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I'd take it - although I think this next gen will be less controlled by a singular team (The Pats dynasty is an oddity due almost entirely to the rest of our division being virtually useless most of the 2 decades)

I said this in another thread and I'll just expand slightly on it. It feels like Mahomes/Lamar are the next Brady/Manning, Josh Allen imo feels like the next Big Ben, and Watson kind of feels like the next Rivers. Keep in mind I'm saying this not only looking at the QB abilities but the teams they play for and how they are built. The season is young and this could all change, but that's how I currently see things.

I want to throw an interesting idea out there - If we had pick Mahomes that year - he would 1) not have anywhere near the stats he has compiled to this point 2) we would not have been any faster to ascend from being a perennial bottom 10 team 3) due to the smaller market stigma that Buffalo suffers from along with points 1 and 2, he would basically be viewed only slightly more favorably than Allen has been

Isn't this what gave him the most trouble last year - and was what the Ravens and Texans used against us?

When we sign him - it will be an extension with guaranteed money - so we can essentially get that 4/5th year at still cheap for the year on the books.

Normally, I like to say that PFF has it's place - but man.... they are just searching for a reason to put Josh down. They almost sound like conspiracy theorist sometimes.

Honestly - while I like this throw - there have been so many "growth" throws over the first two weeks it's almost ridiculous. I'm sure playing the Jets and Phins has helped, but man.... just a clear improvement, even if you want to say it's purely conceptual. The Zack Moss TD throw (read #6?), the touch pass to Knox against the Jets, the Beasley 2 and 24 pass, the pass to Diggs when we were back up (watch the goal line view - the broadcast footage does not do that throw justice), and that Davis TD pass (literally only person who was going to touch the ball and only if he laid out for it). Really impressive start to the year - but like a broken record i'll say it again - it's all about improvement, even if it's just baby steps. Allen was a project and they have done a really good job of coaching him up. His throws/processing look nothing like his rookie year.

He's a rookie on a very deep D-Line that does a ton of rotations - he's fine. It' literally a stashed pick for possibly replacing the aging vets.

Our D-Line is doing a good job based on what I'm seeing. That being said - we get to go into this next draft and barring anything crazy, get to literally pick and choose hopeful improvements, or future replacements. There are very little "needs" LB/CB/DL/Safety Should all be things we consider in the next draft and in free agency.

Check out the Baldy thread - he actually has footage in his review of the game - there was like 7 Phins on him

"This kid just keeps getting better and better" That's it right there - that's all we've been asking for and needed. Progress. Not to jump on the cliche of the team ideal - but trust the process.

I want to see a season (or more) on Burrows and Herbert (might as well throw Tua in there) before I give an honest evaluation. I'm currently more interested in 1) Tannehill - not as young but could be a force in Tenn - really seems to fit what they want to do there 2) Carr - Also not a young and I think better than people want to credit 3) Baker - I think he's good enough to honestly win a SB if he was in a good organization (and got some lucky bounces) - but I think he is stuck in an odd 2 step forward and 2 step back situation 4) Darnold - 100% think he's better than what we see and is being ruined by GASE and is currently regressing - time will tell if his career improves 5) Watson - Honestly, the Texans are the playoff gatekeepers of the AFC - the new Rivers/Chargers? 6) Lock - Was showing improvement - hope the injury isn't too bad - DEN clearly did for Lock what we did for Allen - needs more time to evaluate 7) Uncle Ricco - Can't tell if he's good or not - need more time - need to evaluate his supporting cast (possibly underrated)

Did you see Rodgers last season? How about Brady last season? Brees is in the same category of stupidly good QBs - are you saying Allen should 100% have his name mentioned in that same tier after these last two games? I'm not ready to throw a crown on Allen''s head for beating up the Jets and Phins.... but I've bought the crown just in case. 1) QBs will have rough games 2) Mahomes - has been - and for the foreseeable future will remain - the most impressive pocket QB. He is really magical. Don't get me wrong - Allen has started out great and continues to show improvement.... but Allen is working his way to being a very good to great QB by normal standards. Mahomes is held to a completely different set of standards (partially due to his own ridiculous talent and partially due to the coaching/talent around him) 3) The Chargers D is very good - and - we can revisit this topic after we play them. As a team - they are loaded with talent and are only two years removed from a 12-4 campaign. Again, I want to point out that I like Allen, I have liked him since year 1, was on board with the draft pick for him, and I will 100% be in his corner if we're talking about his future, improvements, underratedness, and all that. But he is no Mahomes. What Brady/Manning/Ben were for nearly two decades is what I imagine Mahomes/Jackson/Allen will be.

Not to put salt in the wound - but I think if my memory serves me correctly that year we actually became the first team to have a 4000 yd passer, 2x 1000 Receivers, 1000 yd rusher and NOT make the playoffs.

The Jets and Phins were basically our Pre-Season/Warm up games.... We have a brutal schedule with the easiest remaining games being Jets/Phins again. That's it

Shaw Lawson is like a super budget version of Clowney - if he's got good teammates - he can flurish - but if he's the main thing to block he isn't going to win through a ton of double teams. He also got hurt early and I feel like it made a difference. The Bills O-line was really impressive today imo.

If Allen can keep a 65% comp rate over the next 4 games - we will be considered right on the cusp of being in the KC/Baltimore category and absolutely expected to make the playoffs. 6 Weeks until we need to claim our crown.

Neither Watt nor Bosa is ever leaving their team in the next two years.

Eh - would it be nice? Sure - Trade for one? What are we giving up? - Also would it have really made a difference - Fitz was getting rid of the ball so fast. I'd be more open to trading for a LB.

The biggest take away from today honestly has been the clear improvement and strides JA has made since his rookie year. Everyone wants that instant Hall of Fame QB - we have a Good QB that is working his way up to being Dam Good. I just hope he continues to improve and that we don't let our first lose (whenever that is) bring us down. Is JA perfect? No, clearly. He's also not Rodgers, or Mahomes. But I've got to tell you - with his current ability, lets just simplify it to something like 65-70% comp for a season - I truly believe we would be SB contenders with that alone and the team around him.

The difference has been that Darnold has even worse talent around him than his first year.... or even last year. Darnold - WAS - the better QB in yr 1. Also .... GASE is NOT a good coach, or even OC.

I know it wasn't listed/noted - but anyone else think Diggs looked hurt after that sideline catch towards the end of the game?

I forgot to add - Darnold could very well end up being the next Tannehill.

Hear me out - We've all seen that he is clearly improving and has made noticeable strides since year one..... What if he just keeps getting better?

Last time the Bills has 2x 1000 yd receivers was Moulds/Price? with Bledsoe?