Rochesterfan

Not sure I am worried about the designed runs, the worst 2 hits Josh took were in the pocket. Both times the Jets got flagged off Roughing. He was hit in the head and rolled on the back of his leg. He has a higher chance of getting hurt in the pocket.

I voted 2 games - I think 1 game with starters to go through a 1st half and halftime - get a game feel and let teams work through these soft tissue injuries. They need full speed games to get prepared. I then want either a second game or a couple of scrimmages for the rookie/younger players to show what they can do. More of a controlled feeling than a full fledged game. The football wasn’t bad without preseason games, but I also thought it favored certain teams with more prepared coaches and stable teams.

Made no sense at all that I could figure. Worked the numbers and could not determine a reason.

Pats D looked pretty good, but they had bad Fitz out there. Miami D struggled and the Pats ran the ball down their throats using every RB and their QB. I don’t think it lasts in NE, but to start the season they were the better team and right now it looks like they may be better than the Jets also - although that match-up favors the Jets run defense. Going to be an interesting year.

That injury was bad. Looked ok at first, but then totally went the wrong way - I was like oh man that is nasty. 🤢

Murray looked amazing in much the same way Josh looked his first year. Making throws here and there and then taking off and running. The biggest difference is how quickly he gets down and then the refs called 2 needless roughing calls on SF for hitting him once when he went head first. Allen missed a few throws, but looking around the league - many QBs missed throws yesterday and some like Brady at times - had no rhythm and he threw a lame duck pick 6 that even Winston would have been proud of. I was very happy with the game called by Daboll and even happier with the play of Allen. He showed good command and poise for the first game in this weird season - especially compared to how many other QBs looked.

Especially because that was what the Jets Fans were counting on - they thought the Jets would run the ball down our throats because they couldn’t pass on this D. They stuffed the run the whole game.

I really do not understand this line at all. Williams played RT in 2016 for most of the season. He played well enough to remain the starter in 2017 where he was a 2nd team All-Pro at RT. Then he gets hurt 2018 and was IR’d. He returns in 2019 after the injury - played both guard positions and left tackle (He did not play RT at all in 2019). So when exactly was the right tackle struggles - his rookie year when he platooned - much like Ford? After that he took over the RT position and was solid there - good enough to get 2nd team All Pro. Yes I think Ford had some good games, but if the O-Line is better with Morse, Ford, Williams - while Mongo is out - that is how they should play. If Ford plays well at guard - you let him stay and develop. If they have some liberty to move people around - they can do that also, but I want the best 5 guys out there and a 5 year vet with All-Pro chops should be able to handle the position better than a part time 2nd year player.

Interesting - good find YOLO.

I agree with this 100%. Probably not needed and has always been a money grab. The only positive to having a preseason is that prevents teams from doing what they did this training camp and trying to hide everything and keep the media from talking. It was obvious that the Texas were totally unprepared for CEH. I would imagine even 1 preseason game using the starters and it would have made the NFL and the Texans a bit more prepared. This training camp was terrible for information and if they get rid of preseason and handle more things in the future in Orchard Park - I can see that becoming the norm.

I think you will see Gilliam and McKitrick sitting also. I think with limited preseason they are going to want more of the big guys as they work themselves into full game shape. They are short on LBs and all the back-ups are good on ST and I think a heavy rotation on the DLine is needed. May even see some rotation on the OLine to make sure everyone is 100%. I think they would be fine sitting a #4 TE and a #6 WR.

Totally agree - Dareus was the right thing to do at the time, but without a coach to keep him motivated - it all goes South so fast. Depressing.

My guess is he will be back and forth a few times depending on the team needs. It is a rough life for some of these guys and this year is going to be especially bad. I expect the Bills will be moving people on and off the PS with regularity as minor injuries creep up to assure they have the depth they want.

Ouch - I really feel for the guy. Always seemed like a stand up dude to me.

I am not going to make that assumption at all. DiMarco was on his last year with the Bills - maybe the Bills staff deemed the injury potentially career ending and DiMarco wants another shot to play hence an injury settlement. Maybe DiMarco agrees it is career ending and did not want to spend extra time rehabbing with Covid and would prefer to head off home and they came to an agreement. Until we see the end result- does DiMarco sign and play this year - we as fans have no way of knowing exactly why this was done. There are many factors and “heavy deceit” is not the first thing I think of. The Bills have done a great job of working with the players for what is best for them - even if it costs them a bit more. I right now would think this was a mutual decision that helps DiMarco in some way - whether it prolongs his career or allows him more time at home with his family.

Tre’ White - I think it just happened a few days ago.

Interesting - so they went TE and OL with the cuts. Can’t say I am shocked. We will see how long it goes. I imagine that Beane is going to be active with the PS - would not be surprised if once these 2 new guys are up to speed - do they bring in others?

Not sure I really get this. Do you know what the Bills staff really thought of these guys or what they were looking for in a PS DT? Maybe Smart said something, but just looking at him as a highly religious person - I would doubt it. I would more hazard a guess they were looking for a more stout run stopper on the DL - more along the lines of Slayton who they are bringing in. I heard good things about Smart also, but in the end they can only keep so many and my guess is it was more about the Bills allowing him to leave rather than Smart saying something and causing him to get cut. I think if Vincent Taylor had not been claimed - neither guy makes the PS, but with Taylor getting claimed maybe the Bills decide size was more important. I would just be really hesitant to assume that Smart acted out and it “sealed his fate”. Just does not seem in character.

Agreed - look he has started several anti-Bills threads since he started. He is just another renamed troll.

Based upon the list released by the Bills and on the web site - these are the 17 members of the PS. Kumerow and Slayton are not listed and the PS is full. To add these 2 - they will need to cut 2 of the guys above.

Bills vs Packers - This is how the NFL should be.

Once Kumerow and Slayton clear protocol it will be interesting to see what changes they make. Is it Duke and Zimmerman gone (matching positions)? Or is it the extra TE, DB, or OL - maybe even DE? I am sure that they would love to keep all of these guys. What a nice dilemma to have - to much talent.

Why is this troll allowed to continually start new threads. He has 3 waste of time threads on the first page alone. We need limits on some posters.

Plus it allows them to sign 2 additional players and get them some info and planning in case either deal falls through. My guess is this impacts Duke Williams as a PS player.

Philadelphia has 41 year old Josh McCown on their PS. Players will sign as needed. Money was not the issue. No surprise if you follow the NFL. Went exactly as expected.