Success Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: So is this about you? Or is this about the Bills? Because my point is, I don’t feel a win or loss will have any effect when they step on the field during the Wildcard game It's very possible it's about me - but I have a hunch it's about the Bills, and most other teams. When the Pats step on the field, I feel like they have half the battle won. It's the "mystique and aura" that Schilling joked about the Yankees years ago. I'd take a lot of convincint to think that the Patriots do not have a psychological advantage at the start of every game at this point.
Phil The Thrill Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bob in STL said: This game was critical to set the tone between the two teams going forward. They knew they dodged a bullet against us in Buffalo. This was the game to make a statement. Instead another loss. Brady is 31-1 against us. They have beats us for 2 straight decades. McD is now 0-6 and in the same as every coach since Levy. Why do think any game against these guys is not important? Beating them is an urgent priority. The fans are correct to react and the players better learn they are several rings on the ladder below the legit contenders. Making a wildcard is nice but this was our first playoff game. This game is not important to win. It will have no effect to this team moving forward or in then playoffs. This loss was no more devastating than any other one this year. Thats the point of this thread. Fans are reading too much into it 1 minute ago, Dr.Sack said: I disagree but if we collapse in 2020 I’m all for it. I was joking. Bills fans are ridiculous
SirAndrew Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Phil The Thrill said: Nope you are wrong. Brady is very good against pressure from the blitz. He will pick a defense apart. He has struggled with pressure up the middle from the defensive line. Unfortunately the Bills got little pressure from their front 4 today. You are correct from a historical standpoint, but who has he picked apart this season? Today was maybe his most efficient game of the year. If I’m a DC, I’m at least going to test him against the blitz. If he proves he could beat it, I’d stand back, but I would no longer avoid the blitz out of reverence for Brady.
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Phil The Thrill said: Dumb tendencies....yet they were 1 overthrow to an open TE from winning. Oh and they won 10 games.... Yeah. Dumb tendencies or else they probably have a comfortable lead late in this one and we are finally beating these guys for once. It’s been a great season and the team is a lot of fun. But we are our own worst enemy and are holding us back from amazing things.
Boatdrinks Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: They called a style of D that showed fear and respect for Brady imo. I’m not certain why, because Brady hasn’t shown much this season. We needed to make him prove he can beat pressure, because Tommy has never dealt well with pressure (Giants Super Bowls), and now has a weak oline. Instead, we opted to play it safe. They called a simple D that wouldn’t put anything they’ve probably been working on for the playoffs on film. Calculated decision. They know how to beat Brady, look at the first game. Today’s game from Allen in that game and they in. They might see NE again if they win in the WC game, so I get it. Would have been very surprised today to see them throw all kinds of stunts and pressures at NE .
JoPoy88 Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Phil The Thrill said: This game is not important to win. It will have no effect to this team moving forward or in then playoffs. This loss was no more devastating than any other one this year. Thats the point of this thread. Fans are reading too much into it I was joking. Bills fans are ridiculous so why’d they even play their starters today? Your whole screed to the virtues of loser mentality is based on a hypothetical future loss, and you’re criticizing others’ here? Adorable.
wvbillsfan Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Playcalling is the ultimate scapegoat for this team. I think the bigger problem was the execution. The Bills tackled poorly and got beat upfront on both sides of the ball. How is this playcalling? Also Josh Allen had an open Dawson Knox in the endzone. He missed the throw. How is that playcalling? Defensively we didn’t do anything all game other than rush 4. That’s not what we do. No blitzing. No pressuring the a gap
Bob in STL Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: This game is not important to win. It will have no effect to this team moving forward or in then playoffs. This loss was no more devastating than any other one this year. Thats the point of this thread. Fans are reading too much into it Everyone understands the analysis of the playoff rankings. I get that winning will mostly like nit change our slot at 5. I think that this game was about more than that. Therefore, I disagree with the point if the thread. I actually think the point of the thread is wrong. This game was important to win for all the reasons I stated. Oh, wait till next year, right? 1
Phil The Thrill Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: Yeah. Dumb tendencies or else they probably have a comfortable lead late in this one and we are finally beating these guys for once. It’s been a great season and the team is a lot of fun. But we are our own worst enemy and are holding us back from amazing things. They should hire you as a special assistant coach. That would help them cut down on dumb tendencies
Chris66 Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: This isn’t the worst Patriots team in 20 years. 2nd worse. 2002 was the worse
Phil The Thrill Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bob in STL said: Everyone understands the analysis of the playoff rankings. I get that winning will mostly like nit change our slot at 5. I think that this game was about more than that. Therefore, I disagree with the point if the thread. I actually think the point of the thread is wrong. This game was important to win for all the reasons I stated. Oh, wait till next year, right? Today’s outcome is meaningless. It won’t be in the players minds in the playoffs. They’ll move past it. Like I said, this game seems more devastating for fans than players. The effects of this loss won’t linger for players. Bills fans though. That’s another story 1 minute ago, Chris66 said: 2nd worse. 2002 was the worse 2002 when many of these players were in 2nd grade. 1
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 So analysis and thinking are a waste of time for anyone with a stake in something, like dedicated fans? Tell that to a coach who wants to retain his/her job or a voter that wants to make an educated decision. 1 1
DuckyBoys Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, Tesla03 said: just think of it this way the best bills team in 20+ years still couldn't beat the worst patriots team in 20 years. In that context where is the nearest bridge? 1
mannc Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: I think the effort was there by the players ( not necessarily the execution) but the coaches went 99% simple and vanilla. They knew a win wasn’t going to improve their spot and they need their best defensive work to win in the playoffs. The passive gameplan vs a hobbled and slow Brady said it all. They we’re far from embarrassed , and players got valuable experience vs a top defensive unit. However, they weren’t going to waste their best stuff ( or put new things on film) in this game. If the game was for the AFCE and a bye week, they would have went after Brady relentlessly. His numbers this year when pressured vs not pressured are a stark contrast to previous years. I hope you’re right about the gameplanning, but I’m not convinced. I think they just got out-coached and outplayed—again. I think McDermott wanted this one badly. 1
MDH Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 Winning this game wasn’t about playoff seeding. It was about finally beating the bully that has dunked our head in the toilet for two decades letting the league know that’s not happening anymore. It was gaining confidence going into the playoffs and realizing that this team can beat any team in any stadium. The Bills received another swirly. 2 1
Success Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 I will not bathe until the Bills eliminate the Patriots from the playoffs at Gillette in January, with that insipid horn playing all of the time. So let it be written. And so on. 1
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 32 minutes ago, row_33 said: sure it will you think they pranced around the dressing room and said who cares? Did you play sports? Did you laugh after a hard loss in football? Definitely. It mattered to EVERYBODY.
Phil The Thrill Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 Just now, MDH said: Winning this game wasn’t about playoff seeding. It was about finally beating the bully that has dunked our head in the toilet for two decades letting the league know that’s not happening anymore. It was gaining confidence going into the playoffs and realizing that this team can beat any team in any stadium. The Bills received another swirly. No it was about YOU receiving a swirly. Not the players. I don’t think that a win makes this team any more confident in the Wildcard round. They already know they can beat any team in any stadium. Read these comments from players in the locker room. Doesn’t really seem like they are very down: 1 minute ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Definitely. It mattered to EVERYBODY. Not really.... the players aren’t crying the locker room like fans are on Twitter. They are very confident
Boatdrinks Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, mannc said: I hope you’re right about the gameplanning, but I’m not convinced. I think they just got out-coached and outplayed—again. I think McDermott wanted this one badly. I went into the game thinking if they play vanilla up front and don’t throw pressures at Brady, they’re thinking of the playoffs exclusively. I didn’t see anything to make the think otherwise. It was a contrast to hat they’ve been doing. On offense, Daboll was definitely out coached. Very little creativity and nothing to slow the rush. We will see in the playoffs, but I’d be stunned to see anything but well timed pressures and well disguised coverages.
Phil The Thrill Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Boatdrinks said: I went into the game thinking if they play vanilla up front and don’t throw pressures at Brady, they’re thinking of the playoffs exclusively. I didn’t see anything to make the think otherwise. It was a contrast to hat they’ve been doing. On offense, Daboll was definitely out coached. Very little creativity and nothing to slow the rush. We will see in the playoffs, but I’d be stunned to see anything but well timed pressures and well disguised coverages. I think you are onto something. Also Josh was able to show he can hit the long ball on tape which is going to be important. Im sure they want to win but I also think they know the situation.
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