Game week thread - Dolphins at Bills TNF

[thronethinker]

39 minutes ago, Gunvald's Husse said:

I know you lot over the pond speak a different English to us on this side but does this make any sense to anyone (it is McDaniel's response to a question about the Bills' historical dominance over the Dolphins in recent years):

 

"I think it's a disservice to all the people on both teams every year when people put history on top of what it [is]," he said. "It's two teams playing each other, and I think generally if you have success in one place against an opponent, over time you do have a confidence whether it's real or not real, it doesn't matter -- you do. And then, consequently, people can have a chip on their shoulder on the losing end of it. "The bottom line is, is all of it is semantics. It's two football teams playing -- one on the road, one at home -- but the individuals are always different and the more you can recognize that and take each game unto itself and alone, by itself, you're shortchanging the process and you'll ultimately fall victim to it. I think over time you have to take each game, each opponent, each opportunity in the National Football League, solely focus on it and everything else makes you worse in focus, preparation and execution."

 

He just seems to contradict himself in every sentence (in addition to talking bollox)

 

Give me our McD over theirs, anyday

 

I read this thinking it must have taken him 5 minutes to get through that whole thing. 

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said:

 

Honestly it's not surprising. It's a short week which tends to make coaches be conservative about injuring and McDermott already tends that way. 

 

While it's never good, if there's a game to give them rest it's this one: Miami doesn't really have possession receivers or a prolific TE and its OL is beat up hell.

 

I can see us rolling out a heavier Dime with Rapp/Bishop acting as LB while Taron helps with Hill

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said:

 

I kind of expected this outcome for Thursday. Keeping Achane contained is going to be a challenge. 

[stevewin]

56 minutes ago, Pokebball said:

Any concern about the visor causing some glare and vision differences for Josh? Simply, he's not use to it and IMO it has to cause some differences for him.

In PC this week he said he's used to wearing it, does so in practice at times.  Said the biggest thing he doesn't like is it is hotter with it on

Edited September 17 by stevewin

[ColoradoBills]

3 minutes ago, stevewin said:

In PC this week he said he's used to wearing it, does so in practice at times.  Said the biggest thing he doesn't like is it is hotter with it on

 

69 degrees at game time on Thursday.  Shouldn't be an issue.

[zow2]

I think Miami throws the kitchen sink at the Bills early, and uses all their misdirection and speed.  It will be interesting to see if Tua can get the ball out of his hand fast enough.  In the end Miami won't be able to stop the Buffalo offense..  I see the game being a bit higher scoring than people expect, something like 37-24 Bills.  

[billieve420]

Divisional game against desperate opponent and on a short week. All recipes for disaster but I think Bills should get it done. There is no reason to not be undefeated going into that KC game. Don't want to hear any excuses about not getting that #1 seed this year which I believe is critical for the Bills to reach the Super Bowl.

[SoTier]

1 hour ago, Scott7975 said:

 

Miami and the Bengals are kind of in the same situation... they pay a QB and they pay skill positions. This leaves them not much money for oline and defense and it shows.

 

I think Miami more or less has to have really talented skill position players because Tua isn't good enough to make average ones better if they want to be an offensive juggernaut.   They're in "QB Purgatory " because they paid Tua like a 1st tier QB, and he's not that.  I think they miscalculated about how far a pass heavy offense could get them.

 

Cincinnati, OTOH, is getting exactly what Mike Brown wants:  an exciting team to put butts in the seats and sell lots of merchandise with an escape clause if/when his first tier QB  gets sidelined for weeks/months/season.  Nobody's going to  remember that Cinci's defense can't stop anybody.

 

58 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

I think a very intelligent person would form at least one coherent sentence or at least approach a point with as many words.

 

Many very intelligent people's brains work significantly faster than they can speak, so the ideas just spill out.  It can be corrected if the person works at it, but I think McDaniel has other priorities.  Not everyone can be Sean McVay. 

 

Edited September 17 by SoTier

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

29 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

I kind of expected this outcome for Thursday. Keeping Achane contained is going to be a challenge. 

I am more worried about Achane’s backup who will come in around the 2nd quarter when he is injured again.

[Bob Chandler's Hands]

14 minutes ago, billieve420 said:

Divisional game against desperate opponent and on a short week. All recipes for disaster but I think Bills should get it done. There is no reason to not be undefeated going into that KC game. Don't want to hear any excuses about not getting that #1 seed this year which I believe is critical for the Bills to reach the Super Bowl.

Good thing Miami sucks

[CincyBillsFan]

21 minutes ago, billieve420 said:

Divisional game against desperate opponent and on a short week. All recipes for disaster but I think Bills should get it done. There is no reason to not be undefeated going into that KC game. Don't want to hear any excuses about not getting that #1 seed this year which I believe is critical for the Bills to reach the Super Bowl.

This is a fair take but there is a huge difference between a "desperate" team and one that is injury riddled and falling apart.  KC & Houston are desperate in every sense of the word and I would hate to be playing either this week.  But the Dolphin injuries on their O line and in their secondary are substantial.  Add to that is the fact that this is a short week with the game in Buffalo. 

 

Sure "on any given Sunday" applies here to but I'm having a hard time worrying about this game.

 

 

[Dan]

17 minutes ago, zow2 said:

I think Miami throws the kitchen sink at the Bills early, and uses all their misdirection and speed.  It will be interesting to see if Tua can get the ball out of his hand fast enough.  In the end Miami won't be able to stop the Buffalo offense..  I see the game being a bit higher scoring than people expect, something like 37-24 Bills.  

Agreed.  Unless the players have just given up and are willing to throw in the towel to get a new regime, I think they come out on fire with an extremely well-scripted first drive.  Their plan will be to be physical, jump to an early lead and hope to quiet the crowd and shut Allen down long enough to get into the late 3rd quarter.    So, the Bills just have to be prepared, focused and consistent.  They can and will wear down the Dolphins.. .whether it takes 1 quarter or 3.    
 

 

1 hour ago, SCBills said:

Annoying to be down Oliver & Milano, but the Dolphins just put 2/5ths of their OL on IR, so I’m not going to complain too much.  
 

Re: Milano, it just makes me worried long term.  This Defense has a ton of potential, but alot of relies on certain guys… Rapp, Milano, Taron, Bernard, Benford, Bosa staying healthy.

 

Two games in and we’re already having to deal with missed games from Taron Johnson and Matt Milano. 
 

That being said.. very quickly it seems clear that the key to this defense is making sure Bosa and Benford are healthy in the Playoffs.  We’ve never had a Bosa type power player at this level for the playoffs and Benford hasn’t be available in our Chiefs losses.  

If Beane hasn't already put his scouts on the alert to find a Milano and Taron replacement, I'd be surpeised.  Both of those positions require fast, physical and smart players.   And both of those players are showing decline.. Milano more so than Taron.  But, it's definitely time to look for replacements.   I would also suggest, even if Bishop improves all season, it's probably time to look for a Rapp replacement as well (although that could potentially still be a full year away).   

[Peace Frog]

 

 

 

[PaattMaann]

Just now, Dan said:

Agreed.  Unless the players have just given up and are willing to throw in the towel to get a new regime, I think they come out on fire with an extremely well-scripted first drive.  Their plan will be to be physical, jump to an early lead and hope to quiet the crowd and shut Allen down long enough to get into the late 3rd quarter.    So, the Bills just have to be prepared, focused and consistent.  They can and will wear down the Dolphins.. .whether it takes 1 quarter or 3.    
 

 

If Beane hasn't already put his scouts on the alert to find a Milano and Taron replacement, I'd be surpeised.  Both of those positions require fast, physical and smart players.   And both of those players are showing decline.. Milano more so than Taron.  But, it's definitely time to look for replacements.   I would also suggest, even if Bishop improves all season, it's probably time to look for a Rapp replacement as well (although that could potentially still be a full year away).   

 

Jordan Hancock is on hand to be either Rapp or Johnsons eventual replacement

[K-9]

4 minutes ago, PaattMaann said:

 

Jordan Hancock is on hand to be either Rapp or Johnsons eventual replacement

I think he’s gonna be our next Micah Hyde. 

[Rocky Landing]

9 minutes ago, Peace Frog said:

 

 

 

Even then, Josh could have beat them.

[Dan]

43 minutes ago, billieve420 said:

Divisional game against desperate opponent and on a short week. All recipes for disaster but I think Bills should get it done. There is no reason to not be undefeated going into that KC game. Don't want to hear any excuses about not getting that #1 seed this year which I believe is critical for the Bills to reach the Super Bowl.

I think it’s entirely too early to talk about the 1 seed, not to mention bad by ju ju!  
 

We all hope for it.  We all want it.  But it’s week 3 and the trees still have green leaves!    Personally, I won’t be able to give it serious consideration until I’m eating pumpkin pie and planning a week of turkey left overs. 

[Special K]

17 minutes ago, PaattMaann said:

 

Jordan Hancock is on hand to be either Rapp or Johnsons eventual replacement

 

A Bishop and Hancock Safety pairing playing at their full potential is an exciting combo, IMO.

[balln]

1 minute ago, Special K said:

 

A Bishop and Hancock Safety pairing playing at their full potential is an exciting combo, IMO.

And then an up to speed Hairston. W Benford. A guy can hope 

[The Jokeman]

 

17 minutes ago, Dan said:

I think it’s entirely too early to talk about the 1 seed, not to mention bad by ju ju!  
 

We all hope for it.  We all want it.  But it’s week 3 and the trees still have green leaves!    Personally, I won’t be able to give it serious consideration until I’m eating pumpkin pie and planning a week of turkey left overs. 

Exactly focus on each week as it comes. The only important thing now is to win on Thursday and of course stay healthy.