mjt328

Probably not much. The trade deadline has passed. The draft isn't for 5 months. The rules forbid me from re-signing Byrd.

It may seem like common sense... but it makes me happy that this new regime can RECOGNIZE the players that are pulling this team down, and aren't afraid to cut them if they aren't working out.

I think every player on defense looks better than last season, except maybe Gilmore.

I like this post. It expresses my feelings very well. Before the draft, I honestly liked Geno Smith more than EJ Manuel. I probably would have been more upset at our selection of Manuel - but honestly I was just relieved we FINALLY took a QB and that we DIDN'T take Ryan Nassib. Yesterday's game was great - and I hope it's a sign of things to come. I'm a Bills fan more than anything. And despite my criticism of Manuel, all I want is for him to succeed (and for Geno to fall flat on his face).

I was just thinking the same thing. I'm very skeptical the Bills will win their next game against the Falcons - much less run the table. However, if they can beat the teams they "should" win against (pretty much the next 4 weeks) there is a good chance we face New England's backups.

It also helps that Alonso, Lawson, Searcy and Aaron Williams are doing a good job of covering underneath routes (TE and RB). Those two positions absolutely killed us last year with mostly Sheppard, Barnett and Wilson. This team got a massive upgrade on coaching/scheme (Pettine), personnel (Alonso, Lawson, Hughes, Robey, Branch) - and some guys are playing better in new positions (Aaron Williams).

There are a lot of stupid posts that are 100% serious. Makes it hard to tell when someone is being sarcastic. I think I do.

Carpenter has been fantastic this season as a FG kicker. He's been below average on kickoffs.

These "apologize" threads are ridiculous. Our team is a pathetic 4-7, and has already (unless there is a miracle) screwed itself out of playoff contention before Thanksgiving. So when they finally put together a solid win, we are supposed to forget all of the crap that came before it? The word is consistency. I'm thrilled about winning on Sunday. But until we start winning 3, 4, 5 games in a row... on the road... against good teams. Well, I'm not going to get too excited. Sorry, but this team hasn't proven anything yet. As far as Hackett goes - most people would acknowledge that he's been pretty bad most of the year. He was OK yesterday. I was happy to see Manuel under center 99% of the day, because I think the read-option is terrible. I was happy to see us hit a couple deep throws. I was not happy to see us run the ball on 20 of 25 first down plays (again) - because I'm sick of us being so predictable, and it's killing our run game. It was nice to see us score 37 points. But don't forget that our defense was directly responsible for 17 of them (Fumble setting them up on the 4 yard line, Searcy's INT return, Byrd's INT setting them up on the 27). I would like to believe that Hackett is "improving" but I thought he called pretty good games against Baltimore and Kansas City earlier this year, only to watch him go backwards a week later.

I hate when defenses start playing soft with a big lead. Just let them score points. Why?

It's throws like that, which make me worry about EJ being the guy.

How is that not illegal contact?

Still think Byrd isn't worth a contract?

It's always one player, or one aspect of this team pulling us down. We can't put together a complete game. The defense is playing good... Check. The offense is capitalizing on turnovers... Check. The special teams ruins everything... Check.

What was that? Jets are still in this thing.

Alonso with a fantastic play!!!

As soon as I praise McKelvin, he gives up a big play...

McKelvin has been a shut down corner over the last 5-6 games.

Freddie's knees just haven't been the same over the past 2-3 years. He seems to go down with virtually every hit in the knee.

Hackett got really conservative in the Baltimore game, and we almost let them back in the game. Don't be afraid to put the ball in the air and go downfield.

Huge hole by the O-Line.

Ugly throw. will give Manuel credit though. He knew the blitz was coming and got the ball out really quick.

Not a good pass. Touchdown anyway.

I'm pretty sure we have run on 1st down every time so far today.

Impossible to tell where the ball was. Yay for us.