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I don't think we need the home run plays out of the running game to be able to succeed against the Pats*. Choice/White had a combined 22 carries for 106 yards (4.8ypc). That is good enough for the offense to be able to sustain drives. I was happy to see that Chan didn't avoid the running game after Spiller went down. The O-Line has been excellent, and should be allowed to continue beating up on defenses.
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Not really, 2nd string vs 1st string in a blow out....
Additionally, we were in a pass defense the entire time and they kept running draws.
Also, the Chiefs using their timeouts at the end of the game? What the heck was that? If they were really still 'giving it their all' they should have gone for an onside kick instead of kicking off.
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And we cheered like crazy when he hit that same throw on the opposite side later in the game.
The throw in the first was complete rubbish, and deserved to be boo'd. At that point, it looked like he was going to be continuing the poor performance that he put on display against the Jets. People didn't show up from all over to see the Bills get whooped up on. We expect progress. He ended up playing some mostly mistake free football, and got the cheers that he deserved.
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Watched both games a few times on all-22 took a bunch of notes
I really like this match up for the Bills. With the DL and OLB upgrades, I would expect the Bills to sit back and play coverage and make the Jets QB's (whoever is in there) beat them while only rushing 4. Bills I would expect to use multiple TE and RB packages to keep the Jets out of their funky nickel/dime packages.
Let me know if you have any comments/questions
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That was some smooth jazz right there.
I'm mostly worried about shovel passes and screens getting by our D-line. I'm not too confident in our LB's ability to get off blocks to make tackles.
EDIT: I also hope to see multiple RB sets. Motioning Freddy or CJ out of the backfield to be lined up on a LB is a Buffalo advantage every time.
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I'm somewhat surprised this has been announced this early.
I thought he looked slow and not all that powerful vs Orakpo. He kept himself in the way, but Orakpo was able to push him into the pocket on a number of occasions. He was definitely better when playing against Jared Allen, considering how Allen has been playing (as well as Orakpo) that is no small feat.
I hope to see his nasty streak come out soon. There have been a few times where he has his guy beat but he doesn't finish the block. That's being nit-picky but I love seeing that in linemen.
The guy keeps getting better every time he plays and I'm excited to see where he is when the regular season starts!
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Apparently you must not have wanted Merriman on the team at all from the way you are talking. We didn't release him after an injury, we are releasing him DURING his most productive off-season in 3 years. I'm not saying it isn't probably the wisest decision Gailey and Nix need to make. The only thing I am saying is I would feel better keeping a healthy Merriman.... Stop talking like a teenager. It's annoying.
I think you're off base here. Merriman looked much more productive during preseason last year when it was still a 3-4 defense. If I recall, he even had a couple of sacks.
This Defense is switching back to a 4-3 defense, which is something Merriman isn't exactly all that familiar with. He is healthy now, and according to him and coaches, moving better than he did last year. You still get a few question marks with Merriman. Will he learn to adapt to playing a 4-3 DE? Is he going to be productive in his role of ~15-20 snaps a game? Is he going to be able to stay healthy for a season? Has he shown anything this preseason to answer those questions?
With Kelsay, you're talking about a guy who has played in a 4-3 Defense for much of his career. He won't put up the stellar stats that Merriman, if he answers all those questions, could do. He will be in position on every play though, and he will be in a rotational role rather than a starting role. Kelsay doesn't have a history of injuries, doesn't have to adapt, and you know what you're getting out of the guy.
Honestly, I don't think this decision came down to Kelsay vs Merriman, rather Merriman vs. Moore. Moore is younger, no injury history, looked OK in his limited time last year and has improved upon those performances this offseason. He may not have the stats to back it up, but he's definitely been getting some pressures on QB's so far.
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I think they're sticking with 6 WR instead of 7. Cut Naaman, Martin stays for ST.
I agree with the sentiments that there are too few OL. Add back in Sam Young.
I don't think Carrington makes it, but Dwan does.
I think Tank gets put on the practice squad while Bradham makes the roster, ST.
I think you nailed the DB situation, but it's going to be hard going into the season with 5CBs.
Along with Tank, I'd have Zebrie Sanders, Isaiah Green, and Mark Asper on my practice squad.
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Also Note* at least 7 pages are related to the dude's "open letter" to Buddy Nix saying he was not gonna be a fan any more if they sign Vince Young, apparently because he confused VY with Mike Vick.
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Thought I'd post a link to an Eagles messageboard, talking mostly about how much VY sucks: http://boards.philadelphiaeagles.com/topic/642036-sirius-discussion-of-young-visiting-buffalo/
Note* they have 16 replies and we have 19 pages.
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Spencer Johnson is definitely not a DE in this scheme - just mark him down as a DT right now.
Hopefully Carrington is allowed to lose weight and possibly move back to DE.
Troup's career with the Bills has to be on life-support right now.
Truth to tell, we really don't have much depth at DT behind Williams and Dareus. Spencer Johnson is really the only proven veteran. Heard has been decent.
If Levitre plays Tackle for the Bills ever again, this draft was officially a disaster. Levitre moving to OLT (as their 3rd option, after both Bell AND Hairston went down) was the deathknell of the 2011 season.
Spencer is listed as a DE on the BuffaloBills.com roster. They had him playing OLB in the 3-4 (bad idea) which would be a DE in the 4-3. His biggest problem as a LB was getting sideline to sideline. That he did as well as he did speaks volumes of Spencer. He won't have to worry about that as much as a DE, especially if he's put there in the correct situations. I wholeheartedly agree that he's best suited as a DT, but don't be surprised if you see him lined up at end.
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DE and DT are tough.
DE
Mark Anderson
Danny Batten
Lionel Dotson
Robert Eddins
Spencer Johnson
Chris Kelsay
Shawne Merriman
Kyle Moore
Mario Williams
At DE, I assume Mario and Mark are locks. I would be surprised to see Merriman cut since he's already gotten a bonus this year. Kyle Moore showed promise in his limited action last year. Kelsay is moving back to his natural position, and had some good games towards the end of last year. The FO seems high on Spencer Johnson, and he's versatile enough to play DE and DT (originally signed as a DT). I am not optimistic for Batten, Dotson, or Eddins. Haven't really been impressed by those three.
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Alex Carrington
Marcell Dareus
Dwan Edwards
Jaron Gilbert
Kellen Heard
Jay Ross
Torell Troup
Kyle Williams
At DT, Kyle and Marcell are locks. I think Dwan is underrated and would be a very good rotational DT. It's hard to believe the Bills are willing to give up on either Troup or Carrington already. I though Heard made some good plays last year and made a lot of progress from where he was at this point last year. I think Ross and Gilbert will have the most difficult time making it to the roster.
HORRAY FOR HARD DECISIONS!
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Moats is a great guy, but I don't think he'll make the roster. I don't believe he has the coverage skills necessary to play Wannys Defense as a LB. I hope he proves me wrong, because I really do like the guy.
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I like the idea of Young coming in to compete for the backup QB spot and Wildcat QB. There is nothing wrong with some competition. The Bills have a very stable locker room that, I would think, be able to keep his head in check. Best case scenario, he proves to be a good backup and can step in if Fitz gets hurt. Worst case, he's a headcase and gets cut.
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You can watch NFL Network's coverage on NFL.com, FYI.
Thanks, I'm on it now. So much better. ESPNs coverage is absolute crap.
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The incompetent coverage continues. They are just completely ignoring picks being made.
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I would be ecstatic with Martin in the 2nd and Quick in the 3rd.
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From @JoeB_WGR:
Russ Brandon on @WGR550 says they'll likely stay out west for their back-to-back road games vs. San Francisco and Arizona this season #Bills
EDIT: https://twitter.com/#!/JoeB_WGR/status/192577952171569152
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New England Bye Weeks since 2000, from the patriots website: http://www.patriots.com/games-and-stats/schedule.html
2000 - Bye week: 9 Week 10 opponent: Buffalo
2001 - Bye week: 16 Week 17 opponent: Carolina
2002 - Bye week: 7 Week 8 opponent: Denver
2003 - Bye week: 10 Week 11 opponent: Dallas
2004 - Bye week: 3 Week 4 opponent: Buffalo
2005 - Bye week: 7 week 8 opponent: Buffalo
2006 - Bye week: 6 week 7 opponent: Buffalo
2007 - Bye week: 10 week 11 opponent: Buffalo
2008 - Bye week: 4 week 5 opponent: San Francisco
2009 - Bye week: 8 week 9 opponent: Miami
2010 - Bye week: 5 Week 6 opponent: Baltimore
2011 - Bye week: 7 Week 8 opponent: Pittsburgh
2012 - Bye week: 9 Week 10 opponent: Buffalo
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Over the first seven games (including the Washington game where he got injured), Fitz completed 68.7% of his passes, at a 7.7ypa. Had 14TD 7int and a QBR of 98.4.
If that is what healthy starter Fitzpatrick produces, protect the man and the Bills will be fine.
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Don't care what no body say on this board about having Fred or that we have Spiller...
Saw the guy play in college....and he looked amazing in workouts....
Now you may blast me....
The backfield is too crowded already, we have several other needs as well as depth elsewhere, RB's shouldn't be taken that high, etc.
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Wasn't Levitre's first game at LT the Redskins game where Fitz got wrecked? Seem to recall London got past Levitre.
Levitre was playing LT on the play Fitz got hurt, but it was through the LG hole that LF came through.
Redskins were in a 3 man front, 2 backers stunted around the NT, slightly delayed, bringing a total of 5 guys. Wood and Urbik doubled the NT, Rhinehart barely got a piece of Orakpo and LF went through untouched. Levitre was engaged with the RDE the entire time.
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There are 10 players listed that I would keep.
DE
Mario Williams
Mark Anderson
Chris Kelsay
Shawne Merriman
DT
Marcell Dareus
Kyle Williams
Torell Troup
Kellen Heard
DE/DT
Alex Carrington
Spencer Johnson
If the Bills intend to be as aggressive with the front 4 as they are implying, they are going to need a lot of bodies to stay fresh.
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Moats is still here. He played DE in college, but it doesn't sound like that is part of the plan for him. He'll be depth for a LB position, just not sure which.
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Good signing for special teams. Hopefully he doesn't have to play any WR this year, guy just can't catch.
C.J. should be named starter.
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CJ is definitely the more explosive of the two, but Freddy is still our third best weapon on offense. They both should be on the field as much as possible. The offense should be tailored to what we have, and we have two very good backs.