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Rock'em Sock'em

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  1. 1 hour ago, BuffaloBill said:

    Would it not be Dabol’s call?  It’s interesting that they put this on Josh.

     

    Negative.  Brian Daboll is not on the field nor is he in the helmet for the last 15 seconds of play clock.

     

    Daboll sets up the play with options built in.

    Generally, the QB is responsible to select the correct option based on the play call and rarely select something totally different, perhaps based on the specific game plan.

    Generally, the QB and center work together setup blocking assignments.  For example, when you hear "56 is the Mike", it's the quarterback that is identifying a key piece. The center and guards fine tune to figure out double teams, combo blocks, etc. based on the play call, defensive alignments, and their own in-game experience about what they think will work.  When an offensive line gels, it generally means that this communication and resulting executing is smooth and mistake-free.

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  2. 17 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said:

    The main reason the Bills rank so high is because Allen on a QB sneak is automatic on 4th & a yard or less. 

     

    They rank high because their decisions tended to match analytics optimums.   But those assume average offense against average defense based on the score and time remaining in the game or half.  Every team would then augment those baseline analytics with coaching decisions in cases when you have an all-pro punter or kicker, or if your short yardage offense is notably good (Allen 1 yard sneaks), game-time injuries (like to a kicker), weather, or other facts that make the particular circumstance deviate from "averages".

     

    I wonder if there is any correlation to making close to "optimal" decisions based only on analytics and outcome.  Notably, Pats* were in the middle of the road.

  3. 1 hour ago, Rico said:

    Bills got the 65th pick for TT and didn’t have to throw in a future 5th. :lol:

     

    TT was on a 1 year $16M contract last year.

    Rosen is on a 3 year $6M contract.

     

    Great trade for Buffalo.  Better trade for Miami, for effectively a low-cost backup QB with quality starter upside.

     

    AFCE now with 3 of the top QBs drafted in 2018, plus old man Brady.

     

  4. 8 hours ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

     

    I hate the hyper focus on sack numbers.  Last year, if Shaq had 6 more sacks, he would be at 10 total sacks.  Everyone would agree that if he had 10 sacks he would be worth the money.  But really, is less than .5 sacks per game really that big a deal? Does that really make a game changer? I don't think so.  

     

    It's not an exact science, but 10+ sacks indicates a propensity of getting pressure, whereas 4 sacks is basically table stakes for a rotational lineman.  But there is obviously more to playing on the defensive line than getting pressure on passing downs, and that's why PFF graded Lawson 76.5 in 2018 - above average and the #20 edge player.  I think he's worth a $10M for a 5th year option.  Who is available next year that won't cost us a draft pick and that will be better for less?

  5. 11 hours ago, TheTruthHurts said:

    Has nothing to do with making a decision within 3 seconds under pressure and accurately delivering a pass. 

     

    All this says is Allen can retain a lot of information.

    How quickly a QB recognizes the defense pre-snap can lead to making adjustments based on the game plan and better decisions post-snap.  Also having an idea of what to expect once the ball is snapped probably does increase accuracy.  It's less of a matter of how much can be retained and more about how quickly and accurately information can be recalled.

     

    Do you know influences accuracy numbers even more?  A clean pocket and WRs that can get open consistently and not drop balls.  I'm hoping we have that this year.

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  6. Thanks for the data.  From a productivity point of view, rushing yards when all WRs are blanketed should count for something too.  That's where Allen, Wentz, Watson, Trubisky, and Jackson would get a bump over their peers.

     

    Allen passes the eyeball test.  He was decent last year, despite OL/WR deficiencies.  There is no doubt that Allen should be in for an even better season, with a better group of guys upfront and with improved pass catchers - especially if Foster can improve in year 2.  The thing I liked most about Allen was his ability to turn an otherwise pathetic offense into a competitive one (albeit inconsistently).

     

    I'd expect Allen to get to 59%+ and also a middle of the road offense in 2019 (16th) with upside to get into the top 10.  Anything less will be a disappointment.

  7. Eric Fisher of the Chiefs had a dominant game.  Mahomes is good when he has time, but he is excellent throwing accurate passes side-armed around rushers and to receivers he sometimes does not appear to be even looking at.  He is unique in that way. Great players and coaches.

     

    The Rams are now what the Bills will be in two years with a few good FA signings, a marquee player via trade, and a couple good drafts.

     

  8. 53 minutes ago, End The Drought said:

     

    Cant see this at all. We are set with Edmunds and Milano. With defenses nowadays in nickel you rarely have 3 LBs on the field at the same time 

     

    A play maker like White would be hard to pass up, even though it is not our biggest need.  Milano would play in base and add depth to sub packages.

    If we're drafting for need and not going BPA, I'd like to see a trade down and address the lines and attempt to get a couple potential offensive play makers.  That would be a solid approach too.

  9. 3 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said:

     

    :lol:

     

    Not ENOUGH plays, apparently, as the score was a record one.

     

    Three defensive TDs and a fourth TD scored on very next play after a turnover count as part of that record score.  It's not all offensive points in this game.

     

    I'd say this game had everything: pre-game hype, two scoop and scores, a pick six, multiple sacks, clutch catches, ten TD passes, a goal line stand, a TD drop, excellent punting by the RAMs, a few lead changes, a missed XP by each team, and two interceptions in the last 90 seconds to give the RAMS the win.  How could this game have possibly been better?

     

  10. - Play your best lineman for the rest of this year.

    - Play the young skill guys.

    - Keep developing Allen when ready and ahemmm... Peterman, if he's even in our next years plans.

    - In the draft, trade down/up and draft 2 offensive lineman and 2 WRs in the first two rounds.

    - Overpay for an established pro-bowl caliber WR or trade a 2020 2nd rounder for one.  I'm thinking Brandon Cooks type move here.

    - Keep Daboll around at least another year.

     

    I believe the dearth of offensive talent is the biggest issue, followed closely by inexperienced QB play.

     

    Other than the defense's vast improvement, this year is no big surprise to anybody, is it?

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