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This year I realized that McBeane isn't the answer. They are very good but hit their ceiling. The roster isn't great and we've spent so much on trying to build a defensive line (that we still don't have) and in the mean time sacrificed offensive skill positions. Other than Josh, the only all star group we have is at OL. My real fear is that Josh has peaked physically. Hos big play escapablity is lacking and I'm afraid he's turning into Cam Newton. I don't think he achieves 40 TD this year. We have a Ferrari at QB but we put crap tires and cheap gas in it. He's going to need more and more roster help and I don't think McBeane are the people to build it or coach it.

I don't want this to be true, but in fear it might be.

Yeah, I think you are right. I see now there was a police chase involved and apparent self inflicted gunshot. Terrible. Very sad.

Agreed- but since at the time I wrote this there weren't any reports of MVA's, police reports of shootings / domestic incidents, the congenital defect came to mind. Suicide is the other possibility too. Damn shame. RIP

Awful. I hate to speculate, but I will. In absence of a police report / accident report, etc. perhaps this was some sort of congenital health issue / defect. You hear about athletes at all levels, dying suddenly from previously unknown health issues. Very sad. Prayers to his family and friends, whatever the circumstances are.

Also agree. Why is this though? Age? Hopefully the rest of his physicality doesn't diminish as quickly as his short burst speed and escapeability seemingly has.

Just like last year when the Bills got hosed! Chiefs are still the darlings. Dan Quinn should be pissed. In no world is not a first down The ball was clearly over the line when the knee went down

Wow they got hosed

Agreed, but we have some ground to make up, and a lot to prove on offense. The fact that our passing O couldn't take it to Carolina's passing defense (bottom tier) wasn't encouraging. And, despite the 31 point win, we didn't (and still haven't) played a complete game in all phases, all year. KC will be a big test. If we look good but lose, its not the end of the world because an experienced team like Buffalo as a WC, with Josh playing well, can still do well in the playoffs and go on a run (especially if we end the year healthy). But if we look bad or disjointed next week, I'll have to recalibrate my 2025 expectations

We are falling apart. Injuries, a tired scheme, lack of discipline, the only difference between us and the Dolphins is that we're starting from a better place. Hopefully we come out if they bye with grit and determination, but I'm afraid things have gotten stale at OBD.

Completely different reasons for retiring. Josh is a competitor and loves Buffalo. He will do everything possible to get a Superbowl for himself and the team, but obviously for him first. If he senses the Coach/GM are holding him back, he'll force new ones on Pegula or demand a trade. I wouldn't blame him.

I don't understand this. There was a good sample size too, which is why we extended them in the first place. At some point, the law of averages has to play out. Hopefully it starts at Carolina

I never thought of it that way. You are completely right

Simply question. Is it time to make our collective voices know via billboard campaigning? Personally, I don't think we are there at because I don't even know what the message would be yet. But I could see an argument where it would up the collective pressure McBeane andaube something good would come of it. Like after that 9/11 hit piece against McDermott... Maybe the team would rally. I'm at a loss and very crestfallen. Feels like this year will at best end up as a wildcard loss. Feels like we peaked.

Josh looks like 2023 Josh. Not good. And when he's off, we can't win