
Mat68
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Training Camp 7/29 - First day of pads
Mat68 replied to DaBillsFanSince1973's topic in The Stadium Wall
He is playing with the 1’s. Top 4 picks are all in rotation. Coleman playing exclusively with Allen. Davis getting work with the first team. Bishop is getting alot of work with the 1st team. Carter is second team 3Tech. First day in pads what is not going to plan? -
Belichick. He is such a unique football mind. You can see his defensive mind. His relationship with Parcells. His development of Brady and what he saw from day 1 is something that isnt talked about enough. I believe they rostered 4 qbs because Bill didn't want to lose him on waivers. I liked his draft insight on Mcafee. Seemed out on Maye but big on Penix and Nix. The NFL greatest 100 list you saw his passion energy. I look forward to see his opinions during the season week to week.
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100%. Coleman and Kincaid like Graham and Thomas. Personal groupings and formations will stress the sub packages of defenses. Creating the mis matches needed for a high octane offense. Defensive mistakes and strategic advantages. The thing that Payton said about coaching Brees. It was his and his staffs job Monday through Saturday to limit how many times Brees had to be great. Out of 30 or passes he didnt want to asked Brees to drop back and just be great 5 time a game. I felt under Dorsey and even Daboll Allen had to do it every play. Get him easy competitions scheme open guys.
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The Allen-Diggs Relationship in Decline?
Mat68 replied to hondo in seattle's topic in The Stadium Wall
Seemed like a natural progression for Allen. Can’t be the leader Allen needs to be by also deferring to Diggs at the same time. I do not think it was malicious but just a product of their success and competitiveness. Diggs wants and earned a voice on offense but the operation will probably be better with just Allen from a players perspective. -
With the amount of money being kicked down the road. I think an actual restructure will be a necessity next offseason. He will be 15th highest paid? The amount of money is increasing but also helps to move the move around. A win for both parties.
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I'm really starting to love this WR room. We quietly got better
Mat68 replied to JerseyBills's topic in The Stadium Wall
Coleman is going to be a massive part of this offense. Massive target shares available. Working exclusively with Allen and the first team offense is a peak into their expectations of him. Mcdermott has started some out the rip and others had to move up the charts. Coleman is thought of very highly and is being positioned to be an instant impact player. -
The Allen-Diggs Relationship in Decline?
Mat68 replied to hondo in seattle's topic in The Stadium Wall
This may or may not be a story in 5 years. I think Allen’s point in his career he earned a bigger leadership role. The dynamic with Diggs is more a place of brothers and equals. Idk if that relationship would be sustainable with Allen having a larger say than Diggs in how he wants routes and plays he likes. They did great things together and in a few years this is likely water under a bridge. -
Offense. Max Hollins. Defense Mike Edwards. A year removed from his cardiac arrest Hamlin will return to the player he was in 22 and is the third safety. Numbers game puts Hollins off the roster. Claypool, Coleman, and MVS make Hollins redundant. Halmer is the last wr on the roster. Hamler plays a Jon Brown role and is the primary kick returner.
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Hard not to like everything Keon has done so far. Speaks like a vet. I think those that doubt him will come to regret that. I think in 24 he exceeds most peoples expectations.
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Sunday Ticket lawsuit alleges price fixing by the NFL
Mat68 replied to stuvian's topic in The Stadium Wall
The league will continue to fight this to the death. Adding an additional game to 18 will cover a-lot of the cost of suit imo. -
Sunday Ticket lawsuit alleges price fixing by the NFL
Mat68 replied to stuvian's topic in The Stadium Wall
The suit claims they didnt simply sell the package to the highest bidder and the market determined what the company could charge the consumer. NFL made sure it was sold as a premium product and not affordable for some. Thats why there are no single team options or single games. Have to pay for the full thing no matter your purpose. The NFL has some anti trust exemptions they used that protection to manipulate the price. Espn proposal was going to be offered a third the price with single game options but the NFL wanted it to cost more for the consumer. The cost being charged to the consumer was as much or more the determining factor of what provider got it. -
According to PFF Connor McGovern is good
Mat68 replied to 78thealltimegreat's topic in The Stadium Wall
I think it comes down to the anchor at LG. Torrence and McGovern have very good anchors. They dont get pushed back. That creates a solid pocket for Allen to step up in. Morse was good to great at alot of areas. His one area he struggled with was anchoring. If Edwards or whoever else competing for LG doesn't anchor well it will come down to whether VPG can. -
Sunday Ticket lawsuit alleges price fixing by the NFL
Mat68 replied to stuvian's topic in The Stadium Wall
Equates to almost 2,000 per Sunday ticket subscriber. Florio is all over it. This thing will be fought til the end. Florio pointed out that one of the Supreme court justices was awarded a Super Bowl ring by Jerry Jones in the 90’s. NFL will fight it to the end. -
Davis is a good pass catching back. He is not what I described. Cook moving as smooth as be does undersells how rare what he is doing really is. I like Davis alot and is a 3 down back. You are not going to see Davis 15 to 20 yards down field running a route like a slot wr.
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He is also being targeted in spots other backs are not. Corner and deep outs from the split back or wing positions are things other backs cant do. That adds to the overall difficulty of the catches. Majority of his drops came down the field. Traditional running back routes under 10 yards he was very consistent. Those bigger plays come down to him and Allen working on it. If he routinely makes those handful of plays he is in the conversation for best back in the league. Thats Marshall Faulk and Thurman Thomas stuff really. Right now only Mccaffery and maybe Kamara do some of the down the field things Cook does.
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Cooks is a unique case. He is efficient receiver but had a few drops last year in big spots. His career at GA or as a rookie he didn't have a drop problem. I think it could be attributed to an increase workload. Not a lack of ability or a flaw in technique. They were concentration drops. Might be something to monitor if he will be pushing 300 touches again. If they trim some of his carries I think he could make a bigger impact and be a tick more explosive. Pair with Davis I think helps Cook with the load of the offense. Davis can do some of the things Cook does minus the down the field passing stuff. I think Davis is a healthy contributor to the offense.
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Saleh is the absolute worst. Jets gonna Jets
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Is James Cook a Top-Five All Time Bills Running Back?
Mat68 replied to Shaw66's topic in The Stadium Wall
Comes down to consistency and longevity. He has another season like last year he shoots up the list. He has the tools to be the best player on offense next to Allen. -
I'm so sick of hearing about Josh Allen's Turnovers (fun article)
Mat68 replied to Logic's topic in The Stadium Wall
He had a handful that he would want back. More you rely on your Qb to make plays more turnovers you have. Manning and Brees dealt with this push and pull over their careers. Years they won it all their offenses were balanced and defenses made plays. Having a more balanced offense and team decreases the feeling for Allen to carry the team on his back. -
Do think Beane will make any trades before week 1?
Mat68 replied to Alphadawg7's topic in The Stadium Wall
Yes. I do not expect it to be a substantial move though.I think they flip a lineman or defensive back for a day 3 pick. Buffalo is a little deeper than people think. A few guys that dont make it will be picked up by other teams. -
Matt Parrino - "Claypool has been most consistent WR during OTAs"
Mat68 replied to HappyDays's topic in The Stadium Wall
If you play him like they played Davis I dont think you would see much of a difference. Maybe a bit more explosive but similar production and metrics. A long way to go before the season start. I do think the initial reports are more optimistic than expected. Of all the wrs on the team he is the freakiest athlete. -
Matt Parrino - "Claypool has been most consistent WR during OTAs"
Mat68 replied to HappyDays's topic in The Stadium Wall
I would argue its the style of play asked of him. When he could line up wide and Ben saw single coverage he threw it to him down the field. He was very good playing like that. Buffalo has a bunch of guys to work underneath with Shakir, Kincaid, Cook and Samuel. Claypool and MVS operate better down field. -
Top 10 roster with a top 5 Qb. Seems like Buffalo is fine. I expect they win the AFC east and have matchup with Cincy or KC in the divisional round again.
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Matt Parrino - "Claypool has been most consistent WR during OTAs"
Mat68 replied to HappyDays's topic in The Stadium Wall
Claypool being a player is a real boost to the room. Long time from now til September though. Today Shakir, Samuel, Coleman, MVS, Claypool and Hollins. Hollins is a likely team captain and special teams ace. I dont see more than 6 making it. -
Joe Marino talks what the Bills have to do to beat KC in playoffs
Mat68 replied to Nephilim17's topic in The Stadium Wall
Gotta hit Mahomes. This past season without Milano and Benard there was no answer for Kelce. Kelce is getting older. Contain Kelce and hit Mahomes. Do both of those and you win the game.