BUF has a bad O-line and they can't run the ball, so it's all on Allen...
It's tough to consistently move forward and keep that arrow trending up as an NFL team. I think Ravens and Bills are great examples. Each have a top 10-12 QB, decent HC although I'm not a fan of Mcmuppett and have found a little success recently. Bills resemble a real life NFL team after 35 years and the Ravens are a better franchise than most.
Taking that next step is so tough for most teams. Whether it's recognizing you're only getting so far with a coach or QB. Going all in on the defense or a complementary part. QB injuries and regression. It's incredibly tough to make the right adjustments, little tinkering here and there. It's difficult bc you can't stay the same but change is hard when you've experienced success.
Just another reason to be thankful for the stability and staff we have here. Players > Coaches but coaching matters a lot when the margins are as thin as they are.
It's been the second biggest separator (Brady) we've had here.
Yea Buffalo has become too dependant on Allen and it shows. Not only from a scheme perspective but from a personal one too. You can see him put it all on his shoulders. That's incredibly hard to live up to consistently and give up as it's almost addicting
Few weeks ago ...
Allen is such a big part of that offense. Passing and rushing, his crazy arm and ability to extend plays. They'll rush for 110 and he'll have 53.
He's also improved on his footwork and decision making. He'd slow down a lot in pocket, feet would stop too often. He's improved there and again his decision making has improved. From reading coverage to simply taking what the defense is giving him. Not trying to force as much.
He's still raw in some areas and will make mistakes but he's improved a lot more than I thought he would. Roman and BD need to step their respected games up.
Some more thoughts on the Bills from the past two weeks below ...
Mentioned this in here or another thread but both Tennessee and Buffalo's OL/RB have been suspect, inconsistent
for different reasons - much like ours in the early part of the year but their struggles continue -Buff against Jags, Colts, Mia & Tenn post DH. Now back to
for different reasons. They actual seem similar to me but I'm not the smartest guy in the world. Both Allen & RT thrive off PA and for different reasons it isn't there.
Buffalo doesn't have the horses we have in Harris & Rham. They were counting on the duo of Singletary / Moss to be the identity of that team while Allen continued to soften some of his edges. Neither have shown any type of workhorse or plus runner ability. Especially breaking away from tackles around the first level of defense or breaking tackles in general. A lot of their running game is Allen tbh. You could also look at the OL more specifically the interior line. They simply don't create enough movement and the RB's can't make up for it on a good day. Never mind when guys are in the backfield. It's an inconsistent running game and the same could be said about their pass pro too. They struggle with
manipulated pressure big time.
If you've watched them this year, sure they've put it together but have also struggled for entire games and sequences. They're not this world beater to me. Teams throw designed pressure, shell off up top and clog the MOF and it's working to a good degree. Their PA game isn't there to help Allen and the Bills really can't run the ball with any force or "will"
I mentioned their running game a few times. It's inconsistent along with their OL. They've struggled with manipulated pressure.
I think I thought 2hi was making a comeback in the last thread about thoughts I thunk. With some disguise it's been a great tool against Mahomes but teams have been using it against both these teams as well.
Allen and RT have been seeing a lot of 2hi looks, clogging the MOF. RT loves feasting off PA there with overs/crossers. Curious to see how we play both. They share similar qualities. Thrive off a lot of the same things. Big athletic dudes with an arm