Rocky Landing

I think at this point in time, we need to game plan for their O-line as much as for Brady*. Take away Brady’s* protection, and, at 42, he will fall apart. This is why they are relying more, and more on their running game.

Hopefully, this soaks up more of their cap space. And, maybe it makes it even less likely they can get their hands on somebody like Trent Williams, whom I think may be out of their price range. Although, I did just read that their RT, Marcus Cannon, just restructured his deal to provide more cap space. If they lose even one of their starting O-line, Brady* could be in serious trouble. They have always had a stellar O-line protecting Brady*, and this year is no different. But, Isaiah Wynn, listed as their starting LT, lost his entire rookie season to a torn achilles, and their thin beyond all their starters. And we do know that Brady* can be rattled with consistent pressure.

If memory serves me correctly, Beane has offhandedly mentioned in a couple different interviews the possibility of only keeping five WRs. I don't see how that would be the case at this point, but I suspect the possibility for seven is slim. You've mentioned this before, but I'm not sure there is enough of a sample size to really establish that. Could it be that in the past couple years, production in preseason games have basically confirmed McD's opinions going in?

Drew Lock looks like he could be the real deal. Scanned the field well, checked down when he needed to. Didn't seem to stare anyone down-- eye always moving. LOTS of dropped balls on both side, including a couple by Fant (although, at least one of them was a Drew Lock rifle to his chest from about seven yards). The Falcons have a decent O-line, and blocking. Their TEs, WRs, and RBs all chip pretty well. Seems they always have one or two players chip blocking, which gave their backup QB, Benkert the ability to step up into the pocket to extend the play. Not that it did him much good... Broncos have a couple shorty running backs that look pretty good, but are pretty far down their depth chart-- Khalfani Muhammad, and Devontae Jackson, both 5'7", and (I think?) both rookies, had a decent game. What the hell-- It's preseason, but it's football!

Does anyone still think Yeldon will be on this team? He's gotta be an afterthought at this point.

Sirles was not good. He was versatile, I suppose... But, below average at two, or more positions is still not good.

He had a lot of buzz at the time, and a certain number of fans were really high on him. I'm guessing Promo was one of them.

Mary Anne over Ginger by a mile. Ellie May over Mary Anne; Samantha Stevens over Ellie May (ya know... if she weren't married), and Jeannie, without question, number #1.

When I was a kid, I had a really hard time watching Gilligan's Island. My problem was that I was too empathetic. Every time I would see Gilligan start to screw up, I would get an almost physical reaction. I would see him lined up to do something really stupid, or inept, and it would make me squirm. I hated watching that show, but I couldn't tear my eyes away. Nate Peterman.

Is there a knock on Duke being able to get open? I don't believe that is an issue. And while he is big, and physical, I don't believe the term "lumbering," which some have used, is accurate, either.

Am I alone in thinking that McKenzie, and McCloud are a little small for the role of gunners?

The same thing that happened when he looked like the better QB last season vs. the Jets. This is Allen's team.

You're either underestimating the importance of culture, or you're not understanding how a winning culture is built. Do you think that the comraderie that is being developed between the Bills' players is meaningless? How to you think McD has gone about building that culture? Everything coming together, and winning is a result of effective scheming, planning, execution on the field, and without a doubt, building a winning culture. How the team acts "in the locker room" (to use a cliche) absolutely effects production on the field. That culture starts at the top. What the coaches say to their team matters.

Quote: "The DL is dropping guys into coverage now and then, looking more and more exotic. This is good unless they try and get too cute." This gave me horrid flashbacks to the dreadful Rex Ryan schemes that ruined a perfectly good defense. I remember Jerry Hughs hopelessly running after Gronk, and me screaming at the the TV in a crowded yuppie bar in Burbank, "WHAT THE F*** ARE YOU DOING???" It was a bad look for the defense, and for me. Someone talk me down.

I have a suspicion that one of the main reasons for McCoy avoiding the media, and the lingering question of his poor numbers last season, is that he wants to avoid talking smack about his team. It's an unanswerable question for him. His lack of production is either about him, and/or the lack of talent on the O-line. You can't ask him to put the entire onus of such a crappy season on his own shoulders, only, without begging the question of why he is still here. There is no good answer for him to feed to the media.

And they could bring in Jauron as Asst. Checkdown Coach.

Plus a high-level business meeting, or two. All valuable endeavors.

Hopefully, when someone finds out, it will get posted about five times so I might catch the answer.

So, are there going to be more than four episodes, or is this it?

From what I have read about him, and the few times he has spoken to the press, it would seem like 1) he is willing to do whatever is asked of him. He seems well-aware of his situation. I remember reading an article about him in which the Eskimos QB called him out for not paying attention during a walk through. It was around this time that the light came on for him, and he really started to focus, and get himself turned around. Apparently, moving forward from that callout, Williams really started communicating with his QB, and coaches, and it showed in his production. And, 2) from the tape on him with the CFL, I would think he could be a natural on ST. As the Eskimos' #1 WR, I doubt he played ST while he was there (although, I don't know), but he looks like he could be an ace Marcus Easley type ST player.

Unfortunately, that is not entirely true. After being expelled from Auburn, he seriously crashed. His combine was truly awful. He went undrafted. He was picked up by the Rams as a UDFA and was invisible. He then ended up with the CFL where his first season was unremarkable, until he finally got himself together. It wasn't really until last year that he had success as a professional football player.

I believe that if the Bills don't put Wade on the 53-man roster, he will be an additional spot on the PS, and be able to practice with the 53, but will not be allowed to be called up to the 53 from the PS for the entire season. I'm not sure if other teams are allowed to sign them off our PS, or not. But, I'm pretty sure we don't get a 54th spot on our roster for him. Are they worse than division 1 college CBs? Be that as it may, Duke's career path is a pretty interesting story.

I've said before that if he makes the team, he could be the best blocking WR we've ever had. He is a beast, and super physical. I'm definitely a fan. And, the fact that he led the CFL last year in receiving isn't meaningless. The guy can get open, and catch the ball. I know he's certainly on the bubble, and he'll have to seriously shine in TC to make the cut. I hope he does. Absolutely.

I think that Allen's faults, and limitations, and the things he needs to improve upon are fairly well established, and agreed upon. There are only a few posters on here who genuinely seem to want him gone, and one in particular who will willfully misrepresent stats, and plays to push that agenda. But, in general, even the people on here who are especially wary of his limitations, and doubt his ability to become a franchise QB, are willing to see him play out, and are hopeful that he succeeds. To call Allen "polarizing" seems crazy to me. Tyrod was polarizing. Peterman, and EJ Manuel were polarizing. There were people who were hard-core fans of those guys, and people who wanted them GONE.

Thanks for all the straw man arguments, but: 1) I'm not emotional 2) My response to you had nothing to do with the state of our offense. 3) You're still characterizing Allen as "polarizing?" I guess when I hear the term "polarizing," and in the context of this fan forum, and this thread, I'm interpreting that as how it relates to the fanbase. And, in that context, Allen is anything but polarizing.