9/19//21 Week 2 Bills @ Miami Postgame Thread

[Simon]

4 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

I don't really watch individual players... how did Star do today?  Im not one to speak about Edmunds but it felt like our D did better with him off the field.

I thought Star looked very solid, although they seemed to limit his snaps in the 2nd half.

And the dropoff from Edmunds to Klein (or maybe even Smith) is probably negligible at this point.

 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

8 minutes ago, nedboy7 said:

Come on folks?  Who sucked on this 35-0 win.  Let's hear your BS.  

17 of 33 completions is not going to get it done against good teams. Allen isxstill struggling but he played better as the game went on. 

Rush the passer and pass block. Next week will be a good test for the o-line. 

[mjd1001]

17 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

Can we step back from the ledge yet?

I'm not, nor was I ever 'on the ledge', but I still have concerns and think this team needs a pretty good amount of work if they want to compete with/beat the Bucs, Chiefs, maybe even the Pats/Dallas.

 

Not everyone who wasn't 100% overjoyed that they beat up on a mediocre Dolphins team is 'on the ledge'. And that also doesn't mean we can't enjoy a win. But many of us like to look forward just as much as we do look back.

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

5 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

I don't really watch individual players... how did Star do today?  Im not one to speak about Edmunds but it felt like our D did better with him off the field.

He's moving better than he's ever moved in a Bills uniform. We'll see how long it lasts, but he was actually beating people on pass rush reps today.

[chris heff]

4 minutes ago, bigduke6 said:

B+ cuz Miamis offense is baaaaaaad.   this wasnt one of the top offensive teams in the league,  and they played against a backup QB.

A backup QB that has started more games than their starting QB.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

4 minutes ago, JGMcD2 said:

How does the defense pitch a shutout and get a B+? 

 

While we’re at it, how does the offense score 35 points with drives of 46, 52, 60, 33, and 62 yards but that’s a C+?

 

Aye yi yi some people!

[daz28]

2 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Spencer Brown and Mario Addison slipping in behind Josh in the post game interview. 😂

 

 

AJ is going to hurt pending tackles contract negotiations.  I feel real badly for the tackles in the AFC East

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

No doubt we aren't in sync on offense, but the biggest thing is to keep improving as the season goes on. We may need a change on the Oline because I'm not convinced this group is the right one. But, the defense is far superior! Stay healthy, improve and win to maximize playoff position.

[RiotAct]

Great overall win.  And remember guys, Allen’s passing is only gonna get better as the season progresses.

[78thealltimegreat]

17 minutes ago, Reader said:

 

I enjoyed today's game too.

It’s a week to week league the browns struggled with Texans today and they took the chiefs to the wire last week 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

 

I get it, y’all want to see the Josh Allen Laser Light Show and it was more like the damp-squib rain abbreviated fireworks show.  Yes, work to be done

 

But this is Exhibit A of the kind of overreaction here that has me SMH.  Last week Daboll sucked because we need a run game.

 

This game we rush 30 times for 143 yds and pass 33 yds and 320 total yards, 2 passing TD and 3 rush TD:

    “the offense looks like crap.  They have a lot of work to do”

 

News flash, the “crap” offense scored 35 points.  Those weren’t points by the ST, they weren’t points by the D, they were points by the offense.  There have been seasons and games when we would have all swooned to have an offense score 35 points and gain 320 yds.

 

Like I led off, a bit of context please.

Running game was improved but completing barely over 50% of your passes is still a concern. I love Josh but you must know he has to play better to beat the top teams. I think he will be fine. But you can't just say they scored 35 points so all must be ok. That is silly.

[mjd1001]

 

5 minutes ago, RunTheBall said:

My god there are so many people who can’t enjoy a W. When did Bills fans get so soft? A W is a W and this was a beat down. If our defense continues it’s current level of play we won’t NEED to put up 35 points a game. Would I like Josh and the O to look more in sync? Sure. Am I worried? Not a bit. We have one of the best coaching staffs in the league (as much as I curse them) and they will figure it out. Anyone who can’t enjoy a 35-0 BEAT DOWN of Miami because you are looking 5 games ahead to the Chiefs needs to get some perspective. It’s a week to week league, any given Sunday. Bills fans of all people should know how to enjoy the W’s when they come because we’ve had so many years of L’s. 

Ok, just because we don't enjoy the game that way YOU do doesn't mean we can't enjoy a win.  You know who is soft? The Bills fan just looks at the scoreboard against a mediocre Miami team and sees 35-0 and things everything is well. THOSE are the fans who are soft.   Part of being a fan for many of us is that we want to look forward to games against better teams than we beat already.  We WANT to think of ways the team can be better than it is.  Just because we don't fall in line behind the way YOU want us all to be fans doesn't make any of us soft.  It just means we are different. If anything, maybe BETTER fans because we can enjoy a win but want the team to keep getting better and better.

 

The biggest bunch of babies on this forum are those that complain about other fans of the team and how we choose to be fans. "you aren't enjoying the game the way I do...WHAA WHAA!"  "You are saying bad and mean things about the team I love! Whaa! Whaa!"  Accept that people can be fans differently than you are and get over it. 

 

Take your own advice and stop being miserable. ENJOY the win without getting pissed at other people who watch and enjoy the game in a different way.

 

Edited September 19, 2021 by mjd1001

[billsbackto81]

18 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said:

When the Pats used to play bad games and win, we would say “good teams find ways to win.”

 

when we play bad and win, it’s burn it down, baby. We are trash. 

Well said. You're not always gonna have your A game. Pitt lost to the Raiders at home today. We could easily be 2-0. 

[Warcodered]

2 minutes ago, daz28 said:

AJ is going to hurt pending tackles contract negotiations.  I feel real badly for the tackles in the AFC East

the replies on this tweet are just hilarious.

 

[daz28]

2 minutes ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said:

No doubt we aren't in sync on offense, but the biggest thing is to keep improving as the season goes on. We may need a change on the Oline because I'm not convinced this group is the right one. But, the defense is far superior! Stay healthy, improve and win to maximize playoff position.

They were pass blocking like they were last year.  Sometimes Allens had days to pass the ball.  If it's not complete, that's on the QB or WR's

[RichRiderBills]

23 minutes ago, Rock-A-Bye Beasley said:

Thank god for Tua’s brittle rib

 

I honestly feel that it Tua had stayed in, the score would have been worse. Brisset has more escapability. Rush was sick, best I've seen in years. 

[ColoradoBills]

Just now, mjd1001 said:

 

Ok, just because we don't enjoy the game that way YOU do doesn't mean we can't enjoy a win.  You know who is soft? The Bills fan just looks at the scoreboard against a mediocre Miami team and sees 35-0 and things everything is well. THOSE are the fans who are soft.   Part of being a fan for many of us is that we want to look forward to games against better teams than we beat already.  We WANT to think of ways the team can be better than it is.  Just because we don't fall in line behind the way YOU want us all to be fans doesn't make any of us soft.  It just means we are different. If anything, maybe BETTER fans because we can enjoy a win but want the team to keep getting better and better.

 

Seriously asking a question.  How can a fan of the Buffalo Bills not take at least a couple of hours to enjoy a 35-0 shutout win?

[Big Blitz]

21 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Epenesa looked like a DPOY candidate. If the pass rush keeps it up we can keep up with any team in the league. If the 2020 offense comes back we will be Super Bowl favorites.

 

 

Just played 2 elite defenses.....not remotely worried about the O that is still figuring it out up front.  They weren't good today in pass pro.

 

But on the ground - good.  

 

Allen will be fine - those Miami CBs were awesome today.  Did he miss a few throws, sure.  He still made a bunch of great plays and remember, that running game is possible bc of the threat that Allen and the passing game poses.  

 

Good job only calling 33 passes today and committing to the run.  

[Do The Reich Thing]

I’m sure this is already been mentioned, but if our offense can return to form from last year we’re gonna be damn hard to beat come December and January. 

 

Our defense is looking ferocious. Amazing what a pass rush can do. 

[daz28]

2 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

 

Ok, just because we don't enjoy the game that way YOU do doesn't mean we can't enjoy a win.  You know who is soft? The Bills fan just looks at the scoreboard against a mediocre Miami team and sees 35-0 and things everything is well. THOSE are the fans who are soft.   Part of being a fan for many of us is that we want to look forward to games against better teams than we beat already.  We WANT to think of ways the team can be better than it is.  Just because we don't fall in line behind the way YOU want us all to be fans doesn't make any of us soft.  It just means we are different. If anything, maybe BETTER fans because we can enjoy a win but want the team to keep getting better and better.

Settle down Francis.  We're all good fans, and were all always happy after a win.  Enjoy it