Rocky Landing

Great. Make us do math...

Like I said, he got a hand on it, but that's not "on the money." Be that as it may, Peterman did have a good game last yesterday, one errant throw notwithstanding. I do still maintain that while all three QBs had good games, took advantage of their situations, and played to their strengths, I think they also, all three, showed their weaknesses, as well. Although, probably Peterman least of the three.

IDK, it was a 10 yard throw with Ivory cutting across field at full speed, and the pass was behind him. The announcer called it as "through Ivory's hands," but it wasn't. He just got a hand on it. It might have been catchable, but a poorly thrown ball. Would love to see a slo-mo on it.

Croom, and Lee both looked great tonight, I thought. That's going to be a tough choice, and I wonder if they may have pushed Thomas towards the bubble? It's going to be a tough choice for TE #3.

That pick was behind Ivory. I put that on Nate. Allen's arm is a cannon, though! I think all three QBs played pretty well, but they also each showed their weaknesses, IMO. Disagree.

I'm hoping that Coleman becomes one of those Bills players who somehow resurrects their career in Buffalo. There is definitely some talent there,... but man, that was an egregious drop!

Wore my Bills gear to both of the last two Bills games here in Los Angeles. The Rams game two seasons ago sounded like a Bills home game. We were outnumbered by about 4:1, but we were louder than the Rams fans, and no one gave us any grief whatsoever. It was harder for me to tell what was going on with the Chargers fans last year because of the bag over my head.

My wife is from Boston, and is a Pats* fan. We've been married almost 20 years. It's fine, really. My fandom outweighs hers (which is typical with most Pats* fans, in my experience-- less passionate about the game in general), and we know what not to talk about. BUT, her family is insufferable! Thanks for the observations. They are much appreciated!

Love this show. The Landry footage was telling in a bunch of different ways. I've had mixed feelings on the guy. He used to be one of my favorite non-Bills to watch- I just loved the way he played the game- until he ended Aaron Williams' career with a cheap hit. -- He clearly recognized the dysfunctional culture in Cleveland. The place looked lazy to him. -- He is nuts. -- He is a highly motivated, and works hard. -- He likes Tyrod. -- He's super religious. -- He's arrogant as hell. -- He's a really good WR. Agree it wasn't as bad as Gronk's hit. Gronk should have been arrested for that. But, it was a dirty hit after the whistle. No excuse. I always figured he was a bit underrated having Tannehill, who has such an inaccurate long ball, throwing to him.

What’s that supposed to mean?

I met him a few weeks ago filming content for the ESPYs. Shook his hand. He was rather aloof, and looked none too impressed with my Bills t-shirt and hat.

Coleman’s listed questionable with a hamstring injury? That was quick!

Embarrassment? NO Source or pride? HELLS YEAH I think this is one of the metrics that that annual university study on which team has the best fans misses.

You guys should take a breather for a couple days...

Is this a joke?

Someone will have to outperform him, and contribute to ST. Between Reilly, Dupre, Streater, Foster, Phillips, Clay, and Proehl, I think this isn’t unlikely.

I’m just going to say this, and then get flamed: I think KB, Coleman, Kerley, and Holmes are basically locks. I think Zay, if he doesn’t perform well in preseason, could be a surprise cut.

I wonder if Corey Coleman's trade is featured?

If you regard black athletes as some sort of monolith, as if they are of the same mind, belong to the same culture, have the same philosophies, or have the same opinions on things, it will come off as a bit racist. Just a heads up.

Except that the case is not even close to #CaseClosed. Is the NFL even done reviewing it? Certainly, as far as the APD is concerned, it is an ongoing investigation. I don't see any way in which this case is completely resolved. As far as the "click bait driven media" is concerned (as opposed to the news media, I assume?), if, and when there are more developments, either from the APD, NFL, or OBD, they will start talking again. I would say that in the end, I hope Shady had nothing to do with this, is exonerated, and the perps are brought to justice.

Like I said: You pay a lot more attention to this minutia than I do, and many of us rely on you for these insights. Still- it's an odd statement from Beane. The very next sentence from the one you bolded: "...we’ve got to put the best quarterback out there who helps us win each week," almost contradicts his own point. "No. The line is its own entity." Is it really? Ever? If Allen is not able to perform without adequate protection from the O-line, then of course that impacts their decision. But, the clarification I would want from Beane at that point is are they going to evaluate Allen under the same lens they evaluate McCarron and Peterman vis a vis the rest of the offense? Beane seems to be suggesting they are, which might seem to contrast McDermott's approach. And, for that matter, aren't these questions more apt for McDermott?

I think we'll see this in preseason. Personally, I am of the opinion that rookie QBs can both benefit by sitting behind a vet, and be damaged by being started too soon in a situation where they are likely to fail. I know that this is a subject of debate on this board. (If Peterman is able to bounce back from an historically bad rookie outing, for example, that speaks well of his mental fortitude. Such a situation can really damage a player's confidence, IMO) We know that McCarron is used to playing NFL football behind a crappy O-line-- he did it in Cincy. IMO, if McC, and Allen are more or less even, and the O-line has not gelled, then I would hope they start McC. And, I don't think that I agree with 26CB that McD's comments about Allen's readiness are completely separate from the rest of the team's readiness (although, 26CB certainly does follow these things much more closely than me). I think that Allen's readiness should, and would be evaluated vis a vis the situation he is in, which definitely does include the O-line's ability to protect him, and the WRs ability to handle the velocity, and accuracy of his throws. And, I think these evaluations are looked at differently for McCarron than they are for Allen.

This may just be getting into semantics, but one has to believe that they are assessing his readiness to lead the offense they have. It would be a lot easier to call Allen "ready" with a stable of decent WRs, and an O-line that can effectively protect him.

I think they do, too. I even find myself giving him more of the benefit of the doubt as a result of their continued faith in him-- and I have been an unforgiving Peterman hater up to this point (mostly because I was at that Chargers game-- I spent good money on those seats!) But, I also believe that they keep Peterman based on Allen's readiness. If, by the final cut, they aren't comfortable with Allen running an NFL offense, they'll keep Peterman as a back-up (assuming McCarron is the starter). If Allen wins the job, or if they would be comfortable with him as backup, I would think it's off to the PS for Peterman.

I wonder how this plays out behind the scenes, now? KB did state he had been "holding it all in." It's likely that Beane had no idea whatsoever about KB's animosity towards Newton. But now that dirty laundry has been aired, I have to believe there is going to be a serious sit-down with KB, Beane, and McD. One element that strikes me also, was the mention of burying his mother. It makes me think that there were unkind, or insensitive remarks made by Newton during that period that have stuck in KB's craw ever since, and is coming out now in this rather inarticulate fashion. Those unspoken issues are the sort of thing that can really get into someone's head, and affect their game-- especially someone with maturity issues. Maybe this becomes a learning experience for an immature KB? Or, maybe this is an indication of problems on the horizon? As a fan, I actually sort of enjoy the dramas that play out off the field. I enjoy rooting for players as people, as well as athletes. And, so far, immaturity notwithstanding, I kinda like KB. I hope this drama has a happy ending.