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Personally, I feel like Peterman's a much better fit for this offense than Tyrod is. Without the offensive strategy of the past few years that played to Tyrod strengths, i.e. deep throws, improvisation, I don't think Tyrod will ever be as good as he was the past two years. Especially considering the current strategy seems to play to all of Tyrod's weakness, i.e. quick decision making, throwing people open, medium throws, throwing over the middle, and rhythm passing. I honestly believe Peterman would do a better job as the starter. That being said, I'd personally put Peterman as the starter regardless of Tyrod being healthy or not, and let Peterman develop, see what he can do.

See, my problem is that people keep saying not to worry, Tyrod's been better in the past, the running game has been amazing in the past, etc., and it's going to be fine. Granted, the defense DOES look a lot better than anything Rex ever did. But Tyrod's strengths are the deep balls and improvisation. His weaknesses are rhythm passing, making quick decisions, and throwing over the middle and medium distances. What does the new offensive game plan require? Rhythm passing, quick decisions, throwing over the middle, and throwing short to medium distances. There's been very few deep balls up to this point. And improvisation isn't really worked into the game plan too much. So I feel like Tyrod's abilities were maximized in the previous offensive game plan, and he can only get worse from here on in, not better. That type of strategy DOES seem to play into Peterman's strengths, though. So I can't help but feel like Peterman would be the better option going forward. Other problems I'm seeing is that although Zay Jones looks like a beast, he's still a rookie. Rookie WRs don't normally put up WR1 stats. And aside from him, who else do we have at WR? Jordan Mathews is pretty much it, and he hasn't played with the Bills at all, and won't until the regular season starts. Hard to see him making much of an impact. Clay's shown he can have an impact on games here in the preseason, but if Tyrod gets put back in as the starter, he's just going to underutilize Clay like he's always done. Finally, Shady is another year older. He's over the hill as far as RBs go. At this point in their career, RBs are starting to go into a decline. Who knows how much of one he'll have, and it probably won't be noticeable, but he probably won't be quite as good as he was last year. And don't forget that we really don't have a settled RB2 situation. No one's really stood out like Gillislee did. And who knows if the offensive strategy will put Shady in as many opportunities to succeed as the previous one did. I'm seriously worried about the offense this year. I honestly believe Peterman is the better option at QB. I think the defense will get better, but the offense will take a big step in the wrong direction. Quinn up there asked what teams on our schedule we're afraid of, and called a bunch of our opponents soft, but does anyone doubt that those teams are saying the same thing about us?

Yeah, this is a pretty horrid summary. When Tyrod has all the time in the world and doesn't get rid of the ball, that's not the line's fault. When Tyrod's first option isn't open so he panics and runs out of a perfect pocket straight into a D-linemen that's there for containment, specifically because he does that, that also isn't the line's fault. If we had a pocket passer instead of a scrambler, the pass blocking grade would probably be better. Sometimes stats don't tell the whole story. This is a case where stats don't tell much of a story, period, and so this piece is kinda trash.

Eh, "some catching ability" is something to work with, and he's got the body type to be a good pass blocker, if trained for it. Give him some coaching and I'm guessing he'd at the very least eventually be fine in the passing game. His run game ability is obviously very good. I'm sold. If he's there in the 5th, I'd be more than happy if he was the pick.

You mention that you're not concerned with drafting a pass catching back, but I was thinking more of the problem that Mark Ingram down in NO had, at least early in his career. He was having trouble getting onto the field in the NFL because he was completely one dimensional, so other teams knew that when he was on the field, it was going to be a run play. Everything I saw in those highlights was him as a runner. Is that because he's not good in the passing game at all? If he's out there during a passing play, is he going to be able to be an asset in some way, whether it's as an additional blocker or as an outlet? Or will he be a liability on passing plays? Or not on the field at all for them? Just like you said, I'm not worried about him replacing Shady in the passing game. But if Shady's hurt or needs a breather, would we be able to pass at all with Perine out there? That's what I was asking about.

I didn't get all the way through, but he's got a really impressive highlight reel. For the people who might have more experience with him, can he catch or pass block at all? Or is he purely a one dimensional RB? Also, I saw he set the rushing record for his school. Is he overworked? How long can his body hold up running like that?

As much as I hate to say it, I feel like our 1st round pick absolutely should NOT be Howard. TT can't throw over the middle. As long as he's the QB, we'd be wasting any elite talent at TE, because TT can't/won't throw there. Just look at Clay. He's an athletic TE who can block, run, get flexed out to WR, he's versatile, essentially everything you're saying about Howard, and is probably a top 5-10 TE, talent-wise, and his stats end up looking like a middling TE. Picking up a second one? Unless you consider this a rebuilding year, with a look to the future, and plan on drafting a QB high next year, Howard would be a waste.

NFL.com has a way-to-early article listing the order and draft needs of teams based on record and strength of schedule (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000715300/article/2017-nfl-draft-order-and-needs-nos-1120). Not complaining or anything about the ranking (15), but the supposed draft needs are idiotic. They list RT (sure, an upgrade wouldn't be a bad idea), but then also DE and DB. Here's their take: Analysis: The Bills will likely be looking for a bookend right tackle after the season. Finding a defensive lineman who can win at the point of attack as well as rush the passer should be a priority. The Bills need more talent at cornerback and safety. We definitely need a DE and to draft one in the first round after DRAFTING ONE IN THE FIRST ROUND THE YEAR BEFORE. Not to mention Lorax (Lorenzo Alexander) has been playing well for us, and Jerry Hughes has been lights out. And DB? With Gilmore, Darby, Robey-Coleman, and even Seymour waiting in the wings? Not really... I can somewhat see an upgrade at safety opposite A. Williams, but in the first round? Unless there's someone special there, I just don't see it happening. And nothing about upgrading the depth at WR behind Sammy? Maybe finding an upgrade at RG? The defense doesn't really seem to be a problem right now. All in all, this just seems like an article written by someone who knows absolutely nothing about the Bills.

That was the least blatant opi call ever. Worst refs I've seen in a while. Inconsistent as f*** considering worse OPI calls go uncalled multiple times a quarter. Stupid refs don't realize it's not the regular season yet, they don't have to screw us out of wins that don't matter

Theismann: "what do you think rex is going to tell his guys? Stop getting called for so many penalties? " Nope, probably "guys, stop getting called for such unexplainable BS penalties. Not sure how you're going to do that, but..."

And followed up by a horrible hands to the face penalty. Didn't realize that underarm to the face was a penalty

BS penalty after ignoring the fact Beirmann got held on that same play...

Wait, did anyone see anything other than the redskins player pushing off on that duke Williams penalty? I may have been looking in the wrong place, but that's what I saw

Theismann not only can't call a game well, he can't do promotions well. When promoting something, don't sound shocked that the quality of the product you received wasn't absolutely horrible.

Who is at LT tonight? Is that Kojo?

Blanton is playing himself off the team, isn't he?

Honestly surprised our DB didn't get flagged for clotheslining their WR

Wow, talk about penetration on that 1st down run. Three guys immediately got past their blockers

I will say I'm surprised that tyrod is already done, but then again, with so many injuries and suspensions, I'm kinda glad

Yes, we know you can't tackle a QB at the knees, apparently you can't at the waist any more, either

Guess that's my answer

Sorry if it's been asked before, but are Darby and Gilmore playing tonight?

So since when has diving into someone, tackling the receiver before the ball gets there, and holding their arm down so the receiver can't even attempt to catch it NOT been pass interference?

I'm not saying go out and game plan against opponents, throw all your best plays and whatnot. I'm saying we need to have someone step up, be a leader. You play how you practice, so if you go out there and not give your all, what are you going to do during the season? Who cares if people see that you are willing to put in the work, go out and give your all? Basically, I want someone to demand excellence each and every time the team steps onto the field, whether it's preseason, regular season, post season, whenever. I want them to hold people accountable. We've seemed to have a distinct lack of that kind of a leader in the past. I want someone to not allow people to give up and use any of the various excuses they could use with all the problems that we've had this offseason, and instead make them strive for greatness. It's been far too long since we've truly had greatness here in Buffalo.

Honestly never had as much respect for Nate Burleson before this video: http://www.nfl.com/videos/buffalo-bills/0ap3000000688744/Mindset-going-into-Preseason-Week-3 I feel like we need this mindset. We need people to step up and compete. Go into every week as if it's their last. Don't let the excuses allow them to play less than their best. Hopefully we have a leader who can say this stuff on our team.