RochesterLifer

I think the bolded is the key to last night's second half play calling. I was very frustrated as I watched the second half unfold, wanting the Bills to free Josh. Looking back, every Raven misplay (turnovers and drops) occurred in the open field - the cold, frozen, open field. Upon reflection, in this case, I think McDermott and Brady played it calculated and smart.

We need to unwrap Josh.

That was an incredibly satisfying half of football. 💪

All hat, no cattle.

'Cause I'm so damned old, I'm going to guess we didn't exactly grow up together. But, being from Atlanta, we grew up as neighbors. Cool!

Same, an hour south of Rochester and now in Northern Mississippi. Go Bills!

Oh, this is very predictable, at least for the 2BD naysayers: If we beat the Ravens, we'll read that we can't win on the road and cannot slay the mighty Chiefs. If we go to the Super Bowl, we'll read that we can't win the big one because we haven't won the big one. If we win the Super Bowl, we'll read that we should have won multiple Super Bowls by now, and the lack of dynastic results is all because of McDermott's incompetence. The fact is, many on this board lack fulfillment in their lives and compensate with uninterrupted negativity, massaging their egos as anonymous keyboard warriors. For the record, we are blessed to enjoy this Bills' generation. We are blessed to have the Pagula, Beane, McDermott troika guiding the way. We are blessed with a promising future. And we are blessed to enjoy the excitement and intensity of Sunday night's game - regardless of the outcome. Speaking of the outcome, I see it as the Bills 34, Ravens 21.

Honestly, I see that as a professional act of quality officiating. Admittedly, I am imagining the conversation. But, a respectful notification, "Hey 17, you can't behave like that. Tone it down, or you'll be penalized." That would be a case of the referee respecting the players and trying not to impact the game.

Your ilk will move the goal post at every opportunity to piss and moan. McDermott out-coached Payton today. Fact and done. I choose to enjoy this great, long-tenured Bills run. On to next week. I’m excited.

OP, love the humor. On this day, McDermott thoroughly out-coached Payton. File for the record when the negative Nancies come calling.

We’re a well coached team.

I don’t think Hamlin is a good blitzer.

Cook showing shades of Thurman.

Well, that didn’t age well.

We’re asserting ourselves, taking control.

Milano starting strong.

An Amari in hand is worth two in the bush. 😊 Work on your reading comprehension, my friend. I said I despised his “must win” showmanship. Excluding January, he was fantastic for 3.5 years. But wow, what a diva.

Really?! On a Friday afternoon around happy hour, you're watching highlights of the Seattle game? You sir, are a hardcore fan! 😎

I think a lot of players' on-field displays of emotion are phony advertisements. I despised Diggs' "must win" showmanship. I really like Amari Cooper and I hope we keep him. The quiet confidence of Amari Cooper

He’s not a talker, he’s a doer. He works to improve every year and it’s clear he applies his continuous improvement mindset to his body also. His durability is no accident.

Pure hype. There’s no way he surpasses 40.75. 😉

As you decide, keep in mind that they both would easily knock you on your @$$.

Samuel is one person who may surprise us, and our opponent, in the playoffs. He has the skill, athleticism, and experience. If he is healthy in the new year, he could be the extra explosion. And yes, for the negative Nanvy's on this board, I go into every week optimistic.

My first live Bills game was at Orchard Park against the Dolphins in '88. Miami fumbled and the ref had his mic on. Clear as day, echoing through the stadium, we heard Bruce Smith, from the bottom of the pile scream, "It's my f***ing ball!" The crowd roared. That is a place I would never want to be.

Gosh, Detroit’s coach is sooo good with his aggressiveness! 😕