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35 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:
And how many times did we punt last season?
Not many. Nor do we have many kickoffs returned. So we may have 3 returns per game. The question is do you keep someone for 3 returns per game?
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1 hour ago, Gavin in Va Beach said:
See Tasker, Steve
That was well before the kick off line was moved up. Now probably 75% of kickoffs aren’t returned. We will make 3-4 special teams tackles per game. Keep that in mind.
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1 minute ago, dneveu said:
At the end of the day - the last few guys active on a game day roster play special teams. If its kumerow vs jones - who is better at STs because neither is going to be on the field for offense.
Disagree. I can guarantee that we will receivers injured during games requiring our 5th, 6th and (maybe) 7th receiver to play.
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1 minute ago, stevewin said:
Agree - I don't understand why so many associate not wanting to waste a spot on a single gunner who contributes nothing else to the team to saying that ST are not important. These are the reasons to me why the team does not fall apart if Jones is not on it
- Bass kickoffs into endzone = less kickoff returns
- Bills punted least in the NFL last year - an average of 2.6 times/game - this could even be less this year with better offense
- Haack is excellent in punts downed inside the 20 (114 of 307 kicks in career - 37%!) = even less punt returns to cover
- Taiwan Jones does not make every tackle on STs - other players can tackle too!
- Bills emphasize acquiring/drafting/developing players with ST ability - a well coached ST unit (stay in your lanes!) with many talented ST players should be able to cover kicks effectively regardless of whether Taiwan Jones is on the field
In today’s game there really isn’t much need for a player who only plays ST. As stated only a couple punts/kickoffs per game actually get returned. If they think Jones can contribute on offense then he makes sense, but since he didn’t play a single down of offense in the preseason I suspect the team isn’t looking at him for any offense.
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1 minute ago, BillsFan4 said:
“Had a great camp/preseason”
he did...?
I must have missed his “great camp/preseason”.
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2 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said:
Do we know what Sweeny's injury is, and the timetable for recovery. I think the notion of cutting Hollister in hopes of signing him after putting Sweeney on a post 53 IR is kind of risky. Maybe Buffalo is hoping Sweeney is healthy for the Pittsburgh game.
Again, it’s about the vested vet rule. Hollister doesn’t go through waivers. They already have a deal with him to resign tomorrow. This happens all the time. It’s about roster management.
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16 minutes ago, Philo said:
Hollister is a vested veteran and will certainly be back. If I had to guess, Phillips may be heading to IR for a few weeks.
Yes. I believe if you IR a player before the season starts then they are done for the year.
Correct, and if they are on IR after season starts then only have to be there 3 weeks.
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11 minutes ago, Bangarang said:
I don’t think 1 game can make people ignore the 3 years of tape Trubisky already has.
I think Trubisky is what he is. A guy that’s probably best suited as a backup who can come in keep you competitive for a handful of games if needed. I don’t think there’s any chance he’s going to be a long term starter for anyone anymore.
I think it’s more about coaching and systems. I think he is better than several starters in the league right now, including some in our division.
Just now, jeremy2020 said:You'd be surprised how many people will buy into a player that has performed poorly all being the fault of 'coaching' (regardless of the actual coaching).
Well then we’ll see how Dalton does this year with that vaunted Chicago coaching staff.
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8 minutes ago, The Dean said:
Basically these two posts are what i have to say. If Breida has a place on the team, it's as an explosive speed back. But he actually needs to get the ball in space, to be of maximum value. Most of the chances he's had in preseason are pretty standard inside the tackle running plays. He probably isn't going to light it up on those.
If they've already decided he's on the roster, then I don't expect the Bills to show much of what they have in store for him. If he is closer to the bubble, then I'd expect to see him get a few more advantageous looks. If not for the Bills then perhaps as a bit of advertising for a possible (but unlikely) trade.
Actually you saw what the Bills plan with him on that little swing pass where he broke a tackle and got down to the half yard line. He has something none of the other backs possess-speed in open space. Yes, he will be on the 53.
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48 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:
Oh there will be guys cut from the Bills getting claimed or signed. 100%.
Yes, even the Bears announcers stated several times that players cut by the Bills would end up on other teams 53. They’re that deep.
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Just now, DCofNC said:
Text book hit, bad penalty
Yep. If his helmet doesn’t come off I doubt they throw the flag.
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Just now, gomper said:
I know it's preseason, but this is the sign of a very good team. A straight up old fashioned butt whooping in all 3 phases. This season is going to be fun.
And without half our offense playing.
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Just now, LeGOATski said:
I definitely see that as a positive for Fields. Just shows he's staying calm and taking what he's given.
Or not seeing the field and going thru his reads.
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Just now, JohninMinn. said:
Announcers on NFL network make it sound like Bears are up 41-6.🤡
These are the Bears home announcers.
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1 minute ago, oldmanfan said:
This is men vs. boys. Are we that good or are the Bears that bad?
Both.
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Just now, SCBills said:
Considering we played mostly OL backups to start the game, I’d say this is not true.Correct most guys in now won’t be n the team.
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2 hours ago, H2o said:
Everything we're seeing on the field from the Bills at this point is as vanilla as it gets. It's not even Breyer's Natural Vanilla, it's more like the Great Value Vanilla. These guys are just out here to get some work in and get used to live game speed. In actuality I'd bet the coaches already have an idea of everyone making the roster except for maybe 5 total slots that are truly up for grabs.
I've liked the Stevenson pick from the jump. I've always thought that he has the potential to be what Foster could have been. Stevenson tracks the ball better in the air though and has that ST's value to go along with being a burner.
Couldn’t agree more. The practices really give the staff the opportunity to make the evaluations. It’s the last few spots on the roster that come down to preseason game performance.
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Just now, SCBills said:
Honestly, great moment for Fromm.
The guy was asked to sacrifice a lot last year, in his rookie year - good to see him have a strong drive to win the preseason game.
Yep, and that will probably be his NFL hi light.
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1 minute ago, H2o said:
Our backups on the OL look like complete sh*t
These are 4th string who have zero chance of making the team.
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Hart may be the worst O lineman in the league.
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Just now, WMDman said:
The league wants you to peel off at the last second even tho it might be physically impossible. It’s because of when Anthony Barr broke Rodgers shoulder
Exactly. He took one step. There’s no way you can stop that momentum.
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3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:
Clear roughing the passer
Please explain. He took one step and didn’t plant the QB. You could see him let up.
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Just now, ScottLaw said:
Can’t really dive at a QBs legs anymore….
Got pushed. He didn’t dive at his legs.
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1 minute ago, HappyDays said:
Rousseau keeps popping off the screen. He's disrupting a lot of pass plays.
He’s got those inspector gadget arms.
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