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Is any of this shown in any of the data? The data isn’t isn’t presented in a way that leans towards any sort of bias. It’s basically game starts compared to first 300 yard game, with league longevity. None of this implies that huge passing numbers regularly lead to greatness. (Which is how I read your post) Facts are, most franchise (almost all) franchise QBs have a single 300 yard game within 16 starts. I will start to worry about us, if he doesn’t hit it by the time our season or post season is over with. I’d have to take a slightly deeper dive, but I think he’d be the first QB in 20 years to start a playoff game without a 300 yard day to his name.

I couldn’t get past the poor offensive line play. By my eye, and most other headings, the Bills OL has been adequate to good.

Correct. The data posted has nothing to do with frequency of 300+ and wins. It’s purely showing the ability to have a big day through the air early and longevity.

Per the data in another thread, Allen isn’t on pace for being the long term solution without a big day through the air to this point.

I don't think (although I don't have the data) that 300 yards is indicative of regular success. I do think the data shows that it is important to hit it sooner rather than later. We took a chance on Allen as an anomaly, because the thought is his skill set, background, career path, etc. is an anomaly. If that is the case, he could buck the trend, but he would be one of the first. I think his deep ball issues are a little of column A and a little of column B. Not enough air for the WR to adjust, and he is not timing them right.

thank you. Honestly, I wasn't trying to draw any conclusions. We have just been mentioning this special 300 yard number since EJ in 2013, so I was just curious on when other QB's hit that mark, then one thing leads to another, and...BAM I have 20 years worth of NFL drafts. I agree, I do not think frequency or timing of NFL games predicts the playoffs. I don't think any of the data implies that either. Again, I don't think it is a predictor of any ceilings, longevity, success etc. I do think you are in a bad place at QB if you have a starter that has gone 30+ games without having a single 300 yard game. Like if you have a rookie who throws a 300 yard game in his 2nd start, it does not imply he will be Aaron Rodgers. But if he goes 30+ he is not in great company, Alex Smith is the only one who could remotely be considered franchise in that area.

For years we have been talking about whether or not the 300 yard game is important and if it means anything. I tried to weed out the busts and quick flame outs, so I put some caps on players in terms of NFL commitment via starts and/or longevity. Data compiled from NFL.com and Pro-Football-Reference So I compiled every draft from 1998 of QB's.I left the google doc public and editable if anybody wanted to play with it or add information. Minimums for the sake of editing out guys who didn't either have longevity in the league or weren't given long term starting opportunities: - 32 Starts or - 6 years on an NFL Roster - For drafts from 2014 +, must still be on an NFL roster - QB's Drafted in 2017, 2018, 2019, must have started at least 1 game Raw Findings: - For QB's who have thrown a 300 yard game, their average time in the league was 2.29 years (rookie year is counted as 1) - QB's who have met the criteria, averages a 300 yard game at their 8.9th start - Every QB who has met the 6 year or 32 start criteria and has started a playoff game, has thrown for 300 yards in a game. - Every QB with a playoff start has averages a 300 yard game within their first 2.28 years and 9.97 games started - QB's with multiple playoff starts average their first 300 yard game 2.13 years into their career (early second year) and/or 9 games started into their careers. - QB's with multiple playoff starts, and a 300 yard game averaged a 10.97 year career. - Rookies, 2nd year QB's, and Career Backups excluded, Franchise QB's average their first 300 yard game 1.66 years into their career or about their 7th start (This is admittedly subjective. Because of longevity, it is tough to quantify) - Matt Hasselback, Mike Vick, Joe Flacco, and Rusell Wilson, are the only QB's I have listed as Franchise, who took similar, or more starts to complete a 300 yard passing game. ***All in all, it does not look like a predictive stat in that completing it early in your career projects longevity. But the later a QB (games started) reaches a 300 yard game, the worse it is.*** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UMnKmGwq27h0GfFtnqI77KgDVQadOTg1rxS9TbNHoPg/edit?usp=sharing Mods- Because this is a large data set, and league wide, I created a new thread.

I actually hope that McD isn't throwing shade at his predecessor 3 years ago. Enough time has passed that they should be far enough in the rear view to not concern yourself with.

I believe Harry is also a 3 tech. Am I wrong on that? I’ve been thinking that Jordan Phillips showed up and stole Harry’s job this year, and deserves the extension.

We have a much tougher schedule next year. If the team plays like they have this year, against pretty bad teams, we will be tough to win more than 8 games. Dalton wouldn’t be a straight het swap. He’d be an insurance policy incase Allen doesn’t assert himself as a top half QB in the NFL. We can save the season, and move on the following year.

I think our WR Corp is hovering right around average. Some days a little better, some a little lower. We are getting surprisingly consultant play out of Gore. Shady would be a HUGE help. I still don’t really get that move. Honestly, the dude deserves a ring, and I hope he gets one. His ability alone should get him in the hall, but sometimes that isn’t enough.

Hot take: Steelers will be in the hunt For a wild card down the stretch. The Bills game will be meaningful to them. They have one more loss, but have played one more game than HOU. HOU has a tough stretch of Ravens, Colts, Pats coming up. Plus TEN x2. PIT has a tough 2 coming up. If they can split Indy/Rams, they could possibly hit a stretch where they win 4 in a row. Browns x2, Bengals,Cardinals. Then Buffalo comes into their house.

I talked about this in another thread. This regime isn’t directly tied to Allen’s success. Feels like ownership and the fan base are pretty much fully behind them. McBeane could be one of the few tandems in the modern NFL who gets to take two shots at a QB. They’ll sink or swim based on how quickly they give up on Allen if he isn’t a top half QB next year. If I am them, I significantly upgrade the QB room from Barkley. I’d think about paying Dalton 2 years 20 mil (total). If Allen is good to go, and takes care of business, I move on from Dalton at the deadline and take the pick(s). If Allen is still at 200 yards per game, 60% comp, and 1:1 TD:INT. I sit him by week 6. Save the season. Put in Dalton. Allocate as much draft stock as it takes (not players this time) and immediately go after another QB. If they p*$$y foot around, they’re out the door.

He’s not much of a deep threat because he didn’t react to a ball that got caught up last minute in 40 mph gusts? Neither the safety or the cb were able to make a play. Allen has been atrocious deep this year. But this is a terrible example to nail Foster or Allen to the cross on.

I mean, Daboll is a problem. But right now I think QB play is a bigger issue. I’ve seen the report card thread where everybody is in a circle jerk for giving Allen a B+ for having a game where he throws 185 yards, 2 TD’s and no turn overs. That’s the most milquetoast performance ever. Some guy on reddit said Allen was ON FIRE the last 3 weeks...on fire. Averaging less than 200 yards per game, 60% completion, and 2 TD’s. It is adequate.

You rotate guys often so you don’t have to during pivotal moments. Schwartz had a good feel for it while he was here. Rex was terrible at it. Haven’t noticed it one way or another with McD, which generally means he’s timing it properly.

Huh? They cleared a playoff roster, and devoted a bunch of draft capital into picking him. Next year will be the start of the regimes 4th and Allen's 3rd season. The entire line of discussion was sort of a "what if" Allen does not take another step next year, does the FO keep their job, if so how... So simply, I guess yes, I would tie a 4th year FO and Staff to a consistently middling offense. I have no idea what you are talking about. HAHA

FO, not Allen.

Just looking at next years schedule, assuming the team (offense in particular) is about the same as they are this year, I don't see them winning more than 9 games. Not including the divisional games, and if the season ended today, it is Texans, Steelers, Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers, Broncos, Rams, Seahawks, 49ers, Cardinals. Staying the course on 3000 yards passing, 1:1 TD/INT ratio, and hovering around .500 in year 4, won't keep you around very long either.

I don't think they need to be gone. They just need to admit the mistake and be prepared to move on. This city largely loves this FO. If they can be prepared next year to pull Allen, and still win 10+ games (Dalton?) on a tough schedule, they could and should stay. Myself, I am sick of the turnover, I have been critical of some the FO moves (and still am), but this FO is good enough to put together a good football team if they can nail the QB position. If Allen shows continued growth, and proves to be a top 12ish QB in year 3, then none of this matters.

Not that it was your overall point, but this is false. They are the 7th oldest team in the league right now. This regime lives and dies by either their ability to get elite production out of Allen, or their willingness to move on from him if they don't. If we are still having the same conversations about Allen at the end of next season that we are having in the middle of this one, McB needs to be willing to pull the trigger. I am also curious how they would allocate assets. To get Allen, they cleaned out the roster. They can't afford to do that again, we don't really have much depth. They will have to be willing to gamble with draft capital without losing talent.

I don't see that at all. I see Allen as total boom or total bust. He either makes it as an upper echelon franchise QB or washes out of the league entirely. He isn't really a caretaker of the football. He isn't a cerebral player. He doesn't throw with much precision/accuracy/precision. He has difficulty operating a standard NFL offense. Allen was a polarizing prospect because of his skill set and will most likely have a polarizing career.

If I am Buffalo, I actually consider this move in the offseason to improve the QB room. This isn't a bad football team, but it isn't very good either. Next year we will need better QB play to win 10+ games. Allen will either be good enough by then, or we will be talking about drafting a new one in 2021. Dalton could be a good insurance policy for 2020. 2020 Opponents: MIA x2 NYJ x2 NE x2 DEN KC OAK ARI LAC LAR SF SEA PIT (if the season ended today) HOU (if the season ended today)

Today's young professionals are living where they can afford, and where available housing stock is. So they are filling in the donut in some respects. However most data indicates this is based on income bracket, not an actual choice. Once people have the income for home ownership, they aren't actually purchasing any stock in city limits. There is almost no data to suggest that Buffalo in particular, is having any sort of rebound other than age of residents. It is still losing population every year, going on 70 years now. (Fun Fact: Buffalo takes in 3-5k refugees yearly and growing, and they are still losing population). In fact, cost of living in Buffalo is increasing at a rate higher than the national average, however jobs and income in the region have remained stagnant or dropped the last 10 years. I will get off my soap box now.

Our problems on offense are NOT because of weather.