said: To me, the issue was the defense. Josh could score 40 and I wasn’t convinced we wouldn’t give up 41. We blew so many games on the final drives, I believe it was a warranted concern. These last two weeks have felt different and if we play the same way the next three weeks, we can beat anyone Yep. The offense with Dorsey I lost the confidence in terms of the offense being consistent, but Josh always gives you a chance and they were not the worst offense in the league either. Brady has unlocked the offense back to the 2020 feels where I feel whatever the score is they can do it. But the defense was the big issue. NE & DEN they wilted so badly and blew leads late. PHI I don't criticize as much as they are a good team, but the other two just can't happen and it felt like even if the offense was rolling could the D just make some plays. The bye seems to allowed some healing injury wise along with the coaching staff to figure a few things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Fixed it for you. Thought it was funny on the one run by Cook to the left side. Josh was out in front and you could see he was ready and looking to hit someone. Then after about 5 yards a light must of went off in his head and he stopped and got the hell out of there before anyone could hit him. I remember seeing that one live and thinking the exact same thing. Josh was ready to rumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finn Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 12 hours ago, Virgil said: 5 - Definition on Insanity - Not to take away from the Bills success, but anyone else find it strange that the Cowboys seemingly made zero adjustments at half time. I get it, the Cowboys are built for speed on defense, which they sacrifice size for. However, stack the box, but some bigger depth guys in, do something different! On the few plays we actually did pass the ball, you could see that Dallas was ready for it as they got to Josh somewhat quick. Which is fine, when you aren't down 21 and the Bills have proven they have no issues continuing to run the ball. It all just seemed really weird to me how they played that game on defense. I get it in the first half, as you expect Josh to be Josh and just start throwing because that's who he is. But on that 8 minute drive in the 3rd quarter where we ran it almost every play, there's just no excuse for that. I'm surprised I haven't seen any references to the 1994 Super Bowl, where Dallas did the same thing to the Bills, running Emmitt Smith on virtually every play at one point. Nice to get some payback, for those of us with long memories. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 7 hours ago, ProcessTruster said: and Rapp and Dodson, who are the anti-Hyde , Poyer, Rapp and Dodson; they are looking to hurt you, whereas Hyde / Milano avoid big hits. ...Somewhere, Leonard Smith is smiling.... I think Milano is our toughest player on defense period. He has lit up many players. Ask Mike White about that from last year. People sometimes forget that football was built on intimidation violence and brutality. That is how the game was played by pretty much every team (the Raiders played it a little better then the rest many years ago) for decades upon decades. (watch on YouTube the story of the 1970 or 1971 season. The hitting and pummeling QB's was absolutely ridiculous.) Most of that has been taken out of the game since Roger Goddell took over as Czar of the league. But you need guys who play like Poyer Rapp and Dodson. It sends a message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 12 hours ago, Scott7975 said: Funny. I said weeks ago that if the Bills could just find a way to make the playoffs that they could be one of the most dangerous teams in it. Some people rolled their emoji eyes at me. Now the media is all saying it. What's a little FUBAR is that this offense has had this potential all season. Imagine if they had played like this all season instead of opening up like this, then disappearing for a half-dozen games, and then reverting to form. We'd have set franchise records. We may still set some yet. I'm guessing we'd be 13-1 or 12-2 and all but have clinched the #1 Seed. Having said that, if we can keep this level of offense going, ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathcliff Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said: If only Gabe Davis could become a contributor catching the football for this team. It would add another dynamic to the offense for Brady to utilize I guess you don’t realize Gabe (and Diggs) was blocking his DB out of the play every time Cook went around end. Did you not notice the DBs were not in on many tackles until several yards down field? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Beck Water said: The follow-on was, next week the Bills went into Seattle and flip-flopped the attempts - 39 pass attempts to 19 rushing attempts, about half of which were Josh Allen scrambles IIRC. It was the "Josh Allen Laser Light Show", 415 passing yards, 3 passing TDs. Postgame, Pete Carroll said he "didn't expect them to pass so much" and "we had a nice little plan to stop their run". Just wanted to point out this game was actually in BUF during Covid Year. Both teams had 420 yards of offense. SEA turned the ball over 4 times. May have been the nicest NOV weather ever for a Bills home game Game Information Highmark Stadium 1:00 PM, November 8, 2020 Coverage: FOX Orchard Park, NY Game time temperature: 69 degrees https://spectrumnews1.com/ap-top-news/2020/11/08/allen-bills-torch-seahawks-win-44-34-in-balmy-buffalo @Virgil Glad to see this write up as know you have stepped away. Very much appreciated my friend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 8 hours ago, TheWeatherMan said: Dodson lead with the crown of his helmet…15 yard penalty all day long. Agreed. I was mad when watching it live, but on re-watching the game last night, it was a clear helmet-to-helment hit, and would be called again >90% of the time. You could argue that it's unfortunate for Dodson, because Dak started his slide so late that he basically put his face in the path of Dodson's helmet. But it's the responsibility of the defender not to lower his helmet in the first place. Once he does, he's liable for the consequences of whatever it hits. Speaking of hits, Prescott took a BEATING yesterday. Even outside of the 2 flags. All of our sacks were pretty hard (legal) hits, and the Dodson & Phillips ones were especially hard. Plus he took a couple more shots on scrambles and pressures. His body can't be feeling great yesterday or today. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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