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He was.

True, and that is why it’s good he’s coming back now, to get some. Games under his belt and hopefully get closer back to where he was as we start rolling in the playoffs. We also don’t need him to be who he was with Linval here now. If he can bring value as a rotational piece it’s going to be a big gain for us. If he gets back to close to where he was by 2nd round of playoffs or AFCCG, then even better. If we do make the SB, odds are it’s gonna be to face the Niners, and having him back with 5 games under his belt will be huge for that game.

OHHHHHH HELL YEAAAHHHHH!!!! This is amazing news!

It makes no sense from a developmental or a team stand point...but it does make sense from the point of view of a desperate HC trying to find a way to save his job. Rivera is probably desperately hoping to show he can win with better QB play and that QB play has been the issue and not him to try and survive another season.

I doubt Bills will be underdogs against Miami. Josh Allen and company have had no problems handling the Tua and Hill show with the lone loss being under extreme circumstances and Tua and Hill were still held in check. Especially after Bills smashed Miami earlier in the year with a bad OC.

My predictions for this weekend, week 17. 1 - Bills clinch playoff birth. 2 - Dolphins lose to Ravens and we control our own destiny for both the division and number 2 seed. GoBills!!!!

Without even checking I can tell you right now that the person giving you an eye roll is almost certainly @Airseven

Who in the AFC is definitively better right now? Bills can beat anyone in the AFC. Will they, well that’s what we will find out. But to say they can’t be is just absurd and is just more about being stubborn to stick to the negative bias you already have. They just beat KC and Cowboys, who at the time they played them were both considered legit SB contenders and top 5 teams. But you act like they lost their last 5 games.

Huh? Has nothing to do with the coaches exterior energy you may or may not have observed. It’s about the players having and playing with renewed energy from having a new coach. Nobody is talking about the coaches sideline demeanor but you lol.

Your reasoning keeps getting worse

KC has one of the best defenses in the NFL. If you think an offense must score 30 every week against even the best defenses then you are delusional in your expectations. We went into KC against what was then the number 1 seed in the AFC, with the best QB and one of the best defenses in one of the toughest places to play and win a tough close game and scored 20…and somehow that’s not good enough for you? LMAO, that’s just absurd.

New coach energy isn’t about a guy on the sideline being a cheer leader lol.

This is an absurd take. This is a prime example of someone just whining to whine and manipulate info to confirm their bias. You are lumping in Dorsey led offense (7 of those 9 were with him) with Brady led offense and they are not the same, but you’re doing it to exaggerate your bias.

Miami isn’t winning both games against Dallas and Ravens, might not win either one. But I do think Miami follows Bills blueprint and just runs all day on Dallas, so if Miami is to win one of them, I think Dallas is the one they have the best chance at. People are down on the Chargers game, and that’s dumb IMHO. They held their poise despite down early off a ST fumble and were then again late after Cook fumbled it felt like a game that could flip momentum and be in danger of losing. But they stayed composed, they didn’t abandon Cook, and they drove the field to win the game. Then the D did its thing immediately on defending the chance for a game winning FG with a big sack out the gate to seal the fate if the game to a lateral gauntlet for a miracle attempt. Coming off a huge win, into a road environment with new coach energy against a weaker team easy to overlook is a game a lot of teams can lose. And when you factor our struggles in close games, being able to hold on and make the plays to win the game was great to see. Sure we would have preferred a multi-score win, but also, Bills need to win these close games too as there are likely to be more, so this IMHO only helps build more poise and confidence inside that locker room as we move towards the playoffs. Note: I think we are about to see more of a split committee at RB between Fournette and Cook. Cook is having some fumbling issues, had also dropped 2 easy TD passes, and isn’t great in pass pro. Playoff Lenny inbound, I think they are gonna get his legs warmed for a playoff impact and Lenny is a more physical runner, better receiver, and better in pass pro. Cook will be the speed element and still mix in a lot too, but I have a feeling that if Lenny shows he still has it (he’s only 27) these next couple weeks, then he could be looking at a hefty involvement come the post season.

You know the QB on the other team only had 200 yards and 1 TD (none passing) and only because of a ST fumble. You are grossly exaggerating the situation. If you want to call that lucky, then you need to call all the Bills losses by one score lucky for the other teams too. Bills didn’t lucky at all, they went out and won the game on execution not luck. There wasn’t a lucky play that won them the game. Josh and the offense made plays. And I find it even more hilarious that you said Josh sucked (3 TDs) and then praise the Chargers QB (1 TD thanks to a st fumble). Bills were on the road facing a team with new energy from a new coach. This was their SB, the coach and QB literally even said it before the game themselves as they don’t know what future they even have after this season. Bills controlled the game except three turnovers allowed the Chargers to stay in it. But they went out and handled their business on the road and made the plays to win the game when it mattered, something they have struggled with in the past. I swear, some of you piss and moan unless we blow people out, and that’s just not the reality of the NFL.

We now control our own destiny and are currently the 6th seed. 2 games to go to reach playoffs…then the real season begins! LFG! GoBills!

Dumb penalties also offset some big Allen throws too

Let’s not forget 2 gimme dropped TD passes vs Eagles and Cowboys As good as he’s been he’s also had some concerning moments that could be costly in the playoffs if they continue.

2 Fumbles though…almost cost us this game.

I said it all last year...all offseason...and screamed all season long this year...DORSEY was the problem. I understood the hiring, promoting within with a guy Josh liked. But the moment he was hired, my concern was his lack of experience and essentially learning on the job during the prime years of Diggs and Allen. It posed the risk of wasting that time while he learned on the job if he didn't excel early...and he didn't excel ever. He was terrible at use of personnel, play design, scheming guys open, utilizing his RB's as runners and receivers, creating motion with purpose, etc. The offensive numbers were misleading...the play to play, drive to drive, game to game consistency, efficiency and smoothness were all lacking. Allen, Diggs, and company can mask and overcome the OC deficiencies enough to still put up season end stats, but the offense had issues the entire Dorsey tenure. Quite honestly, even though its a small sample size, the offense is even better than it was under Daboll even. Daboll had his own issues (allergic to running the ball for starters) and often would just call the dumbest plays in key moments as if he was trying to be the star of that moment with something tricky rather than smart. If things continue, not only do I think Brady will remain as OC and could end up being the best one Josh has had so far. And I would think he would be a prime candidate to replace McD if there was a change made this year or next?

So this thread actually has nothing to do with talking heads I see lol

He’s been everything I thought he would be when we signed him and more. He’s the reason I said we might lead the league in sacks this year back in preseason. I thought it was one of Beanes best signings in terms of talent vs value of his tenure and he has not disappointed. He’s everything we hoped Von would be (and to be fair, Von was delivering pre-injury just at an absurdly higher price tag). I would love to see him back on a 1 or 2 year deal next season too.

Love seeing DaQuan on there as limited

None of these are my favorite QB.

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