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I hate to admit it, but Taylor sucks
jethro_tull replied to Doug Flutie Band's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
He may not be very good in cold weather (which is not good). What we do know is that he (and the Bills) need a successful running attack during a game to keep the defense honest to establish the passing game. The Bills OL was straining to open running lanes against a very stout patriots defensive front and once Miller was replaced by Urbik it got worse. -
It does not seem so crazy if the patriots are near the red zone and will probably score regardless of your best usual defensive efforts. Rushing 9 is a basic number- the "ideal" number is rushing as few players as possible that allows one guy to sprint unblocked right to Brady. You know he's going to throw, basic coverage is not working for any team, you need to make contact with the QB before he throws- period. A sprinting unblocked defender can make this happen. The Patriots are daring some team to stop them. I see a lot of talk about pressing or mugging the receivers as they come off the line. Who on the Bills defense is fast enough and big enough to effectively mug Gronkowski?
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Those critical two seconds. But WE KNOW HE IS GOING TO THROW THE BALL! Coverage isn't working and probably will never work because their timing is so good- their plays are so embedded it's like muscle memory at this point. The key must be to get to the QB to stop or disrupt the planned throw- within those critical two seconds.
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Just can't re-boot the enthusiasm
jethro_tull replied to Virgil's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Except for the Jags loss, the Bills were beaten by two teams who outmatched them and had well established QBs and systems. Make that extremely well established QBs and systems. The Jags loss was a bad one, but it did happen against our backup QB- who happened to have a horrible game. They might not turn into legit contenders, but they most assuredly are better than we saw early last Sunday AM and should continue to improve. -
At this point the Patriots and their scoring point source Tom Brady are literally unstoppable in the conventional football sense. The usual football defensive gameplan is not working. It seems as if teams need to start taking risks or go beyond conventional defensive wisdom. Especially near the red zone, where if teams don't do something differently he / they are going to score anyway. Should teams (the Bills) concede that they are going to score and take some unconventional risks to try and stop them? Example- rush 9 and cover 2, one guy covering Gronkowski and one guy covering Edeleman? Something different?
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Realistically, how does this all play out?
jethro_tull replied to Bills Fan in MD's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It is ludicrous to start thinking about firing Ryan. Dennis Thurman, possibly but it all depends on how the season pans out. The only sore spot I have with Rex is that he talked way too much when he took the job. It would have sat a lot better if he set realistic expectations that usually coincide with ANY new coaching change and new systems, regardless of roster talent. For those of you who thought Jim Schwartz belongs on a throne, he was essentially 4 and 8 vs the AFC. -
K..its been 4 hours..i am over it! Optimistic View
jethro_tull replied to plenzmd1's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
they would have to go 6 and 3 in the remaining 9 games. -
Failed Expectations, Rex Ryan is not a leader of men
jethro_tull replied to Jerry Jabber's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
We Bills fans are an impatient bunch and deservedly so but another coaching change after only 7 games is the last thing this teams needs. It needs a QB that knows what he's doing more than anything else. If the Patriots hadn't laid down in last year's final game, Jim Schwartz' defense was a disappointing 4 and 8 vs. the AFC last season. It had spectacular moments but wasn't really that great. -
How Do We Convince Roman To Stay?
jethro_tull replied to Dont Stop Billeiving's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
No. Like JIm Schwartz, Josh McDaniels, Chan Gailey, Marc Trestman, Todd Haley, Pat Shurmer, Mike Shula, Norv Turner, Romeo Crenell, Wade Phillips, Mike Mularkey, Dick Jauron, Gregg Williams and Dave Wannsteadt. -
How Do We Convince Roman To Stay?
jethro_tull replied to Dont Stop Billeiving's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
But where would he land? He has a good thing now, potentially great. He could wind up on a dysfunctional team if he fails as a head coach. Think Rick Pettine is happy? -
How Do We Convince Roman To Stay?
jethro_tull replied to Dont Stop Billeiving's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Show him the numbers- coordinators that become head coaches usually wind up back where they started. -
An idea to slow down the Patriots offense next time
jethro_tull replied to BornNRaised71's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
The Patriots neutralized the Bills pressure defense by giving up the run and running 5-receiver sets. Brady was able to find an open guy among the 5 eligible receivers before the Bills could get to him. Very easy for him to do. The Bills did not have an answer for that attack. At that point the Bills have to give them the run. You give them the run by rushing 4 and cover 2 on the 2 receivers most likely to get the ball. You also have to change the matchups, subbing more DBs for some of the slower coverage LBs because the Bills LBs cannot cover as well as they need to, especially against Gronkowski, Edelman or Dion Lewis who are the top (3) NE receivers by a mile. Stop those guys and then you have to anticipate what the Patriots will do next when that starts working. -
Fans outside WNY have no clue about the Bills
jethro_tull replied to PromoTheRobot's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
chicago area football fans are very knowledgeable about the rest of the league. many know more about the Bills than do many Bills fans. -
EJ deserves time on the field with first team offense.
jethro_tull replied to gsurdam's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I agree with the idea that EJ deserves time with the 1s. There is no doubt that his game has developed and that he has not reached his ceiling. However the early camp prognosis as well as the coaches getting caught up with Bills film was that he did not give the team the best chance to win, plus the fact that Greg Roman sought after Matt Cassell to run his possession offense. Tyrod Taylor is developing as well, seemingly a steal given that the Ravens have committed to Flacco and did not want to pay for Taylor's contract as a 2. His ceiling is also unknown. Quite honestly this is a good problem for the Bills to have. It does seem Rex is somewhat frustrated with the emergence of EJ as a competitor because he had likely decided on Cassell or Taylor already. Another QB to deal with gives him yet another decision. the bigger question is not who starts on day 1, but which QB gets released. Whether EJ deserves or has earned the right to start or practice / play with the 1s is one issue and they have time to make that call. However IMHO he has clearly earned the right and deserves to remain on the active roster. -
Who are your top 10 Bills of all time?
jethro_tull replied to Buffalo Beeeews's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
1) Jack Kemp 2) Jim Kelly 3) Bruce Smith 4) OJ Simpson 5) Cornelius Bennett 6) Reggie McKenzie 7) Thurman Thomas 8) Andre Reed 9) Joe Delaimalure 10) Fred Jackson -
1985 Bears. If we want to be the best...
jethro_tull replied to OCinBuffalo's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
"in closing,..." what, is this a junior high term paper? but seriously, you could be on to something. our coach is the son of the '85 Bears defense architect!!!!! -
1985 Bears. If we want to be the best...
jethro_tull replied to OCinBuffalo's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
except the 85 bears got whipped by the dolphins yes -
when he was drafted, i thought and hoped he would wind up being the best bills runner ever.
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a team with a legit passing threat (keeps defenses from stuffing the box) , and an offensive line capable of penetrating to level 2 are the ingredients spiller needs to become a superstar- if he hasn't lost a step from his injuries. since the bills had neither of those conditions while he was here, his A-level talent and explosiveness was wasted. his quickness made others seem as if they were in slow motion by comparison. such a shame.