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27 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:
Foster is safer than Zay IMO
I think it will be a toe to toe race. Neither has a foot up on the other.
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24 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
What do we make of Wade not playing at all? Trying to limit his hype?
Could be any number of reasons:
They already see enough potential in the guy or have made a decision on him and so no purpose putting him in with the scraps.
They wanted to give Murphy one last shot
They do not want the fans to pressure them to put him on the 53
They do not want other teams to see him for some reason
They were worried he would roar at Detroit if he scored a touchdown
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Ed Oliver. Some are starting to have doubts about him now, because of his size and not getting to the qb much yet, but not me. He will keep learning, get stronger and find ways to excel, and he will start dominating by mid season I believe. I have faith in the quiet, horse whisperer.
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It’s the first time I’ve seen Baker act human. Was starting to get worried there.
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The ones who were doubting Allen from Day one and/or after his first season, yes, a few may initially start to buy in to Allen if he starts doing better in terms of decisions, TD/INT ratio, and percentage completion, but as soon as they either see a bad game or two, Allen not showing dramatic improvement in his stats, they may become Debbie downers, Grumpy Charles’ and Negative Nancy’s again, regarding Allen. Most in the media or very few here will either never admit wrong, or only temporarily admit wrong, as they want to be seen as right, from their initial prognostication, or have other agendas.
I remember the days when qbs were given a 5 year window to become proficient. Nowadays, it’s as if people want to either anoint a qb as either a savior or bust by the end of their first or 1.5 years. That is not realistic, as some players came from worse or different programs, and some need more time to develop. I focus on progress for Allen. Don’t get too up for his ups, and too down for his downs. Although it’s too soon to determine his long term success, from what I see so far Allen seems on the right track. He has a great attitude and work ethic, has many special qb skills, seems to be improving, admits wrongs and wants to fix those, and wants to.to be his own worst critic, but in a constructive way, to be his best.
I am glad most Bills fans here seem to understand this about Allen too, as they can see the good through any bad,, and can see past certain earlier less than ideal statistics. The press they can have impatience and want a big story. Unfortunately, this means often jumping to conclusions too soon, being negative or embellishing the facts. Statistics do sometimes lie, whether others want to admit it or not, and especially when sample sizes are smaller. So, it’s great that some media can admit wrongs, possibly change their thinking, but hopefully for some next game or two later not jump back to their pessimistic ways, as things can take time to show consistent success.
Think too often people want to look at the not good, the past or the future, instead of enjoying the good moments and progress seen from game to game. For Bills fans on this board, I think most get it at least. Many media and outsiders may want to make a quick story out of us, when nothing has been proven either way, as this is a new season, and it has not even started.
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If you want to be the best, you need to win against the best. So, yes, an easier schedule could help make the Bills win more games, and since the team has better players this year too, but I look forward to the Bills playing those tougher teams at the end. Separates the pretenders from the real contenders.
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17 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Grade: 77.9
Offensive Snaps: 64
Bates is the highest-graded rookie center who has played 50-plus snaps in the preseason. This feat is even more remarkable on account of him playing 100% of his 2018 offensive snaps at left or right tackle with Penn State. Although he has recorded 13 of his 64 NFL snaps at tackle, he has yet to allow a quarterback pressure at any position. Bates finds himself behind Mitch Morse, the highest-paid center in NFL, but his versatility should be a factor when Buffalo’s front office makes soon makes their personnel decisions.
6. Ryan Bates, Buffalo Bills
Grade: 77.9
Offensive Snaps: 64Bates is the highest-graded rookie center who has played 50-plus snaps in the preseason. This feat is even more remarkable on account of him playing 100% of his 2018 offensive snaps at left or right tackle with Penn State. Although he has recorded 13 of his 64 NFL snaps at tackle, he has yet to allow a quarterback pressure at any position. Bates finds himself behind Mitch Morse, the highest-paid center in NFL, but his versatility should be a factor when Buffalo’s front office makes soon makes their personnel decisions.
3. Darryl Johnson, Buffalo Bills
Grade: 91.1
Offensive Snaps: 58Save for New England’s Chase Winovich, Bills’ edge rusher Darryl Johnson has had one of the best pass-rushing performances so far this preseason. On 36 pass-rush snaps, Johnson has recorded a 22.2% win-rate and a 13.9 pressure percentage which has resulted in two sacks and five total pressures.
It is a question mark whether Johnson will make Buffalo’s 53-man roster, but if he continues to trend upwards, his emergence would add one more weapon to coach Sean McDermott’s arsenal.
Really impressed with the quality player pickups the Bills have made the last three years, from the last three drafts and with regards to the free agents they signed, veterans, young and undrafted ones. This team is getting younger and better on paper. Beanie, McD and the scouts, and whoever else has had input, in these pickup decisions, like Shoen, Frazier, Daboll and others, seem to be getting it. Not sure if luck plays into this too, but this regime seems to know what they are doing, and in a step-by-step fashion. They are searching up and down, high and low, far and wide, and even overseas, for players that fit their culture and team needs. Got rid of lots of the overpaid, underachieving, bad attitude ones too, to make room for the rest. Not all decisions were perfect, but most seemed pretty good. Hope it works out for most of these younger and veteran players that have shown much prior ability and/or potential.
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9 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said:
Don’t shoot the messenger- but a guy I work with (solid dude) that has a friend deep within- says possibility McCoy for a third- Eagles front runner. Honestly its logical but who knows. Guess we all wait and see.
It sounds like your source is likely true. Seems plausible. My pizza guy though says he knows a friend that mingles with McD, and McCoy is staying.
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2 minutes ago, whorlnut said:
Patriots, Rams, Chiefs, Steelers, Cowboys, Texans, Chargers, Saints, Eagles.
We we are getting closer, but we’re not quite there boys.
Take off the middle 3 and we got a deal.
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9 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:
What about Phillip's Johnson. Google that.
I think we should sign John Phillips. That name is close enough. He is a TE that was cut by KC in May. Played on several teams. PFF says he has above average blocking skills. Who cares if he can catch. Do not want another Allen.
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19 minutes ago, Nanker said:
We gonna do Allens now like we did Williamses?
Phillips and Johnson’s now...We have 4 Johnson’s on the team, and 3 Phillips. I rather have another Phillips. I am searching the waiver wire now. Brb.
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Josh Allen studying Tom Brady (SI)
in The Stadium Wall Archives
Posted · Edited by BillsDude
Yes, Josh needs such film of Brady and like minded more patient and smart qbs so as to create more healthy balance in his mind, as Allen grew up watching and seemed to idolize Favre, wanting to emulate him. Allen needs to focus less on his love for his arm strength, and more on being a smart football player. By watching over and over again on film more patient, wise, and efficient qbs, and by him visualizing also him completing mostly lots of the smaller passes, with good footwork and decisions in those repeated daydreams, and doing such with ease, and by seeing those five yard or so gains as successes and not failures, these may replace the more carefree and bad habit ways he had shown last year, and in any days since.
This is not to say Allen cannot take some chances deeper down field, but hero ball will not work here, when Allen may still have accuracy, decision or foot issues. His strong arm can be used just as much with the safer short to medium throws. I love Daboll’s philosophy of looking short first, especially now that we have Beasely, Brown, McKenzie, Singletary, and such, who can catch short to medium too. If things are not open there, or on less frequent occasion then look for Brown, Foster or Jones deeper. Allen needs though as many mental and physical reps as possible, including film study of other successful qbs doing such, seeing successes for shorter up to ten yard throws, to undo his long ball and more carefree mindset. Big deal if he completes one long ball a game, if he is killing drives throughout the game because of inability or a lack of desire to patiently move the chains.