Rockinon

I would like to see the percentage of passing plays in the 1st half increase a bit. Not entirely, but enough to get all of our pass catchers rolling early. Winning like we did against the Ravens definitely isn't sustainable. On defense, I would hope, to see more 3rd down stops happen. It was a problem last year and still is. A few things need to happen to right the ship.

A lot of teams have a big game and then a let down immediately after. Truth is, the Ravens were whooping the Bill's for 3qtrs, though. Coaches and players are in the lab cooking up ways to fix what they know are problems. I think the Bills win big for a change. The Jets may have a competent new coach, but he's still new and they are going to have some growing pains.

The reason Hyde and Poyer were so good, is they knew what each other were doing. They came in together and went to work together. They studied together and and had a blueprint for every game. Neither had the greatest physical gifts. They just worked harder and communicated better. The closest safety to having that kind of knowledge isn't even Hamlin and he's not a starter. There's Rapp, who has experience but in another system and is getting his feet wet in this one. Then there's a young stud but he's still green. These guys do need time because it's a damn difficult position to learn. The DBs have to get a feel for what the other DBs are doing and also know their own role in the scheme. They have communicate with other early and often or things can get ugly real fast. Like I said before, they now have some tape. Not just of themselves, but of the other DBs they are playing with. They'll figure it out. It's all about communicating. On and off the field.

The safeties need to communicate a lot on the field to make sure everyone knows where to be. What their assignment is and that of the other DBs. I think the dual threat QB and Henry was giving them fits. Then just when you think you have to crash down to stop the run, Lamar would pass. Tough assignment for them. They have a lot of tape to watch. I'm sure they are all ready thinking of ways to improve. I think a little time to work things out is warranted...

It's not dead. There are just some defenses that are too stout to try it on. Not everyone has a defense like the Chiefs/Ravens. Some teams you can tell them your doing it and they still can't stop it.

Gotta start playin hurry up. Ugh.

hard to tell. replay?

Nice. Forced them to punt

Keep pushing. Make them earn it. Sooner or later going they'll make a mistake.

The D has a lot of youngsters playing. McD is right, they need to settle down and make plays. The Ravens aren't running away with this one like they were running down the tunnel before the half was over. Also, the offense can do better. It's far from over....yet.

Shew! We're down but we're not out. Lets go Buffalo!

Ok. The DL needs to hit Henry before he gets a head of steam, dammit

OK. Points on the board. Now lets keep the momentum.

Here we go!!!!

addition by subtraction

GB's defense looks dangerous.

KC, Miami, NYJ and NE all losing is kind of relaxing too.

The Bills rushed for 150yds against the Ravens last time. Josh has learned that he doesn't have to do it all himself. Gotta give Rogers some credit though. Pittsburgh's run game was terrible and they basically won with the arm of old man Rogers. The great thing about this game is that we have no idea if the Bills are going to lean on the pass or the run more. They are a threat either way. Same goes for the Ravens. Two complete offenses both with MVPs going head to head. Then there is the defense for both of these teams. Most are giving the Ravens the edge here. Not so sure that's going to be the narrative when the game ends. Buffalo, if I know this defense has done it before. Beaten the odds. There was a slump, but this is a brand new season. I think we're going to see some new wrinkles. Can't wait to see how it shakes out.

The last one...haha

If we win, we have a 2 game lead not only within the division but also against the Ravens and Chiefs

No way every single team in the AFCE starts with a week 1 loss. I keep telling myself that...

Jets look like they are dominating this all game long and then cough up the ball. What a choke job.

Steelers can't run or stop the run. Not good for them.

If the Steelers don't find a running game, Rogers won't make it through 3 games.

Looking across the league, there a lot of quality young QBs. Kind of surprising how many there are.