Poll: Top reason for the Offense's underperformance

[Fan in Chicago]

There are lot of reasons being thrown out for the Bills not performing up to expectations. I wanted to isolate the Offense and get the community's feeling on the top reason. The question is simple - what is the top reason for the Offense's underperformance? Don't weigh in with "its a combination of reasons". I am just looking for your opinion on the top reason. 

 

My opinion - it's Dorsey and his schemes. 

Edited November 6, 2023 by Fan in Chicago

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

I think it's a blend of McDermott and Dorsey.

 

Anyone saying Allen just needs to back off because no QB is perfect and Allen is grading out as the #1 QB in the NFL analytically and is #1 in QBR as well.

[LabattBlue]

Not sure what the main problem is, but I heard a great point on WGR this morning. How can you add Kincaid & O’Torrence who both would be perceived as solid replacements, yet the offense is worse than last year. 
 

Something is not right with Josh. What that is…who knows. 

[Nihilarian]

While I kind of agree that Dorsey does suck at times. It's mostly because he isn't innovative enough to get the Buffalo run game going with Cook or whoever the RB is...

 

Buffalo needs Josh Allen under center and that run game working no matter how many the opponent stacks in a box. Key word, innovative! 

[entropyrules]

in an effort to continue a theme and  taunt PatsfanNH.......SPELLING

[Success]

Coaching, imo.

 

We should be better than last year w/ some of the upgrades.  We looked like our old selves against Miami - I thought that was the start of something, but it looks flukey now.  

 

The playcalling is generally lacking.  It was actually thrilling to see the one trick play yesterday, even though it didn't work.  I feel like our scheme is predictable and easy to gameplan against.  It's almost vanilla/preseason at times.

 

[wppete]

Dorsey and McDermott are to blame. We need a change. 

[EasternOHBillsFan]

Dorsey sucks... and if McD won't replace Dorsey, Dorsey and McD have got to go.

[Bray Wyatt]

My issue with Dorsey, We do not seem to try and scheme any one open, it is just line up and beat the man in front of you.  No shock that we are inconsistent with that method as no one wins their battles all the time.

[HOUSE]

Got to have a balanced attack 

No running game 

 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I’m going with inconsistent weapons and inconsistent usage of weapons.

 

I think the Bills offense is getting closer believe it or not. It’s going to be Diggs and Kincaid leading the way. 

[babulator]

Dorsey's offense seems like it was made for the early 2000's.

[DrDawkinstein]

I chose the obvious "Dorsey sucks" but McDermott owns a good portion of the blame too. If for nothing else, not being a complete HC.

[Irv]

Any credible discussion about the Bills offensive woes starts with Reid Ferguson.  

[Heavy Kevi]

Dorsey Sucks, 

 

With McDermott giving him too much free reign getting honorable (?) mention

[UKBillFan]

McDermott is tempering the offense to try and protect the defense IMO.

 

I'm baffled as to why the first drive was executed so well yesterday and then the approach was abandoned until the third quarter.

[BillsPride12]

You are missing an All of the Above option.  This Offense is completely broken.  When things are this off, I guarantee you it's not just one thing but a combination of all of these issues we have been talking about.  

[Alphadawg7]

36 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Not sure what the main problem is, but I heard a great point on WGR this morning. How can you add Kincaid & O’Torrence who both would be perceived as solid replacements, yet the offense is worse than last year. 
 

Something is not right with Josh. What that is…who knows. 

 

I know...its Dorsey.  

 

No two drives look the same.  Beane wasn't kidding when he said this team is still looking for it's identity, and he was directly talking to the offense.  Defense has it, that unit was first in every major defensive category until injuries happened and despite those injuries the defense is holding itself together enough for us to win games.  

 

But the offense, it has no significant injuries and one drive looks like an explosive smooth machine and the next it doesn't even look like the same team.  Dorsey has been an issue since he became OC and Allen, Diggs, etc are talented enough to still produce despite the poor coaching of Dorsey.  But Dorsey now is a dead anchor on this offense and its killing this team.  

[dpberr]

Just now, Alphadawg7 said:

No two drives look the same

Amen.  That's coaching right there.

[QCity]

Dorsey has designed an offense that runs through Josh's legs, not his arm. When Josh doesn't run the car can't get out of 1st gear.