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Good post. I think the hate on the coaches is a bit much sometimes. They aren't going to nail it on every call or decision, no coach does. For all the talented coaches mentioned here, they all have their flaws. Some don't manage the clock well, others run undisciplined squads that get penalized a lot, etc. Nobody's perfect. When I see people saying they need a wholesale change at all major coaching positions I just SMH. It's as if they've forgotten the reason the Bills are in this position is because of the work done by McDermott and his staff. He's the first coach to have sustained success since Wade Phillips and after one flukey loss people wanna throw 'em to the curb. There's always room for improvement and they're always working to get better. The dude has created a culture in Buffalo that now entices free agents and prospects to wanna come here. That never used to be the case. Cripes, one of the superstars of the league, a first ballot HOF guy, sought after the Bills in free agency. You know you've built something pretty special when that happens. I think lately they've been feeling the weight of expectations, Josh especially. They'll get it together.

That's what I said when it happened. I don't like when they lose but clearly you can't win them all. Had Minnesota scored on that 4th down instead of what actually happened, I woulda been fine with that. It just would've been, "welp, you had chance to put 'em away and you didn't." Instead we get an insanely rare and convoluted finish to the game featuring a few crazy plays that we're never gonna hear the end of.

I've been saying it since the game ended, Edmunds going out was a major factor. Before that the Vikings scored all of 10 points and had ended the previous few drives going 3 and out plus the one pick by Benford. Soon as Maine went out, bam, Vikings had almost no problem moving the ball. It's tough to keep winning consistently when you're constantly having to shuffle your lineup due to injury. A healthy Edmunds, Poyer, and White are gonna make a big difference. The way in which they lost is the most infuriating thing. Had many opportunities to put it away and didn't. They were monsters in the second half earlier this year now suddenly the second half is killing them. They had a slump last year, they're in a bit of one right now. I'm still confident and optimistic they'll get it right. Now here's where someone will probably give me crap for "mOrAL vIcToRieS" or get on some schnittz about how it's their right to be a hyper critical bag of weenies. It sure is. I'd just rather not dwell in it and complain the entire week.

I said in another thread that the worst part about a loss are the weeks worth of abysmal hot takes from a contingent of fans on this here board. Once again, they lost due to self inflicted mistakes. Losing Edmunds hurt as well. Minnesota scored 10 points and had been going 3 and out for most of the first half. Soon as Edmunds went out, bam, Vikings start moving the ball. At the end of it all, tho, the defense comes thru with the big 4th down stop and then the offense botches the snap and Minnesota gets the lucky break. Even with that, they still go and tie it and had a chance to tie again but Josh forced it. Kid just wants to win, can't blame him for going down swinging. Some of y'all gotta allow room for defeat. Sucks to lose but no team wins them all. And if it's any consolation, Minnesota's model for victory is not sustainable. They had to have so many things break their way to eek outta there with a win. If Edmunds doesn't go out, they win that game. Shake it off. Regroup and go slap the Browns. Good post, OP.

Boo on this thread. Booooooooooooo

It's the drizzling schnittz again this week. It's one thing to lose but jeebus they gotta go and lose in one of the weirdest, most contrived ways ever. Again, self inflicted bull poopery plus injuries equals bad times. I think you pay Tremaine Edmunds. He does so much under the radar that goes unappreciated. It was a different game without him. I know the big time flash plays aren't always there but he does a lot of good stuff and I think he's worth hanging onto. The worst part of a loss are the weeks worth of awful hot takes. Blech. I think they'll be alright. They seem to end up on the wrong end of a flukey game more often than not, unfortunately. 2020 Arizona game comes to mind. They aren't getting blown out, just too many mistakes and injuries on defense. Story of the season so far. Go beat up stoopid Cleebland. Frickin' turds.

I thought we'd see a little more from Gabe. I wonder if the injury has hampered him all season or what but yeah, hoping he finds a new gear for the second half of the season here. I also hope Knox can kick it up another level. They need to involve him more but right now he's their top blocking TE so he's being kept in line more than he was last season. I saw Shakir and Cook mentioned a lot. I give rookies the benefit of the doubt. Especially on a McDermott let Bills team where they always bring along their rookies slowly. Both of them have had some nice moments and I'm sure there will be more. I do tend to agree a little with those that'd like to see Shakir get a few more snaps over McKenzie. Not sure what's up with him this season but it feels like he's struggling somewhat. Defensively, I really thought Jaquan Johnson would be a little better than he's been. In spot duty previously he had some decent plays, but right now they don't seem to trust him out there. I expect it to be Marlowe and Hamlin if Poyer can't go again and then probably a rotation of Marlow and Hamlin alongside Poyer when he can play. On the flip side, I've been pretty impressed with Hamlin. Oh, I also blame Siran Neal for the loss Sunday. Taron had to sit out a play and wouldn't ya know it, they hit some 35-40 yard pass up the seam right on Neal. Really good special teamer just not a very good secondary player.

I'm all out of faith, dis is how I feels... And at this point, I'd be down for OBJ. He's a bit of a nutsack but if he can go a little bit and they can utilize him in certain ways then go for it. Someone tell Beane I am available to guard any rogue kicking nets from attacking OBJ.

Stuck on the roster nearly every season McDermott has been coach. He’s a McBeane Special, versatile, smart, team first kinda player. Knows the system very well, said to be able to help out a lot of younger/newer guys with learning the scheme. Plays all special teams and only played at safety here and there since Poyer and Hyde had been rather healthy up until this season. I recall Marlowe recovered the fumble caused by Justin Zimmer on Cam Newton when they played the Pats at home in 2020. I also just recently learned they added Zimmer to the practice squad a few weeks ago. I think he left after 2020 with an injury settlement. Can’t recall where or if he played in 2021 and now he’s back. It’s a smart trade for them considering Hyde is out and Poyer is really beat up this year. I would think Hamlin stays out there whether it’s Poyer or Marlowe next to him.

No, no, of course not, Joseph. I want that job to go to Sam Martin. Duh.

No, only from the 2, 7, 38, or 97th.

Haha no sir, I am just a user of and a proud advocate for "youse" and "youse guys" or even "youse guys ovah dere."

What?! Why didn't they get McCaffrey, Davante Adams, Quinton Nelson, Derwin James, and uh...Jerry Rice?!? This is the poop of the bull and now I are so mad my whole day is kaputs. Thanks jerks!

The monumental failureisms of this incompetenet forwards office is agreejuss, youse guys. It's unaccepebbles!

In the immortal words of the almighty James Hetfield: "So f@#%$n' what?!" Lemme know when Miami figures out how to put up more than 21 on a team not below .500. Also, Tua definitely doesn't use his turn signal when he drives. Jaylen Waddle puts mustard on his pancakes. And Tyreek Hill abuses children. Overall, this means they are a bunch of scrub-bums managed by a guy who looks like he wants to sell you a washing machine at Best Buy. Don't care who gets who and neither do the Bills. Chubb can go have zero sacks in Miami now.

You're right, probably not half. Yeah, the "concerned" posts get me. It's like, just enjoy the ride. It's as if some think that if the defense isn't shutting out teams every week then there are issues. And if the offense isn't replicating their success from the Wild Card game vs the Pats then there are "causes for concern" and yadda yadda yah. Other teams are gonna score points and hit on some plays. Either way they still gotta try and stop Josh Allen and this offense.

Man, I can't remember a season with more moronic takes than this one. Team is 6-1 and half this board thinks they're headed straight for disaster with an incompetent front office. Yeah, ok.

This thread sucks.

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They seemed fine to give up yards and then tighten up near their own end. That ol' bend but don't break. They also prefer having Taron Johnson out there over Tyrel Dodson. I said it in another thread but Taron is the most experienced secondary player aside from Poyer so that's probably one of several factors as to why they stuck with nickel all night. GB and Aaron Jones are also pretty good at running the ball. They probably wanted to take a deep shot off play action after so many handoffs but it looked like the Bills never really fully stacked the box to give them that type of chance. Guarding against the big play is basically the hallmark of McDermott's defense. I hope Poyer is alright but he's also super beat up this season. Feels like one more solid hit could send him to IR for the year. I see a lot of folks saying Beane should send a late rounder to Atlanta to get Dean Marlowe back, sounds good to me. Even if Poyer is good I'd think an insurance policy of some sort would be good. I wonder if they'd consider trying Xavier Rhodes there or something? Probably not, I'm just spitballin'.

It felt like Josh was pressing to make a play a little bit. When they have a sizeable lead I think he tries some stuff he typically wouldn't if the game was close. Having those big leads can allow players to loosen up a tad and take a few more risks. I think that's what happened last night. What sucks about it is that turnovers and negative plays of their own doing is pretty much the only way to stop this offense. Most games this year they've had a turnover in or near the red zone which leaves points on the table. Probably should've been 41-17 last night. The good thing is how well they respond to adversity and how committed they are to constantly improving while keeping their emotions and all the mental stuff in check. They'll probably be determined to show out against the Jets. I sure hope they do because I hate those stupid nerds.

Well, tough titterinos. I checked the rules and it's not allowed. Sucks to be them, I guess. Consequences for rule breakage include having Zach 'Weenieface' Wilson as your QB and your dad forcing you to throw left-handed.

Yeah, it's always been very strange to me how some people use a sports victory as an excuse to destroy things. That and saying "there's a game today!" as a justification to start chuggin' brewsksi at 9 AM. I dunno how some people do it, man. It looks fun and I'm certain there are plenty of booze-free tailgates but I dunno, I've never felt much like partying that early lol.

Meh...it's not too big of a deal. They definitely know how to adapt and adjust based on what the opponent was doing. It was a bit frustrating they were allowing so many big runs but they don't like taking Taron Johnson off the field. Along with Poyer, he's the most experienced secondary player with Elam, Benford, and Hamlin out there. And then later in the game when Jaquan Johnson had to replace Poyer, that made Taron the most tenured in the secondary. At the end of the day they just value Taron over Tyrel Dodson in most situations. The offense had some great plays and they had some stinkers. Felt like they were pressing a bit in the second half. They did get stuffed on several runs in a row so maybe that's what made them steer away from it a bit. Josh also has the ability to audible so who knows how many called runs were switched to passes and vice versa. Felt like they played pretty well defensively except for some of those big runs. But I think the thing a lot of us tend to forget is that the McDermott defense will allow yards in that whole bend but don't break thing. It'll be good to get Tre back and hopefully Poyer won't have to miss much time but you feel some concern for him because he's just so beat up this season. Feels like one more solid hit could send him to IR. Overall a win is a win. There were some great plays and some not so great plays. They also seemed a little hyped up for whatever reason. I'm sure they'll level out, work on their miscues and go spank the crap outta the Jets.

I'm all for having a good time but I've never understood the people that get so trashed they don't even make it inside the stadium. Either that or as soon as they get to their seats they pass out or start some BS. Went to the 2013 home opener and some drunk schmuck in the row behind us started a fight with a guy down the row, beer gets spilled all over us, dude gets thrown out and they haven't even done the introductions yet. Just a complete waste of your money, time, and energy. And there's a line with how much people should have to tolerate. You're gonna have to endure some people being a little belligerent and obnoxious but beyond that it shouldn't have to be tolerated.