MasterStrategist

I dont think anyone. certainly not me, is saying Zay is "all that". He hasn't performed up to his 2nd round draft status. and I feel that is what most are frustrated about. My point isn't who played against 3rd stringers, it's that Duke hasn't shown anything against nfl starters. Again, Zay isn't blowing anybody's doors off. but he has nfl starter production (see last season). This coaching staff isn't promoting some unknown and cutting a 2nd rounder in his 3rd year unless they are absolutely certain. And you can't use the 'long enough' argument against Zay and hold Duke to a different standard. Duke came out of Auburn in 2015 and is still developing, as is Zay (drafted in 2017). If someone tries signing him, perhaps the staff moves on from Connor McDermott. We shall see, in the meantime, Zay isn't going anywhere

absolutely, it is laughable how this guy trolls Zay at every turn. That "calling it now" February thread is priceless, Lololol I might have missed it, but has Zay played a significant role on specials ever in his career? Robert Foster might be who you're thinking of

I guess you missed Duke was going against 3rd stringers when he made most if not all his catches in preseason. Duke Williams hopefully develops, but he isn't as good as Zay Jones right now or Robert Foster. And Zay and Robert aren't deserving to get targets over Smoke or Beasley right now either. Let's go for 50 more pages of this nonsense seemed to be entertaining just a few months ago. Still waiting for you to live up to your claim that you're rooting for Zay....just be patient and let things get going, we're only 2 games in for crying out loud

I'll stand behind my opinion that Zay is much better than you give him credit for and is deserving to be ont he active roster over Duke. Bills coaches agree and you want to throw shade go for it. What is funny is that you continue this 'drama' about Zay like we all forget what your agenda is....look, you "called it wrong" son in February and you're calling it wrong again right now. Move on from it... you said you hoped Zay would do well, yet 2 weeks in you're looking for him to get cut...again this is the same double talk you did back in february

Sorry, was referring to OP

Lol, doesn't matter this dude has an agenda

Congrats continuing to troll Zay....seems like such a big deal to u for some reason

On playcalling: I dont think it was proving "they were right" after that first drive ended with a fumble. Allen threw a bit low and it was an unlucky bounce. They just moved the ball the entire field, why change what worked? On Allen: Sorry. I didn't see the bad body language and I was actually making a close effort to watch his reaction...maybe my definition of bad body language vs frustration is different than yours. Absolutley right that it took a ton of poise to turn the unfortunate first half into a win. And agree. he still tends to be a gunslinger at times. but his decision making looked way better than last year. Defense: Agree with your points, great gameplan and mostly a great execution. I'm a bit concerned about the nickle cb spot, especially if Taron misses significant time. I honestly can't say if Captain Munnerlyn is a possible solution, rumored to potentially re-sign but not sure he has the quicks left. I like Siran tenacity but his ball skills seem to be a bit behind his overall athleticism. And echoing your point about Tremaine, wow what a difference this season. Great game and poise, noticed a couple guys recognized the same in postgame interviews.

I hope you're wrong too. lol. Gore is a future hall of Famer, and I'm not going to pretend I know what he will do, but I doubt he does anything that crazy...would go against his character and attitude toward the game. No doubt Shady helped convinced him to come here. But this team and GM has a vision that helped too. Beane is a genius at gm speak. He doesn't make last minute decisions, this has been a strong possibility since last year

Exactly....I think Fairburn nailed it. My 2 cents: 1. shady still is above average, most elusive player we had...BUT 2. he didn't hit the tough 2, 3 or 4 yard runs anymore. it was either dance and get 10 or dance/go down for a loss. more often taking the negative runs 3. yes. last year's online sucked. but it was chris ivory. who was put in instead of shady at times and had better success...ie: 2 or 3 yard runs are sometimes a success on 1st down 4. shady has never played second fiddle and was likely to be a huge distraction if he wasn't the #1 or had to share carries. 5. gore provides a better version of "ivory", and mentor-wise is the best their is. 6. singletary might not be the second coming of Shady. but at this point in their respective careers, it's not far apart. 7. finally, financial wise. and I put this last because I think that's where it fell on the decision process. shady is no cheap commodity. which also hindered his trade market. I'm sure.

Team chemistry matters. ALOT. And that's what is being highlighted here, not a 4-0 preseason.

It is up to Wade at this point, as I'm sure buffalo would love to get him as a practice squad exemption. It's pretty simple, Wade can gamble on himself and hope he at leasts cracks a 10 man practice squad and best gets promoted during 2019 to a 53. In order for this to happen. Bills must cut him but Buffalo loses their free exemption...so a gamble if buffalo would even sign him to practice squad. Ball is in Wade's court

Beane gave an interview during the 3rd quarter his comments were interesting: 1. a few teams have been calling about Bills o line, who is available etc 2. Beane said teller took the news well 3. Beane almost said that Teller would be cut anyhow. before backtracking and saying he'd be a 53 man roster consideration 4. Beane made it very clear that Teller was "not progressing" as quickly as expected when OTAs and as the offseason has played out 5. Beane said the mix of "vets" (namely Morse. Feliciano. and Nsheke on o line) and younger players is what they're trying to instill to help the younger players progress and learn (sounded like a kick in the pants to young guys on how to grow into an NFL player) 6. Beane also said that Tyler Kroft is progressing very well, expects him to be on 53 man roster without an injury designation...and back playing in the 1st half of season)

gotcha. I must have missed that

interesting that senorise Perry is also not dressed...one of these rbs is likely traded

We might be scouting national punt, pass, kick competitions for a new punter....yeesh

First preseason in a LONG time, that we have this type of depth at multiple positions....fun to watch, definitely some.good players not making the 53 Credit to Beane

Agree completely, Gano a 2018 pro bowler coming off injury or an unknown, who is young showing potential (and much cheaper)

Agree, this Slye kid has impressed at Carolina camp the past 2 weeks.... I think he is a legitimate option for us/others. Plenty of recent seasons where teams dump their kicker for a complete unknown

Slye also went 3 for 3 last week against Chicago, including a 50+ yarder...going to predict right now he is someone's week 1 starting kicker

Doesn't have to be Slye, but you can't ignore that Hauschka has struggled and just doesn't look like himself (following his injury last year). On top of that, our staff just spent 3 days with Carolina and plenty of opportunity to review Slye at practice

Like many have said, it's nice to have a young up and coming starting QB, in addition to what's looking like a great backup situation with Barkley

Watch for us to keep an eye on Slye, Panthers 2nd string kicker.....hauschka just doesn't look like himself...injury/age

Good to see Shaq making some plays, but will trust Frazier and others who have said Murphy looks like a different player this year. Time will tell, but we have some depth at that position if Hughes stays healthy

Lol, way to go Murphy...that defensive end position group is DEEP