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3 minutes ago, Simstim said:
For utility yes.
For fashion, no.
Simples.
Even with utility though, cargo pockets are always further away from the body than traditional pockets - so from a practical standpoint, any weight just makes them stupid uncomfortable, pocketed objects swing and hit your leg/knee repeatedly, and make shorts too heavy. Good rule, if it can't fit in the back and side pockets, get a bag.
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Just now, Royale with Cheese said:
What about spray olive oil? Or you need the liquid?
Never tried it with spray, always used the liquid - curious how the spray might go though.
Just a quick crosshatch drizzle on each side usually does the best - doesn't need all that much.
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5 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:
use mayo instead of butter. Better crisp
I see your mayo and raise you an even better crisp - olive oil
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1 minute ago, njbuff said:
38 pages and counting on a player the Bills aren’t getting.
There has been NOTHING in or around the club even remotely suggesting that the Bills are in on Clowney.
Don't forget the other 20+ page thread, too.
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38 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said:
I think Felliciano will take that spot once Morse comes back healthy.
Ditto - once Morse is back: Dawkins/Feliciano/Morse/Ford/Nsekhe would be the best five. As much as I do like Teller, and hope he continues to develop, I can't see us having a better five out there. If Morse and/or Nsekhe aren't in the mix come week 1, look for Long and Teller to fill the interior with either Feliciano or Bates at Center, and Ford swinging to RT.
All this of course presuming Spain can't go - but I can't help but to be skeptical of his play thus far both in camp and preseason games. Especially in respect to penalties and poor pass pro.
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17 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:
I’m stunned that no reporter asked anyone WHY they had Ty not take any snaps today. Could have ended a lot of speculation. Unreal no one asked.
To be fair, pretty sure the Nsekhe rumors were all internally generated (without naming names ?). Don't think anyone has speculated/rumored anything linking his name outside of TBD to a potential trade, but I just want to know why he was sitting in pads all day...forget the Clowney rumors.
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53 minutes ago, Warcodered said:
I'm more worried about the depth at OT we lose NSekhe and who goes in if Dawkins or Ford go down?
I have no idea but we did trade for Ryan Bates who's listed at OT - can't speak much to his ability. It's definitely a concern, and I am honestly excited to see Nsekhe get his start at RT and have both him and Ford out there. I'd feel much better about that right side and giving Josh real protection.
I'm sure it'll be worked into the consideration, but with Tre's contract coming up, along with Milano and Zay if they look to keep him, I wonder what this will do to our ability to retain talent in the next couple of years, including Edmunds and Josh after that. If it's just a one-year holdover I would think next year would be the year to make a move like this. Not to mention Beane giving up draft picks for a big name signing would kind of conflict with his build through the draft mentality - I get the big name opportunity here, but at what cost?
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On 8/8/2019 at 11:25 PM, JoPar_v2 said:
So only past performance matters. got it. How is it "nonsense" to (correctly) point out that he is struggling again, and in the face of the new signings of Brown and Beasley and with RayRay and McKenzie obviously playing at a higher level than last year, if you believe the reports from camp, how can you dismiss people questioning his future? Sorry but it sounds like you're reading some reality and you don't like it so you're just dismissing it.
It's not impossible he gets cut, just improbable. It's also questionable to place any real emphasis on a pre-season depth chart, and TC performance. Previous in-season game-time performance very much carries weight in the discussion. Not to mention you have to look at the WR roles more than you do a standard depth chart that doesn't reflect the roles employed by the offensive system. Ray Ray and McKenzie might be having a better camp than Foster, but Foster isn't a slot WR. Nor are Ray Ray and McKenzie a WR2 in this offense. Right now Foster's biggest "competition" is with Zay and Brown, less so of the latter.
With the slot role just about on lock with Beasley on the roster, I'd say it's either Ray Ray or McKenzie playing for that 6th spot (if we even keep 6). Daboll has shown thus far he's really only needed one utility guy. And based on last season, McKenzie was used much more in this capacity, and to greater effect than Ray Ray. Given that gametime evidence, Ray Ray is the one that has more to prove to take over that role that McKenzie already won at the end of last season. Especially considering Ray Ray was with them all the way through camp last year, too, and McKenzie was added mid-season. That said, coaches may meet and say they value the utility role that opens up the sweep packages and motion plays versus a "redundant" WR2, in which case you'd likely see either Zay or Foster leave. But that's not something the depth chart, or our armchair analysis of TC will provide.
Again it's not impossible that he ends up a cut, but it is fairly nonsensical to provide that judgment based solely on this year's TC and preseason so far, and not take into account the myriad other variables that actually play a part of the ultimate roster decision.
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On 8/9/2019 at 3:35 AM, BillsPride12 said:
While watching the game last night the one thought that kept popping into my head..."We're getting there"
We are still at least a year away but you can see the progress and the depth continue to grow.
When compared to last year, even now, it's infinitely better in many aspects both within the roster and without, including the coaches and even FO.
That said, I'm not setting many expectations for this year, and think we're at least another year of current roster development, system continuity/coach consistency, maintained cap management, and a 2020 FA/draft class away from seeing this team become the perennial playoff/SB contender we're all hoping for.
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4 hours ago, GunnerBill said:
Isaiah McKenzie - One of the most intruging roster battles is the one between McKenzie and Ray Ray McCloud for a job as the backup slot receiver, backup returner and primary gadget play guy. McCloud was out there plenty but only hauled in one catch from four targets whereas McKenzie was the Bills leading receiver on the night reeling in both his targets for 62 yards. Both players also had an audition as punt returners. McKenzie showed nice pop on one run in particular, McCloud had one return for -2 yards. If pre-season performances is a factor in this decision then McKenzie may have nosed ahead. I still maintain your 6th receiver is the winner of this contest. Book it.
Christian Wade - MY GUY! Okay so he almost didn't handle the hand off and the Colts defense parted like the red sea. But Wade demonstrated the agility, acceleration and top end speed that made him an international level rugby player. He still has a long road to make it as an NFL player, obviously, but that was such a cool moment and the Bills sideline reaction says a lot about who Wade is as a guy and the togetherness McDermott is able to foster. I was bouncing around my apartment with excitement. The neighbours already know the NFL is back!
Appreciate the summary OP - I've always been more up on McKenzie than McCloud, but I'm not entirely surprised by the discrepancy in "game" performance - that seems like more of an extension from last year. While clearly not in the discussion for top 3 WR on the roster, he's always had better game performances, runs great routes, and has greater utility that really forces opposing defenses to take the extra time to scheme against it.
As for Wade, never sleep on a rugby player that transitions to RB. He literally has nothing to lose and all of the physical ability necessary. His style will look very unorthodox, and will have to get used to pads and hand offs versus the lateral pass, but there isn't that much he'd be unable to do in a support role. Even though he doesn't count toward the roster this year, I wouldn't be surprised, nor hate, if he carved out a roster spot for himself in the future.
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1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:
I didn't think there was a way to keep Nsekhe off the field. Ford to guard is coming up...I feel it.
I never hated the Ford pick, especially in the 2nd, but I never felt the kid had quick enough feet to play NFL tackle. The position knowledge and physical strength attributes are there, but his ability to cover the edge rush to the outside worried me. Would love to see him start this year, and Guard may actually be where we can maximize his current skillset. We definitely wouldn't be settling for Nsekhe at RT - I think we'd see consistent, noticeable improvement on the right side with those two.
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39 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:
He is good depth, knows the system. McD really got him to elevate his game in Carolina similar to Poyer
My thinking was the same as Sal's - pretty sure Neal passed him on the depth chart before this, but either way I was, and still am, more excited to see Neal fill this position. Bush was primarily used in big nickel for QB/backfield pressure, and while he held the fort, I think Neal has more of the traits needed to fill that role - he's always been a big hitter and equally contributes on ST.
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16 hours ago, Ronin said:
Well, unless Allen makes a monster leap in his play, Prescott last season was worlds better than Allen.
Here's my big concern, Allen's passing strengths don't lie where Beasley typically caught the ball in Dallas, in fact the opposite, those areas were Allen's biggest weakness last year.
So whether that changes remains to be seen, but talking in the offseason much less the preseason I'm not sure accomplishes much, particularly in Buffalo where we've been offseason and preseason champs for years.
We'll see how Beasley works out, but they don't need him deep. As it is, he only caught four deep passes last season and the gains were only 18, 19, 21, 21, and 32.
While not a tremendous number of plays, Allen showed growth in the short game with McKenzie in the last two games last season. Obviously this doesn't present any kind of discernible pattern just yet, but I imagine Beasley filling the route responsibilities McKenzie did last year (outside of jet sweeps and misdirection motions). There were a few key first downs against the phish, and even Lions and Pats, where Allen hit a 10 yd hook on the outside hash pretty well, as well as a couple crossing routes.
Fwiw, I agree it's a part of his game that needs growth and refinement, however, I do see Beasley contributing in this aspect as well. While not the largest target, he does have the ability to provide substantial windows as a slot WR, something severely lacking last year as Zay's routes aren't/weren't crisp and was asked to fill more of the WR2 role, and where McKenzie could run more slot routes, his hands and separation weren't quite there. Beasley introduces both, and I expect his highlights to be minimal the first couple of weeks until he and Allen gain rapport - but I can certainly see him as the 3rd down passing option for Allen in the short yd game.
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3 hours ago, Rc2catch said:
I was never a big fan of his.
Definitely don’t understand signing him now after we just drafted two and signed Kroft and fisher. I figured fisher would never make it regardless but now you’re pushing Sweeney to the practice squad and Croom is gone for sure.
I'm trying to recall the board's voice last time he was on the roster - weren't we all unhappy with the fact that he was a one-dimensional player who could only really block, so every time he was on the field we were telegraphing our formations? While I'm not arguing against the necessity of blocking TEs, or in this pick up specifically, I'm not quite sure what signing him really adds to the roster that we didn't already go through before with him...I think he left us all wishing we had that top TE that could both block and receive.
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1 hour ago, wppete said:
Does this mean we dropped Peko? Or just that he changed his number?
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1 hour ago, Ethan in Portland said:
In defense of those talking about yards, it is the way the NFL ranks defenses. Again I think it is nonsense but it really shouldn't blow your mind becuase that is how defenses are ranked.
The fact that that's how the NFL ranks defenses isn't what "blows my mind," albeit a flawed measure.
I should've clarified, what blows my mind is more in relation to the discussions had this past season about our own defense and in the media in general, where the logic attempted by "experts," as well as a few on here, that because of our yards against totals (as well as other various like-metrics) that our defense was truly "elite" or "best in the league." While I never felt our defense to be anything less than stout overall, our red zone defense was deplorable and there was/is plenty of room for improvement in that regard, as well as against the run.
Again, many factors to consider, but the use of yards against as a metric of defensive performance is truly limited as an evaluative measure.
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35 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said:
Yards is the dumbest measure of a defense. I'd be quite happy top 5 in +/- turnover ratio and somewhere between 15 and 10 in sacks. I don't think we have the pass rushers to be a top 10 sack team. I don't care about yards given up.
Same goes for Allen. I don't care how many 300 yard games he has. I care about TD, INT, and YPA.
30 minutes ago, Peace Frog said:The #1 stat for a defense, IMHO, is points allowed per game.
It blows my mind how everyone prioritizes yards allowed as if that is a catch all marker of a defense. Is it helpful in assessing performance? Sure, but the scoreboard doesn't reflect yards gained, it reflects points - and on the most basic of levels, it's a defense's literal job to prevent the other team from scoring. In my mind, whichever defense does this the best, regardless of yards allowed, is the top defense in the league.
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27 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:
Thanks, Yolo!
I love the upside Oliver gives our D heading into the next year. And for those thinking our Defense was set sitting at #2, you wouldn't be entirely wrong, but we were still left wanting more along the DL in terms of consistent pass rush and run stoppage. Investing in an already successful defense, regardless of whether they finish first in the league this next year, can only help Allen take the next step in his development. Especially going into his sophomore year - we've set him up pretty well in terms of passing options, and he's had a year to get a feel for the league. But having a stout defense that can keep the score close can only benefit Allen in keeping the pressure off of him, and keep him from reverting to type and make forced errors trying to lessen scoring disparities.
My only hope in regards to Oliver, specifically for this next year, would be to keep it as simple as possible in terms of his role within the defense. Like the article mentions, let him simply create pressure and not have to "read" too much in his first year. Cut him loose, let him develop confidence maximizing what he does best, and slowly begin to integrate him into the overall scheme. I think we see much more impact from an Oliver that isn't asked to do too much in his first year, than we would be from piling on him. I get the argument to this is Edmunds and literally dumping the entire defensive scheme on him in his first year, but I would give Oliver at least his rookie season to do what he does best, and begin to fit that into the DL scheme.
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5 hours ago, GunnerBill said:
Personally? No. I think Roberts is making this team and will be the primary return guy but I don't think he can be that swiss army knife who can line up in the backfield, run reverses and sweeps, be a bubble screen guy out of funky formations and if pressed a conventional slot.
I think you have McKenzie on your roster that is a package of 6 or 7 extra plays the opposing defense has to prepare for each week.
How do they make both Roberts and McKenzie fit if everyone comes out of camp healthy? I am not sure.
Been having this same train of thought since we signed Roberts. I'd love to see McKenzie on the roster next year, but I also just see him being the odd man out unless they keep an extra WR.
That said, I agree and feel McKenzie to be the better WR fit in Daboll's offense over Roberts, and outside of Foster was one of the key receivers for us last year simply for the utility purposes you mentioned. Cover 1 did some great All-22 summaries where McKenzie's use in the sweep/reverse game set up and led to scores and key first downs. He even progressed as a pure WR option in the short game for Allen in the last couple of games. His biggest downside, unfortunately, was also the primary reason they picked him up mid-season last year - for the KR pieces. He just never really developed into that role last year. Who knows how much of it had to do with our ST overall last year, but his hands were infinitely better catching passes than punts, and it's hard to argue a chance for him in the KR role with Roberts now signed.
Selfishly, I'd like to see him on the roster to provide those sweep/reverse looks that help open up our offense - his speed is enough that defenses have to consistently honor it when we line up in those formations. But given our FA signings, he's looking to be the odd man out here.
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1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said:
I love guys who are talented and hungry with something to prove or a chip on their shoulder.
Duke being hungry like this, self aware of what he needs to do off the field, how he has to earn everything and being honest that it could be his best chance or even last chance at the NFL is great to see.
I am excited for the kid and looking forward to seeing him compete to be on this team.
Agreed 100% - Duke is the only reason I was more or less okay with not taking a WR at all in the draft. While not a true rookie, I appreciate the attitude he's bringing and the motivation would rival that of anyone looking to prove themselves in the league. He's shown the talent and ability at multiple levels thus far and now needs to take the next step. We can say this from the comfort of a solid FA haul with Brown and Beasley giving Allen the more consistent support, but for people wanting that big fast DK type receiver, you may not have to look further than our current roster with this guy. Time will tell, but I think we see a great option emerge for Allen here.
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17 hours ago, foreboding said:
If this has been posted, sorry about that--
Enjoy - this kid has a little Thurman Thomas in him and he plays faster than his combine, though not terrible @ 4.66 I think, and he plays bigger than he is, he is not at all easy to bring down. His field vision is like old Thurman.
To preface this, I was neither pleased nor displeased by this pick, but rather felt there may have been better value talent available. Clearly Beane thinks differently and I can't argue in that regard. To be honest, I'm still not sure where I stand on this pick, especially given the fact I didn't see much of a difference between drafting an RB this year versus next. However, that being said - things I like:
-Uses size to advantage to evade line pressure and squeeze through gaps
-Combined with his size, he is able to accelerate to hit closing window gaps and stretch the defense to the sidelines on outside runs
-Good vision to identify running lanes and second level openings while keeping focus on momentum of defense to switch direction at key points
-His initial instinct (as far as I can see) is to go North/South when possible, and lateral to extend plays and as worst case scenario - doesn't always play this way, but his first moves do seem to be N/S versus McCoy's backfield jump cuts and Bell's wait and see styles. Bit more on this below.
-Doesn't fumble - at least, as far as I could see and per his stats, though these won't ever really make highlights either
-Great attitude - speaks for itself as a key component for the Bills org
Things I don't like/need to be convinced on still:
-Level of competition - I won't argue the kid plays at a level above, and certainly doesn't have celebrity-esque issues - nor is this a marker of busting at the next level as plenty of D2 and a handful of D3 guys have had success in the NFL. However, I do wonder how much of what we see is a reflection of the defensive talent in the conference in which he played. I get that he had better offers and chose to be where he is, but his play is a reflection of other factors as well, the opposing level of competition being one of them. Especially when it's concerning his ability to shed tackles and shift plays.
-OLine Blocking - this being the other external variable to RBs. In the highlights, it did seem that he had ability to produce when independent of the line, and worked well between the Tackles as well. However, his line looked very stout in the run blocking schemes they were employing for the most part which allowed him to exploit the D. While we've invested heavily in upgrading our offensive trench, I'm curious to see how he adjusts to NFL front sevens in this regard.
-Speed - he has it, don't get me wrong. But his top gear separation speed isn't exactly what you would hope for, and yes, that is okay. But given his play style and size at the next level, every position on the opposing defense will be infinitely faster than in college so I do wonder how he will fair when he does break to the next level on runs.
Overall, I see him as a smaller, ultimately slightly slower, less shifty Shady-lite, but without the head scratching backfield jump cuts and proclivity for E/W runs. There were a few plays right out of the Shady book on misdirections to the right where he reverses field - but overall plays hard with demonstrated potential for development, which is the piece that has me more up on him than down. In the end, this is the pick so there's no point in getting upset about missing out on anyone else, but I honestly can't say he's the 3rd/4th round Kamara or other late round gem or ever will be. But hey, here's to hoping I'm wrong, like I most often am.
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On 4/27/2019 at 11:12 AM, BoBills20 said:
He's a sideline to sideline LB. Can't believe we still haven't gone with a pass rusher yet... Joe Jackson and Omenihu were still on the board.
Also would've like a silky route runner like Kelvin Harmon, who could've been a day 2 pick
Could've been a Day 3 pick...
I'm okay with the safety depth considering I don't find Bush to be a great replacement, nor is Siran Neal quite ready for the coverage safety role as much. But I really would've liked to have taken a flyer on Harmon as early as the 4th and I would've been okay with it. While I would've liked to have seen Butler, Harmon would've added a different profile of receiver to the corps that could push the benchmark for making the roster.
That being said, to keep in the topic of this thread - I'm optimistic about this year's 5th round backer pick. Milano kicked that off and now hopefully Vosean keeps it up since he appears to have a similar motor.
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16 minutes ago, akm0404 said:
I think that sometimes it is a good idea to build your roster with an eye to the future, and not always make reactionary picks as holes develop (the "whack a mole" approach).
For sure, but I'm not saying we should have addressed a hole here necessarily, just that there were players at other positions arguably of greater value, not just for their fit within the team but simply as a player at their position. You can plan for the future in next year's draft as well; I'm not sure what drafting an RB this year instead of next really does for us here.
I'm not down on this kid before he even has a chance to prove himself, and I hope I'm wrong - but what exactly does he bring at the third round pick value that another guy can't in next year's draft, that we couldn't have used this year's pick on someone else potentially of greater value? Beane had his board set and was high enough on this guy, but I wonder what else we may have been able to do here particularly at TE and on the defensive side of the ball with edge rush or secondary depth.
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On 4/26/2019 at 7:07 PM, Juror#8 said:
Interesting pick. Definitely old at rb. But figured there was still rb value later in the draft. Was hoping for wr at 74. And the dude is small and not that fast per metrics. Apparently super durable and good vision though based on the brief scouting I’ve just read so I guess there’s that ...
I think at least a few of us were surprised by the pick in the third given the WR options available, and remaining TEs as well. I'm not going to lament picking a player I admittedly know very little about, but for that simple reason alone, I was curious why we didn't feel that any of the other offensive skill position picks still on the board weren't worth the third over Singletary - or even remaining Defensive talent fwiw.
The biggest reason being, despite the many supporters on this board, I honestly didn't and still don't believe we needed to add to the RB stable this year. While Shady and Gore aren't getting any younger, I'm not sure what Singletary might add for this year specifically and beyond that another third round pick couldn't also add more of at another position. Time will tell and I'm excited for young guys on the team, but I hope this guy out plays the flags concerning him at the RB position in the NFL.
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Pro Football Network: Bills one of teams in on Clowney trade
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utility belt in public places that aren't construction or build/house projects? not sure if that's better or worse than cargo shorts...