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Fan mail bag question to Chris Brown: 1 – From @StevenKubitza: Is Josh Allen running so much due to a lack of production from the backs, or just because it is part of his game? CB: Most of Josh Allen’s runs are not by design. There are a few read option plays in the game plan each week, but by and large, and coach Daboll has confirmed this, most of his runs are off scramble plays that were pass play calls. There are multiple reasons Allen is doing as much running as he is. First, at this point in Allen’s career he trusts what he can get with his legs more than he trusts what he’s seeing in coverage on a pass play. Not all the time, but enough of the time. So as he’s surveying the field, he’s looking to make a play with his arm, but if he’s not sure, in his head he knows he can get at least six to eight yards with his legs based on the space in front of him and he takes it. He’s also had to take off and run because of poor protection. That’s not a terrible thing right now at this stage of his development. We do have to remember he has only started eight games. In time however, he will need to read coverages better and have a plan with contingencies pre-snap, before the play unfolds, so he has multiple answers at his disposal as the play unfolds. This will make him a more effective player in the pocket. Allen isn’t running because the backs aren’t having any success. He’s running because of where his development is in reading defenses and his ability to do so.

Umpire Roy Ellison fined game check for player dust-up, reinstated from administrative leave by Mark Schultz - December 14, 2018 Scott Green, executive director of the NFL Referees Association, said in a statement e-mailed to Football Zebras, “Roy is back on the field where he should be and the union will consider filing a Grievance objecting to this fine.” No matter how the human resources paperwork states it, this was a de facto suspension for Ellison. He went on administrative leave, missed one assignment and wasn’t paid for missing that assignment. The last suspension handed down to an official was a paid leave when side judge Rob Vernatchi didn’t detect an erroneously running clock in 2015. This is the second time the NFL has disciplined Ellison due to a heated exchange with a player. Ellison is a member of Shawn Hochuli’s crew and will be on the field to officiate the Giants-Titans game this weekend.

It's hard to take seriously given Ellison's past history. He's lucky he wasn't fired.

They are advocates for their membership no matter what. They also defended the official who was fired earlier this season.

Teams do give young QBs easy one read throws to boost confidence that also pad stats and I think he's simply referring to that.

1. You're right, he should say more nice things. In all sincerity, he is at this point of his career. 3. and 4. Brooks already mentions he needs additional receivers. Allen can become a competent passer with the capacity to succeed despite a low completion rate. Now, in order to enhance Allen's game, I would advise the Bills to add a speed receiver (vertical threat) and a big-body pass catcher (possession receiver) to the lineup this offseason. The misfires certainly disrupt the rhythm and flow of drives, particularly when No. 17 short hops a lay-up designed to pad his stats and put the Bills in a manageable down-and-distance situation. You conveniently left out this bolded part, but this has happened on a number of occasions including last week against the Jets. Hopefully less as we move forward.

Game Preview: 12/15/18 at Washington GAME-DAY RESOURCES Game Notes NHL Stats LAST GAME Thursday, December 13 Arizona 1 at Buffalo 3 Goals: Mittelstadt, Skinner, Rodrigues Goalie: Hutton (25 saves/26 shots) PP: 0/1; PK: 2/2; Shots: Buffalo 33 – Arizona 26 CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 125) Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed Matt Hunwick (neck, Oct. 4; injured reserve) – 32 games Scott Wilson (ankle, Oct. 4; injured reserve) – 32 games Marco Scandella (upper body, Nov. 27; injured reserve) – 8 games Jake McCabe (upper body, Nov. 29; injured reserve) – 6 games Casey Nelson (upper body, Dec. 8; injured reserve) – 3 games Patrik Berglund (illness, Dec. 11) – 2 games TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS 12/12: Assigned D Matt Hunwick to Rochester (AHL) on a conditioning loan UPCOMING GAMES Sunday, Dec. 16: Buffalo at Boston, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18: Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21: Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22: Anaheim at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27: Buffalo at St. Louis, 8 p.m. TONIGHT’S GAME SABRES at CAPITALS This is the first of three meetings between the Sabres and Capitals this season. Last meeting: Washington defeated Buffalo 5-1 in Washington on Feb. 24 Next meeting: Friday, Dec. 21 in Washington The Sabres are 2-6-2 in their last 10 games vs. the Capitals; 3-6-1 on the road. This is the 159th game all-time between Buffalo and Washington; Buffalo has an 88-50-20 series record. The Sabres are 41-27-11 on the road against the Capitals all-time.

What's lazy about it? What does he have wrong? Details or your post is lazy.

Yes. He fumbled on purpose and didn't want to win.

Still an all time great Buffalo Bill and NFL RB. Boo on you!

Lorenzo Alexander has produced pressure on 16.3% of his pass rushes. That is third-best for all edge defenders with at least 150 pass-rushing snaps this year.

UPDATES: Columbus OH: TB-BAL to DAL-IND Lexington KY: DAL-IND to TB-BAL Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica and Watertown NY: DET-BUF to DAL-IND Erie PA: DET-BUF to TB-BAL Bruce Feldman replaces Megan Olivi as the sideline reporter.