2024 NFL season discussions

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

Originally Posted by 102SS

In spite of JA17 having one of his worst or maybe THE WORST game of his career the Bills were in a position to win.

The OC and the HC cost them an opportunity at OT with poor play calling.

Neither the OC or HC threw three incompletions.

In my first whole game watching Stroud I noticed a few things that will be exploited by better competition going forward.

You have just said the Bills aren't very good.

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

Continuing our comparison of two anonymous QB's, identified only by random numbers...

QB7 - 28-38 (73.3%) for 331 yds (8.7 yds/att) 1 TD 1 int QBR 97.6 Also had clutch game winning drive (5 yds ) Home win

QB17 - 9-30 (30%) for 131 yds (4.4 yds/att) 1 TD 0 int QBR 56.4 Road loss

Week 5 goes to QB7 in a landslide

That puts QB7 up 3-2

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

Lets do another QB comparison over the last two weeks

QB1 - 16-29 for 180 yds 0 TD 0 Int QBR 73.9 Blowout loss

9-30 for 131 yds 1 TD 0 Int QBR 56.4 Close loss


QB2 - 24-32 for 176 yds 1TD 1 Int QBR 84.9 Close loss

15-28 for 125 yds 1 TD 0 Int QBR 77.2 Blowout loss

Guess which one is considered an elite franchise QB... and which one is Deshaun Watson

[NjaTrtl]

Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Neither the OC or HC threw three incompletions.

The reality is the O-Line wasn't giving Allen any time and the receivers were not getting open all game, including those last 3 plays. They also had a spy on Josh every time he tried to roll out and that didn't allow time for the receivers to break open for JA to find them like they normally do. Hats off to the Texans' DC. They did a great job putting pressure on Josh and wrapping up (in some cases literally) the receivers.

The play calling on that last series was really, really bad. Considering that our defense had held Houston to 6 points since the 1st quarter, why not play for OT when you are backed up inside your 5??? if you run the ball 3 times, even if the Texans call TO, then maybe you push them deeper after the punt, they have no TO's and less time to get into FG range. Just terrible. And not the first time.

I hate to be that guy, but the next game...Monday night against the Jets...is a must win. They have to prove that they can win on the road.

[102SS]

Originally Posted by NjaTrtl

The reality is the O-Line wasn't giving Allen any time and the receivers were not getting open all game, including those last 3 plays. They also had a spy on Josh every time he tried to roll out and that didn't allow time for the receivers to break open for JA to find them like they normally do. Hats off to the Texans' DC. They did a great job putting pressure on Josh and wrapping up (in some cases literally) the receivers.

The play calling on that last series was really, really bad. Considering that our defense had held Houston to 6 points since the 1st quarter, why not play for OT when you are backed up inside your 5??? if you run the ball 3 times, even if the Texans call TO, then maybe you push them deeper after the punt, they have no TO's and less time to get into FG range. Just terrible. And not the first time.

I hate to be that guy, but the next game...Monday night against the Jets...is a must win. They have to prove that they can win on the road.

After the first incompletion and the OPI on Coleman I would have ran the ball on second down then figured out whether to run or pass after that down.

I cannot billieve they threw long to Hollings again.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing the same way twice and expecting a different result

McD said he takes full responsibility for the loss at his presser today

[102SS]

Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Neither the OC or HC threw three incompletions.

You have just said the Bills aren't very good.

#1 They called the plays

#2) Your right I did say that...look at the W/L records of the teams they beat.

Good teams do not take 2 turnovers on the offensive side of the field and turn them into FG's at least one has to be a TD.

They have work to do... a lot of it.

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

The Bills will be fine. They almost can't help but win that division.

The question is can they make a run in the playoffs.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Opponents the Bills have beat:
• Cardinals 2-3
• Dolphins 2-3
• Jaguars 1-4

Opponents the Bills lost to:
• Ravens 3-2
• Texans 4-1

[102SS]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Opponents the Bills have beat:
• Cardinals 2-3
• Dolphins 2-3
• Jaguars 1-4

Opponents the Bills lost to:
• Ravens 3-2
• Texans 4-1

I hope they can figure this out in 8 days...the 2-3 Jets are next and its for first in the AFCE

[102SS]

To me the problem appears to be snap counts and targets for the WR's and TE's

Having Shakir out really hurt as he has an almost 100% catch rate yes you read that right
18 of 19 for 230 yds with 2 TD's in 4 games.(Last year his catch rate was 85%)

He usually plays 60-70% of snaps not enough for my liking.

At the opposite end of the spectrum

Mack Hollings 75-85% of snaps 6 catches on 17 targets for 73 yds and 1 TD

Does he have photos of the coaches in compromising positions?

He can't separate or catch... I thought he was brought in as an ST guy. WTF

Kincaid is 15 of 24 for 166yds and 1 TD...thought to be the top target this year by many he has been ordinary.

Curtis Samuel..He better be on a milk carton because I haven't seen him.

The Bills highest paid WR has 9 catches on 13 targets for 48 yards and zero TD's

Is there something in his contract that says only throw to him at or behind the LOS?

Scantling 2 of 9 for 26 yds and zero TD's (possible secret plant by Andy Reid to sabotage the offence)

Keon Coleman 9 of 16 for 175 and 2 TD's he is just a rookie and will get better (he has the highest yds per catch at 19.4) (only plays 55 to 60% of snaps)

Scenario from Bills vs Texans where josh nearly threw a pick to number 0 the MLB.

3rd and 13 and Scantling Samuel and Knox are the only targets downfield and on the field.

Where was Coleman? Kincaid? they brought in an extra lineman kept the back in to block(TJ) and Josh got flushed to the right having to throw on the run under pressure.

Brady is looking less and less like an offensive genius.

[102SS]

In this "Everybody Eats Offence" its time to starve a few players.

Hollings should get 10-15% of snaps and never on the outside.

Scantling should be sent packing and lets give Shavers a shot(he couldn't be any worse)

Samuel and Coleman on the outside Shakir at slot and Kincaid should be 80% of snaps.

JMHO

[102SS]

Trade target sleeper Jacobi Meyers of the Raiders(I like this) cap hit 3.5m or so can easily fit.

Other possible trade targets not named Devonte Adams (I already covered that long shot)

Aamari Cooper the Browns WR restructured so his cap hit is vet minimum

Diontae Johnson the Panthers WR cap hit is 4.5m would be very easy to fit

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

My sources high within the Bills organization tell me the trade talks with the Texans are over. The final offer was Allen, the entire 2025 draft, and a 2027 #1 for Stroud. The Texans almost went for it, but ultimately declined... a decision validated by Sunday's game.

They also tell me they (the Bills) are now turning their attention to the Washington Commanders.

[PoorMansCamaro]

George Pickens doesn’t seem happy in Pittsburgh