Matt_In_NH

Churn churn churn. Always try and improve. Probably part of a comprehenaive plan to always evaluate available talent. Immediate Need is not important, you need to know what is out there in case of a rash of injuries at a position or just a diamond who has fallen through the cracks.

I wish him well.....in my opinion he should stop playing football, it seems like a trigger for reckless behavior in him and he should stop banging his head into others....

Come here next week and you will see people swearing the Bills were held EVERY play but the refs allowed it because of Tom Brady SUPERSTAR QB. There will be concrete proof provided by Bills fans sick of it happening every year with the Patriots.

London lightning?

Look man, I get it, I'm a Bills fan too and they have been great, but if you can see how dominating the Pats have been on defense then you just refuse to look at the facts. They give up a third less yards than the next team and 1 point per game. I am willing to bet the Bills have never given up 3 points in three games in their history and it today's NFL it is even harder. The three points they gave up was to Ben and the Steelers who would have a good offense if he was healthy....three points and 199 yards per game, that is crazy. However to your point, they can't sustain it and this week they should have many more scored on them.

One of those teams, the Jets scored 8 on the Bills, 3X what the Pats have given up ALL YEAR!

I hate the patriots as much as anyone but they have given up 3 points in three games.

You have to consider where the team is right now. Young QB who had some struggles last year, lack of talent at WR and OL addressed during the offseason but overall the makeover is not complete. More talent is always better but I don't think we are lacking in weapons in that the Bills can be a dynamic offense with who they have. What they need more than a weapon is growth at QB. And don't take that to mean I am unhappy with where Allen is, I just view this as a process that will take time and if I had to judge I would say Allen is walking at say 10 months old which is not too bad. He needs to continue to grow and not repeat mistakes. He tries to make too much happen on EVERY play. This team is passing and rushing better than they were last year. Allen is on pace for 4000 yards and rushing from the RB's is much improved. I think Singletary could be special but we have not seen enough yet. The team has figured out how to make the right plays in the forth quarter to win a couple close games, while they have not been consistent through the games, dont underestimate the importance of teams and players performing in the clutch. That is huge! They are not on par with the Patriots yet but no one else is either. This week is great challenge.

Not a lot. The defense is pretty darn good and part of their strategy is to bat balls down which they do well. The pats always pose an extra challenge so it’s always fifficult against them. The problem with them is if you slow them down on offense they beat you on defense. It will take a total team effort and maybe a good bounce or two.

It will happen. But when it does there won’t be the results you are expecting.

Pats defense has given up three points.

That will change once they play some teams with better offenses that will require them to pass more.

That play was iconic!

yeah but are they "catchable"? HAHHA

He is very sloppy with the ball and I think that is just part of who he is. Hopefully with time, these things will occur less and less. He is like the complete Anti-Tyrod.

Ok Allen make up for your awful plays

14 starts in?

Absolutely. This is the nfl and writing in a w is never a sure thing. However we will all be disappointed if they lose this game.

And to think he follows Eric Wood who has a similar story.....

The guy has been off loaded by three teams while playing a grand total of one game. And he is probably the most talented player at his position. People need to understand there is more than talent. This guy is human garbage and I hope he never plays again and goes broke with lawyer fees.

I don't think there is a legal free way.

Like the Sanchize?

I get where you are coming from and agree but I’m still in cautiously optimistic mode. The thread title said we are a competent team which could mean many things but I took it to be we are a good team. A team that wins most games. I don’t think the evidence is there to conclude that yet.

Pump the brakes man.......your perceptions of a competent team could change by 4PM Sunday. Not saying it will or I expect it to or anything but two games against bad teams with new coaches has the opportunity to be misleading.

So, is he a bust and we should move on? Or we give him this year and all offseason to grow into being a pro....see if he improves and is heading upward?