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The problem is the blocking, not Martin. Matt Smiley needs a fire under his butt to get that fixed. Either by scheme or player performance

10 hours ago, SmokinES3 said: He had one good rush last week, and maybe 1 this week. He can't bend anymore. Just watch him pre-injury and now. It's like he's carrying a 30 pound weight on his back... I tend to agree with this. He simply does not have the bend. Without that he is easily moved up and around the QB. He has some power but still not enough for true bull rushes. Maybe we get into playoffs and he gets those one or two sacks to get us to the promised land. But it's likely just wishful thinking I noticed him (because he is so bad - I cringe every time I see him on the field) several times where he could not set the edge, got pushed way up field, allowing Dak to run to his side. Also bull rush attempts that were stymied by the tackle. He is just not good enough yet.

Broncos loss means Bills now move to #9 spot! Go Bills!

Interesting look at the Bills UFAs in 2024: Player Position. Age. 2023 AAV. Micah Hyde. FS. 32.9. $9,625,000 DaQuan Jones. DT. 31.9. $7,000,000 Leonard Floyd. OLB. 31.2. $7,000,000 Tim Settle. DT. 26.3. $4,500,000 Jordan Phillips. DE. 31.2. $3,000,000 Tyler Matakevich. ILB. 30.9. $2,500,000 Poona Ford. DE. 28.0. $2,250,000 Tyrel Dodson. ILB. 25.4. $2,010,000 Dane Jackson. CB. 27.0. $2,010,000 Trent Sherfield. WR. 27.8. $1,770,000 Damien Harris. RB. 26.8. $1,770,000 Taylor Rapp. S. 25.9. $1,770,000 David Edwards. G. 26.7. $1,770,000 A.J. Epenesa. DE. 25.2. $1,469,325 Shaq Lawson. DE. 29.4. $1,317,500 Latavius Murray. RB. 33.8. $1,317,500 Kyle Allen. QB. 27.7. $1,232,500 Cam Lewis. CB. 26.6. $1,185,000 Germain Ifedi. RT. 29.5. $1,165,000 Gabriel Davis. WR. 24.7. $998,595 Quintin Morris. TE. 24.8. $787,500 -ERFA-

Thanks for the link. And thanks to all who replied and got me up to speed on this. I had never noticed this before this season.

I noticed this twice, in each of the last 2 games, prior to the offense getting back on the field. And I thought: that was pretty strange for a guy who used to be too hyped up with a “sugar rush”.. anyone else see that?

Dalton Kincade….The Legend Continues to grow

Who??? does he play for the Bills? haven’t heard his name or noticed him in games this year…

The BAD: offense, defense & Special teams. There is nothing fun or entertaining to watch with this team. Football is my favorite sport to watch and this Bills team is ruining weekend after weekend. It is the same feelings had in the drought years, year after year of sad incompetence until I no longer cared. not going down that hole again. My second favorite team is now who I will watch and root for. so sad Buffalo needs a better OC, a better DC, a better OL coach. A true #2 WR, a #1 CB, a #1 MLB, a better LT…etc, etc. too many holes and bad decisions makes them so mediocre to watch… Lost to the Patriots with Mac Jones! Come on man! Poop! 💩

Thanks! Nice that this has the Giants injuries too. I was kinda hoping the Giants rookie Center Schmitz would play. I had done some Madden-type mock drafts and had him as a Bills pick, to help with the center of the line…was gonna try to keep an eye on him.🤷🏻‍♂️

Martin had 6 punts. 2 dropped inside the 20. Longest 53. no shanks. on a dismal day, he did his job well.

This was a frustrating loss. Was gonna start a flowers for AJ Epenesa, and started thinking about how Ed Oliver and Leonard Floyd were deserving… so changed to game balls. AJ Epenesa Ed Oliver Leonard Floyd Stef Diggs Gabe Davis Sam Martin who else you got…anybody from the Oline?

Relentless! What technique! Watching that shoulder dip move around the edge, swim moves, spin moves - he perfected his craft. and such hand strength - if he got a hand on a QB they were going down. Need to see more of Von in a Bills jersey🤕

And having a defensive guru as HC, those details: on how to beat a zone - should be drilled into those receivers on this team!

We have heard all preseason about the MLB having to be up to speed enough to make the calls. And with Kirksey signing , onto the PS “till he learns enough to make the calls in the middle”. Milano is smart & experienced enough to make the calls, right? Is there a reason why the caller has to be the MLB? Maybe his location, so all the others can hear him better? Or his vision of the offense alignment, or QB ? just doesn’t make much sense to me, that the least familiar guy (with scheme & personnel) has to make the calls…. I am hoping some of defensive guru’s on here could enlighten me.🤷🏻‍♂️

Agree! Dallas QB. Was a 3rd rounder in 2019. Had a good preseason game this year. Trey Lance trade made him expendable

So, do we think like this: -guys released before Tuesday - probably are not going to be the ones they are trying to resign on Wednesday after the IR designations… - the early releases are not expected back to releasing team, and are getting a chance to catch on with another team.

TE OJ Howard cut from the Raiders - he was with the Bills for a preseason & is still not good.

Besides the obvious play of our 1st stringers and hoping for no injuries. I am looking forward to seeing: - the 2nd string Oline, up and comers. - Andy Isabella -MLB -3rd string DL, Basham, Ford, Lawson… who hangs on to a spot? -CB #2 - Does McDermott ditch his goofy sunglasses?

Bills QB board Decoded 1. WYO = Allen 2. USC = Darnold 3. OKCU = Mayfield 4. UCLA = Rosen 5. OKC St = Rudolph 6. Richmond = Lauretta note: Jackson not in their top 6 !

Thanks for posting! When you see his abilities put together like this: I love him being the underneath outlet receiver ( Beasley role) also the outside run / jet sweep guy ( McKenzie role) and as an inside runner his vision at the line, finding holes / reading blocks much better than guys running into the rear end of OLinemen.

Seattle and San Francisco. Two cities I have lived in, both with great fans! and I like the Geno Smith & Brock Purdy “underdog” stories

From Franchise Sports, an article on the best free agents still out there: Leonard Floyd Just about every team could use another pass rusher, which is why it’s surprising to see Leonard Floyd still on the market this late in the offseason. The Rams released him in March to help clear some cap space, although he’s someone who should have been picked up quickly. The fact that Floyd is now 30 is the only reason why teams would be hesitant to sign him, especially if he’s hoping to land a multi-year deal. However, Floyd has started every week of the regular season for five straight years, so he’s not been injury-prone in his career. He’s also amassed at least nine sacks in three straight seasons, not including the one he had in the Super Bowl two seasons ago. He may not be an elite pass rusher, but he’s a safe bet to grab 8-10 sacks, making him a valuable commodity. Does Miller start out on PUP list? Or even IR?

Ok, for you die hard locals: I am going to be in the 716 early June , and was wondering are there OTAs still going on up till minicamp? And what are the minicamp dates? hoping to get a glimpse of players entering facilities- is that possible?