Week 1 - Cardinals at Bills - Post Game Thread

[BillsfaninSB]

I will take an opening day win no matter how they get it.  Never sure what we have.   Seems like they made things hard on themselves.  

[Simon]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:21 PM, ColoradoBills said:

I'm talking about the GDT posters who only show up on Sundays to biatch" away but mysteriously disappear as soon as the Bills

play better.

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The most obnoxious poster in the game thread disappeared at half time.

He did not do so mysteriously; or voluntarily. 

[Maine-iac]

It was more or less inconsequential but Codrington might actually be a decent kick returner which would be a nice find.

[Dillenger4]

W  but man, that was heart-pounding! Our D... what the heck?!? Babbich better get it turned around and fast.

[ColoradoBills]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:34 PM, Simon said:

 

The most obnoxious poster in the game thread disappeared at half time.

He did not do so voluntarily. 

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Thank you.  I mean that.

[BruceVilanch]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:35 PM, Dillenger4 said:

W  but man, that was heart-pounding! Our D... what the heck?!? Babbich better get it turned around and fast.

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It seemed like he did after the first half, the kick off return for a TD was not on him.

[ControllerOfPlanetX]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:01 PM, TheWeatherMan said:

Offense is anything but creative.  Cook up the gut on 90% of our first downs?  No jet sweeps, no screens, no quick slants! 

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Saving it for Miami..🙏

 

[y2zipper]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:36 PM, BruceVilanch said:

It seemed like he did after the first half, the kick off return for a TD was not on him.

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Exactly. That kick return shouldn't really happen.

 

A lot of the defense was struggling with a highly athletic QB, which continues to be a struggle. DE is the position really missing an impact player. The defense that came out in the 2nd half was totally different than the first half, and they probably put the game away if not for the teturn.

 

I like what Buffalo put out there offensively: run the ball, spread it around, and I think we'll see more downfield in better conditions.

[Big Turk]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:34 PM, BillsfaninSB said:

I will take an opening day win no matter how they get it.  Never sure what we have.   Seems like they made things hard on themselves.  

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Is that new? They always make things harder than they need to be it seems.

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:41 PM, y2zipper said:

 

Exactly. That kick return shouldn't really happen.

 

A lot of the defense was struggling with a highly athletic QB, which continues to be a struggle. DE is the position really missing an impact player. The defense that came out in the 2nd half was totally different than the first half, and they probably put the game away if not for the teturn.

 

I like what Buffalo put out there offensively: run the ball, spread it around, and I think we'll see more downfield in better conditions.

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Groot is about to change that narrative I think. Von Miller about to look like Nostradamus with his analysis of him when he first got here.

Edited September 8, 2024 by Big Turk

[Success]

"Hail Murray" vibes at the end. Glad that history doesn't always repeat itself.

 

Maybe that "history not repeating" thing will continue if we see KC in the playoffs.

 

[Turk71]

A win is a win is a win...the Bills win!

Winning games that you don't play very well is a big bonus

[Meatloaf63]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:25 PM, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

I have a lot I want to say and I was furious for most of this game. I’ll do the right thing first though …I killed Bass all offseason he was good today. I got to be fair

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His weak ass leg almost cost us the game. 

[MasterStrategist]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:33 PM, TheWeatherMan said:

The 4 👍 for the game: 
1) Josh Allen - Best player in history to don a Bills Jersey 

2) Groot - the guy is a beast.  

3) James Cook - Ran well, found holes even when the OC sold him out on first down every damn time.

4) OL - Torrance and Brown didn’t play their best, there were too many false starts, but overall the protection held up.  Great to see there were Zero issues at the center position.
 

The 4 👎🏼 for the game:

1) Safeties - we all knew this combo was suspect, they proved us right.

2) Special Teams - again this team Achilles heal.  90 yard TD return, kickoff squibbed  OB…poor
3) OC - Zero creativity leading to Josh having to play hero ball.  Might have an injured left hand as a result.

4) 1st Half DC - Zero punts, zero pressure, WRs wide open, way to much space given on 3rd and medium, and just gashed on 3rd downs.  

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Torrence in the down, IMO.  He'll be better.  But he committed some critical penalties, 1 early cost us 4 points.

 

Def coaching down 1st half agree, but major up in 2nd half.  Gotta acknowledge that.  We gave up 1 FG in 2nd half, less the kickoff return/2 pt conv.

 

I wouldn't put Brady in down category.  We had open running lanes, and open options in passing attack.  He doesn't need to be creative when things are working.  Josh's injury was a fluke, and on a scramble not a designed run.

 

I'd put Coleman in the UP category.  Big time play on that 50/50 ball.

 

 

Edited September 8, 2024 by MasterStrategist

[Riverboat Ritchie]

With exception of rams game a few years ago, haven’t they always looked meh in opening game.  Some good things, some bad things but just needed win before Miami game. Bummed Miami won but it was a scorcher down in Florida so hopefully impacts players on short week. I remember how flat we looked in BMore a few years ago after we barely lost that fish game in heat. 

[streetkings01]

For the people ragging on the defense……1st half was atrocious, but 2nd half the defense only gave up 3 points, 34 passing yards and had 3 sacks. Give them some credit for adjusting in the 2nd half.

[newcam2012]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:34 PM, Simon said:

 

The most obnoxious poster in the game thread disappeared at half time.

He did not do so mysteriously; or voluntarily. 

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I'm on my best behavior. 

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:42 PM, Success said:

"Hail Murray" vibes at the end. Glad that history doesn't always repeat itself.

 

Maybe that "history not repeating" thing will continue if we see KC in the playoffs.

 

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I like this train of thought...

[Meatloaf63]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:25 PM, CNYfan said:

There goes 43% of the survival pool

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Thought that was the only lock. Hopefully Cincinnati stays pathetic the rest of the year too.

[newcam2012]

  On 9/8/2024 at 9:43 PM, Turk71 said:

A win is a win is a win...the Bills win!

Winning games that you don't play very well is a big bonus

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To me, it's a sign of a good team. 

[The Wiz]

this is just mean...

 

 

[TBBills Fan]

  On 9/8/2024 at 8:10 PM, JMM said:

The O will have to carry this team for at least the first half of season. Safeties are obviously not starter material. Get the kid healthy and Edward's in there and maybe they can jell.

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Arizona has a good team.