JESSEFEFFER

This morning on WGR, Jeremy White was speaking of the hidden turnover margin that favors the Bills. Yes, the Bills do seem to have some sloppy turnovers and are near even in turnover margin but if you consider punts as "turnovers lite," the Bills have a hidden, major turnover advantage and it's likely sourced in the 3rd and 10+ stat you cited. If it's anything like the 40/10 numbers you gave, that's why there are a whole lot of punts that were never made.

Or, if you are correct, the Bengals did not get a look at how Ken Dorsey preferred to use him and if they have the personnel matchups to cover him. So the Bills can spring it on them without them being totally prepared.

I think it says that for the most part, the Bills lacked a Beasley/Crowder option in their offense for the bulk of the season. Those routes would tend to be at or near the sticks. I do not know how it ended up or where to go to get it, but the Bills offense was likely at or near the top of the league in 3rd down conversion in most all situations. Josh is not wired to throw short of the sticks on third down.

Stidham trained some with the Jordan Palmer group. If he led the Raiders to an upset win, I'd think Josh might owe him a "major award."

If they were playing the Bengals, Detroit would be very fair. If they were playing KC, Indy would be a nice host site where fans from both participating cities would have similar travel times.

Well I know something of this. Last game vs. the 'Phins went to the ECC lots where I would normally park near their football field. On this day they were filled earlier than normal so I had to park on the southside of the campus. After the game I ran into a line of 10 or so Uber drivers lined up near where I parked. It's a fairly easy exit from those lots with a traffic light controlled by an Erie County Sheriff Deputy that allows entry onto Route 20 (Southwestern Drive) so it makes sense to have a pickup location there. I do not know how many other such locations there might be but this seemed like a well thought out one.

A few years ago we had a stray cat hanging around our back porch. Very friendly and wanted a home and to belong somewhere. I started calling him Barkley after our BB QB2 at the time and current practice squad QB. It was right around the time of the Renegade Matt Barkley performance in Pittsburgh. Barkley is a way cooler name for a dog.

It's not the block, which was excellent, but how he dipped his head at the end to make contact with the back of Taron's helmet. Intentionally went out of his way to make that contact, which is illegal whether they are on their feet or on the ground, I would think. It's much like hits on the QB that are legal but become a penalty when the defender tries to stuff the QB by landing on him with bull body weight which can separate a shoulder or crack ribs.

Must be something that makes having a great sense of humor go well with being a journeyman QB. Case is right there with Fits with the self deprecating jokes. The "fan" at training camp wanting autographs, the Bills store employee trying to sell the Keenum jersey and now the "nothing but a jockstrap on at walkthrough." Great humor~superior intelligence~emotionally secure~lower ego = can play in the NFL for a long time.

It is the culture of the game. The best ability is availability, right? Tua is giving everything he he has to prove he's worthy of a second contract and a franchise keeper. He has heard all the criticisms about his lack of physical tools and the stories of the owner trying to replace him. I think he is fighting an early end to his NFL career so he is not going to willingly succumb to any obstacle. The back injury loophole was his go to story to keep playing. He knows that he can't show any signs of weakness. These 3 concussions were not abnormal football plays. The hip fracture was not an abnormal play either. He is fighting the perception that he isn't physically suited to be an NFL QB. Often perception is reality.

It was embarassing. Most of the rag arm throws from the upper deck landed short and on fans in lower deck. They hit camera operators, sideline viewers, security people and even Sal Capaccio. I was hoping that they would haul some of the guilty out after all the warnings.

I took "big" in the sense of MVP narrative. If Minshew plays an effective game and the Eagles win comfortably over one of the toughest opponents on their schedule, one might assume that it might diminish the Hurts' MVP scenario. I am not sure I buy that reasoning but I could see some thinking that way.

Mike Francesa. Looks like the OP from a merged thread stripped from it's title.

I agree with you and do not like the red on red look, much like cartoon characters in red long johns. But with lake effect snow and 15-30 mph wind, it's less red on red and more red on white which does look much better, imo.

I would hope the Bills/Lions do some sort of Giving of Thanks to RCW and his legacy before the game. Since SE Michigan and WNY are the primary beneficiaries of his foundation, it would be fitting. Also, it's in keeping with the spirit of the holiday.

Started his throw, paused it and then pulled the trigger. Throw was late and somewhat under powered (compared to what Josh needed to have on it.) This allowed Peterson to undercut the route. A similar hitch was in the motion on the goal line throw to McKenzie that ended up skipping to him. If he needs to make a power throw, that hitch is a power sapper. If he's making a touch throw, that hitch/reload is not such a big deal. So, I say the decision was ok initially but the hitch in the motion (based on a LB flashing through the throwing window?) messed with the timing and made it a bad throw.

Move to MNF and then the Thanksgiving Game moved to Black Friday, Saturday or regular Sunday. The NFL wants to get a game to that Friday for Amazon to stream starting in 2023 so it's not like they wouldn't want a trial.

For more context for the younger members here: Rocketship_7 I was more of a Commander Tom kid. Mattie the Mod would be a good name for some.

My first name is Jeff. Growing up my mom often called me Jesse. I had a favorite uncle who was a WWII vet that fought in Italy. He handled mules that carried ammunition packs to the frontlines. He died in 2009 with some shrapnel still in his body that surgeons decided not to remove. He was farmed out as a boy, spent time in the CCC during the Depression and spent most of his working career as carpenter. For some reason he took Jesse and started calling me Jessefeffer. I figured he earned the right to call me anything he wanted and every time that I see it, I think of him. Thanks OP for giving me a reason post about him!

They should really be aggressive with that during the Bills bye week. Good weather, discounted prices and big MAC contest, they could boost attendance to rarely seen levels.

I went to see them play Miami of Ohio a few weeks ago. I was surprised at the $32 ticket price given my past experience and taking my entire family would have been a no go. The stadium was only half filled in the lower level on the visitor's side and the upper decks and end zone were much less filled. On the other hand, the weather is supposed to be in the mid 60's and sunny which is near perfect.

In recognition of the the good fortune we have that Josh Allen is the QB we get to watch for his entire career............... Ok. I think it's officially over. What's over? Deez Nuts over your head!!!

He actually attempted a hurdle vs the Titans last year and was met in air by a defender who made a great play It was the play just before the 4th and 1 play where Jeffrey Simmons beat Dawkins and stuffed Josh on the sneak. Although that may have been more of an airborne dive.

Direction of the shadows and high pitch says that Isaiah was looking into the direct sun.

OK. I saw a Twitter video of Josh's folks leading a Karaoke version of "Sweet Caroline" at a pregame gathering. More confirmation that Joel can sing! Yes, moms and dads can be cool. Anyways the camera panned the crowd and I saw John Fina blending in to the scene. Thus, Taps on Main is/was the place yesterday and maybe today too depending on KC laws. Looks like a good time had by all.