Logic

Sure. I'll save you the trip to Google: "A straw man fallacy is a rhetorical device where someone argues against an imaginary or weak opposition instead of the actual argument being discussed. The goal is to distract from the original topic and make the argument seem infallible". So me replying to your statement "if you need a clock management specialist, you need a new HC" by pointing out that many coaches in the league struggle with clock management and, thus, according to your logic, many teams in the league need new head coaches, would not constitute a straw man. On the other hand, you suggesting that I implied that McDermott's clock blunder "wasn't the single worst example in recent memory" -- when I said no such thing anywhere -- so that you could (as the definition suggests) argue against an imaginary or weak opposition instead of the actual argument being discussed? THAT'S a straw man. Hope this helps.

I don't think you know what "straw man" means.

Straw man.

It would seem that he has realized that his chances of getting the type of job he wants in the NFL next season is low, and he still has a passion for coaching. Imagine how much it would add to his already legendary legacy if he turned UNC into a college powerhouse? Or if he added a National Championship to his resume? I could see him somewhat revolutionizing the way modern college teams run their programs. Talk of a sitting college GM, pay structures, prioritizing preparing players for the NFL, etc. Lastly, I'd guess the "setting his son up to be his guaranteed successor" is a big part of it, too. The ability to set his son up for success would be a logical final move for his coaching career.

The majority of teams in the NFL need new head coaches, then. Clock management is an issue across the league.

Bills lost two games and then won 7 in a row. Maybe, just maybe, the Bills will -- for the second time this season -- lose two games and then win 7 in a row. For those who are good at math, well...ya know. 🏆

I agree that's a good one too. Bills-Lions is AFC 2 seed vs NFC 1 seed Steelers-Eagles is AFC 3 seed vs NFC 2 seed Both kick off at 1:25 (or 4:25 if you live on the inferior football-watching coast). CBS will treat Bills-Lions like the game of the week, while Fox will do the same for Eagles-Steelers. I believe Fox is the only one allowed to use the "America's Game of the Week" title. TBH, it's a crime that both games are on at the same time. I wish one had gotten flexed to SNF, but I'm guessing both networks protected their respective games, and understandably so.

This matchup is everything you dream about all offseason long. The best team in the AFC going up against the best team in the NFC in a possible Super Bowl preview. Two proud but historically tortured franchises and fan bases, now witnessing success at a level rarely seen for their team. Two teams who have been NFL laughingstocks for decades but who now, by virtue of the exciting brand of football they both play, are being looked at as the undisputed NFL Game of the Week. The CBS pre-game crew will be in Detroit, once again treating a late window Bills matchup as a major event. All eyes will be on this game. Will the Bills, coming off a humbling loss in LA, be fired up to rebound, solidify their hold on the AFC two-seed, and show the entire nation who they really are? Or will they get punched in the mouth by a more physical opponent? Which MVP caliber QB will step up when it matters most? Which Super Bowl hopeful will come out on top? Yes, in the sometimes torturously long NFL offseason, THESE are the games I dream of. I can hardly wait.

Just gonna leave this here.

Fans of teams who employ Jawaan Taylor should sit this one out.

I don't have much to add to what everyone has already said, except... I offer my sincere condolences. I put my 15 year old cat down (who I'd had my whole adult life) a couple years back, and it was just one of the saddest things I've ever gone through. Our other cat, who is now 17, is slowing down dramatically as we speak. There's just nothing about it that's easy. They're family. Deep, deep unconditional love. As others said, the best anyone can do is be there for them until the end, give them as many good days and good moments as possible, cherish the memories, and then do what needs to be done when the time comes. I'm very sorry for your loss.

How long did you have this post in your drafts folder? I bet you're excited that you finally got to use it!

I'm irritated by the loss yesterday, too. I, too, find it concerning that McDermott still has clock management issues and buckles in big moments. All of that said...everyone's willingness to IMMEDIATELY disregard the 10 wins this year and all the good coaching that was done to get us there, to IMMEDIATELY disregard Sean McDermott's place historically in all time winning percentage both for the Bills and league-wide, and IMMEDIATELY disavow him and talk about firing him after a loss is lame. It's just lame. Reactionary, prisoner of the moment, exaggeration and hyperbole filled, fairweather nonsense. Everyone also automatically assumes that "Hot new coach X", or Bill Belichick, or whomever, is going to come in and just definitely be better than Sean McDermott, when it's very possible that said coach would represent a downgrade. As if Bill Belichick doesn't have a career losing record without Tom Brady. As if Bill Belichick wouldn't wanna come in here and change out a bunch of offensive and defensive personnel and install new systems. As if the fun-loving, family atmosphere of this Bills team would mesh well with a guy who is one of the all-time most strict and grumpy disciplinarians. As if it's a guarantee that a very "fun and vibes" based team would thrive under a guy who had many of his former players say that playing under him was a living hell. Sometimes, I come here the day after a loss and am immediately reminded WHY I don't spend much time on this forum in the days following losses. Just so much drivel and nonsense. See y'all on Thursday to talk about the Lions game.

More importantly, they're assuming the Bills convert three straight 2-point conversions, which is statistically unlikely.

I tend to think the Bills will lose this one, dropping them to 10-4, and all the talking heads will breathlessly ask "what's wrong with the Bills?", and obituaries will be written, and fickle fans will shout "FIRE McDERMOTT!!!".... ...and then the Bills will win the final three games, finish at 13-4 and be the number two seed, and make the AFC Championship game. Football fans are prisoners of the moment. It's just who they are. The Bills could lose another frustrating game again this week and STILL finish as the second best team in the AFC and host 2-3 playoff games. I'd say "relax", but I know people won't, and with how frustrating yesterday's outcome was, I won't blame them. I just don't have the stomach to stick around for the bitching in the week following a loss.

A Rusty Coleman sounds like a sex thing.

Yes I believe they tied but did not surpass the record in 2020.

I guess that answers my question of "can anyone think of a recent example of a player being limited all week and then playing Sunday". Rapp it is. I guess I could change the question to "can anyone think of a recent example of a player being limited all week, having a 'questionable' designation', and playing on Sunday"

I believe the Bills are just one touchdown reception by someone who hasn't caught one yet away from tying the all-time single season record for amount of different players on a team catching a touchdown pass. That was a mouthful, but I think y'all know what I mean. Alec Anderson and Zach Davidson seem like the best bets to help them achieve this record. *Edit: Now that Josh Allen has a touchdown reception, they might only be ONE player away from setting the record.

100% I already knew who this was gonna be before I opened the thread. I saw a picture of her earlier today on Twitter and immediately though "WOULD!". I am a moral person, by my penis is not.

Is this satire? How could anyone possibly know enough about Cole Bishop to label him the worst safety in the league? He played what, one game? And you've ruled him worst safety in the league? Seems a bit much. I'm genuinely asking? Has there been a recent instance of a Bills player being limited all week in practice and then playing on Sunday? It seems like this staff likes to have at least one full practice in the books before they're willing to activate and play a guy. If I'm correct, then even though he hasn't yet ruled out Keon Coleman, I very much doubt that he plays.

As for Coleman and IR...I hear you, but it hasn't adversely affected the team in any way, so I guess I'm not too worried about it. As for Hyde, I'd have to think it's too soon. To me, it wouldn't send a good message to guys like Bishop and Lewis to kick them to the curb for a practice squad signee one week into his return to the team. I hope it winds up being Cole Bishop. I've been wanting him to get some game action in these final few weeks so we can try to figure out what we have in him right now.

I don't think Coleman or Rapp will play this week. I'm fine with letting Coleman sit another week. Let him be full strength for the stretch run and playoffs. As for Rapp, it'll be interesting to see how the Bills handle things if he doesn't play. Does Cam Lewis simply start for him? And if so, when they go into dime, does Ja'Marcus Ingram play the dime 'backer role, or do they elevate Lewis Cine (who has been practicing with both the safeties and linebackers) for a game?

If Coleman is active this week, I believe Carter will take Jalen Virgil's roster spot (and Jordan Phillips will be inactive on game days). If Coleman is not active this week, I believe Carter will take Jordan Phillips' roster spot, but Phillips may be re-signed the practice squad. He seems like a guy they'd want to keep around for emergency depth and locker room reasons.

I totally agree. Ray Davis is an underrated pass catcher. He had 7 receiving touchdowns as a senior! Between Davis, Cook, and Johnson, passes to the running backs should be an even bigger part of our offense. And not just on flares and checkdown curls, but actual routes at times.