SageAgainstTheMachine

I'm encouraged because our wins have largely been quality wins. We swept the Fins who are 8-5 against all other opponents. The Ravens are defending SB champions despite their decline in personnel and the Panthers are among the best in the NFL. Even the Jets aren't complete walkovers. Only the Jaguars are a bottom third team. Furthermore, the Bills were outclassed only three times. New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Tampa. The other six losses are coulda, shoulda, woulda. Compare that to other recent years where I'd estimate the Bills never even stood a chance in 6 or 7 games. I know that the only thing that matters is the record, but a gigantic criticism of both the Gailey and Jauron regimes was that they never beat good teams, and I'd say that's turned around.

Just seems impossible for Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit to escape from the mire.

Nothing about shutting out a division opponent with an 8-6 record is same ole, same ole. They never even got past our 35.

I have to admit that his inconsistency with wearing a visor, especially this late in the season, is disturbing. That might fly in the college game, but not in the NFL. Think of it this way - is there ANY doubt that Belichick will wear a stained hoodie on game day?

The NFC North has turned into a war of attrition.

Quite true. Freddy is a warrior, but those knees would be like something from a horror movie if he had to shoulder 350 carries. Given that it's a need to give another guy 200 carries, I'm glad that guy is CJ.

Not a federal offense, but chronic lateness is a pet peeve because it usually indicates a lack of respect and accountability. Especially seeing as it's a problem that can be fixed by simply giving yourself a 15-minute cushion to account for unexpected happenings. I think we all know a guy or gal like that..."Alarm didn't go off. Traffic was terrible. Had to walk my dog. Late night yesterday." Nope. If you cared to arrive on time, you'd arrive on time.

Jim Leonhard is a smart player and rather opportunistic when there's decent pressure. He had a nice year with Baltimore under similar circumstances, but struggled during his first stint with the Bills when the pass rush was abyssmal. I'd like to see him kept around next year.

The Pats should have plenty to fight for, in terms of home field advantage in the playoffs. This won't be a B-squad.

His instincts are just great. He plays his position with confidence and versatility. I can handle him getting abused once or twice by a Vincent Jackson type if he continues to make big plays and stick like flypaper to the slot man. Having said that, I think if the Bills get too enamored and move him outside more often it would be a mistake.

Consider that Kiko was pick #46 and is already one of the best linebackers in the NFL. I don't honestly care if beating New England makes us pick 14th overall instead of 10th. I just want to beat the Pats.

Week 2 - Mario Williams Week 4 - Aaron Williams Week 7 - Mario Williams Week 11 - EJ Manuel Week 15 - Aaron Williams Week 16 - ??? Jackson and KW were as stalwart as ever, but Robey shined brightest today and I daresay put himself on the NFL map. FANTASTIC game for Leodis too, in what's been a surprising reclamation season.

Let's go Buffalo!!

Doesn't really make a difference to me whether he wins the award or not, but it is kinda funny if you imagine Kiko playing for the Jets and Richardson playing for the Bills and both had the same season they just had. Who'd be taking home that award?

This thread is bound for PPP.

I agree. It seems like everything fro within 40 yards is automatic, and even the super long ones are now 70/30 propositions instead of 50/50.

I like Stafford better too, but his interception rate is a major problem for the Lions. He has 71 in 59 starts.

Stafford is in the same league as Cutler. Huge arm and he's just good enough that teams wouldn't give up on him, but short of a truly great defense I don't see either guy taking home a Superbowl ring.

I agree. Zero heads will roll if they don't make the playoffs next year.

Robey is the latest player (out of hundreds) to prove that "Can he play football?" is a more important issue than any physical measurable. The guy sticks like flypaper in man coverage and has big-play ability.

I bet Woods saw more snaps though. He definitely was before his injury.

There was a designed run for a first down where EJ went off the right tackle in the first quarter. I remember him limping after diving on that play.

It's funny watching Glenn play next to Legursky. Not only does he physically dwarf the man, but if you have NFL Rewind watch a few offensive plays in a row...it's like a boulder standing next to a turnstile.

Pretty surprising. I just don't know how many times I've thought "WATCH OUT, HE'S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!" when watching the Bills this year. EJ's like the dumb blonde in a horror movie when pressure comes. To be fair though, if our LG situation wasn't such a hot mess then it wouldn't be as big of a deal.

There's this thing called Confirmation Bias. When a person has formed an opinion (EJ will never win, Coach has to get canned) they will attach themselves to evidence that supports their opinion and ignore or excuse evidence that doesn't. So, when the Bills commit a costly fumble, it's a sign of bad coaching and a lack of preparation. When the OTHER team commits a costly fumble, it's dumb luck. Think about the third party unbiased observer - would they construe Aaron Williams' strip as anything short of a highlight reel play? Now, it goes the other way too. You'll notice plenty of posters who've pretty much forgotten the Bucs game and how EJ looked like a rank amateur.