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What should we have done to mask the offensive line on Sunday that we didn't do? You seem really confident that you have the answer here. EDIT: And I want to point out that they weren't "meh". They were awful. This was the worst game for the O-Line since Allen's rookie year.

I don't know how we can even really evaluate the playcalling when the offensive line play was so incredibly bad. It was one of the worst showings of an O-Line I've ever seen, and I don't think that's an exaggeration. I will agree that the personnel choice play to play was suspect. We should have probably been bringing in an extra blocker or RB/TE blockers, but with all the execution issues (even the WRs were dropping passes that were hitting them in the hands, didn't see that much last year) I don't feel confident proclaiming that it was definitely the issue.

I don't know for sure, but I'd assume they're private vendors who pay a fee to use the stadium space right?

You are vastly overestimating the number of unvaccinated people in WNY and the ability to organize into a cohesive block.

This game has me nervous now. Logically, I think the Bills are going to come out swinging and crush the Dolphins. Emotionally, I don't think I'm prepared to even ponder the idea that they lose this game.

According to the release, you're fine with just your vaccination card so long as you physically have it. A photo will not work.

I don't know what you're talking about or why you're replying to me with this. I think you're trying to get in a "gotcha" with this but I'm going to go ahead and answer your question. Yes, you can be infected even if you're vaccinated, this is true of almost all vaccines. That being said, the effects of being infected after being vaccinated are generally much less severe and your viral load is generally significantly reduced. I'm not trying to argue on the coronavirus or the efficacy of the vaccine like you are. All I've stated in this thread is that there are consequences to your actions, and if you choose to be unvaccinated, then I hope you enjoy the Bills games at home instead of being in the stadium, as that's the consequence of your decision.

Clearly we're going to go in circles about this, but I completely disagree with this being "a cudgel by politicians to increase vaccinations via punitive measures". This isn't punitive. You're not being punished as you're not entitled to attend a football game. It's as ridiculous as saying that because you're required to wear pants to the stadium it's a punitive measure against nudists.

I don't have any opinion about it. I don't work for Erie county or the Bills, I'm reacting to the reality of situation. The reality is that you need to be vaccinated now to attend Bills games. Nobody is forcing anyone to get vaccinated, no one is required to go to a Bills game. If you choose not to be vaccinated, the consequence of your action is that you can't attend a Bills game. Choices have consequences, if you can't live with the consequences, then make a different choice. The county isn't strong arming you, nobody is being forced, and the victim complex frankly is kind of insulting. I know I already said that but I feel like it needs to be emphasized. If anything, I think the county is being too lenient letting individuals who have had a single shot into the game until Oct. 31st, but that's the compromise they need to make with those who are indignant about regulations. I believe everyone who can reasonably be vaccinated should be, full stop. The people complaining about this clearly don't. Instead of whining and acting like a victim, own your decision. You are making a sacrifice based on your strongly held beliefs right? Own it.

It works too, and I support it. Everyone has a choice, but choices have consequences, period.

There's a lot of hot hot takes in this thread, looks like your personal choices have consequences, one of which is not being able to going to a Bills game in person. This is a team and business complying with local regulations. Direct your (unjustified) anger to the county, it's absurd to be mad at the Bills here.

I think the Extra Point show has been great. I'm out of market, Listening to WGR reminds me of home and helps to keep me connected to Buffalo. There's a lot of fluff, but honestly I'm okay with most of the time. It's background noise while I work.

I didn't notice Obada out there at all, I'm curious what his snap count was.

I think you're spot on with Dawkins, it seems obvious to me that he hasn't regained his strength/conditioning, which honestly is understandable. What's not understandable (to me anyways) is that the coaching staff have so little trust in Spencer Brown or any veteran to take his place. I understand Brown is a project, but if this is the product we're throwing out there right now, then how bad exactly is our tackle depth?

Agreed that Allen didn't have a good game, but the O-Line had a worse game and that confuses things a bit. Not apologizing for Allen at all, he needs to be better, but adding some context to his poor performance.

Today was one of the worst performance's our offensive line has put up in years. They looked atrocious. The guards especially looked bad. Yeah Pittsburgh has a great front 7, that doesn't excuse the domination. Allen definitely regressed under all that pressure. His ball placement was bad. His pocket presence (when there was a pocket) was bad. The deep ball was 2019 level. I'm hoping this was the smack in the mouth they needed to figure things out. I predict they'll go 16-1 now. Haha.

I always make wings on opening day, even though the games start at 7AM here. It's a beer with breakfast kind of vibe.

Josh would be an awesome TE if he wasn't such an amazing QB.

Ben doesn't like running play action, in fact they are one of the lowest percentage play action teams in the league.

I'd like to bring a high pick to compete.

Effective but obviously upgradable. I'm not even trying to hate on Wallace, I think he's a serviceable zone CB for the Bills, but to deny that he's an obvious spot for an upgrade is just hubris.

Ifeatu Melifonwu had probably the best shot in my opinion.

I'd say a CB had a pretty good shot of taking a starting job away from a UDFA or 7th rounder.

I don't want to be rude, but I don't know how you can possibly believe that. Just because Zimmer had one flashy play last season doesn't mean he's even close to on par with Oliver.

After this season's performance I don't know how you can really justify keeping him, especially when you've got Stills and Davis waiting in the wings and you can save something like 8 million by offloading him. That's money that can be used to sign an impact player; I loved John Brown last season but the games where he had a significant impact were too sporadic. Who knows what we have in Hodgins as well.