I was at the game and let me tell you what was happening downfield

[Einstein]

Former NFL wide receiver reiterating what I said the opening post.

 

“(Bills) wide receivers got OWNED”

 

When I said Sunday they were blanketed; they were BLANKETED.

 

 

 

Edited 59 minutes ago by Einstein

[Dan]

9 hours ago, Nihilarian said:

I disagree, as we all saw what can happen with proper game plans against the Chiefs and Bucs. As others have pointed out, and even McD stated that the play calling was off...

 

McDermott added, “I believe in our offensive staff,” but it’s clear that the offensive scheme needs to get better. Right now, the whole Bills’ offense revolves around expecting Allen to make plays, even when he’s under relentless pressure. That’s not a winning formula.

I’m going to suggest it’s more than just scheme.  The offense looks a lot like it did last year, prior to acquiring Amari Cooper.  Regardless of his actual production, he provided a consistent and respectable downfield threat that defenses had to account for.   Once he arrived the entire offense looked better.   
 

They entered this year thinking Palmer could provide that.  For a couple reasons, he simply has not.  We have no one the defense has to respect on deep routes.  Hence, they can crowd the line, clog the rushing lanes and get after Allen.  
 

Beane tried to pull another Amari type trade at the deadline, but he looked within the division.  That, and thinking Palmer (or Coleman) would be a downfield threat, were huge mistakes that have left our offense in a bind.  It’s predictable, inconsistent and easy to scheme against.  Exactly as it was early last season. 
 

They need to hire a scout that can identify WR talent.  Clearly, this front office lacks that ability. 

 

[Einstein]

Zero respect for our receivers. Single high, stacked inside the sticks

 

They KNOW we had no-one who could gain any separation. 

 

 

 

 

[Comebackkid]

heres the visual of what ugly looks like

[Pecker]

20 hours ago, GoBills808 said:

In fairness to our guys that's one of the top defenses in the nfl

Was the Same story against the third string dolphins DBs tho

[Pecker]

11 minutes ago, Comebackkid said:

heres the visual of what ugly looks like

Great video.  The play design is terrible too. 
 

 

HEY BEANE!!!!!  cutting Knox Milano Samuel bass Rapp and D jones saves almost 39 million.

 

Thats enough to cover Justin Jefferson’s contract and resign Knox at 4 million/year.  Maybe go buy George Pickens this offseason!?!?

 

[Billz4ever]

18 hours ago, ganesh said:

WE miss Diggs as a play maker.   This may not be popular, but that guy had the knack to get open and give Allen a chance.  The same was with Cole.  We are missing those guys so badly on this offense.  Shakir has also been a BIG disappointment.   We paid him money for being a WR and not a catch at scrimmage and try making 5-7 yards (and get lucky once in a while).   There were zero slant passes to him to move the chains. 

 

Man, back then we were asking for a steady WR2 to compliment Diggs.  Now we're at the point where we're begging for somebody, anybody who can just get open.

 

And we have a GM who was basically telling people in the offseason to stop complaining.  By mid-season he's contemplating parting ways with 1st round picks because he knows he was wrong and here we are.

[Success]

There has already been a lot of criticism for Beane on this - but as poorly as the roster is constructed, I think he'd get much more of a pass if it wasn't for the sad, stubborn negligence on the WR position.

 

I think he believed that Coleman might really replace Diggs or something.  He took a wild gamble this season w/ that unit, and it is proving to be his biggest & most impactful failure.

 

If he stays, there is no excuse.  The WR corps needs a 180 heading into next season, starting with a true star at the #1 spot. Someone proven and great.

 

[harmonkillebrew]

5 minutes ago, Success said:

There has already been a lot of criticism for Beane on this - but as poorly as the roster is constructed, I think he'd get much more of a pass if it wasn't for the sad, stubborn negligence on the WR position.

 

I think he believed that Coleman might really replace Diggs or something.  He took a wild gamble this season w/ that unit, and it is proving to be his biggest & most impactful failure.

 

If he stays, there is no excuse.  The WR corps needs a 180 heading into next season, starting with a true star at the #1 spot. Someone proven and great.

 

I honestly think Beane needs to go, before McDermott.

At least Sean coaches up a strong, tight lockeroom, even if his game day coaching struggles.

McD predates Beane, so maybe he survives and we get a better GM...?

[BillsFan130]

39 minutes ago, Einstein said:

Zero respect for our receivers. Single high, stacked inside the sticks

 

They KNOW we had no-one who could gain any separation. 

 

 

 

 

That was probably some of the most depressing film I've ever seen lol.

 

Its amazing Josh got out of this game without a serious injury 

[GoBills808]

34 minutes ago, ***** said:

Was the Same story against the third string dolphins DBs tho

Yup

strictly talking Texans game

[GunnerBill]

Some of us said after the Buccs..... this is about opposition nothing else. 

 

The Bills are happy to dial up deep shots. They took them against the Buccs because guys were open. Cos that was a bad secondary, especially with Dean out early. The Texans secondary is darn good. Their corners are excellent. I was one of the few who stood pat on Lassiter when everyone downgraded him for a bad combine. Dude can play. And Stingley is a stud.

[Chaos]

12 minutes ago, harmonkillebrew said:

I honestly think Beane needs to go, before McDermott.

At least Sean coaches up a strong, tight lockeroom, even if his game day coaching struggles.

McD predates Beane, so maybe he survives and we get a better GM...?

Maybe the next GM get McDermott a quality QB to rebuild the team around. 

[thenorthremembers]

Brady knows his WR are trash.   Brady knew the Texans defense was going to get there with 4.   His job was to find a weakness despite this.   Where were the crossing routes?  Where were the running back screens?  

[Einstein]

3 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said:

Brady knows his WR are trash.   Brady knew the Texans defense was going to get there with 4.   His job was to find a weakness despite this.   Where were the crossing routes?  Where were the running back screens?  

 

Brady; Best I can do is another WR screen.

[dave mcbride]

1 hour ago, Comebackkid said:

heres the visual of what ugly looks like

Definitely confirms @Einstein’s take.

[Niagara Dude]

21 hours ago, Einstein said:

Forgot to mention one other thing; Our receiving options don’t seem to know what to do when Allen scrambles. They mostly just stay still or move only slightly. I don’t get it. They don’t come back toward the ball, or try to shake their defender. 

 

Actually Shakir did a little, but everyone else? Just … statues for the most

part.

Thanks for sharing,  it was bad and Brady just made it worse. I think we win this game if our Defence came out more aggressive in that first half with blitzs to start the game and maybe create a turnover.  When your playing against an elite defence like the Texans,  you need some help from your to shorten the field for your offence. That TD drive before the half after the kickoff return for TD was a back breaker

 

I think Babich and McDermott need to sit down and find ways to create turnovers.  Last season that is something our defence did and were not seeing this season

[Niagara Dude]

17 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

Definitely confirms @Einstein’s take.

 

17 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

Definitely confirms @Einstein’s take.

Like him or not ,  Allen could always count on Diggs to shake his defender. It's so sad to watch Allen trying to carry his and take a beating on the field. At this point i would be looking to bring in some street guys or someone who can take Hardman's spot. Texans were playing a lot of one safety back because they had no fear of getting beat. I could see something like this happening in our next game against Pittsburg.  

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 hour ago, Comebackkid said:

heres the visual of what ugly looks like

Acho is an amazingly annoying and abrasive sports personality.

 

However, I give the guy his due. He is elite at these film breakdowns. He's really good at breaking things down with NFL level knowledge and presenting it to fans. It's totally worth the 10 and half minute watch.

[Einstein]

12 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

Definitely confirms @Einstein’s take.

 

I can’t wait express to everyone enough how bad it was.

 

Allen had NO CHANCE all night.