Rocky Landing
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On 8/27/2025 at 8:27 AM, oldmanfan said:
Nothing shocking. I am surprised they kept Codrington.
Surprised because you thought someone else was a better P/KR, or surprised they kept a dedicated P/KR?
On 8/27/2025 at 9:18 AM, Pete said:Jimmy Ciarlo
I think he's going to develop quite well on the PS, and will end up on the 53-- this season, or next.
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On 8/27/2025 at 7:03 AM, foreboding said:
Shane Buechele was the best pre-season QB imo and Zach Davidson come to mind first for me.
Davidson played great in the final game and he is a good backup punter.I was a little disappointed with Davidson, as well. But he lost his spot fair, and square, including on the PS. Maybe he could be a successful #2 TE somewhere? But a #3 TE has to be a stud at blocking, and on ST. Hawes will be both those things, and Kaleki Latu (assuming he is on the PS-- currently not listed) was better as well.
On 8/27/2025 at 7:09 AM, BuffaloBillyG said:Same. I think he is on the PS (if no one offers him a spot on their 53) before Davidson. While his last preseason game was fine Davidson had a BRUTAL first 2 games.
Bills would have to sign him to the 53 to get him off the Jags' PS.
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Just now, Dillenger4 said:
BTW - I'm just amped up for the game. Not chasing you or putting you down... just really want this win!
Go Bills!
I have tempered my expectations, especially for week one.
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5 minutes ago, finn said:
I'm not sure what Beane has in mind. What's the best-case scenario, realistically? That White is adequate and stays healthy all year? That seems risky, given his age and injury history. If he goes down or has hit the wall (or both), the cupboard is bare. Strong? He's promising but raw. Ingram? Yikes. Hope against all evidence that Hairston can fill in despite missing much of training camp as well as the first four weeks of the season?
I'm waiting for a trade announcement just like two years ago, with a slate of extensions to make salary cap room. Not where you want to be with the season starting next week.
Someone make me feel better.
We should all know by now that Beane is never done.
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6 minutes ago, Logic said:
Predictions:
- Collinsworth says "Patrick Mahomes" at least three times, despite the fact that he's not playing in the game.
- I am sick of Collinsworth by the third minute of the 1st quarter.- Ravens are more "up" for the game than the Bills due to getting knocked out of the playoffs by them last year.
- Ravens win, NFL prognosticators overreact, declare Ravens Super Bowl favorites and ask "is the Bills' window closed?!"
- Bills proceed to finish the season 13-4 and claim the number one seed because week one barely means a thing.
On to Sunday night. GO BILLS!!!
I don't even remember who, but someone on these boards told me that this is "arguably the most important game of the season." Also, how do you last three minutes with Collinsworth?
9 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:Yes, Ravens are built tough and look very good on paper. I expect a tough battle. We "usually" keep Lamar contained... I'll give McD credit for that. But their D is stout. Our CB's are a question as well as safeties. We will see. I am nervous. If we lose, it's gonna be a crappy week in between the next game. Lot's of questions will be asked.
No disrespect - but who the heck said that the Ravens are more "up" for this game?? Makes no sense at all. It's not peewee football. (Not at you btw... just in general because I've heard this a lot the past few weeks).
Week one means a LOT this year. It's a head-to-head with our AFC rival. It means a LOT! The Bills know this and will be "up".
Gonna be a great game. GO BILLS!
Week one is a liar.
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My predictions for this game:
- Bet the over (51.5, last I looked)
- Keon Coleman explodes.
- The Bills' front seven are going to make Derrick Henry look old. Win or lose, one of the media talking points out of this game is going to be, "has Derrick Henry lost a step...?"
- Lamar Jackson throws for 280+ yards.
- Jackson is sacked twice-- Allen not at all.
- At least one Bills secondary player, who has been crapped on by this board, exceeds expectations, and has a very good game.
- For good, or ill, special teams is going to make a huge difference in this game.
- Throughout the telecast, the words, "Super Bowl," are going to be used waaaay too much.
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Not a single vote for a Bill in any category.
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5 hours ago, GunnerBill said:
I called Latu over Davidson. Pleased with that.
I know PS, sure, PS.... but I this is a strong looking group.
Latu made some nice plays vs, the Bucs, but he no longer seems to be listed on the Bills website, at least not as I post this: https://www.buffalobills.com/team/players-roster/
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6 hours ago, Rochesterfan said:
Where did you see this?
The list the Bills provided from the official site had both Poyer and Latu + so he definitely did not get cut for Poyer as they had 16 guys and one was an IPP so they still had one slot if wanted.
I agree it is not fully set as the Bills use it to keep lots of guys engaged - so they will add and cut many times and there were rumors of 2 additional guys the Bills were trying to sign that have not been announced, but it had nothing to do with Poyer if it is true. I just can’t find it. Everything points to him being on the PS.
Well, as of this moment, Latu is not listed on the Bills official website as being on the PS, and he was the other day.
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3 minutes ago, GASabresIUFan said:
Actually most people thought Shakir followed by Kincaid would receive the lions share of targets following Diggs’ departure.
As to Ty Johnson, he is the 3rd back in the RB rotation. As much as we the fans like him, he only had 25 targets last season. Baring injury to Cook or Davis (G-d forbid) his role will remain similar to last season.
Josh attempted only 483 passes last season (all attempts 495) the second lowest he’s attempted in a full season. If you round that to 500 attempts, how are you allocating between Palmer, Kincaid, Shakir, Coleman, Cook, Davis, Johnson, Knox, Hawes, Shavers, Moore and Samuel? Last season, the top 4 pass catchers received 57% of the targets. With the addition of Palmer, a healthy Kincaid and an improved Coleman, I’m expecting that number to increase to 62-65%. Also the backs had 17% of the targets. I’m expecting that to remain steady. That only leaves 20% (or about 100 targets) of the targets to be allocated between, Moore, Shavers, Samuel, Knox and Hawes.
Before the season started, Shakir was getting nowhere near the love he did once the season was underway. Ty Johnson started '24 as third on the depth chart, and finished listed as co-#2. But yes, I believe he will continue to be utilized as the third down back, as I said. I'm not sold on Palmer, as most folks on here are, any more than I was on MVS last season. Who knows? But, I have no idea what your point is. Are you saying that Allen won't average 8+ different targets a game, as he did last season? I don't think you are. But, you do seem to be suggesting that Moore, Shavers, etc. will not have the opportunity to move up in this offense the way Hollins did last season, which I certainly do not agree with. Not saying they will, but they will have the opportunity.
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They dropped Keleki Latu (who made some nice plays blocking, and on ST) off the PS, I assume to make room Poyer. A bit surprising to me, as there are no TEs now on the PS. I suspect this PS is not altogether set...
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41 minutes ago, GASabresIUFan said:
This is a 4 receiver offense (plus the backs); Kincaid and Shakir inside, Coleman and Palmer outside. I doubt Samuel, Shavers or Moore see much PT. The top 4 will receive 60 to 100 targets each, Cook sees 40-50 and the rest get the leftovers.
It's remarkable to me that you leave out Ty Johnson, whose receiving abilities, along with his pass pro, make him what Josh Allen refers to as "the best third-down back in the league." He will likely be relied upon every game in third down situations. Those receptions aren't "leftovers." In 2024, Allen averaged 8-9 receiving targets per game, and only two players saw more than 60 targets in the regular season (Shakir, and Kincaid).
But it's way too early to say who's going to get the bulk of targets for the season, anyway. I don't imagine anybody was predicting last September that Mack Hollins would get over 50 targets on offense-- fourth most on the team. I don't think there were too many people who predicted Shakir was going to explode into the team's leading receiver at 100 reg-season targets. (Shoutout to @Alphadawg7, who did make that prediction). Samuel, Shavers, Moore, and the rest will get their opportunities on offense, and if one of them shows up more than the others, they will get more targets. For all we know, Josh Palmer could be this year's MVS.
Be that as it may, my point stands. It'll be fun to see how many different receivers Josh hits in a game.
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5 hours ago, BillsFan130 said:
Bills Officially done with Zach Davidson. Not really surprising mind you as he had a rough pre season
He was up and down in preseason. but, as a PS TE, I imagine they'd prioritize blocking, and Latu looked really good in that regard in the preseason games.
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4 hours ago, Success said:
I guess I'm higher on Coddrington than most. I think he's one of the better returners we've had over the years.
I agree. I think the problem for a lot of fans have is that they'd rather have a good CB (or other skill position) who was also a returner, rather than a good returner who was also a CB. The same fans bemoaned the roster spots held by players like Taewan Jones, Siran Neal, Cam Lewis, and others who've been primarily ST players, and only play their listed position in an absolute pinch.
Codrington is a first rate P/KR-- as good as Hines, or Andre Roberts IMO, and the numbers back that up. It makes absolute sense to me to have a dedicated P/KR, and depth players who have aptitudes as gunners, jammers, and blockers often make the 53 over players who are better at their listed positions because field position matters.
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The only thing that's a slight surprise to me is that having gone with Codrington over Shenault, they still kept six WRs. This offense is loaded with legit receivers, even if it may lack an elite WR. But, given Samuel's dead cap hit of $12+ (according to Spotrac), and Shaver's ascendence, six it is. It's going to be a lot of fun watching how many targets are slung in a game. And hopefully this is the season we get a little value out of Samuel.
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I wonder whose decision it's been to not allow a camera anywhere near Keon?
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He probably just found himself wearing his blue, white, and red boxer shorts.
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4 hours ago, Rubes said:
I will forever remember him only as the guy who got absolutely ragdolled by Milano on one of the most vicious hits I've ever seen. Can't recover from that.
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It's an interesting group. The way I see it, the WRs that make it onto the 53 will all have to occupy different roles. For the bottom of the roster guys, that means avoiding redundancy, and having a significant role on special teams. If Samuel makes the roster, it will be for purely financial reasons, IMO. If he doesn't, I think Moore is a likely replacement for Samuel's role. His hands are reliable, and I did actually see him make a couple decent downfield blocks in the Bucs game-- not spectacular, but not bad for a guy his size. KJ would be the other player for that role, but while he is a fan/locker-room favorite, I think Moore is just more reliable.
Wilkerson, and Shavers both had really good games this last week. Shaver's spectacular catch notwithstanding, Wilkerson looked to be the more consistent player to my eyes. And I think Shenault is getting serious consideration for the K/PR role. That might inspire McD/Beane to carry six WRs this season. It might also make the path for Shavers or Wilkerson to make the roster significantly steeper.
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Certainly, his numbers benefitted from Josh Allen's arm, and talent, and absolutely from the relationship, and chemistry they had developed in the first few years he was in Buffalo. But regardless, Diggs was elite, inarguably. Route running, separation, hands, footwork, YAC, extending plays, a legendary clutch mindset-- he had it all. But the bigger question is: would you let him date your sister?
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This seems like the year we might carry six WRs on the strength of Shavers, and Shenault's ST abilities.
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11 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said:
Weird, when I eat a Snickers in bed my wife turns into Josh Allen
If I ate a Snickers in bed, my wife would turn into Ndamukong Suh, and stomp my head into the pillow.
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I suspect that Chris Tabor is going to have a fair amount of influence on the bottom end of this roster. And with the new kickoff rules, that might include getting to choose who he wants as P/KR. Judging by today's performances only, Shanault really looked like the best option, so far.
Regarding the #3 TE competition, it really didn't look like either Davidson, or Hawes had a particularly good showing as tight ends. But Davidson did have at least one good play on special teams. I wouldn't put Hawes ahead of him just yet.
I would also put Hancock down for having a decent rookie showing for his first game.
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22 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said:
No hate but Just genuinely curious- Why are you happy for him?
To me (and I'm sure the majority of us) he seems like the biggest narcissist out there. Comes across as a very unlikable guy IMO
He became an underdog.
Cuts you did not like
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Rapp continues to be one of, if not the most, underrated players on the team.
Forrest looked absolutely awful in the preseason!