Jump to content

TheWei44

Community Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    582

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by TheWei44

    Week 8 - Bills at Seahawks Game Week Thread

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted · Edited by TheWei44

    5 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

    What does the McGovern quote say about Jimbo??

    They are different style runners with different physical attributes - I don't expect Cook to slam into defenders and muscle his way through them.  So I think McGovern's quote is a nothing burger.  Plus it's OK to pay someone a compliment without any ulterior motive or implications for others.

    • Like (+1) 1

    10/20/24 Game 7 GAMEDAY Bills vs Titans post game thread

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, BobbyC81 said:

    I am happy with this win, especially with a convincing final score but the game script was predictable and one we’ve seen over and over again.

     

    First of all, veteran journeyman backup QB starts and carves up the Bills defense.  When this team sees the starter isn’t playing do they relax and think it’s going to be easy?
     

    Next, Bills first offensive possession.   I have been one to provide information about Amari Cooper’s history of drops, not to criticize the trade for him.  However, there he was open on a 3rd down play for a first down, ball right in his hands, and he drops it.  Fortunately, he rebounded from that and had a very nice game.

     

    Second Bills possession.  3rd down.  Josh scrambles to the left.  On replay you see Kincaid wide open over the middle for a first down also running to the left.   Instead, Josh continues left and then attempts a very difficult pass 20+ yards downfield to a covered receiver.    I guess the bottom line is with him is he enjoys showing off his arm and making the great play instead of taking the boring shorter play.   In comparison, it would be like expecting Steph Curry to shoot only mid-range shots and stop shooting threes or Aaron Judge to bunt or just hit singles.

     

    Back to the defense, the broadcasters gave kudos to Babich in the 2nd half for making adjustments.  Why do they have to wait until halftime to make adjustments?  We had to watch that play to a tight end over and over in the first half.  Fortunately the Titans didn’t have more explosive players or executed even better or the halftime deficit would’ve been a lot bigger.

     

    Finally, I’m glad these Bills were finally able to get their sh$&# together and force their will on a less talented team.  5-2 with a good division cushion and an upcoming trip to the Northwest.

    Slow start for sure but the bulk of this post, and its tone, sounds like you don't take much solace in the final score of this game, which indicates it was a thrashing.  And the "full game" body of work was rather outstanding taken as a whole.  The score reflects the better team imposing its will on an inferior team.  Come on, man - Be happier!

    • Like (+1) 1
    • Agree 1

    Buffalo trades for Amari Cooper! (for a 3rd rnd pick and a late round swap)

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted

    15 minutes ago, SCBills said:


    Exactly.  It’s about as clean a swap as you can have. 
     

    And Cooper is a legitimate outside WR. 

     

    Not sure I can say the same about Diggs anymore.  He can do it, but clearly Houston values him in the slot & he got clamped far too often outside for us when it mattered. 

    And also let's see how "late season" Diggs looks - Curious whether it was mostly scheme here or injuries/apathy

    Week 7 - Titans at Bills Game Week Thread

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted · Edited by TheWei44

    The trade speaks volumes about how our potential is viewed THIS YEAR.  Shakir dinged up and our pre-Cooper stable of WRs left obvious room for improvement but it's not like we had to swing a big trade.  So we go out and get a guy of similar caliber to Diggs minus the drama.  Von coming back in 3 weeks, Milano possibly late in the season.  Cooper should be fully acclimated by the time we hit the really tough games like KC and SF.  PLUS we get the bonus of a Cooper test drive for the rest of this year.

    • Like (+1) 1
    • Agree 1

    10/14/24 Game 6 Bills at (NJ) Jets MNF Post Game thread

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:

    A lot of disagreement on the decision to rush two on the Hail Mary play. My two cents:

     

    The Jets actually have a decent O-line, in which they invested heavily in the off-season. Had the Bills rushed four, it's more likely than not that Rodgers still has the time to make the throw, and then there are two less defenders downfield. Rushing two was the right decision, IMO.

     

    Where the play failed was similar to the Hail Murray pass a few years ago. In that play, it was Hopkins vs. Hyde, Poyer, and White-- arguably the three best players on D at the time. They didn't come down with it, because each of them was going for the interception, rather than batting it to the ground. When Rodgers threw that HM last night, it was into a sea of blue, and everyone was going for the ball, rather than knocking it away. You can blame coaching for that if you want-- every defender in that end zone should have been playing D, not WR. Maybe they need a volleyball day at practice?

    Respectfully disagree - Context matters and Rogers is not very mobile, and we were getting to him with pressure.  And as you said, there was a sea of blue in EZ - There still would have been a lot of blue down there even if we rushed a couple more guys.  We'll never know how it would have played out, but I like our chances a lot more not giving him an automatic shot to the EZ.

    • Like (+1) 2
    • Thank you (+1) 1

    10/14/24 Game 6 Bills at (NJ) Jets MNF Post Game thread

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted · Edited by TheWei44

    12 minutes ago, Lake Ontario said:

    When asked about the Hail Mary by Laura Rutledge before the half, McD told her, "...we were guarding the sidelines."  I've seen a couple mentions in this thread that our TWO pass rushers had responsibility of the sidelines.  But I'm more curious of the big picture:  There was 8 seconds on the clock, from their own 48 yd line.  Our head coach was concerned about defending the sidelines?  He's coaching like the worst outcome was a 20yd completion that yields the Jets a long FG attempt with 1 second left in the half.  No!  The worst outcome is you give Rodgers all night to complete a Hail Mary!  I can't believe he admitted out loud what he was doing.

    In that same interview, he basically said we needed to knock the ball down in the end zone - This is key because he views the result as a lack of execution by the players rather than a huge gaffe by him and/or the defensive coordinator!!  Blitz or at least have 4/5 guys on the line rushing the passer - Way, way too conservative and dumb in a key moment of the game.  Totally unrelated to the above, I agree with the game balls per the other thread but also want to note that Samuel got going a bit and also Knox, so some signs of life from some of our quieter offensive players.  While unwatchable at times due to penalties, it was a satisfying win in my book with a lot of great plays!

    • Like (+1) 2

    10/14/24 Game 6 GAMEDAY Bills at Jets MNF PREGAME THREAD

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted

    Just now, Special K said:

    I want to see the Bills get off to a good start on both Offense and Defense.....this team always plays better when they get an early lead(Miami, Jacksonville), and not so great when they get off to a slow start(Baltimore, Texans).

     

    I want to see a three and out by the D, followed by a TD drive by the O.

     

    Go Bills!!

     

     

    Agreed - Think I'd like to see a pass for our first offensive play of the game (short/simple).

    • Agree 1

    Allen looks.. off this year.

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted · Edited by TheWei44

    51 minutes ago, Cubanmist said:

    Couple of things in mind, Allen is too focused on not throwing interceptions. Allen is still trying to gel with his Receivers, however the receivers are having a hard time getting open. Finally, Allen thrives off of mid field throws but since these receivers are taking a while to get open he loses focus and patience in the pocket which results in him making errant throws.
     

    Still, you have to wonder if these receivers truly know the routes they should be running or is it all on Josh.

    He came extremely close to throwing one or two against Houston - He/we got very lucky.

    • Agree 1

    Joe Brady...what have you done?

    in The Stadium Wall

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, Ray Stonada said:

    I wonder if he is hiding an injury since the trick play against Baltimore. He's not stepping into his throws. And I never saw him run so slow as yesterday. 

     

    The more I think about it the more I angry I get about that play. You split Allen out wide, ensuring the whole defense notices him and he has no line to protect him. Then, instead of running a play to the other side, you pitch him the ball and ask him to pass? 

     

    Your franchise QB passing without an offensive line. No wonder he got crushed. It's criminally stupid.

    And he should rightfully be pissed off at the coaches for putting him in that position - A lot of woe can be traced back to that one play!

×
×
  • Create New...