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The bad news is that what we all see is what we're all going to get. Just like in the days of Dick Jauron and Chan Gailey, we can all yell at the clouds for changes, but these dudes will march out there every single Sunday doing the same exact thing all the way to the end. I've hoped this coaching staff and team would find that extra gear but I simply don't think they've got it. NFL coaches are stubborn people. As you see across the NFL here, and in NE for example, coaches would rather sink the ship tethered to their beliefs that *their* system works, regardless of the results you see.

I don't either, but to be fair, it would have consequences when it comes to relationships with other players and agents. It may not be all that bad. Yes, he'd be leaving a lot of money on the table, but from Miller's perspective, negotiating a way out of Buffalo allows him to pick another team, or simply joining the team of his choice come November of the 2024 season for a playoff run. This year is IT for this iteration of the squad. That's why I'm disappointed with the season so far. A lot of these guys aren't in Buffalo next year.

Offenses know how to beat this defense. The majority of the fans on this board know how to beat it, and we're not professional NFL coaches. How many times did you hear the Bengals call out the blitzing safety last night? If you think ol' Process spends the week adding new wrinkles to the defense, you're an eternal optimist.

I agree - the only leverage the Bills have (which I would use) is telling him he's no longer a starter on the Bills, and he'll be in spot duty, backing up younger players. I don't think he'd like that, and as a result, cut a deal to get out of Buffalo. It's not the cleanest, honest way to do business.

Amen. That's coaching right there.

Oh the Bills need the KC win. Bills play to win that one. I'm not expending dry powder on the Philly game. I don't need concussions, ACL tears, etc. from a game that doesn't materially affect the AFC playoff picture.

I think coaching continuity is way overrated in the era of free agency and tanking for high draft picks. If you're the Steelers, and the Super Bowl is the goal, why go year after year with Mike Tomlin, churning out painful seasons of 10 wins year after year? If you're the Cowboys, what good comes from keeping Mike McCarthy employed, where you'll feast on the mediocrity and lose against all the good teams? Why does Tampa Bay find money for more text book definition of mediocrity Todd Bowles?

I part with White (his days of meaningful football are likely behind him), trade Knox with little regard for the draft picks I likely get back (I don't need that $ tied up at TE), and I work as hard as I can to reach an agreement with Miller where he's not a Bill. He will be interested in doing a deal if I tell him that he won't be starting games. Miller to me isn't the vocal leader I want on the defense, and assuming the rest of the 2023 season looks like last night, his days of meaningful football are behind him.

MUST win the six AFC games. I don't care about the Eagles and Cowboys games. Meaningless games at this point. I wouldn't play the starters in Philadelphia with KC the following week, and I'd rest them in Dallas with a trip out to LA after that game.

The reality is the Bills have a past his prime Von Miller that has moments of greatness left. His mind wants to play, but that body really doesn't want to. He looked very old last night.

The Ugly: Regardless of on the the field performance, it'll be business as usual at OBD, with misplaced faith in a "process" that no longer generates positive results.

There are many fans who think McDermott and Co. being fired at the end of the season would never happen due to his contract extension. I submit that the sleepwalking and disarray you see in year 7 of his coaching tenure is evidence that firing him at the end of the season is a real possibility. The 2023 Bills may be the 2001 Buccaneers. The Bucs fired Tony Dungy despite having a 54-42 record, and the team going to the playoffs 4 out of the 6 seasons he was coach. Why? The Bucs were loaded with talent and slept walk through that 2001 season, losing all NFC games of consequence, and then getting blown out in the playoffs.

Absolutely needed this game. Four conference losses is a mortal wound.

Pat Shurmur isn't going to do a damn thing. He never has. Colorado could lose all the games that's left in the season with him calling the offense.

It's been a part of my life for at least 15 years. I've enjoyed the camaraderie, humor and breaking news.

Bengals 31 Bills 24 Bengals were on roller skates with the 49ers unpredictable play action, throwing all over the place. They could not stop it. That's the key. However, I'm afraid ol Process will just process the Bills to a loss against a smart defensive coordinator. Get ready for a lot of blank staring into the camera for this one.

The Commanders need a coach and FO that has a sharp drafting acumen and work well together. That isn't curmudgeon BB. I think this season has demonstrated that it's time for him to retire. Josh Harris did the same thing with the 76ers - went out and got another celebrity coach who's past his prime in Doc Rivers, and it led to four consecutive playoff exits with *very* talented 76ers teams.

I've always felt bad for both Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston. Regardless of fame and fortune and in Aniston's case, beauty, both always seemed to be lonely people, without a lot of happiness in their lives or anyone to really share it with. When I heard Matthew Perry died alone at his home, that just made me feel sad.

I think the Douglas trade is a great move, and it's not unusual for the player to take a week off - Byard just did the same thing in Philadelphia. I'm disappointed, however, at the lack of urgency/investment in the interior defensive line. Most of these guys are heading to retirement whether they like it or not. Suh is likely the best of the bunch - he did give the Eagles 10 tackles and a sack in 8 games, but that's what Jordan Phillips provides. (2023 - 8 games, 7 tkl, 1 sack)

I think that out of the areas that can use help, CB is the most difficult to address. Those players really need to understand the playbook. I don't think a player coming in from another team, even if they have a high football IQ, are going to hit the field and know what they are doing. Linebacker is also difficult - I choose Edwards and Hicks because they are linebackers who are known to pick up playbooks fast, and have a high football IQ. TJ Edwards seems to be productive regardless of defensive strategy. Is he the very best linebacker in the NFC, no, but his value is in concert with what I'd be willing to pay. I see DT and RB more plug and play, provided you get vets who know what they are doing and are motivated.

My choices: DT (priority) Andrew Billings, DT, Chicago Harrison Phillips, DT, Minnesota Calais Campbell, DT, Atlanta Grover Stewart, DT, Indianapolis (returns from suspension December 4) Homerun hitting: Kenny Clark, DT, Green Bay Homerun hitting: Leonard Williams, DT, New York OTHERS TJ Edwards, LB, Chicago Jordan Hicks, LB, Green Bay AJ Dillion, RB, Green Bay Sterling Shepard, WR, New York I don't trade for CBs - the Bills have four! rotating around the practice squad. I'd rather try those guys first.

I think Jacksonville and KC are legit because they have proven they can win ugly. The Ravens are always the champions of the "fall" season of the NFL. They live and die with Lamar Jackson's health, and he's never healthy come December. They will hobble into the playoffs as usual. The Bengals and Bills have the same problem - the offense is Burrow/Chase and Allen/Diggs, with lots of QB hero ball, and neither team has shown it can consistently move the ball if their dynamic duo is shut down. Miami is the most overrated - they cannot score on an above average defense, and in a game with bad weather, that offense is grounded like a fleet of WWII aircraft.

Have to get the 3 AFC games. I'd rest injured starters and the old vets in PHI.

The Bengals cannot stop play action.

I know, but why do it? Why the same guys week after week?