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Perhaps the wrong word to use was improving, but you're the one using the term "bust." Point remains that they traded up in the second round a few slots for him to be an OT and he hasn't shown the footwork to handle speed on the outside. That's the concerning part. You don't learn how to be faster out of your stance. It's either there or it isn't.

A few voices in the wilderness last year that Edmunds' play was troubling. They were met with a chorus that said he was young and instincts could more or less be learned from film study, game experience, et al. It's still early, but there are four players (Dawkins, Z. Jones, Edmunds, and Ford) Buffalo traded up for during the McBeane years who aren't improving.

This coming game is going to confirm or deny this and many other concepts. Because if Edmunds' instincts are truly not there, Belichick will expose that all day.

The throw to Sweeney in the EZ developed right in front of us. I was and still am amazed he could get that off, yet represented only one of many plays Allen made or came close to connecting on. There's no shortage of wow moments when Allen is on the field. That said, if pass protection doesn't improve he'll need to make those if the offense can produce TD drives.

NFCE? Reality is a dish best served cold. McD needs to show up in a way next week like he's never done against BB.

Josh needs to protect the football better. For as much as he gets credit for making some amazing plays with his arm, he's still trying to do much on his own. I also see Daboll and McD trying to protect their young semi-reckless QB from making more mistakes with fewer downfield throws, more passes to the sideline or short, et al. It's clear the coaching staff prefers at this juncture to rest on their defense and running game when they get a lead. Being safe is nice, but the training wheels need to start coming off a little more because they're not going to get an early lead on every team.

Have the 2019 Bills learned to do that? I saw a game today where players and coaching allowed an inferior opponent to come back into the game. Today's effort will beat teams like NYJ, NYG, and CIN. It won't against the class of the NFL. 3 games in and we're seeing some play-calling trends and bad mistakes. The offense looks shaky at far too many critical moments.

"This is not a must-win; World War II was a must-win." -Marv Levy I agree with Marv. And this game isn't a must-win either.

Homers of the world unite! Someone's questioning team decision making again! Here's another way to look at it. If you're the owner and seeing that another UFA the team gave money to can't stay healthy (Kroft) or is flat out not getting it done (Star) how would you approach the GM and HC? Think you'd wonder if their personnel acumen is an issue? You bet you would when the checks come out of your account. The Bills are going to have an issue when teams start shading coverage over the John Brown. They needed Kroft to step up and he can't go. Sweeney and Knox are nice stories, but combined they've got 4 catches for 54 yards in 2 games. This team desperately needs a TE who can stay somewhat healthy and isn't hurt in practice.

You know what would be even better? Not signing people with an established injury history with 1 decent season under their belts. Unless you're a massive homer, Buffalo's record with free agents has been either hit (Hyde, Poyer) or outright misses (Star, Vontae, McCarron, Kroft). Pro Personnel and offensive player evaluations have been average at best and it's something that has to improve if they're going to contend for a playoff spot.

Will be interesting to see valuations after the next round of TV contracts are finalized with various media. Teams are receiving north of 250M per season as their share of the current contracts.

Buffalo has traded up or into the 2nd round for 3 offensive players who are either struggling or incapable of playing their drafted position. Amid the 2-0 start, that has to be stated because offense is where this team struggles most. Jones, Dawkins, and now Ford are not strong contributors, but on draft day Buffalo traded up to take them. There's a serious problem at OBD in assessing offensive talent. They seem to do better on offense with their UFA signings.

When I start beating my chest about predictions, yeah, then it's time to quit. I don't see you doing any mea culpas when you're wrong though. Sad.

Not sure that they're all that intelligent, just an expression that sounds like they know what they're talking.

Dude, I already take you very lightly.

Are you going to brag about yourself in every thread? Who cares? You get one or two right and you've had a thousand wrong.

Isn't there like 3.5 of them?

The praise for and defense of Russ Brandon here bordered on the delusional. People talked about how he was able to achieve so much without results, which completely ignored the NFL's meteoric rise in popularity in the late 90s/early 200s.

The season is a marathon, not a 400m race and we're going to continue learning what the team is made of. Early returns show some positive signs, namely Allen's play and the in-game defensive adjustments they make (which is something few DC's ever did going back more than a decade). There are some nagging concerns, particularly the OT situation, depth at WR, and getting away from Gore as lead back.

Schein has previously spoken about going to SU and being around Bills fans as his basis for having a soft spot for Buffalo.

Ordinarily, I would let this pass coming from someone as uneducated about Catholicism as you. And, I would answer this in PPP, but you went ahead and initiated this here. If you're going to mischaracterize the entire Catholic priesthood I would caution you. Form whatever opinion you want, but I am Catholic and I've personally known dozens of outstanding Catholic priests. I've seen them in the hospital rooms with the sick and dying. I've seen them at Catholic funerals comforting families. I've seen them at weddings joining newly married couples. I've seen them on Sundays with homilies that make you check who you are. I've been there with them receiving help during particularly difficult times I experienced. I've seen them in school teaching religion and latin. And I've seen them in so many other places. You make it sound as though all are predators in waiting and that's simply not true. The greatest men I know are Catholic priests. I'm not the biggest McD fan, but being a Christian is not a problem and he's definitely not out proselytizing on the sidelines or behind the scenes.

Clearly the poll did not include some TBD'ers openly mocking fans after the game Sunday. Sounds like something McD would say after being asked about his vision for the offense. Efail, still the least funniest poster on TBD. Never changes.

Flores and Grier are tearing down that roster so far I'm not seeing how they'll recover. By the time they use all those picks and the players have a year or two experience it might not matter.

Zay was in on 29 offensive snaps out of 69 and targeted 5 times. It'll be interesting to see how he is used throughout the season and how that is affected if Foster's toe improves. Will he remain a downfield blocker with a few targets or featured more in the passing game? I'd refrain from using the word "Bipolar" if you're not clear what it means.

The conclusions made after one week of the NFL season... The age of never-ending analysis is out of hand. Let's perhaps wait until the quarter pole of the schedule. You know, when Buffalo actually plays the Patriots.