[On the Lighter Side: Shady McCoy piece on something that made him go "hmmmm" about Pats]

4 hours ago, MJS said:

Only Belichick and a few of his closest people.

Nefarious acts are usually successful only when very few people—say, 2 are in the know. For instance, if I commit a robbery alone, the chances of getting caught are low. Similarly, I can see how a Coordinator and 1 assistant could easily keep something hidden from both Tom and Bill, giving them complete deniability. They may suspect. A simple “wink, wink” with a suggestion like, “The DC/OC has a plan for this game,” could fly under the radar. Nobody would be the wiser, and nearly everyone involved would have plausible deniability.
 

And let’s not forget—there are tens of millions of dollars at stake here.

[Patriots Game Week Thread]

The backup players can still show good tape for their futures, but have the HC make stupid play calls and mgt to intentionally rob #1 pick. McD has some experience in this matter ;-o

[Ty Johnson’s wife’s sign at the Bills game]

QB/OL making everyone look better. These second tier players like RB-3 may have a single shot at the $$, who can blame them. 

[Mack Hollins is a National Treasure!!]

He’s a big boy blocker too. He quoted “Here (Bills), you want the rock, y’all gotta block”. He implies that was new team ethos for him. 
 

Josh did the head tap thing too. Means “catch over the head”. Must be a thing.

[Patriots Game Week Thread]

Let Pats win. NE QB looks legit and many rounds of 4+ draft spots can be magnifying this dumb game for yrs.
 

Let bills players get their pay Sunday but have Center fumble a lot!!

[MVP hype for Allen]

11 hours ago, billieve420 said:

I don't agree with this sentiment. Buffalo has an outstanding roster and is a quite possibly the best in the NFL. 

No. Beane has built an average roster with one superstar. 3rd and 4th players above avg. Then 17 makes all the offense players better than the parts, defense is better from #17…

 

 17+OL is the Bills secret sauce to all of it. OL/O moving, no name O, and Offense helps D. 

[What is Josh Allen worth in wins and losses?]

• Pre-Josh Allen (2014–2017): 8.25 wins/year

• Post-Josh Allen (2018–2021): 10 wins/year

 

improvement of 1.75 wins/yr. after 17 joined Bills.

Bah. Proves stats suck. 

[Patriots Game Week Thread]

It’s a double draft bonus to lose. 
NE out of #1

 Bills move up spot.
 

One snap. give them a SAFETY 2 and FORFIET. 

[Diggs' Drama]

3 hours ago, hondo in seattle said:

Beane decided to pay him $31 million to go away.  That's how bad he wanted him gone.

I was watching an old piece with 14 and 17 shadow boxing fooling in summer. Several days/scenes. I noticed how Josh looked like the younger brother not really that interested in sparring boring slaps again and again and again with the older brother but unable to say anything. 

 

 TD leader 2024 (Hollins) vs 2023 (Diggs). I’m not sure there is any greater style, personality, blocking, and shoes

[Patriots Game Week Thread]

Run wildcat with REGGIE. No QB. No OL

[Patriots Game Week Thread]

What kind of pre season cluster will this be? One team intentionally fumbles and the other team afraid to jump on it!?

[Our offensive depth is so good that players are playing in ideal positions]

7 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Kromer is a difference maker..

His pay is not part of the salary cap. 
pegs can pay him more than market!

[Our offensive depth is so good that players are playing in ideal positions]

The only way to prevent 17 from running over people and killing himself— is to stop the temptation at the root with a better OL/TE. That’s the Beane/Allen/McD strategy is now in focus. 

[Our offensive depth is so good that players are playing in ideal positions]

The two Jets “jump balls” for TD to Coleman and Cooper—these were 14 points. A year ago, one or both of those could/would have been dropped or even an INT in 2023

[Who will get the 14th receiving TD to set the record for different receivers to get TD in a season?]

Need OL TDs! Add OL to poll
LETS Go MITCH

 

Mack Hollins: 5 receiving 

Keon Coleman: 4 receiving

Khalil Shakir: 4 receiving

Ty Johnson: 3 receiving 

Amari Cooper: 2 receiving 

Dalton Kincaid: 2 receiving 

James Cook: 2 receiving 

Ray Davis: 2 receiving 

Curtis Samuel: 1 receiving 

Dawson Knox: 1 receiving 

Josh Allen: 1 receiving

Quintin Morris: 1 receiving 

Tyrell Shavers: 1 receiving 

 

[What is Josh Allen worth in wins and losses?]

1 minute ago, T master said:

 

4 consecutive AFC East Championships ...

 

Many people have been made to look good after Beane took a tough, calculated risk on an inaccurate passer. 

[Mic'd Up Bills vs. Jets Spencer Brown]

20 minutes ago, DCofNC said:

Hey Amari, No? Ok

I laughed. Not all 53 guys want to joke and mic.  Oh and I am surprised that didn’t get cut by the social media 18 yr old intern  

[Do you want the Bills to win this week?]

Can they do one play O and D and forfeit? 
just need to give 3rd string preseason time. 
NE will intentionally give up. They have #1 draft. It’d be stupid to win. 

[MVP hype for Allen]

19 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

Mina Kimes is one of the MVP voters.

She never liked/likes 17

there’s still this underlying gripes with pre 2017 kid. 
 

[Thoughts on Amari Cooper?]

2 hours ago, Augie said:

They will have an understanding, but you can’t give a player personnel power in their contract. How would that work if they disagree? 

Mr. Roger’s neighborhood blowup based on his input. Disagreement is in every org and you work as peers. 17 had influence in 2024, big. If truly part of the process and “real input” then the outcome is usually pretty mutual agreed by decision time. 

2 hours ago, colin said:

 

He's had a 200 yard game on every team he's played for.  he'll have his for us in the playoffs.

 

We haven’t had #1 draft 2024, #1 draft 2023, Coop, #1WR Shakir-ish, on the field tougher until now. 

 

coop will be a surprise in a few weeks. 

[Our offensive depth is so good that players are playing in ideal positions]

Brady is using Beanne Swiss army properly.
1) heavy package with Anderson wow OL6

2) Ty RB3, yah!

3) Shakira, his YAC don’t lie. WR3

4) Reggie. Josh butt. FB, really. 

Four examples of using the right skills, right place, right BRADY 

 

[Thoughts on Amari Cooper?]

Josh Allen’s contract extension is expected this spring, and I anticipate the team will negotiate another cap-friendly agreement. This would likely include provisions where Allen has a voice in shaping the offense and prioritizing offensive line. By structuring the deal this way, Allen positions himself to potentially earn more over two additional years later in his career while helping the team maintain financial flexibility, rather than forcing a deal that could strain the salary cap (room for OL, WR)

[Thoughts on Amari Cooper?]

Buffalo finally has WR/TEs that can catch, high point, YAC, box out DBs, catch contested. It’s been a decade in waiting (and, no, Charles Clay doesn’t count!!!!)

 

Josh doesn’t have elite catchers but they’re collectively all “good/better” now. 

[Thoughts on Amari Cooper?]

On 12/29/2024 at 6:30 PM, Kirby Jackson said:

That TD today was EXACTLY why the Bills made the move. He’s a great player and hope he’s here long term

Stats are interesting.
Before Amari Cooper (First 6 Games):

• Record: 4-2

• Avg Points Game: 27.5

• Passing Yds Game: 186.3

• Total Touchdowns: 13

 

After Amari Cooper (Subsequent 7 Games):

• Record: 6-1

• Avg Points game: 33.6

• Passing Yards Per Game: 256.4

• Total Touchdowns: 21

[So, how is everyone feeling about this defense going into the playoffs?]

It’s all premised upon O getting started early enough to partially mute opponents run game. Pretty convinced this is the “complementary football” we hear about.