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I sure hope so. I didn’t listen to his presser.

Not disagreeing with either one of you. What I am saying is the ball started going elsewhere. Inside guys and out of the backfield. So, with that in mind, how important will wide receiver be to the Bills this season? They just took Kincaid last year. They are paying Knox handsomely, Shakir has emerged and Diggs will probably be back. There are holes all over the defensive line. The Bills took players high on the d-line when it sometimes appeared we had no need for it. Now we do have holes. Many. Is McDermott and Beane going to all of a sudden change their philosophy? I think all along a lot of us felt McDermott’s wet dream was ball control offense and win with defense. I think that is what we are seeing start to form.

That is very true. And that also worries me a bit. We don’t know what a Brady offense will truly look like. But I think the above numbers show a definite change in philosophy.

By top priority I mean a first or second round pick. Glancing over the numbers from when Brady took over, there was obviously more of an emphasis to run the ball (to include letting Allen take off) and using the running backs and tight ends more. I didn’t gather Shakir’s, Kincaid’s or Cook’s receiving stats but, from memory, they seemed to be used a lot more. What I did do was focus on Diggs/Davis and this is what both looked like before and after Brady took over Diggs before per game: 7.3 catches, 86.8 yards, 10.2 targets, 0.7 TD After: 4.8 catches, 45.0 yards, 8.2 targets, 0.1 TD Davis before: 3.3 catches, 49.0 yards, 5.5 targets, 0.5 TD After: 1.7 catches, 36.5 yards, 3.7 targets 0.3 TD’s Now, take it as you may, I think the above clearly shows a bit of a change in philosophy and is that coming from Brady or is that what McDermott wants to see? That is quite a change under Brady and makes me believe that is Brady if kept, how much of a priority is wide receiver going to be when it appears the Bills actually went quite a bit away from their top two receivers, as well as needing help along the d-line and probably in the defensive backfield. I’m sure they will select a wide receiver….but at the top of their draft? I’m no longer so sure. (And trying to predict the draft is hard enough for so many reasons) And it worries me a bit that things will remain status quo heading into 2024. I guess we will see in the coming months.

The Bills really got minimal production from their top 2 WR’s the second half of the season. And people want to keep Joe Brady and not consider anyone else for coordinator. OK.

Beasley could be right? Doubtful. Nothing against Gabe. I like him just fine but the Bills need to improve their top 2 in the wide receiver room. You can’t have multiple weeks where one of your top receivers has zero catches. In fact, Davis had only 6 catches in the Bills 5 game winning streak to end the regular season.

Why would McDermott not let his offensive coordinator play Shakir? I keep hearing this from posters like yourself. Could you give me an answer as to how you know this to be true? Because, quite frankly, I think it’s a load of bull####.

I think it’s time to move in a different direction across the board at defensive end. IMO, none of them are big threats to get after the QB. Rousseau has been a big disappointment but we are stuck with him for now. The heart of our d-line is in the middle of it.

I was reflecting back on these and past playoff games today. I came to the realization that I actually enjoy regular season football more than playoff football. You still want to win in a bad way but you know that there will also be a game next week. Playoff football? I almost get too worked up to actually enjoy the game. I know. Wierd.

Agreed….but I’m not quite sure how that is automatically Poyer’s fault when this team routinely does NOT let pass catchers get behind them.

Tell us what coverage was called.

It seemed as if the wheels fell off in London and we were dead in the water shortly thereafter. Kudos to the players and coaching staff for righting the ship but there is obviously a lot more work to do. Overall it has been a disappointing run when you can’t beat teams that also win their divisions and start losing those games at home.

You’re talking one ***** bounce on one play in 63 year franchise history. I think everyone in this thread besides you realize what I meant when I said you need to have luck to lose it.

You keep Poyer around another year. His physical tools are now average to slightly below average. His football IQ is off the charts.

I don’t consider making a play and forcing a fumble luck. I consider that making a play.

If intentional someone’s ass should be fired. That is bush league. Even George Steinbrenner insisted the attendants at Yankee Stadium not shut off the stadium lights until the Red Sox were done celebrating their historic comeback over his Yankees. Now you can contribute more. https://nypost.com/2024/01/22/sports/chiefs-donovan-smith-accuses-bills-of-shutting-off-their-hot-water/

Stay the course and retool on the fly. We have some good, young players on this roster. No need for major moves.

Why wouldn’t he? Two totally different injuries.

Remind me when this team ever had a shred of luck. You need to have something before one runs out of it.

Rivers couldn’t hold Allen’s jock.

The Bills back 7 should look much better than what we saw yesterday by just getting players healthy. That, and an upgrade at WR, and I see no reason, other than injuries, as to why the Bills shouldn’t be contending again next season.

If you are referring to his throw to Shakir in the endzone you, and every single other person that holds view, is 100% wrong. That was the correct read and throw. The ball just didn’t get there.

Have fun picking top 5 for the next 3 seasons.

I don’t think he’s the same in the playoffs as the regular season. Not one bit. 3-0 in his last 3 regular season games against the Chiefs….all on the road and the defense played great in all of those games. 0-3 in his last 3 playoff games against the Chiefs….and his defense sucked in every one of those games.

Sean is 0-6 against division winners in the playoffs. That should be enough to get your ass fired but we all know that isn’t going to happen this year. Next year should be his absolute last kick at the can. Head coaches have done more with a lot less behind center.