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AND ANOTHER REASON ! Plays are getting sent in late on the road in load stadiums (e.g. Houston). As reported on OBL, they mention and explain why it gives the defense an advantage. Typically the offense has only 12 sec or so to execute the play. The no-huddle / up tempo offense literally cannot be run in that situation- with JA calling the plays and Bills not substituting they will have a heck of a rapid fire approach and tire out the defense.

Totally agreed, there has to be reasons why it doesn't happen today. But it just feels right for this team right now. Mainly because playcalling could sure use a shot in the arm and this might be the thing.

unfortunately this year's schedule is the easiest in years

While Josh Allen changes some plays at the line, it is time for him to call all of the plays, much like Jim Kelly did. It seems obvious that some of his frustration is directed at results of a called play when it fails and letting him take the wheel would get rid of that distraction. Regardless of the fact that this is non- existent in the current NFL, there has to be a lot of range as to the frequency of audibles among the QBs. Some do quite a bit, some not that much. Advantages if JA Calls all the plays: Josh has a feel for the flow of the game and what works and doesn't work with the 11 on the field at the time. The frustration from calls he disagrees with would be eliminated. Joe Brady can focus on developing a game plan for the opponent and sideline management. His standing as a team leader would be reinforced. He knows this team better than anyone. He would be super motivated and a motivated JA is a wonerful thing to see. He has earned it.

saw that too. unfortunately with the texans defense overwheming our tattered O Line and the defense poor first half play and phantom ref calls and a missed extra point JA needed to be perfect to have a chance to win

Just like Jim Kelly used to do, it is time to let Josh Allen call the offensive plays. More than about time.

At this point in the season you have to put the players on the field that give you the best chance to win. That said I do believe JB and 17 need to take some accountability besides KC's lack of effort. The Bills have not been able to scheme for any receiver getting open in the second level- as mentioned by Greg Cosell so eloquently on Friday's OBL show. 17 has also not given him the best throws for him to catch. Jump ball is not a high percentage pass play.

bernard, milano hoecht and hairston will have their names called.....

I heard it on One Bills Live yesterday and found the search today that said he was taking a mental reset. Dam AI maybe?

Has it been noted in this thread that JA has not been practicing (Tuesday and Wednesday?)

Most of the time the receivers are not open and they are taking out the checkdown option too. A couple misses, sure but that does not seem to be the biggest issue. It is almost like the defense knows exactly whet the Bills have called- schemes becoming too predictable.

What sucks even more is the idea that an alley-oop pass will work in the NFL.

NE can win the division or make the next game with the Bills important. Their schedule is super light except for the Ravens (should have Lamar back) but that is after we play them again on December 14th. The Bucs should play them tough and who knows about Cincy. their isn't a timeline for Burrough to return. The Bills have to TCOB and not rely on other teams to get them in. Ultimately the Bills are the better team, the Patriots are two dimensional- but their weak schedule gives them an advantage at this point.

1 get the ball to cook in the slot or level 1 2 stop telegraphing the play calls

Amen to that- unless the white out is caused naturally by a blizzard ! I feel partly to blame- I did not have my Bills mug and my wife did not have her jersey on.