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I assume you see some of Cover1's videos? Two Solomon videos stood out to me this week, one was a pressure on Mahomes, the other was dropping in coverage in which he did a great job. He's a second year R5 pick who is getting better and better. found the coverage video—looks dam good.

The nice thing about him being on the PS is they can play him 3 games before having to sign him to the 53. When they think he's ready, bring him up for one game, then give him a couple weeks before they do it again. Give him enough exposure to see if he can help a playoff push, or not.

This reminds me, as I recall, that someone started a thread complaining about the Bills' lack of a pass rush based on a preseason game.

Let’s amend that first sentence to “the two U of Kentucky rookies are going to be the key to this season.”

Andy Reid is in the top 3 GOAT coaches. Not many people out-coach him in the playoffs. Not that it hasn’t happened, but no one consistently does. it seems clear to me that the main key to beating KC is a 4 man pass rush that wins more often then not. It wasn’t just Bosa this game either. Groot had one of his best games; Epenesa and Solomon also had pressures. KC had no answer for the Eagles pass rush last year. There isn’t much a coach can do when your OL gets manhandled by the DL, especially if you’re unable to run the ball. If the Bills don’t have anymore DL injuries, and they get Oliver, sanders, and Jones back, I would expect a similar result.

Yeah, this is a much better example of what he's capable of doing for the run D.

This play is why I think he's the key to the Bills' post-season because of what he does in the run game, but he's also great at pushing the pocket in the pass rush.

Speaking of Walker, this clip from Cover1 shows him keeping the RTfrom getting to Milano who ends up making the tackle.

I thought Groot had his best game as a Bill. I think Walker may be the most important of all when we get to the playoffs.

Seriously, I do think there is bad blood there, not just with Allen, but some OL too.

nope. I draw the line at “guys who grabbed my qb in the nuts.”

I mentioned this under the "Brady is the issue" thread, but it certainly deserves its own. While, yes, it's not the "best" metric, it is still an indicator that this offense is very good, despite what some people think of Brady.

Best offense by yards/game in the nfl. I think Brady is the issue here.

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According to Cover1, he does lose gap integrity sometimes, but not often. I’ve heard bits from various players alluding to the issues with the run as “attention to detail”. So, bottom line, I think your last paragraph sums it up nicely. ps. Scrolling through C1 on X, he’s got a short clip that shows It was Sanders who flushed Rattler from the pocket for AJE’s sack.

This is why I'm surprised (or not?) that so many people here think he hasn't done much? Maybe because pressures aren't in the box score? I notice him near the QB (pressure) several times every game. The sacks will come.

I would add that Solomon also has a year under the system, which is not all about a pass rush. As I mentioned in my other post in this thread, McD mentioned that LJ is getting close, which I interpret at understanding the system well enough to warrant play time.

From NFL.com draft profile: Sources Tell Us “He’s tough, but I don’t see enough contact balance to play down in an odd front. Let him be a big even-front base end. He’s got a chance to become a good starter but it won’t happen early on.” – NFC national scout pretty much sums up how many viewed him. Relatedly, McD was quoted last week saying something like “he’s getting close to playing.” Patience, the kid will take a little time to mold.

On the (mr) Brightside, Shaq Thompson has made at least one “who the hell was that?” play (in a good way) each game. its taken me 4 games to finally have it sink in he’s #45.

Zion Logue just because I think he deserves a little recognition. He looks like a solid run defender. The Bills are going to have some difficult decisions once Hoecht and Ogunjobi return, and it's possible someone will try to sign Logue off the PS before that happens.

I won't be parking in HL, but I am hoping to take my stepdaughter to the lot to see the game-day tradition of "Pinto Ron" getting his shower. Anyone know about how long before game time that happens (I assume it still goes on)?

Interesting take. It's clear that Beane has been hesitant to draft WR with premium picks (1-3), rather he goes the FA or trade (Diggs) route. Maybe Kincaid should be included since he was viewed strictly as a receiving threat? I believe the Bills (Beane?) talked about his pov too?

Taking my 21-year old stepdaughter to her first game (she bought the tickets for a father's day/birthday gift, but she really wanted to go!).

He didn’t have much of an impact. I don’t recall hearing his name at all?

Some observations on the DL: I was disappointed how many times the veterans, Bosa and AJ, bit on the run fake and let Lamar get outside. I was surprised to notice Solomon in on the first series. Seems he played a lot this game. I'll be interest to see the snap counts. Sanders stood out to me on a few plays; Walker did not. I hope this is the Ed Oliver we see all season--mostly unstoppable. All in all, I'm encouraged with the young guys--trial by fire. We will need them come February...