Coach Tuesday Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 On the heels of his questionable decision to put an unpracticed JP in against a Buzzsaw, MM has perhaps topped himself by starting Baker against one of the best passing offenses in the NFL. Should've been done weeks ago if it was going to be done - at least then Baker would have had some practice. Now, he gets to learn against the Rams' potent aerial attack... good stuff. Expect a long day on Sunday. (Btw, I'm not suggesting Reese isn't a no-talent assclown - clearly, he is - but the timing of this move is awful.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Holt & Bruce have a league leading 1438 receiving yards between them this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Btw, I'm not suggesting Reese isn't a no-talent assclown - clearly, he is 124044[/snapback] Thanks for that clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 What makes you think Martz will target Baker? If he's looked at any gamefilm from either New England game or the second Jets game, his passing chart will begin and end with wherever #24 lines up on defense. Hopefully Jerry Gray figures this out at some point, and gives McGee a little help over the top? Leaving the kid out there by himself on practically every play is going to start messing with Terrence's confidence, if it hasn't already. JMO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 And once again my question...... WHy is everyone else on this team open game for benching EXCEPT for Drew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 What makes you think Martz will target Baker? If he's looked at any gamefilm from either New England game or the second Jets game, his passing chart will begin and end with wherever #24 lines up on defense. Hopefully Jerry Gray figures this out at some point, and gives McGee a little help over the top? Leaving the kid out there by himself on practically every play is going to start messing with Terrence's confidence, if it hasn't already. JMO.... 124067[/snapback] It has more to do with knowing Gray's blitz pattern. Gray will blitz on every down b/c he knows the Rams' o-line is hurting. This will leave McGee and Baker on islands every once in awhile, and I predict disaster - total doom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 It has more to do with knowing Gray's blitz pattern. Gray will blitz on every down b/c he knows the Rams' o-line is hurting. This will leave McGee and Baker on islands every once in awhile, and I predict disaster - total doom. 124073[/snapback] Yep. It'll be a real gamble. Love it or hate it, Martz's offensive scheme of hitting the WR's 15 to 20 yards down the middle is very effective if the qb gets protection. Holt and Bruce run the route to perfection, but even if Grandma Moses were playing WR she would tattoo you if your blitz pressure is thwarted and you were short-handed over the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 And once again my question...... WHy is everyone else on this team open game for benching EXCEPT for Drew? 124068[/snapback] Because "Drew gives us the best chance to win." Waaaaaait a minute... anyone else here think maybe MM and TD are betting against the Bills? Scour the sports books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 All I have to say is: better now than never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Also, Baker has been practicing. Stop nitpicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 Also, Baker has been practicing. Stop nitpicking. 124094[/snapback] You wanna see nitpicking check out the Rams' passing game this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 And once again my question...... WHy is everyone else on this team open game for benching EXCEPT for Drew? 124068[/snapback] Because up until now, they didn't think they had any other options? The fact that they didn't try Matthews in any of DB's bad games tells me all I need to know about the staff's opinion of him. And JP's just now getting healthy. Something tells me from this point forward, if Drew throws another stinkbomb of a first half out there, things will be different. But hey, that's just my opinion... I could be wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 If weather allows, you are right, this type of offense is the type that exposes the Bills D for the phonies that they are. Just don't go blaming the sorry excuse for FS's that is the Buffalo Bills Izzel Reese and Rashad Baker. Before this game even happens we know we don't have a free safety. His name ain't Troy Vincent either. He needs to get off his bum assed knee and play some cornerback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 On the heels of his questionable decision to put an unpracticed JP in against a Buzzsaw, MM has perhaps topped himself by starting Baker against one of the best passing offenses in the NFL. Should've been done weeks ago if it was going to be done - at least then Baker would have had some practice. Now, he gets to learn against the Rams' potent aerial attack... good stuff. Expect a long day on Sunday. (Btw, I'm not suggesting Reese isn't a no-talent assclown - clearly, he is - but the timing of this move is awful.) 124044[/snapback] I disagree, if we're going to find out if Baker's going to be anything more then a career backup we might as well try him out against the NFL's best. The timing might be now as Lori eluded more reflective of McGees struggles. Now if Baker shows to be better then Reese we might end seeing Vincent back at CB and allow Terrence to return to be our nickel back which seems to be the position most fans want him at. Then during the offseason or during the draft we could either take a FS or CB pending on where the Bills expect Vincent to play in 2005. If it's FS it shows the Bills have little long term faith in Baker. If it's a CB it could be they plan on shifting Vincent over and need someone to replace Vincent or McGee's CB spot. Not to mention Clements and Thomas are due to be UFAs after 2005 so our depth at the CB position could quickly evaporate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 And once again my question...... WHy is everyone else on this team open game for benching EXCEPT for Drew? 124068[/snapback] seems like drew is giving out little bonuses to the front office for each start he gets... man they must like to have their poles smoked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 And once again my question...... WHy is everyone else on this team open game for benching EXCEPT for Drew? 124068[/snapback] Asking that is like asking why is the sky blue? Who the hell knows but it is. I just don't understand who Drew blew to be untouchable? Drew blew, good one, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeRay Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 On the heels of his questionable decision to put an unpracticed JP in against a Buzzsaw, MM has perhaps topped himself by starting Baker against one of the best passing offenses in the NFL. Should've been done weeks ago if it was going to be done - at least then Baker would have had some practice. Now, he gets to learn against the Rams' potent aerial attack... good stuff. Expect a long day on Sunday. (Btw, I'm not suggesting Reese isn't a no-talent assclown - clearly, he is - but the timing of this move is awful.) Coach... what have we got to lose here? A game? Well, does it make a difference whether or not we lose with or without Reese? I mean, it's not like this team is going anywhere... no way will this team finish better than 7-9 and even that may be a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Coach_Tuesday Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Coach... what have we got to lose here? A game? Well, does it make a difference whether or not we lose with or without Reese? I mean, it's not like this team is going anywhere... no way will this team finish better than 7-9 and even that may be a stretch. 124461[/snapback] My point is it shoulda been done weeks ago, against less potent passing offenses (Baltimore, Jets, etc.). You disagree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeRay Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 My point is it shoulda been done weeks ago, against less potent passing offenses (Baltimore, Jets, etc.). You disagree? Yes... it should have been done a long time ago... and, likewise, Bledsoe should have been benched in favor of Matthews. This coaching staff does not appear to have a clue.... and the front office is actually worse... we all knew there were big holes to fill at the end of the season at DE, FS, CB, OL, and QB.... Reese is a carreer journeyman at best. Bledsoe... I'm just dumbfounded that they would re- up him, let alone lay out that kind of cash to re-sign him... Mr. Wilson ought to encourage his front office not to piss away his money. Donahoe is a complete disgrace... In my mind he is the worst GM in Bills history... even worse than Terry Bledsoe ( and, yes... somehere there must be lineage to Drew... just gotta be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 yah its a bit of a gamble, but i'll take my chances with Baker, after the sunday night crew said last week "Reese has trouble finding the ball a lot of times." hes a fuggin FS for cryin out loud, and he cant find the ball, to me that seems like it might be a minor issue, JUST MAYBE!...give it up Buffalo...we've gotten snowed twice by ex-bronco DB's...start looking somewhere else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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