Dan

So you’re saying this is a trap game?

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Thank you for the writeup and letting us all here know. I've been around this place for decades and truly enjoy the back and forth discussion. I've never met anyone from here, but its funny how you feel like you know someone through their posts. And, perhaps more importantly, you miss their insights when life gets in the way of being here. John and all out extended Bills' family will be in my thoughts tonight. Go Bills

I didn’t see him, but wasn’t specifically looking at the WRs. Definitely will be something to watch this week.

I don’t think so. Nothing mentioned, at least.

Gotta say… I thought he did a great job during the game. Don’t get me wrong.. I really don’t like anything about him. But he talked pretty evenly about both teams, added insight, was a good color announcer.

I fee like this is the case every week. And has been for years. The Bills are very predictable on offense and defense. They have their base packages and calls and always default to that, especially to start a game. Other teams know that and that’s why 1st quarters are quite frequently not good. It’s almost like our coaching staff wants to see what the other team is doing before they adjust the game plan. Sometimes that happens pretty quickly, some times it takes until the 3rd quarter. When they face the better coaching staffs, it seems to lead to a hole that they have a hard time digging out of. Because the better teams are making their own adjustments and we can’t keep up. But I agree with you… for this game they should come out with a different look to start the game. Play to what you expect the Seahawks to do right out of the gate.

For all the concern about Bernard’s durability… let’s just be clear, his ankle injury happened when his foot go stepped on by a large human being and it twisted his ankle. It’s the type of injury that could happen to anyone of any size, regardless of training or conditioning.

The first half was bad. Horrible offensive game plan and play calling. I know the Titans have a good defense, but we did absolutely nothing to confuse them or take advantage of their tendencies. Rather, we played right into ours and let them T off. Brady had to get better. Was so happy to see them pull away in the 2nd half! Hopefully they continue that.

End of thread.. you win 3 super bowls… you get a lot of lee way. until Josh wins one.. there will always be some doubters. Just the way it is.

For all the Hamlin trashing that goes on around here… people forget that he’s a starting safety on a 4-2 team, with pretty decent defensive stats overall. So maybe he’s not the best safety in the league. But he looked better than the rookie did in his start. So folks should cut the guy some slack. The rookie is the long term answer… but he’s clearly not ready yet.

Did anyone ask him if he knew a trade was brewing? I didn’t hear it, but it seemed to me he was a bit as shocked/surprised as we all were when it was announced. I imagine that messes with your mind to just get traded and sent out with little warning or preparation.

Go BILLS! that is all

Thats essentially it, as I see it. The last two games, the Bills offense has been highly predictable based on their sets and motion. The defenses recognize it and bring the heat on the back side of the play while jumping the pattern. Play action, screens, running the ball are all good to help with that; but they have to do it less predictably. Running every first down between the tackles then following that up with a stuffed run because they know that’s your tendency is a recipe for a lot of 3rd downs. Then the swing WR hitch. Yep. Blowed up. Punt.

I certainly welcome you to follow a second team and leave this forum in haste. It’s a good idea.

The offense is starting to look like the offenses of Hacket with no creativity or rhythm and little situational awareness. Top that with the majority of plays happening within 10yds of the LOS and defenses can just tee off. They have little fear of the 20-25yd crossing patterns. How many times did they call the WR bubble screen thing.. it didn’t work. No play action passes. Few designed rollouts .. Josh does this, but not by design. The offense is predictable and relies on short passes to the boundary or runs between the tackles. Add in that we have no true “playmakers”… and it’s a recipe for failure. If Brady can’t adjust and figure it out.. the season is over in the WC round.

Yes

Yeah he’s gotta stop hitting WRs in the head. Make it more on target.

Gotta say… we’ve seen so much over the years. I mean how many teams win that when give the ball up with 8seconds left, 1 quick out pass, kicker nails a 59yarder to win the game. For those that feel this team’s fortunes have changed… I offer we still lose in heartbreaking, unbelievable fashion far more than we pull a game out.

Agreed… let Tribisky run a play action pass to the Knox. No one. No one would have seen that coming. But a handoff up the middle to Cook. They literally wasted a down with that predictable call.

Exactly. He apparently has no ability to track the ball downfield. Maybe he needs glasses?

Joe Brady’s offense has been figured out. He needs to seriously self scout and figure something out. 2 weeks in a row… the defenses have been all over our offense. Free blitzers on Josh on nearly every drop back. No play action. The offense has been figured out.

Serious question…. Have you ever had a good feeling about a Bills game?

Lots of typical over reaction around here, but I guess getting completely beat down in every facet of a game will do that. My concern is that the Bills are so good against so many teams and rack up all sorts of amazing stats that they seem reluctant to make any real changes. And when they play really hard hitting, punch you in the mouth kinda teams that are well coached… that’s when they really struggle. It’s why we keep getting bounced in the divisional round. They meet these really hard hitting, physical teams and just never adjust or match the energy. The Bills looked like they were playing with 10 men on the field. That’s coaching, that’s attitude. Hopefully they can figure something out before January.

Worst loss in how many years? Got outplayed in every way shape and form. It’s a long season. Hang in there everyone. Regroup, refocus, get a win.