Game week thread - Bills at Panthers (Game week preview on pg. 18)

[Sierra Foothills]

50 minutes ago, Returntoglory said:

I live in NC now and still on the fence if i want to attend the game.

 

Not feeling too comfortable right now in light of the past few games and the teams less than stellar play.

 

So this week you're not predicting a return to glory?

 

46 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

The man ended the AFC East championship game against the Fins the last game of the year when they had the ball at midfield late in the 4th with a pretty nice INT against Tua on the sidelines.

 

People forget pretty quickly around here.

 

The fans forget quickly.

 

Regarding the team itself, I appreciate the culture, the process, and everything McBeane has built here. It counts for a lot and it's made Buffalo a more attractive destination for players.

 

That said, I feel McBeane probably go farther than many/most teams in terms of being dispassionate about their players... meaning that they let their emotions or their convictions on a player cloud their judgement too often.

 

Granted it's a very hard balance to find but I sometimes feel that there's too many feel good stories and not enough cold, hard decisions being made on player performance. Again, it's a hard balance to find because you're trying to build loyalty and trust with the players and that counts too.

 

JMO.

[fergie's ire]

56 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:

I agree. I like Rapp. Don't "love" his play - but he hits hard and has made some great tackles, especially missile tackles that make the other teams RB's keep their heads up. he has been injured this season so theres that....

I would like to see Hancock play.

I think that is what it best about the Rapp injury.  I've heard the coaching staff LOVES Rapp.  The fan base thinks he is a big part of the problem.  Well, whether it is Poyer or Hancock or someone else, at least fans and coaches will get to see how it looks with another option.

[Dillenger4]

52 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

I mean he broke Taron's forearm and I believe he caused the injury to Douglas last year also. Also want to say he injured Bernard as well at some point and possibly Poyer

It's football. People get hurt. Shite happens. Call it what you want... Rapp can hit! LOL

[TheyCallMeAndy]

14 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:

It's football. People get hurt. Shite happens. Call it what you want... Rapp can hit! LOL

I can't name a single opponent injured by Rapp, just our guys lol

[transplantbillsfan]

1 hour ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

Could we be on the other side of a wideouts having a revenge game?? Like to see Samuel show he still can do it. 

 

I wish Samuel could stay freakin healthy.  When he actually gets on the field in relatively good health (an extreme rarity) over the last 2 years, he's done some really good things and looks like he'd be part of our main WR rotation consistently.

[Returntoglory]

56 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

So this week you're not predicting a return to glory?

 

 

The fans forget quickly.

 

Regarding the team itself, I appreciate the culture, the process, and everything McBeane has built here. It counts for a lot and it's made Buffalo a more attractive destination for players.

 

That said, I feel McBeane probably go farther than many/most teams in terms of being dispassionate about their players... meaning that they let their emotions or their convictions on a player cloud their judgement too often.

 

Granted it's a very hard balance to find but I sometimes feel that there's too many feel good stories and not enough cold, hard decisions being made on player performance. Again, it's a hard balance to find because you're trying to build loyalty and trust with the players and that counts too.

 

JMO.

I'm fearful of a " Return to Gory".

 

And by the way, this fan of over 50 years forgets NOTHING!

 

I'm also educated enough as a fan and former athlete to be able to critique what has been put in front of me, and see the good and bad. 

 

I will once again say without any chance of this comment being vague.

 

IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL THAT BRANDON BEANE HAS NOT PROVIDED A WR1 FOR JOSH ALLEN!

[Big Turk]

1 hour ago, Dillenger4 said:

It's football. People get hurt. Shite happens. Call it what you want... Rapp can hit! LOL

 

Yes, but coming in after the play is essentially over with pointless reckless tackle attempts and injuring your own players should not just be looked at as OK.

[SoonerBillsFan]

23 minutes ago, Returntoglory said:

I'm fearful of a " Return to Gory".

 

And by the way, this fan of over 50 years forgets NOTHING!

 

I'm also educated enough as a fan and former athlete to be able to critique what has been put in front of me, and see the good and bad. 

 

I will once again say without any chance of this comment being vague.

 

IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL THAT BRANDON BEANE HAS NOT PROVIDED A WR1 FOR JOSH ALLEN!

Thank you 

[BlueRed]

So do the bills now have 2 open spots on the roster with Rapp to IR? 
 

[CincyBillsFan]

2 hours ago, zow2 said:

The weekend the Bills lost at Atlanta,  the Panthers beat Dallas at home.  They scored 30 pts, had 410 yards offense and 27 first downs.   I thought Bryce Young looked good and made plays....and I don't give Buffalo's defense any more respect than Dallas' until I see improvement.  I think the Bills are pretty fortunate if they play Andy Dalton instead of Young.

I agree and Dalton isn't as mobile as Young.

 

 

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[MiltonWaddams]

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