Surprises
1A - Josh Allen - but this is too obvious and not sure if I would call it a "surprise" as we suspected he had the potential.
1A - Darryl Williams - I had little expectation and very pleasantly surprised by his play.
2 - Gabe Davis - has progressed much faster than expected
3 - Cody Ford - has provided a great deal of additional flexibility playing LG and RG -, has held his own vs. tough D Lines. Look forward to a healthy Feliciano.
Disappointments
1 - Taron Johnson - He has regressed. Plays well on blitz and against the run but in coverage he seems slower and not in position.
2 - Defensive Line - I think individually they are playing well but not as a unit. Can't explain it. Will need this group to get it together vs. LV, TN and KC.
3 - Edmunds - I fear/hope he's affected by an injury (shoulder?) but something is off.
The short-week Thursday night game should save him for one more game. But afraid if they don't beat the Lock-less Broncos, Gase will be gone on Friday.
Not off to a good start
- Texans let the game get away
- Is the Bengals tie considered an "upset?"
- Giants: they are so much worse than I thought.
- Bears - got this one (thanks Foles - and Quinn)
- Vikings blew the game
- DK making this pick harder
He’s difficult to replace because Milano almost always makes the right decision. Elite LB decision making is rare and undervalued trait and what makes the Bills a Top 10 defense. Thus, it makes him one of the best LBs in the game.
Mat Milano is severely underrated by Bills fans. He’s a solId, dependable and smart; one of the best LBs in the game who helps makes the defense Top 10. When he’s out they aren’t early as good and his replacement would be very difficult to plug in.
Too many people are severaly underestimating the importance of Edmunds and Milano. They control the middle of the field, read and react so well and are crucial on pass plays (see corner today's corner play) Need at least one back for Rams because Klein is at best average and Dodson is just too inexperienced. The depth just get worse from there.
"Lost?" You insisted the starters would not be missed and the Dolphins had no chance. You were told repeatedly that was wrong, Fitz would abuse the backups and the Bills would need 30 to win. All those things happened. Learn how to take the L.
You may be fooling yourself.
I’ll say again, Dodson is a rookie playing perhaps his 15th play at game time and Klein is an average LB, in no scenario are they close to Milano and Edmunds in any facet of the game.
Whether it’s pass, run or triple option, in no way, shape or form are Dodson or Klein in the same league as Milano and Edmunds. Don’t fool yourself, Dodson and Klein are a sharp drop off and Fitz or Chan Gailey can take them apart. Bills may need 30 points to win.
Woods is a very good all-around player, one of my favorite. Assuming same contract I would swap him out for anyone after Diggs and Brown. I think Brown and Woods have a very similar game. Woods may stand out a bit more but Brown has a special connection with Josh Allen.