Mango

I actually really liked the “one man optical illusion. He is whatever you choose to see” line. It’s probably the best description of the last 2 years of Allen’s career. I don’t think there is a ton of debate on how well he has performed when you look at the season as a whole. In regards to the Mahomes trade. I think this story uses some more aggressive language, but we’ve known for a while that Whaley and Co wanted either Mahomes or Watson. It’s been covered since draft day.

Straight up....? It would have to be another QB. Probably only Russ and Mahomes. Rodgers is better right now but probably doesn’t have a ton of time left.

People are overlooking this Chargers team because of their record and preseason expectations. But their largest loss is 8 points to Miami and 7 points to Tampa. Every other loss has been 4 points or less. They are a good team who is figuring out how to close out games and we have a difficult time in the 3rd Quarter. This match up is actually not great for Buffalo. They are both teams who play a lot of incomplete games, Buffalo is just further along in their process than LA at the moment. Who ever plays the more complete game will win. Given our third quarter woes, I would not be so quick say us, let alone winning out.

I am not concerned that it is the top priority, per se. They should absolutely keep working on increasing its production because it is an absolute weakness. I would have my doubts that they could reinvent our ground game with a week off, when they have had 10 weeks to improve it. I think time is probably better spent finding a way to mitigate it. They should absolutely try and make the run game better, but I think they also have to own their identity or strength at the moment. So how do we find a way to do what we do well in those tough running situations when we absolutely need that production. We could help make their run game with a better screen game, which is meh at the moment. Also super unsure why we don't see much of Allen under center with a 3 step drop. Both of those things would help the run game and seem much more in line with the identity of the offense. ...or we could just smash our head against the wall and call ourselves a team that is committed to the run or whatever.

Funny that the picture of Gore is still him in a Bills uniform with a Jets background. That franchise is really just a tire fire. They can't even get player photos right.

I think I saw a stat line that the Chargers have not lost a game by more than a possession. I’m not looking past them at all.

I am not sure bad coaching is "bringing this team down" I think they have done a good job of getting this team to where they are now. I a concerned at the long term struggles in the 3rd Quarter. Also, Bills have been in the top 10 in the league in 2018, 2019, and now 2020 being the 2nd worst in the league. Those two things are starting to become stickier for me with this staff.

I saw that too. They dropped a similar stat during the game that Allen had a 67% chance of scoring (or whatever) once he caught the ball. I was like "How in the hell do you calculate that?". I am also not going to hate on Tre too bad on that last play. He was in a good position at the end of the game, even though he got out hopped. Poyer crushing him midair/mid catch basically ruined any chances of a PBU. Maybe he gets breaks it up (his hands were right there!) maybe he doesn't. But he was in the best spot to do so and Poyer came in and did the opposite to help. What a bummer, I won't hate on it too bad because Poyer is having an all pro year. Chris Simms on his Sunday wrap up showed the NextGen play break down. Siran Neal sticks with Fitz way too long even though Edmunds has decent coverage. Trey played safe and over top and did fine. Not sure why they didn't use Neal at the line on Hopkins to knock him off the route a little? He could have pressed him off the line and released him to Tre and still covered Fitz on the crosser. If he does that, I am not sure Kyler tries to roll left to reset. Hell, I am not sure he can at that point. Hopkins would have been a bit short on the route and I am not sure Kyler would have had the time to make that throw in the endzone at that point. Keyshawn today basically said you just rip Hopkins to the ground and dare the ref to call PI. He said they never will in that situation so just mug him. haha

They need to add a speedier back, which is fine. I am a little annoyed that we have used 2 3rds and still need to go find ANOTHER guy...and what, split carries 3 ways now? Also, I cannot believe we still don't have a serious answer as to why Yeldon is not allowed to play on Sundays. If I were a beat reporter, I would ask every single presser. Not that Yeldon is a speedster, but he has been productive for us when literally nobody has been.

I thought the same thing. It was well after the play. Dude was pulling up. DS didn't just bump him, he dropped his shoulder and his head and popped him a little. Not flagrant, but not the worst call by any stretch. Agreed here. I will check briefly after a game to see if there is anything I missed that was glaring. But otherwise this is my go to post game read. It was the same when Bill did his write ups. You have taken the torch more than admirably.

Simms showed the next gen replay. Tre was actually left alone on Hopkins. Hyde covered him over top but came late and covered ground. No insult to Tre but you don’t leave Hop 1v1 in that situation. Or if you do it is somebody jamming him at the line with Tre picking him up after the release. Also Fitz was double covered underneath? But Poyer laying out Tre sealed that catch.

Right, and in addition to meeting 2 starting DL, the secondary is weak. I think we should run the ball more than twice in a half for sure. But conceptually, it looks like their D might have a tough time slowing us down, so many not take advantage of it.

Wowza. Just to break that AZ list down for everybody: OUT: DT1 DT2 RG1 QUESTIONABLE: FS1 FS2 CB2 RB1 TE1 If I am Buffalo, I come in the same way we did against SEA and dare them to try and keep up with half their starting D either out or injured this week.

Joug Flutie Jrew Bledsoe JJ Manuel Jyle Orton Jibran Hamdan WAKE UP SHEEPLE!!!!

People also look at this NE team like they “just lost Brady. And not that they lost 10 starters due to opting out with Covid. Conveniently forgetting that they had the best defense in the league a year ago. Brady doesn’t play CB. They are bad this year, but I don’t expect them to be DOA next year at all. I’d take the over on .500 for 2021.

THIS!!! How many double digit sack seasons do we see from 3-4 ends total. There aren't 12 guys in the league who play 3-4DE with double digit sacks. Bruce did it 13 times. Come on guys.

100%, that was part of the “so much to unpack part”.

Religion (or lack there of) is everybody's personal journey, I don't really care. I do always think religion in sports is odd. Two teams pray, one team wins and believes god helped them. Did god not help the other one? Why is god influencing football games and not famine and/or disease? I had a weird moment last week where I saw Big Ben thanking god after the win. So much to unpack there. Of all things god could be doing Sunday afternoon, I hope helping Ben Roethlisberger win a football game is not one of them.

You really can't put it into words how gigantic his neck is. I imagine it has to be smaller since he is retired and off the juice.

Fair point. With no disrespect to JA's grandma, that story was dragging on and on with every single player they talked to. I think this happens for two reasons 1. The press is always easier on good teams. When most things work they will look over what did not. 2. Pegula has been pushing for the press to be positive for a long time. They hate being criticized locally. The distance of zoom may make that easier with editing, mute, and the always handy, "forgetting" to email the log in and password.

You have never met my sister. We are all well into adult hood and I think we would still try and trade her.

What did I miss in MN? Prayer circle?

Ah ya got me before my edit. Added another first.

At least a first and premier pass rusher or corner. I would have to think about: SF 1st 2021 and 2022 SF 3rd 2021 Nick Bosa

That was wild. I expected some more context, not a gotcha moment or anything, but that statement to be relevant to the conversation. Dude just said that unprovoked...for no reason...He then mentioned "it's just play calling really" and goes on to say "we just wait until half time and coach tells us what he sees"... Unsure if he is trying to get him or his OC fired, or is he just oblivious that this is not what he should be saying to the national media?