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I wouldn't worry so much about Tyrod anymore guys. Benching him at the time they did is all you need to know. People can say whatever about benching him but it doesn't take the weight from it happening. They thought Nate Peterman could be a better answer in his rookie year. It does not matter how it turned out with Nate I don't think that suddenly changed thier view on Tyrod. Then add in that he took a pay cut to stay here I would guess this was his year to prove his worth. The benching proves he didn't prove it, at least to the guys in charge. I don't think it matters if you love him or hate him to understand it. You don't take a pay cut then get benched in the middle of a playoff hunt because your good enough in the eyes of the HC who benched you. I think if Nate didn't have a disaster of a start, Tyrod wouldn't even be starting. This isn't a random feeling. The HC benched Tyrod because he wanted Nate to do better and take the job. I can't think of another reason to do it. Tyrod was interesting. I can see why he was pulled from back up duty to start in Buffalo. You just never know until you do know. The same goes for Nate Peterman or anyone. Tyrod has flashes and it was intriguing. I would take interest in a guy that can flash excellence. At some point you have to see it for what it was. A guy who can definitely have moments of greatness but not frequently enough to depend on. So like anyone I was interested to see if those flashes transformed into frequent moments of greatness. Some team next year may have that some wonder about him and take a shot on him. I wish him the best of luck. So no, Tyrod doesn't just suck like people want to lazily lable him. They do have solid points when pointing out some of his negatives. I can see why people like Tyrod and it's the same reasons I did. That potential to flash. The potential to become great. It's been a few years and I think the experiment is over. I have no crystal ball but looking at the big picture I can see the Bills are moving on next year. I think he's had enough time to become what he was gonna become. This is how it turned out. Might be good enough to limp into the playoffs. Not good enough. You have to score points against the Patriots. Just good enough will never take the division. The team needs some real answers to beating the Patriots and that should be the biggest concern.

My favorite uniform, I love the throw backs.

The defense scored in a pick 6 in the Pats game. They are one of the big reasons we are even sniffing. The defense played great and had some bad games. The offense hasn't existed much all year. I'd take the same defense next year over the same offence. The Panthers game shows that we had a defense at times this year but the offense didn't show up. All you needed was 1 touchdown to win that game.

To the CFL with him Dilly Dilly.

At halftime I was thinking that the Bills could win the game vs Pat's. I would of had liked touch downs instead of field goals. It was about the best half you could hope for. Tyrod did some good things in that game. Tyrod also did some bad like getting sacked well behind the line if scrimmage. That's on him for dancing trying to make something out of nothing. It works sometimes. I hate the way Tyrod throws it away more then he's trying to make a play. That's how I felt in the second half. The amount of shots he really takes as compared to how many he will sail away or to short just to basically throw it away. That leads me to a conclusion that Taylor can lead an air attack but is not consistent enough to be dependant on it. That the coaches probably don't trust being dependant on it. Even Taylor himself knows he can't depend on it. I seen it in his body language his posture drops and he's in throw away mode. I like that Tyrod can be dangerous with his legs. It's not good when your leaning on it because the other factors of your game are lacking. Tyrod is the perfect back up QB who might come in to save some games. Tyrod doesn't check down. He checks out. Decides it's better to run on a broken play or sail it away when he should grow some balls and take shots. I think there are plays being left out on the field. If more of them are bad then good and that's the reason to play safe then ship that mentality out of Buffalo fast.

I was told he was like Rob Johnson.

This is about how I feel. The only difference is the offence did better then I thought they would. This game could of been a Bills victory.

I wouldn't play Peterman again. 5 interceptions and getting knocked out is not good. I can see starting him for entertainment value.

Well it was almost gonna be a surprise game.

Needed points... That isn't how to win.

I'll take 3 points.

If the defense can hold up to stops or field goals you can't hang around. The bills need to score points. They win this game if they can score 3 to 4 touch downs. They won't win if there's no production and you keep giving the Patriots the ball back with time.

If we are being honest the defense is mostly responsible for the wins. Look at the Carolina Panthers game for an example of an offence that can't produce enough to win when the defense has. I won't make it all about Tyrod. I'm no expert and won't claim to know, but it's easy for me to say the offense has been below keeping us competitive. Chance are the offense can not come back down two or three scores. We don't have an offence thar the Bills are walking away up by two or 3 touchdowns. The offense has been the Bills weak link in the chain for most games this year. I don't care what moves they make but they have serious problems on offense. I don't want another year if Bills hanging around in games hoping the defense can keep holding the game. If I was the HC the offensive production in games would concern me and be a focus of mine anyway. Taylor may be a good QB. I respect him. I don't forget he's the general on the side of the ball that hasn't been very special at all this year. They have moments it shines but it's not even consistent enough to be happy about. The offence might shine and have two really good drives. Then the rest of the game it stalls and your either praying on the offence waking up or the defense holding the game till the end. That isn't good.

I'm not very demanding. All I want is a competitive game. I feed off the plays that are made. Give me an interception or a quarter back sack. The offense has not been very entertaining this year for me but sprinkled in some plays. The defense was fun to watch for me this year. The turnover feast was amazing, sadly it went to waste. In the end it isn't the Browns so I figure it could be worse. It could definitely be worse so I enjoy the wins and amazing plays they will give me. Honorable mention to dillers and streakers. Also throw in Nate Peterman, that was special.

I'd say I am a casual fan. I'm not an expert on everything Bills. I learn a lot from this board and posters. I wasn't around for the Superbowls so I wasn't spoiled or tainted by them. They have always been the underdog to me. The reason I started following the Bills was because it was something me and my father could have in common and talk about. The Bills are about the only thing we can share interest in. What started as a tool for bonding turned into a love for the team. This happened around the St. Doug hire. I am actually emotionally impacted by the games and movements of the Bills. I check on the latest news and view every game. I feel a pride when I wear the gear. I jump off the couch yelling when a great play is made. I feel an ache when they lose games badly. When I see anyone in Bills gear I say let's go Buffalo. Although I'm not a long time fan or very knowledgeable like most here I think I feel the same connection to the team as they do now. If I'm critical I try to keep it constructive. I don't want to just negatively bash my team. I stay hopeful every year but I love them win or lose. If wins we're all that mattered I wouldn't be a Bills fan.

Tre White dashes through the snow using his elbow. Oh what fun to see him dive with an elbow drive. Ohhhh jingle Gronk's bell jingle Gronk's bell.

If the Bills beat the Patriots on Sunday I am going to build a Tyrod Taylor snowman. Then I'm gonna walk around New England for a week all decked out in Bills gear dragging an effigy of Gronk behind me. Then every time I see a Pat's fan I'm going do drop an elbow on the back of the head of the effigy I'm dragging behind me.

I though Clay was a tight end? Ok I just checked to be sure. Google says he's a tight end not a wide receiver. I like Benjamin big target but him being hurt early was concerning.

I had an idea of the truth after the Carolina Panthers game. I had a bad feeling about the offensive side. They had a potential to not be productive even when turnovers rained the offence would not feast. I knew the truth after the Jets game. That it was gonna be a struggle and a miracle to make it to the playoffs. The Miami game didn't change my perception. Good first half but right back into the shell as the game was in danger of slipping away. The truth is the offense was not very good this year and the team would have to depend on the defense and Shady. Hopefully the offensive woes get addressed next year. Even with all that they still have a slim chance to blow it so we will see if they can limp into the playoffs on a prayer. It's ok to keep that hope. It's a big part of being a fan. Yea the Patriots will most likely demolish the Bills like usual but I don't wanna throw that in the face of other fans. Sometimes you just have to understand that people come to truth in different ways and at different times. At the end of the day I put all the blame on the offence except for Shady. I can't expect him to run past an entire defense fully focused on him. If the bills go defense in early draft rounds I'll know the truth about next year early.

Nate Peterman. Sorry I had to lol.

If I was a fan of the Patriots I wouldn't have liked trading him. You need a guy to pass on the torch. As a Bills fan I applaud it. Realistically you have to be thinking about grooming his successor and Jimmy G has the look and feel of it.

No offence but I hope it turns out to be a huge mistake. I fear they will just plug in another no name guy after sprinkling whatever magic dust they got on him and I have to wait another 100 years waiting for that guy to get tired of winning.

Honestly I couldn't believe they traded him. I was sad thinking they have the answer sitting on the bench when Tom Brady decided he has to many rings to fit on his fingers and toes.

Quarterback is a touchy subject around here. Eggshells bro... Eggshells.

Don't tell me it won't hurt a little when the goat retires when he's 100. Don't be in denial you will wish they kept him at some point!!!