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I like Beane, but we need to do better with he talent around JA. JA compensates for a lot of the inadequacies, but it is getting hard to not be concerned about about some of our drafting in the early rounds. Elam, Basham, Ford are busts and AJ and Kincaid have been somewhat disappointing. I also don't have confidence that Coleman will be a quality starter for the Bills. I get it that it is harder with where we have been drafting because of the team's success, but we need better because that will be one of the ways that we can get over the hump.

Our assistant DL coach (Matt Edwards) is leaving the Bills to become the DL coach for the Jags.

Although you never know until the season is in progress, our schedule looks really tough next season. No favors for us there.

47 years. Only NFL team for me.

The teams are both really good and evenly matched. That certainly is the statistical story over the last number of years.

With so many thing not going well, it was kind of amazing that we were in a position to win the game with three and a half minutes to go. Unusual that all of the following happened: Two critical plays ruled against us by the referees after the booth review when they both could have (and likely should have) gone in our favor Josh Allen not being able to get enough push to covert very short yardage situations Josh not being able to run effectively in general Kincaid not making a catch that would have potentially changed the outcome Groot falling a lot and/or losing containment Mahomes running for more yards than Josh (after no real rushing attempts in the regular season match-up where the Bills had a spy on him) Bills not converting two two point conversions KC not being stopped once in first half (other than the fumble) Losing Benford early in the game and then Elam being picked on and playing poorly Josh dropping a snap early in the game Coaching was a mixed bag, but much more in favor of KC. Defense did not play well, but there were some adjustments made at the half and KC did not run the ball effectively for most of the second staff and the defense did force a couple of punts and a field goal to put the game in reach for the offense. On the offensive side, great that we came out in the second half running the ball but then relied on the push play instead of Cook to convert third and fourth downs. Overall, we were outcoached, but we still were in a position to win the game. The Bills were just off on Sunday.

Not sure I understand this post. Coleman played a lot this season and showed very little. Other posters have noted his deficiencies with separating and it will be interesting to see if he can improve, I have my doubts. Elam has had every opportunity to be a starter, even in his first year. He may not be a fit for the Bills defensive system, but his play has been poor and I don't think he would do better in another system.

Need some better talent in spots next year: 1. Coleman has not shown that he should be on the field. Still need at least a #1 WR. 2. Elam should not be playing in any situation. Probably will need at least two new corners next year, one to start and one to be in reserve for Bedford and the new starter. 3. Doubt Miller will be back and we have a need for a stud DT (hard to know how much D. Jones has left) and DE. 4. Likely need a starter at one of the safety spots. Not sure if Bishop has shown enough to be a starter next season.

Not sure why Coleman was getting so much playing time (in the game and during the season). Really did not show enough to have earned that.

Our secondary is bad, particularly without Rapp and Benford. We can see why Elam has not been active in some games.

Seems like New Orleans is the one remaining head coaching spot that we should be most concerned that Brady would take given his history with New Orleans and LSU.

Is this first time that we know of that Benford is in the concussion protocol?

Surprised that the Bills are not utilizing Kincaid and Cooper more. Also surprised that Coleman seems to be out there more than I would have expected.

Is Coleman starting and playing a lot because of this blocking? He doesn't seem to be making plays at WR (other than getting a questionable PI call tonight), and I would think that having Cooper in there would make a difference.

The only thing that matters is that we won. Hopefully, our injuries are not problematic, although I have a feeling Rapp will not be available for the rest of the season. Also glad that we won so that we did not have to have a massive collective meltdown on TBD (only the minor one that we are having because of our not great second half).

Crowd and weather really helped the Bills today.

One of the few kind of lucky wins for the Bills that I have seen in the last 40 years. Defense played well enough by forcing turnovers. Better than I expected.

I think Brady has a good shot at the Saints head coaching job if he wants it. There are no real outstanding candidates interviewing there and he has ties to, and a history with, the area. Hope he realizes that it is a less than ideal situation with their cap and QB issues.

Ravens are definitely a concern if we and the Ravens win in the first round of the playoffs, which is what I believe will happen. I don't think we match-up well against them, as shown in the regular season meeting between the Bills and the Ravens. Very physical, strong running teams pose a real challenge to our defense and scheme, and Lamar adds that extra dimension with his running and passing abilities. Maybe the weather and playing in Buffalo will have an impact. I recall the Bills beating the Ravens in a recent playoff match-up, and I don't think that Lamar is a cold weather QB.

I can't believe the Packers took Jacobs out of the game so early. I lost by two points in my fantasy football playoffs because of it.

I assume our ability to consummate a trade will be for the most part dependent on acquiring a player with a very low cap figure for the remainder of this season. We should focus on the those possibilities.

Some quick observations: 1. I didn't here Sauce Gardner's name called once during the game. 2. Davis really surprised and impressed me last night. Seemed ineffective prior to this game, but I also knew a lot of his carries were coming in clean-up duty after our starters were out of the game. 3. The Dawkins and Brown penalties hurt, but I do like their feistiness and physicality (and the Brown penalty was a poor call). 4. Bernard is really good and Williams has improved a lot from his rookie season. Johnson is consistently strong. 5. Great that Josh played well coming after the last two games. Was worried about his confidence after the last game.

Not a good group of offensive weapons for Josh tonight.

I am very uneasy. Bills offense has looked terrible the last two weeks and the Jets defense may be the best one we will have faced so far this year. Not expecting a lot from our offense and worried about the ability of our defense to stop the run against the Jets offense.

Really hope they have figured out a way to get Allen more comfortable if he is unable to roll out to his right. Ravens and Texans had a defensive player on top of Allen as soon as he tried to roll to the right (where he usually can buy more time and make a play). Taking this away from Josh seemed to throw him off his game.