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    The Autopsy and the Bright Side

    in The Stadium Wall

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    7 hours ago, FireChans said:

    Welp, that sucked.

     

    Let's start with the bad and end on a high-note with the good

     

    The Bad

     

    Defensively:

     

    Safeties took bad angles and looked tentative, especially Hamlin. Rapp got hurt doing his human missile impression

     

    LB's were attacked relentlessly until the second half when I think McD/Babich adjusted their assignments

     

    Rasul Douglas was kind of a less than bright spot, Cam Lewis was on the receiving end of some bad whiffs as well

     

    Next to zero pass rush in the first half and poor play recognition all around

     

    Offensively:

     

    Samuel looks like a complete zero of a signing (which sucks because I thought he would be pretty good reunited with Brady) -every play where he is in the backfield is a play where blitz pickup is never a factor

     

    OL and pass pro was horrible.  The misdirection on disguised blitzes chewed them up. Everyone kinda was bad, but dishonorable mention goes to Torrence who clearly has some bad tendencies on tape that teams will continue to relentlessly attack.

     

    I have said it once and I will say it again. James Cook is one of our best offensive players. Getting away from him entirely is a mistake.  I know folks have been really high on Ray Davis, but I am absolutely sick of the 1st down James Cook run for 7 yards and then taking him off for Ray Davis to get -1 on the next play. Let James Cook, for real.

     

    My personal distaste for this WR group - I have to mention this but I will keep it brief. Teams that are comfortable putting CB1 on Shakir and playing close to the line of scrimmage are gonna be our kryptonite and the Ravens just showed the entire league how to do it. Mack and MVS are non-factors when we are in passing situations. Teams will feel very comfortable with a S or CB3 on them and dare them to make a play. We saw that in full force all game once we got behind. We are making Josh and co. play 10 on 10 or 9 on 9 because these guys just don't have the juice.

     

    The call.  We all know the call. One of the worst calls I have ever seen and was DOA.  With the OL barely able to give Allen a second on a good day, running a pseudo-wild cat with Samuel for the first time on the year when all eyes will be on Allen is really bad. We didn't even set it up earlier in the year.  Bad bad bad bad. Will probably be the worst call of Brady's career

     

    The offense in general.  We were a miracle Josh Allen throw away from scoring 3 points total.  PU.

     

    The Bright Spots:

     

    Defensively:

     

    Great second half adjustments on defense, came out flying and gave us a chance to stay in the game

     

    Bishop didn't stand out in a negative way when forced to come in

     

    Health - we are riding out the clock on TJ and TB coming back.  Hopefully they are both back this week or the next, and I think this is the worst defensive game we will see this year.

     

    Offensively:

     

    Keon Coleman is a player. He was not my choice in the draft, but he had his best game as a pro.  Bad drop, but made two EXCELLENT catches against tight coverage when we needed it. I have concerns about making a living on those plays, but I am more convinced that he will be a star in this league sooner rather than later. I wish we had 4 of him.

     

    Cook is still a weapon. Again, wish we used him more but I thought the Ravens front would neutralize him. He showed out, he just needs the ball more.

     

    Anyway, that's what I got.

     

    I was a bad night,  the good is that Allen was not seriously hurt on that dumb call that had him lined uo as a receiver.  The bad is the Bills may have the worse pair of safeties in the NFL.  Rapp should never have been resigned and Hamlin is barely backup material ,  a massive down grade.  I think our receiver group is not great but also not terrible like our safety position.

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    9/29/2024 Bills at Ravens 2nd half game thread

    in The Stadium Wall

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    19 minutes ago, Norcalbillsfan said:

    Unfortunately I dont think they can, hes under contract and what FA available is for sure better than bass? Maybe there is, but no matter what it's dead cap and a possibility of not improving the position.

    They already brought guys in a couple of weeks ago,  if he keeps missing kicks you need then they have no choice but to let him go

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