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The increase is minimal, but lets not act like Peterman's accuracy is anywhere near any of those guys. Right?

I think he can win, but I dont believe he is a franchise QB. He is very much like Sam Bradford, if that deep shot isn't his first read/glance route, then he will not get it deep. He can not make deep passes that the WR can run up under consistently. Will have to be calculated.

Thanks man!! Did you miss his breakdown??? lhttp://www.cover1.net/zay-jones-the-ability-to-win/

I've gotten many requests to look at Peterman so we are going to do a video breakdown this weekend. But after combing over the film and stats, I found how the team handled him to be very similar to his former OC in Pitt Matt Canada. Small sample, but that doesn't change their approach. http://www.cover1.net/nathan-peterman-knowing-personnel/ Vs. TT' 16 season--https://imgur.com/a/Ab4JT

Yeah, I think those two picks have decent ceilings and high floors. Dare I say safe? Thanks!

I am with you my main concern is the OL

I was really high on Zay Jones coming out of college. Totally ecstatic that the Bills drafted him. So far this preseason his stats won't blow you away but his maturity, football IQ and route running have really shined through so far. I think Jones can be special. Just wondering what your thoughts on him so far and the entire draft class for that matter. I put together a breakdown on him if you're interested. http://www.cover1.net/zay-jones-the-ability-to-win/

Very strong possibility! OMG, this is the most rational post I have seen in a while. Absolutely! They are evaluating everyone, putting them in positions to challenge them. Thats what preseason is for. Great point! Yes there will be some west coast concepts, but I think people immediately think Bills Walsh...No no no, that methodical approach doesn't occur often, maybe the Chiefs and Eagles still have hard core WCO-Walsh concepts but most have had to adapt it to modern football. You can't run the Walsh timing offense out of gun or pistol....Footwork, depth, depth of routes aren't as in tune with the receivers and progressions. The scheme installed by Dennison will not doubt have some plays or concepts that TT will struggle with, there will be plays or concepts that Peterman will struggle with too mainly due to arm strength. But Dennison wouldnt have wanted TT a couple years back or this season if he didnt think he could win with him. Dennison and this staff would have rolled Peterman out there right out the gate much like they did with Siemian, a young QB with no experience rather than pay TT and lose because they can't win with him...

I tend to believe the same. My guess is games 6-8... Thank you. Very fair assessment and completely rational. I broke down Peterman EXTENSIVELY I really like him, but he was a 5th rounder for a reason. He has a very low ceiling and probably fits as a career backup. But he is another guy that the coordinator will have to maximize and minimize with much like TT. People forget that this scheme has been successful because of its run game, not its QB when was the last time this scheme was carried by a QB? Elway? Both of these QBs will need to be handled delicately as they are not QBs that can carry a team. Throw in that Peterman wasn't asked to do much in college AND still only completed half of his passes and now fans want to throw him in, that could be a disaster. Will it happen? Probably, but not for a few weeks. Id say 6-8 games... He has coached this system for a long time, he knows it like the back of his hand so the core concepts will be there. There are many ways to skin a cat. I will say that after talking with some players, there are tweaks to the system to make it mesh with the personnel we have. For example, typically they run a lot of zone runs right? Well, we don't really have the zone offensive lineman, so they incorporated a play called 'duo'. Looks just like inside zone, but it is really a gap concept. So I get what you're saying and I agree. I do think it is premature to argue fit vs not, but my point is that if TT fails it will not be because he is or isn't a fit. He has run these concepts before, has produced better numbers in the short to intermediate area than many QBs that have played in the system and the run game paired with boot action definitely favors TT.

My rant on the offense--Team lacks deep threats, so explosive plays will be at a minimum, but fans already calling for TT to be replaced for a QB that struggles to throw down the field if it isn't his first read. So take out TT who can help create explosives, extend plays? IF the OL is as bad in pass pro as they have looked and no WRs to separate, how will NP play? Does he possess the escapability that TT does? Will he have the same impact in the run game and most importantly the RZ? Bills were a very good RZ team bc of TT in the pistol, as a dual threat, he helped open rush lanes. Couple things I learned at the scouting academy studying QBs and players in general. There is no true west coast offense. So for people to say he isn't a fit in Dennison's offense it is completely overblown. I have watched every pass by Siemian, he was asked to run a lot of the same concepts TT was under A Lynn, a former Shanahan player. Offenses nowadays are such an amalgamation of concepts and beliefs to maximize or minimize personnel. Daily, I hear he isn't a fit bc..then all of his weaknesses are listed. That's the easy part. Tell us what he does well. Much more difficult, the bad always shows easier on film. Find the good, determine if the coaches are maximizing or minimizing those traits. Why was Peterman a good fit when they drafted him? A lot of those same traits u see in TT. Even some of the negatives have parallels. I like Peterman. But I don't think he will have the impact the offense will need this year w all things considered. I won't admit whether he is the future or not either. Loved what OC Canada did for him at Pitt. Did a great job of maximizing/minimizing. But to think that it can be replicated at the NFL level is being a little naive. The staff will attempt to maximize his skills in this offense and there have been far less talented players to hold their own in this offense. If and when TT struggles and is replaced it won't be bc he isn't a fit for the Dennison offense. Those very same issues we saw the last two years will still be there. If he can't be an efficient passer in this system, a system that really caters to athletic QBs and produces highly efficient run games... Then he would have failed bc of who he is, not because he didn't fit the so called west coast offense. http://www.cover1.net/2017/08/tyrod-taylor-its-the-throws-he-doesnt-make/

Thanks man, don't be a stranger to the site!

No prob brother!

I watched every pass from Siemian and the west coast offense narrative is overblown. In fact, I even wrote an article about how Taylor actually stacks up better than most QBs that have played in this system. Lynn ran a lot of the same concepts that they did in Denver last year. Be sure to check some of the video clips towards the end of the article as well... http://www.cover1.net/2017/08/tyrod-taylor-its-the-throws-he-doesnt-make/ https://twitter.com/Cover_1_/status/900835363383652353

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Thanks a bunch! Thanks for the kind words!!! I am glad you enjoy our work. Our podcast/videocast is called Locked On Bills you can find it on youtube and iTunes!

I think the communication, verbal and non verbal on the field has been really good. The spacing has been solid and you can tell that even though the defensive calls were vanilla, the guys knew where they were supposed to be.

I agree with that last statement, I was pretty stoked when she shared this article on Twitter. What a smokeshow hahah No problem brother! Appreciate it, I went back to some of his game film at Oregon State when we signed him and you're right was was instinctual and aggressive.

You're welcome! Thanks Paul!

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that when I started watching this guys film soon after he was signed, I really liked his game. I think he has a lot of the traits that McDermott looks for in his DBs and most of them have shown through two games. But if you just look at the box score, you may think to yourself, he hasn't really produced. But take a look at a few of the clips I put together on him. Enjoy http://www.cover1.net/2017/08/jordan-poyers-brand-of-football/

Thanks, there were def some highs and lows in his game and the O as a whole. I think the west coast offense and timing narrative is all BS. We saw Tyrod run a similar version of this playbook under Lynn last season. A lot of the same concepts he is going to run this season. The biggest difference will be the playaction and rollouts, something Lynn scaled back on last season I would bet the farm that is the case, I mean he didn't rollout out TT at all last game

The 2nd preseason game against the Eagles was not a fun one to watch. Specifically, the starting offense. They were downright horrendous. Besides a couple runs that were ripped off, they struggled. Taylor struggled with accuracy, the offensive line couldn't pass block and it just seemed like they were never in rhythm. So we figured we would turn on the film and try to ease some of your anxiety about the QB position. I know a lot of you are calling for Peterman to play. I was high on Peterman coming out of college and I don't think that time has reached us. I also think that what we have seen from the offense is even remotely close to the offense we will see week one. Just watch us break down every throw from the game vs. the Eagles. You will see several of the same run and pass concepts, thats what vanilla offense is. Give it a look and let us know what you think. Trouble viewing? Open in Youtube. Please subscribe to our podcast Locked On Bills and leave a review, thanks for all of your support! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/8-18-17-tyrod-taylor-film-room-session/id1145479962?i=1000391221961&mt=2

Dan Lavoie from Buffalo Rumblings writes for Cover 1 and I thought he did a tremendous job in this article. I especially like his breakdown of WR Agholor. Most Eagles fans think he is the solution at slot WR for them, but the question is will Wentz trust him? Matthews was his best friend and favorite target. Heck, Wentz even drove Matthews to the airport when he got traded. https://www.grandstandsportsnetwork.com/2017/08/16/buffalo-bills-at-philadelphia-eagles-primer/

Here are Cover 1's Camp Awards http://www.cover1.net/2017/08/8-16-17-training-camp-awards-bills-vs-eagles-preview/

Here is a video breakdown

My first thought on Logan is he looks the part. He is huge. I think he can become a mismatch physically. Didnt get to see his route running bc of broadcast angle so that is a way and see in my book.