BearNorth

vectors, factors, precisely, cyborg, apotheosis, you are raising the reading level of this site immeasurably.

So yesterday, our "not any good" running backs had 11 carries for 80 yards with long runs of 23 and 24 yards[TD], the other 9 carries [some in garbage time] averaged 3.7 yards. Josh had 5 carries for 42 yards, including a couple of designed runs. With our passing attack, how many teams will be stacking the box, no one wants to force us to throw.

Actually watching the replay Josh threw the ball from his own 32, and Davis and Minkah get their hands on the ball at the 6, so 62 [18+44] yards in the air, with the runner and db in full stride. the 98 yard play was "only" 48 yards in the air.

Not sure Minkah has ever had a receiver use pure hand and arm strength to rip away a ball he had his hands on. That was a Wow, as was Allen's 65-YARD throw.

His hands [or ball security] needed to be better on that fumble into the EZ

I follow Ken Massey, his ratings are starting to be accurate by this time of the season. He gives us a 58% win chance at KC although that could move after tonight. He has the GB [79%] @ Patsies [74%] @Bungles [71%] games below 80% win chance. All others are above 80%. We have three of his top 10 in the next 4 games, @KC [3] GB [9] & Minny [6]. Fwiw

Burrow is going to wind up like Andrew Luck if the Bungles don't fix their pass blocking.

Does this mean L'il Dirty may be back to being a gadget player and kick returner.

I did notice the back judge tomorrow will be Brad Freeman, his dad Steve had a long career with the Bills from 1975-1986 and was also an NFL referee.

Cornerback is valued for top players at about $5MM more than safeties, based on franchise tag numbers. We have the third highest DB payroll in the league already. Doubt we want to pay Tre #1 corner money to play safety.

Does the absence of TJ Watt mean the Bills can concentrate more on Heyward? Last year those two meant a pick your poison.

Andre Smith comes off suspension for the Green Bay game. He has been a core special teamer in the past.

Lawson and Rousseau were both quick off the ball and blocking his vision

Yeah with Hyde gone for the year, this could be the endgame once Tre and Benford are game ready. Lotsa game experience, not much he hasn't seen. As a bigger DB he could also be a big nickel hybrid. He spent a lot of years in the NFC North and we face all those teams this year after the bye.

This is a league wide problem I think. When I see Feliciano starting at C for the Giants, I just think OL depth is a problem everywhere. Cinci spent a fortune trying to upgrade their OL to protect Burrow, and he's been sacked 15 times in 3 games, on pace for 85 for the year.

As of today we have 8 starters listed on the Injury report[Morse, Diggs, Bates, Brown, Oliver, Phillips, Poyer, Jackson], two on IR [Hyde, Benford], one on PUP [Tre White]. Half of your starters after week 3.

I think Hill's 40 time actually starts with a 4.2.

I think salary cap is also an issue, Bills were tight to the cap as it was, If we need to sign 6-7 folks to the 53 man roster, someone will have to be restructured. Doubt we will sign anyone for other than vet minimum with a few "not likely to be made" incentives thrown in.

I am a bit worried about Baltimore's front three/four against our banged up O-Line. Big Guys don't recover super fast and most of our big guys were either hurt or had heat-related illness during the Miami game. Calais Campbell is still playing at a high level, and his DT partner Madabuike may be better than Campbell. Hoping that Morse is able to go on Sunday. Also a threat of the Hurricane Ian's remnant may impact the game in Baltimore on Sunday, Lamar on a slippery field is not a prospect you want to see.

Defense gave up effectively 14 points, Josh had a fumble on the 7 after a dumb series of play calls, Bass-o-matic missed a gimme, Josh thought bounce passes were legal in football on the pass to McKenzie, horrible clock management.

Milano is rated the #1 LB by PFF, BOOGIE is rated the #1 Edge, Von is #2, Groot is #8. Diggs is the #2 WR behind Kupp.

There is the Tre White - OBJ LSU connection to consider, Just saying.

Of active running backs, [AP is not on a roster] Ingram has the most carries, 1769, Zeke is next at 1675, and then King Henry at 1435, so he may be hitting the running back wall, as they have become disposable assets. I do wonder at his size if he's afraid of rebreaking the foot. Lots of torque on the break site with his weight and speed.

FWIW PFF has Von, Boogie, and Rousseau graded as the #2, #7, and #12 edge rushers in the league. Milano is the #2 LB. Our O-line other than Dawkins seems to be a bit of a dumpster fire right now. Josh and Diggs are ranked #1 at QB and WR respectively.

This officiating crew is not looking great so far.