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I agree. Unfortunately, that's the football world we live in. Regular season stats are greatly diminshed. It's more about winning playoff games, making the Super Bowl and winning it all. That's really the new measuring stick. Allen although not his fault has fallen short. Thus, he has to take a back seat to those who accomplish what he cannot. The other point is the failure of Beane and company to support Allen via weapons and protection. You have rightly pointed this out.

I think your take is more than fair. No doubt, I'm pleased that the Bills have had great regular seasons, playoff appearances, and playoff wins. Certainly, way way way better than the decades of failure Bills fans endured and experienced. Coach McD and GM Beane absolutely deserve accolades for the above mentioned success. They built a winning culture and team. One can justifiably ask why aren't you happy or content. Trust the processs, stay the course, and makes some needed tweaks. Certainly this is a viable mindset. However, let's take a deeper dive. The Bills have without dispute one of the best QBs in the league. Imho, him alone basically gets you in the playoff picture alone. You get my point. With that said, how successful has this regime really been the last few years? I'd argue that they have fallen short. Just look at the past reactions of Allen and Diggs. At this point in Allen's career the Bills team needs to do more. Imho, a Super Bowl appearance at the least is the minimum achievement that satisfies my thrist. Perhaps that's unreasonable and convoluted? In recent years, it's become evident in my eyes that the Bills coaching staff isn't good enough. It's solid and not terrible. However, come playoff time it becomes clear that the Bills coaching is outclassed and out maneuvered. At some point, the Bills coaching and organization have to achieve more. Does that mean stay the course ot make competent changes? No easy decision for sure.

Really well written post. Your post was elaborate, concise, reasonable, and factual. I couldn't say it any better than you did. It's refreshing to get a grounded and realistic view. Often, I found that lacking here. I get its a Bills board; but a little reality goes a long way even if it's in a negative light. I know Josh pounded the table for Dorsey. It was a familiarity and a "comfort zone" move to have him move up to OC. In retrospect, I wonder if this was the correct move? Why do I say that? The Bills were and are in win it all move. They were overwhelming favorites to represent the AFC and win the Super Bowl. Yet, they chose to go with a rookie OC which seems counter intuitive to a "all in" move. This decision proved to be detrimental to the Bills chances. It become clearer and clearer as the season progressed. In the playoffs, there was no doubt Dorsey was in over his head. He needs to dramatically improve if the Bills want to hoist the Lombardi trophy.

It's night and day between the two. Please stop. Dorsey was clearly learning on the job. The offense had no identity. Dorsey was unable to call complimentary plays. No play set up a future play. It was basically one play call at a time. Often, he abondamed the running game without just cause. Look how the RBs were utilized in the passing game. Zero, nada, goose eggs for the most part. McKenzie's skill set never in play. The list goes on and on. Dorsey hurt the Bills chances rather then helping them. The offensive stats look good because Allen is that good. Not because of innovative and creative Dorsey schemes and plays. Come playoff time the Bills offense was predictable. Same game plan we've seen in years. Blitz and pressure Allen and double Diggs. Yet, Buffalo had little answers once again. At the very least, they didn't have enough answers. On a positive not, Dorsey has a year under his belt and still had Allen. Frustrating to see wasted opportunities due to weak coachibg, game plans, and poor in game adjustments. At least Fraizer is gone. Soon we will see what McD can do with this D. Exciting for me because this puts McD front and center. It will hopefully accelerate his demise if he continues to come up short. If not, he will and should receive much praise.

Refer to the Cinci game where DC Lou Anarumo took Dorsey to the woodshed. Completely outclassed. In fact, Dorsey's game plan or lack of almost cost the Bills the game vs Miami. Crawl out from under your rock.

Just the facts.

He took the lowly Giants to the playoffs and made Daniel Jones a winner. Josh progressed and had great seasons under Daboll. It's not a stretch to think Daboll brought out the best in Allen. Certainly, Dorsey was no where near as successful. Remember, the bonehead Allen INTs?

Food for thought: Maybe it's the same with Daboll? Look at how Daniel Jones performed last year. Interesting huh? With elite coaching comes elite schemes and playoff success. No doubt Allen would have hoisted at least one Lombardi Trophy by now.

I'm not sold that McD can lead this team to a Super Bowl. Make no mistake about it he blew a great chance in 13 seconds. This fan base and local media let him off the hook and treated him with kid gloves. Beane has failed to give Allen weapons and adequate protection. I disagree that he doesn't believe in doing so. He just doesn't know how to. Multiple failures on the oline and RB position. Hard not to agree that the Bills aren't talented enough. Anyone who watched the Cinci game should see that. I'm not buying the excuse game. A healthy offense scored 10 points and a defensive line couldn't beat multiple oline back ups.

Sadly, I agree and I wish that I didn't.

Then that says a lot about the state of the Bills, their players, and the coaching staff. Not a ringing endorsement here.

100% agree! I absolutely think Allen would have some rings if the Bills organization and coaches were similar to KCs. I mean just analyse KCs team. Their defense was middling with many younger players who stepped up. Very good experienced DC too. On offense, they have mediocre RBs and WRs which equates to limited weapons. Yet they won a Super Bowl. Why and how? Coaching, Mahomes, Oline, and Dline...

I doubt that. Too many people fall in love with Allen's arm strength. There's more to playing the QB position than that. Look how Burrow carved the Bills D with a ***** oline. He's arm isn't anything special. It can be argued that Burrow has surpassed Allen. Burrow has that swag and that it factor. You can feel it in the big games. Allen has shown to be careless and reckless with the ball. Thus far, he hasn't led his team nearly as far as Mahomes or Burrows. It really doesn't matter because all three QBs are franchise elite QBs. Hopefully, Allen will led the Bills to a Super Bowl. My ranking in 1 Mahomes 2 Allen and 3 Burrow

You are in the minority thinking Josh is better than Mahomes. Mahomes would win by a landslide if you polled fans, experts, and coaches. Until Allen gets a ring or two or three he will always be Mahomes understudy. It's rings that count brother. Mahomes led his average team to a Super Bowl win on one leg. Allen's offense scored 10 points in a home playoff game. Do the math sir...

You missed the big ones. (1) Mahomes is better than Allen. Sorry it's true folks. (2) Reid is better than McD.

I'm looking at this current oline and thinking it has a lot of question marks. Currently, it still doesn't look to be a strong offense line. Adequate to beat lesser teams but come playoff time the same issues will likely appear. Still have time to improve the line. Hopefully, guys step up and stay healthy. I'm concerned about both sides of the line. We all know the importance of the trenches. Yet, the Bills seemingly haven't or can't improve them enough to make that Super Bowl run. What changes this year to make us think things will be different?

The Chiefs have built a great Oline for Mahomes. As a result, he makes WRs look better and has time to find the open guy. As a result, a dynamic WR isn't crucial in the Chiefs system. The Bills have failed to build a solid wall around Allen. Basically, it's the main failure of the Bills falling short. Just look at the Cinci game. Allen had no time to throw.

Noah Sewell is a big no for me in the 2nd round.

That's not ideal in my book. I think the offense should be top priority this year. Let the defense fall where it falls. Let McD work his magic and earn his pay. I have little faith this organization can formulate and draft a very good defensive front line. They have numerous failed years despite constant picks ups and drafts picks. I very much want this team to invest heavily on the offense. More weapons and better protection. Give Allen the best opportunity to win. I'd rather have the game on the line with Allen having the ball vs the defense having to make a stop.

Great insight Gunner. Thanks.

I certainly respect Gunner's knowledge. He's probably correct. On tape, Flowers looks more versatile than Hyatt. The real question is his size. He reminds me of a young Steve Smith.

Once again, I don't disagree with your post. It's pretty spot on. I never addressed the issue of the frequency or lack of for trades and draft movement either way. Of course, a weak draft as you have pounded out factors in that. I was simply referring to a weak draft slowing the Bills to possibly get someone inn the cheap. I don't believe that's the case. I believe teams will still use their trading charts and scores. Hope that clarifies things.

Not sure how I missed the point. I don't disagree with what you've posted. However, it's really not pertinent to my premise. My premise was that teams won't get trades ups on the cheap because it's a weak draft. Another poster suggested that.

Depends on teams boards and where good value appears. Teams always look to trade forward and back. The issue of it being a weak draft is really not in play. It's about perceived value, needs of the team, and a desire to get their player especially if trading up or back makes sense. The move up still won't be cheap or cheaper. The value system is in place and I don't think teams moving down will give other teams discounts based on a supposed weak draft.

Flowers all day. He's small but really can do it all. Fast, dynamic, good route runner, good hands, and can create space.