Frazier: The hard FACTS on why many of us want a change.

[CookieG]

3 hours ago, Bill from NYC said:

OK, fair enough but where does this place McDermott, the defense oriented head coach?  McDermott deserves a huge chunk of the blame imo.

 

Yes he does.  Not that there isn't enough blame to go around, From Frasier, to McD, to Beane for having only one speed rusher on the edge (Von), to the 1st and 2nd round draft picks on the DL who haven't shown up for the playoffs. 

 

For McD, he should know better.  While he is self evaluating this offseason, he really needs to go back and watch the film of the defense his mentor put out.

 

It was around 1994 or 1995 when I was with the Colts, and we were playing against San Francisco with Steve Young running the West Coast offense, releasing receivers all the time, guys getting by you. The idea was don't let these people dictate to you. You have to put more pressure (on the quarterback), and every year we tried to figure out how to do that,

 

~Jim Johnson

 

https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagle-eye-jim-johnson-was-an-innovator-who-changed-the-nfl

[JohnNord]

On 2/8/2023 at 2:09 PM, Alphadawg7 said:

I know Frazier is being talked about in different threads across the board.  But where I am taken back is the number of people making excuses for Frazier or absolving him of any responsibility or blame...or even mocking those who think a change is needed.

 

There is this one big thing that is commonly getting overlooked, and it's IMHO undeniable evidence that there is fundamental flaw in Frazier's defense vs the teams who have been in our way to get to the SB.

 

The past 3 years, our defense was dominated in the 3 playoff losses...but also, In all 3 seasons, those very same offenses that dominated our defense were held in check or shut down literally the following week by their next opponent who mostly had much lower ranked defenses than us, and ALL 3 lost their next game.  

 

The big difference was clearly game plan and play calling.  Bills in 2 of those years had by far the better defense during the season, yet fared terrible in comparison.

 

Bills defensive rankings last 3 years:

• 2020 - 15th (lost to Chiefs)
• 2021 - 1st (lost to Chiefs)
• 2022 - 2nd (lost to Bengals)
• COMBINED:  107 points, 1403 yards those offenses scored on us.

 

Defensive rankings of the teams that beat the team that beat us the very next week:

• 2020 - Bucs 8th (beat Chiefs)
• 2021 - Bengals 16th (beat Chiefs)
• 2022 - Cheifs 17th (beat Bengals)
• COMBINED:  53 points, 1034 yards those same offenses scored in their very next game (all losses) after beating us.

 

So our defense combined to give up twice as many points and almost 40% more yards than what those same offenses managed to do against their next opponent the very next week (in which they lost all 3 times).  And mostly against statistically inferior defenses to our own. 

 

All 3 seasons, our defense was dominated by the offenses we faced in our postseason loss:  Chiefs, Chiefs, and Bengals.  All 3 would go on to lose the very NEXT week with their offenses being shutdown or held in check: 

 

• 2020 - AFC Championship Game - Bills @ KC:  Our defense is helpless against the Chiefs who have their way offensively against us.  Hill and Kelce running wide open all over the field as if they were not even being covered.  Chiefs win the game with ease because our offense also showed poorly.
  • Super Bowl - Chiefs vs Bucs:  Bucs defense dominates the Chiefs offense and goes on to easily handle the Chiefs and win in dominant fashion.   This would be the only year the defense of the next weeks opponent was ranked higher than the Bills defense, but even so, the Bucs were still just the 8th ranked defense in the NFL that year.
• 2021 - AFC Divisional Round - Bills @ KC:  Our #1 ranked defense gives up 42 points, including 17 points in the final 2 min of the game and OT that included the 13 second debacle before completely laying down in OT.  Chiefs win the game.
  • AFC Championship Game - Cincy @ Chiefs:  Bengals 16th ranked defense completely shuts down Chiefs offense in the 2nd half and goes on to pull off an upset and beat the Chiefs at home holding them to just 24 points (compared to our 42 points) to advance to the SB.  
• 2022 - AFC Divisional Round - Cincy @ Bills:  Finally a home game, and despite bad weather (allegedly some sort of "competitive advantage" for the BIlls) and Cincy missing THREE starters on the OL (their weakest unit the past seasons even when healthy), our #2 ranked defense let the Cincy offense dominate the LOS and the Bengals got very little resistance from the Bills defense.  Bengals win.  
  • AFC Championship Game - Cincy @ Chiefs:  In a rematch of the previous season, Chiefs 17th ranked defense holds the Bengals offense in check and win a close game giving up only 20 points.

 

That is pretty astounding to look at and a strong indicator of just how poor our game-plan and play calling was in those games.  Especially the last 2 years when we had the #1 and #2 Defense entering the postseason respectively.  Even with the 15th ranked D in 2020, that is NO EXCUSE when you see defenses ranked 16th and 17th still perform well in 2021 and 2022 against similar potent offenses.  

 

And forget the stats, just watch all 6 of these games...the evidence and countless examples were right there on the screen, and it's clear as day why those other defenses had more success than our own.  

 

Personally, I think it's a big part of the reason Frazier isn't getting HC interest.  Having his high ranked defenses consistently fold in big games to teams who would get slowed by middle of the pack defenses the very next week is not a good look.  Especially for a guy who already has a bad stint as a HC on his resume in Minnesota.  

 

I just don't see a case to bring him back.  I get he is likely coming back based on comments from Beane...but should he is the question.  I just don't know how anyone can overlook how defenses that were mediocre all season fare so much better against the same offenses that Fraziers #1 and #2 ranked defenses perform so badly against.  

 

Not to mention the 13 seconds and OT lay-down last year where we gave up 17 points in the final 2 minutes of that game and OT.  I mean Kelce utterly schooled Frazier on national TV in those 13 seconds mocking his defense while mic'd up and said hit me in the seem if they are just gonna play it like that...which they did, and which Mahomes and Kelce did with ease like it was 7 on 7 out there.

 

THIS is why many of us want a change.  Not a hot take, not social media influence, not anything other than his continued postseason flops.  

 

 

I see things a bit differently.  I think you getting a bit too caught in statistics rather than thinking about things from a practical standpoint.  
 

Styles make fights.  Certain teams are tougher matchups for others.  This was the case in the SB - Tampa Bay would pressure Kansas City with their front 4…Buffalo could not.  
 

As far as the losses in 2020, the bills defense just wasn’t on the level to compete with a Kansas City.  Nothing they were throwing at Kansas City was working.  Mahomes was slicing up the defense in zone and when they switch to man-to-man it got worse.  

 

The Bills should have beaten Kansas City in 2021.   Yes you have the 13 seconds debacle but there also was the fact that no one on the defense stepped up to make a play.  There was no pressure which would be their biggest emphasis in the off-season.  
 

Against Cincinnati, the Bills were missing the one player they signed to put them over the top in Miller, their best defensive tackle in Jones, Micah Hyde, as well as a banged up Jordan Poyer who didn’t look like himself.  
 

The first two drives were terrible surrendering 14 points on 2 possessions.  The scored 13 points in the final 3 quarters.  
 

I’m not saying that the Defensive game plan was good.  It was not.  But let’s not pretend that they weren’t playing short-handed.   Still bottom line - they gave up 27 points.  

The coordinator Bills fans should be concerned about us Ken Dorsey.  He had a full offense with zero injuries at his disposal and he scored 10 points.  

[Billz4ever]

1 hour ago, JohnNord said:

I see things a bit differently.  I think you getting a bit too caught in statistics rather than thinking about things from a practical standpoint.  
 

Styles make fights.  Certain teams are tougher matchups for others.  This was the case in the SB - Tampa Bay would pressure Kansas City with their front 4…Buffalo could not.  
 

As far as the losses in 2020, the bills defense just wasn’t on the level to compete with a Kansas City.  Nothing they were throwing at Kansas City was working.  Mahomes was slicing up the defense in zone and when they switch to man-to-man it got worse.  

 

The Bills should have beaten Kansas City in 2021.   Yes you have the 13 seconds debacle but there also was the fact that no one on the defense stepped up to make a play.  There was no pressure which would be their biggest emphasis in the off-season.  
 

Against Cincinnati, the Bills were missing the one player they signed to put them over the top in Miller, their best defensive tackle in Jones, Micah Hyde, as well as a banged up Jordan Poyer who didn’t look like himself.  
 

The first two drives were terrible surrendering 14 points on 2 possessions.  The scored 13 points in the final 3 quarters.  
 

I’m not saying that the Defensive game plan was good.  It was not.  But let’s not pretend that they weren’t playing short-handed.   Still bottom line - they gave up 27 points.  

The coordinator Bills fans should be concerned about us Ken Dorsey.  He had a full offense with zero injuries at his disposal and he scored 10 points.  

 

They gave up 27 and it might as well just have been 40. The Bills couldn't stop the run or the pass. 240 through the air and 172 on the ground.  

 

30 first downs.

 

Everybody knows the offense stunk.  Frazier's defense has stunk in the Bills last 3 playoff losses.  Trying to pin this on the rookie OC when the defense couldn't stop anything is laughable.

 

Cincy came out from the start doing exactly what they did in the Monday night game and it was clear Frazier didn't change up anything.

 

[MPT]

On 2/8/2023 at 5:47 PM, ExiledInIllinois said:

Or... How about: We are so close right now, let's see if we can make it work before blowing up the whole darn thing.

 

We're not that close. We just got blown out at home by a team that was starting 3 pylons on their offensive line. We have to cut ties with several very good players this off-season.

 

Last year we were very close. Last year we should have won the whole thing. The only reason we didn't is because of coaching. 

 

This thread is not about "blowing up the whole darn thing." It's about finding someone who will actually game plan instead of putting the head coach's scheme through the motions week in and week out regardless of personnel or situation.

[MPT]

4 hours ago, JohnNord said:

I see things a bit differently.  I think you getting a bit too caught in statistics rather than thinking about things from a practical standpoint.  
 

Styles make fights.  Certain teams are tougher matchups for others.  This was the case in the SB - Tampa Bay would pressure Kansas City with their front 4…Buffalo could not.  
 

As far as the losses in 2020, the bills defense just wasn’t on the level to compete with a Kansas City.  Nothing they were throwing at Kansas City was working.  Mahomes was slicing up the defense in zone and when they switch to man-to-man it got worse.  

 

The Bills should have beaten Kansas City in 2021.   Yes you have the 13 seconds debacle but there also was the fact that no one on the defense stepped up to make a play.  There was no pressure which would be their biggest emphasis in the off-season.  
 

Against Cincinnati, the Bills were missing the one player they signed to put them over the top in Miller, their best defensive tackle in Jones, Micah Hyde, as well as a banged up Jordan Poyer who didn’t look like himself.  
 

The first two drives were terrible surrendering 14 points on 2 possessions.  The scored 13 points in the final 3 quarters.  
 

I’m not saying that the Defensive game plan was good.  It was not.  But let’s not pretend that they weren’t playing short-handed.   Still bottom line - they gave up 27 points.  

The coordinator Bills fans should be concerned about us Ken Dorsey.  He had a full offense with zero injuries at his disposal and he scored 10 points.  

 

Dorsey and Frazier were both awful. The difference is that Frazier has been awful in the last 3 playoff losses. I wouldn't want to keep Dorsey around for next year either but at least he has room for improvement. Frazier has shown his ceiling and it is not good enough. The defense only gave up 13 points in the last 3 quarters because the Bengals started running Mixon for 6 YPC after they had the easiest first two drives they've seen all year for two TDs. They could have scored 40 points in that game even if the offense hadn't ***** their pants.

[Playoffs?]

This is really good stuff, Alpha!  Please send to Beane.

 

Also begs the question… we’ve invested a TON in the defense. Is there a chance some of these draft picks aren’t busts, and McD/Frazier just aren’t getting the most out of them?

[JohnNord]

On 2/8/2023 at 2:09 PM, Alphadawg7 said:

I know Frazier is being talked about in different threads across the board.  But where I am taken back is the number of people making excuses for Frazier or absolving him of any responsibility or blame...or even mocking those who think a change is needed.

 

There is this one big thing that is commonly getting overlooked, and it's IMHO undeniable evidence that there is fundamental flaw in Frazier's defense vs the teams who have been in our way to get to the SB.

 

The past 3 years, our defense was dominated in the 3 playoff losses...but also, In all 3 seasons, those very same offenses that dominated our defense were held in check or shut down literally the following week by their next opponent who mostly had much lower ranked defenses than us, and ALL 3 lost their next game.  

 

The big difference was clearly game plan and play calling.  Bills in 2 of those years had by far the better defense during the season, yet fared terrible in comparison.

 

Bills defensive rankings last 3 years:

• 2020 - 15th (lost to Chiefs)
• 2021 - 1st (lost to Chiefs)
• 2022 - 2nd (lost to Bengals)
• COMBINED:  107 points, 1403 yards those offenses scored on us.

 

Defensive rankings of the teams that beat the team that beat us the very next week:

• 2020 - Bucs 8th (beat Chiefs)
• 2021 - Bengals 16th (beat Chiefs)
• 2022 - Cheifs 17th (beat Bengals)
• COMBINED:  53 points, 1034 yards those same offenses scored in their very next game (all losses) after beating us.

 

So our defense combined to give up twice as many points and almost 40% more yards than what those same offenses managed to do against their next opponent the very next week (in which they lost all 3 times).  And mostly against statistically inferior defenses to our own. 

 

All 3 seasons, our defense was dominated by the offenses we faced in our postseason loss:  Chiefs, Chiefs, and Bengals.  All 3 would go on to lose the very NEXT week with their offenses being shutdown or held in check: 

 

• 2020 - AFC Championship Game - Bills @ KC:  Our defense is helpless against the Chiefs who have their way offensively against us.  Hill and Kelce running wide open all over the field as if they were not even being covered.  Chiefs win the game with ease because our offense also showed poorly.
  • Super Bowl - Chiefs vs Bucs:  Bucs defense dominates the Chiefs offense and goes on to easily handle the Chiefs and win in dominant fashion.   This would be the only year the defense of the next weeks opponent was ranked higher than the Bills defense, but even so, the Bucs were still just the 8th ranked defense in the NFL that year.
• 2021 - AFC Divisional Round - Bills @ KC:  Our #1 ranked defense gives up 42 points, including 17 points in the final 2 min of the game and OT that included the 13 second debacle before completely laying down in OT.  Chiefs win the game.
  • AFC Championship Game - Cincy @ Chiefs:  Bengals 16th ranked defense completely shuts down Chiefs offense in the 2nd half and goes on to pull off an upset and beat the Chiefs at home holding them to just 24 points (compared to our 42 points) to advance to the SB.  
• 2022 - AFC Divisional Round - Cincy @ Bills:  Finally a home game, and despite bad weather (allegedly some sort of "competitive advantage" for the BIlls) and Cincy missing THREE starters on the OL (their weakest unit the past seasons even when healthy), our #2 ranked defense let the Cincy offense dominate the LOS and the Bengals got very little resistance from the Bills defense.  Bengals win.  
  • AFC Championship Game - Cincy @ Chiefs:  In a rematch of the previous season, Chiefs 17th ranked defense holds the Bengals offense in check and win a close game giving up only 20 points.

 

That is pretty astounding to look at and a strong indicator of just how poor our game-plan and play calling was in those games.  Especially the last 2 years when we had the #1 and #2 Defense entering the postseason respectively.  Even with the 15th ranked D in 2020, that is NO EXCUSE when you see defenses ranked 16th and 17th still perform well in 2021 and 2022 against similar potent offenses.  

 

And forget the stats, just watch all 6 of these games...the evidence and countless examples were right there on the screen, and it's clear as day why those other defenses had more success than our own.  

 

Personally, I think it's a big part of the reason Frazier isn't getting HC interest.  Having his high ranked defenses consistently fold in big games to teams who would get slowed by middle of the pack defenses the very next week is not a good look.  Especially for a guy who already has a bad stint as a HC on his resume in Minnesota.  

 

I just don't see a case to bring him back.  I get he is likely coming back based on comments from Beane...but should he is the question.  I just don't know how anyone can overlook how defenses that were mediocre all season fare so much better against the same offenses that Fraziers #1 and #2 ranked defenses perform so badly against.  

 

Not to mention the 13 seconds and OT lay-down last year where we gave up 17 points in the final 2 minutes of that game and OT.  I mean Kelce utterly schooled Frazier on national TV in those 13 seconds mocking his defense while mic'd up and said hit me in the seem if they are just gonna play it like that...which they did, and which Mahomes and Kelce did with ease like it was 7 on 7 out there.

 

THIS is why many of us want a change.  Not a hot take, not social media influence, not anything other than his continued postseason flops.  

 

 

The only FACT is that this post is dripping in #emotionalism.  Leslie is our DC

2 hours ago, Playoffs? said:

This is really good stuff, Alpha!  Please send to Beane.

 

Also begs the question… we’ve invested a TON in the defense. Is there a chance some of these draft picks aren’t busts, and McD/Frazier just aren’t getting the most out of them?

Yea because I think Beane will think very highly of an anonymous emotional fan on a random fan forum

2 hours ago, Playoffs? said:

This is really good stuff, Alpha!  Please send to Beane.

 

Also begs the question… we’ve invested a TON in the defense. Is there a chance some of these draft picks aren’t busts, and McD/Frazier just aren’t getting the most out of them?

Yea because I think Beane will think very highly of an anonymous emotional fan on a random fan forum

[Governor]

2 hours ago, Playoffs? said:

This is really good stuff, Alpha!  Please send to Beane.

 

Also begs the question… we’ve invested a TON in the defense. Is there a chance some of these draft picks aren’t busts, and McD/Frazier just aren’t getting the most out of them?

The scheme forces players to play to their weaknesses so we’ll never truly know until they leave and play on a real defense.

[ExiledInIllinois]

15 hours ago, Pine Barrens Mafia said:

They haven't yet. What proof supports your position 

They beat them in Regular Season. Sure, 0-3 in Playoffs... But stay the course.

[Eastport bills]

On 2/8/2023 at 2:09 PM, Alphadawg7 said:

I know Frazier is being talked about in different threads across the board.  But where I am taken back is the number of people making excuses for Frazier or absolving him of any responsibility or blame...or even mocking those who think a change is needed.

 

There is this one big thing that is commonly getting overlooked, and it's IMHO undeniable evidence that there is fundamental flaw in Frazier's defense vs the teams who have been in our way to get to the SB.

 

The past 3 years, our defense was dominated in the 3 playoff losses...but also, In all 3 seasons, those very same offenses that dominated our defense were held in check or shut down literally the following week by their next opponent who mostly had much lower ranked defenses than us, and ALL 3 lost their next game.  

 

The big difference was clearly game plan and play calling.  Bills in 2 of those years had by far the better defense during the season, yet fared terrible in comparison.

 

Bills defensive rankings last 3 years:

• 2020 - 15th (lost to Chiefs)
• 2021 - 1st (lost to Chiefs)
• 2022 - 2nd (lost to Bengals)
• COMBINED:  107 points, 1403 yards those offenses scored on us.

 

Defensive rankings of the teams that beat the team that beat us the very next week:

• 2020 - Bucs 8th (beat Chiefs)
• 2021 - Bengals 16th (beat Chiefs)
• 2022 - Cheifs 17th (beat Bengals)
• COMBINED:  53 points, 1034 yards those same offenses scored in their very next game (all losses) after beating us.

 

So our defense combined to give up twice as many points and almost 40% more yards than what those same offenses managed to do against their next opponent the very next week (in which they lost all 3 times).  And mostly against statistically inferior defenses to our own. 

 

All 3 seasons, our defense was dominated by the offenses we faced in our postseason loss:  Chiefs, Chiefs, and Bengals.  All 3 would go on to lose the very NEXT week with their offenses being shutdown or held in check: 

 

• 2020 - AFC Championship Game - Bills @ KC:  Our defense is helpless against the Chiefs who have their way offensively against us.  Hill and Kelce running wide open all over the field as if they were not even being covered.  Chiefs win the game with ease because our offense also showed poorly.
  • Super Bowl - Chiefs vs Bucs:  Bucs defense dominates the Chiefs offense and goes on to easily handle the Chiefs and win in dominant fashion.   This would be the only year the defense of the next weeks opponent was ranked higher than the Bills defense, but even so, the Bucs were still just the 8th ranked defense in the NFL that year.
• 2021 - AFC Divisional Round - Bills @ KC:  Our #1 ranked defense gives up 42 points, including 17 points in the final 2 min of the game and OT that included the 13 second debacle before completely laying down in OT.  Chiefs win the game.
  • AFC Championship Game - Cincy @ Chiefs:  Bengals 16th ranked defense completely shuts down Chiefs offense in the 2nd half and goes on to pull off an upset and beat the Chiefs at home holding them to just 24 points (compared to our 42 points) to advance to the SB.  
• 2022 - AFC Divisional Round - Cincy @ Bills:  Finally a home game, and despite bad weather (allegedly some sort of "competitive advantage" for the BIlls) and Cincy missing THREE starters on the OL (their weakest unit the past seasons even when healthy), our #2 ranked defense let the Cincy offense dominate the LOS and the Bengals got very little resistance from the Bills defense.  Bengals win.  
  • AFC Championship Game - Cincy @ Chiefs:  In a rematch of the previous season, Chiefs 17th ranked defense holds the Bengals offense in check and win a close game giving up only 20 points.

 

That is pretty astounding to look at and a strong indicator of just how poor our game-plan and play calling was in those games.  Especially the last 2 years when we had the #1 and #2 Defense entering the postseason respectively.  Even with the 15th ranked D in 2020, that is NO EXCUSE when you see defenses ranked 16th and 17th still perform well in 2021 and 2022 against similar potent offenses.  

 

And forget the stats, just watch all 6 of these games...the evidence and countless examples were right there on the screen, and it's clear as day why those other defenses had more success than our own.  

 

Personally, I think it's a big part of the reason Frazier isn't getting HC interest.  Having his high ranked defenses consistently fold in big games to teams who would get slowed by middle of the pack defenses the very next week is not a good look.  Especially for a guy who already has a bad stint as a HC on his resume in Minnesota.  

 

I just don't see a case to bring him back.  I get he is likely coming back based on comments from Beane...but should he is the question.  I just don't know how anyone can overlook how defenses that were mediocre all season fare so much better against the same offenses that Fraziers #1 and #2 ranked defenses perform so badly against.  

 

Not to mention the 13 seconds and OT lay-down last year where we gave up 17 points in the final 2 minutes of that game and OT.  I mean Kelce utterly schooled Frazier on national TV in those 13 seconds mocking his defense while mic'd up and said hit me in the seem if they are just gonna play it like that...which they did, and which Mahomes and Kelce did with ease like it was 7 on 7 out there.

 

THIS is why many of us want a change.  Not a hot take, not social media influence, not anything other than his continued postseason flops.  

 

 

If anyone needs more evidence than what you’ve referenced, they’re just sanctioning failure, like Sean/Beane. Beane is still ownership’s guy because they’re winning divisions, so his pursuit of a championship is more long term. By keeping Frazier, urgency is not a priority. From ownership’s standpoint, the fanbase is enthusiastic because our HOF QB finds a way regular season and we have a punchers chance in the playoffs. Having said that, we can still win it all but the offense has to do the heavy lifting. Dorsey has to show some real balance with improved play calling. We could use a number 2 receiver and some better O-line play.

[Playoffs?]

13 hours ago, JohnNord said:

The only FACT is that this post is dripping in #emotionalism.  Leslie is our DC

Yea because I think Beane will think very highly of an anonymous emotional fan on a random fan forum

Yea because I think Beane will think very highly of an anonymous emotional fan on a random fan forum

ummm. Clearly I wasn’t serious about having alpha send his take to Beane.  
 

But I still think it’s a good one. 

[Alphadawg7]

Posted this in another thread and thought I would add it here as well.

 

Here is Leslie Fraziers run defense in our last 4 consecutive playoff losses:

 

182 yards - Houston was 9th in rushing

114 yards - Chiefs were 16th in rushing

141 yards - Chiefs were again 16th in rushing

155 yards - Bengals were 28th in rushing and missing 3 starting OL

 

Average:  148 yards - Average rank of the rushing offenses:  17th

 

None of these teams were a great rushing team, the highest ranked team was 9th by Houston because of Watson.  The rest were 16th - 28th in the NFL in rushing just gashing us.  And when you look at the last couple of years after investing so heavy into the DL, especially where we fielded the #1 and #2 ranked defenses in the league, it's even more concerning.  Then this year gets even worse considering Cincy was missing 3 starting OL in that game and it was at home in bad weather where our team allegedly is supposed to have an advantage.

 

Edited February 15, 2023 by Alphadawg7

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

17 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

Posted this in another thread and thought I would add it here as well.

 

Here is Leslie Fraziers run defense in our last 4 consecutive playoff losses:

 

182 yards - Houston was 9th in rushing

114 yards - Chiefs were 16th in rushing

141 yards - Chiefs were again 16th in rushing

155 yards - Bengals were 28th in rushing and missing 3 starting OL

 

Average:  148 yards - Average rank of the rushing offenses:  17th

 

None of these teams were a great rushing team, the highest ranked team was 9th by Houston because of Watson.  The rest were 16th - 28th in the NFL in rushing just gashing us.  And when you look at the last couple of years after investing so heavy into the DL, especially where we fielded the #1 and #2 ranked defenses in the league, it's even more concerning.  Then this year gets even worse considering Cincy was missing 3 starting OL in that game and it was at home in bad weather where our team allegedly is supposed to have an advantage.

 

 Aside from the Cincy loss the others were not because the Bills were getting run over by the rbs. Against the Texans and last year against the Chiefs the leading rushers were the QBs for their teams. The first Chiefs game wr Hardman had a 50 yard run out of the 114 rushing yards surrendered. The Chiefs rbs had 19 carries for 59 yards(~3.0 ypc) in that game. I wouldn't fault other defenses for failing to keep our running game in check if it was being led by Josh and a wr in 3 out of the 4 games.

 

 

 

 

[Alphadawg7]

2 hours ago, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said:

 

 Aside from the Cincy loss the others were not because the Bills were getting run over by the rbs. Against the Texans and last year against the Chiefs the leading rushers were the QBs for their teams. The first Chiefs game wr Hardman had a 50 yard run out of the 114 rushing yards surrendered. The Chiefs rbs had 19 carries for 59 yards(~3.0 ypc) in that game. I wouldn't fault other defenses for failing to keep our running game in check if it was being led by Josh and a wr in 3 out of the 4 games.

 

 

 

 

 

Giving up an average of 148 yards per game is not an issue?  Sorry, and no disrespect, but pointing out the QB's got yards is not an excuse.  I don't care who is running the ball, the point is they ran the ball and extended drives frequently against.  We are talking about teams who were 16th, 16th and 28th in the league in rushing the last 3 years...those rankings include everyones rushing yards, including the QB.  

 

What excuses are being made against Cincy...ranked 28th in the league and missing 3 starting OL?

 

The point is, why are these teams having more success against Frazier running the ball as a whole than they did all season?  Why do we have to keep searching for ways to make excuses for Fraziers defense failing in so many ways in these playoff losses?  

 

And honestly, there should be even less excuse to let the QB run the ball on us given we have to defend Allen every day in practice and showed success defending someone much more dangerous as Lamar.   

 

IMHO, he doesn't get a pass on allowing an average of 148 yards a game these past 4 playoff exits.   

[JohnNord]

5 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Giving up an average of 148 yards per game is not an issue?  Sorry, and no disrespect, but pointing out the QB's got yards is not an excuse.  I don't care who is running the ball, the point is they ran the ball and extended drives frequently against.  We are talking about teams who were 16th, 16th and 28th in the league in rushing the last 3 years...those rankings include everyones rushing yards, including the QB.  

 

What excuses are being made against Cincy...ranked 28th in the league and missing 3 starting OL?

 

The point is, why are these teams having more success against Frazier running the ball as a whole than they did all season?  Why do we have to keep searching for ways to make excuses for Fraziers defense failing in so many ways in these playoff losses?  

 

And honestly, there should be even less excuse to let the QB run the ball on us given we have to defend Allen every day in practice and showed success defending someone much more dangerous as Lamar.   

 

IMHO, he doesn't get a pass on allowing an average of 148 yards a game these past 4 playoff exits.   

And yet…he is YOUR Defensive Coordinator.  

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

Just now, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Giving up an average of 148 yards per game is not an issue?  Sorry, and no disrespect, but pointing out the QB's got yards is not an excuse.  I don't care who is running the ball, the point is they ran the ball and extended drives frequently against.  We are talking about teams who were 16th, 16th and 28th in the league in rushing the last 3 years...those rankings include everyones rushing yards, including the QB.  

 

What excuses are being made against Cincy...ranked 28th in the league and missing 3 starting OL?

 

The point is, why are these teams having more success against Frazier running the ball as a whole than they did all season?  Why do we have to keep searching for ways to make excuses for Fraziers defense failing in so many ways in these playoff losses?  

 

And honestly, there should be even less excuse to let the QB run the ball on us given we have to defend Allen every day in practice and showed success defending someone much more dangerous as Lamar.   

 

IMHO, he doesn't get a pass on allowing an average of 148 yards a game these past 4 playoff exits.   

 

 Yeah, no. Lamar is far easier to control running the ball because of how limited he is throwing the ball. Much harder to stop Mahomes from running while trying to cover the best TE in football and the fastest WR. Hope you weren't serious with this post, it's bad. Faaaar more concerned with our pass defense in the playoffs than our rush defense. 

 

 

[Alphadawg7]

2 hours ago, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said:

 

 Yeah, no. Lamar is far easier to control running the ball because of how limited he is throwing the ball. Much harder to stop Mahomes from running while trying to cover the best TE in football and the fastest WR. Hope you weren't serious with this post, it's bad. Faaaar more concerned with our pass defense in the playoffs than our rush defense. 

 

 

There are a lot of reasons to be dissatisfied with Frazier.  And that includes giving up an average of 150 yards rushing per game in the playoff losses.  But most importantly the 107 points and 1403 total yards the last 3 losses is the biggest issue.  But the 450 yards of rushing were a part of that problem and our inability to get off the field on 3rd and 4th downs.

Edited February 16, 2023 by Alphadawg7

[Alphadawg7]

2 hours ago, JohnNord said:

And yet…he is YOUR Defensive Coordinator.  

Lol, did you really just spend time to write that?

 

One…he is not MY defensive coordinator, nor yours. None of us are part of the team nor own it.

 

And who cares, him being the current DC doesn’t make him the right DC for the job.

[JohnNord]

51 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

Lol, did you really just spend time to write that?

 

One…he is not MY defensive coordinator, nor yours. None of us are part of the team nor own it.

 

And who cares, him being the current DC doesn’t make him the right DC for the job.

He’s your favorite DC, dawg

[97bills]

48 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

There are a lot of reasons to be dissatisfied with Frazier.  And that includes giving up an average of 150 yards rushing per game in the playoff losses.  But most importantly the 107 points and 1403 total yards the last 3 losses is the biggest issue.  But the 450 yards of rushing were a part of that problem and our inability to get off the field on 3rd and 4th downs.

I wish we would’ve fired Frazier a few years back, but I’m really getting more concerned with McDermott… he’s seen our defense fail over and over, he’s also watched us draft running backs we don’t, or can’t use.. I done think he can change things up, he runs the same old scheme on defense no innovation. And when it doesn’t work we just keep doing the same thing all game long.