Big Turk Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I haven't seen anything about this, but I find this incredibly strange. For the most part, the OLine plays together every snap on virtually every team, unless a player is injured or taken out because he is ineffective. However, Gailey has seemingly been switching things up quite a bit with no rhyme or reason. Cordero Howard in for Wood, Bell taken out, Green taken out(well, this could be for cause---he is god awful). Almost seems like he is holding mini-audtions for the OLine each game to see who can actually play and who can't for future reference. I guess it isn't too bad of an idea...not like we are going to go 13-0 from this point forward and win the division, but I just thought it was kind of strange how this keeps happening when virtually no other teams do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 this entire season is nothing more than an evaluation period. we'll see multiple lineup changes, even in-game. we also havent seen the last of the in-season cuts. ive said it countless times: he inherited a pile of crap, and now they are seeing which turds float and which sink. you are dead on when you say: Almost seems like he is holding mini-audtions for the OLine each game to see who can actually play and who can't for future reference. and that can be applied to EVERY position on the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbag3man Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I haven't seen anything about this, but I find this incredibly strange. For the most part, the OLine plays together every snap on virtually every team, unless a player is injured or taken out because he is ineffective. However, Gailey has seemingly been switching things up quite a bit with no rhyme or reason. Cordero Howard in for Wood, Bell taken out, Green taken out(well, this could be for cause---he is god awful). Almost seems like he is holding mini-audtions for the OLine each game to see who can actually play and who can't for future reference. I guess it isn't too bad of an idea...not like we are going to go 13-0 from this point forward and win the division, but I just thought it was kind of strange how this keeps happening when virtually no other teams do it... No other teams are on a 16 week tryout year. Also, I think some of it (i.e. Wood/Bell) are because the two of them are coming off pretty bad injuries. I think it is a great idea, and hopefully he starts doing it with Maybin/Carrington/Moats/Troupe so that we know what we have and what we need by the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hate the Bills ! Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Maybe Ralph should just close the franchise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 No other teams are on a 16 week tryout year. Also, I think some of it (i.e. Wood/Bell) are because the two of them are coming off pretty bad injuries. I think it is a great idea, and hopefully he starts doing it with Maybin/Carrington/Moats/Troupe so that we know what we have and what we need by the end of the year. good point. Nix mentioned in his MMQB Club PC after week 1 that neither of those guys could play a whole game yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 What so hard for everyone to understand, this year is a 20 week preseason to get ready for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 good point. Nix mentioned in his MMQB Club PC after week 1 that neither of those guys could play a whole game yet. Yep. I suspect that this is the main reason, but certainly to get some looks at other players is a reasonable assumption. IIRC Nix also said that Bell played more snaps than he was originally scheduled to and was doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamnSam Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Maybe Ralph should just close the franchise! I think that is what Ralph is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebe's Kid Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 This is !@#$ing classic Bills fan mentality. This has been addressed, and the reason is even given here in this thread, and it is STILL a conspiracy theory!! When the reason is in black and white in front of your face, you just blow by it, to race to the conspiracy. !@#$ing epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Also, I think some of it (i.e. Wood/Bell) are because the two of them are coming off pretty bad injuries. This. Gailey's said a few weeks ago he's be working Bell and Wood up going into the early season - both are not 100%. And yes, Green just sucks and they're trying anything there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Urbik was in for Wood on several plays and on some of the failed Jackson redzone runs. My quess is they are trying to get some experience in case of injury and to see what we've got in live fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've seen the rotating offensive linemen before. It's not new. The Bills aren't the only team that does it. The days of an OL playing every snap in every series is long over. It's very common to see it in college ball. Keeps the players fresh, so they aren't running on fumes in the 4th quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 It’s a new strategy, trying to fool and confuse the defense so they don't who to run over on their way to our Quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan714 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 It’s a new strategy, trying to fool and confuse the defense so they don't who to run over on their way to our Quarterback. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yeah, I really noticed this in the Patriots game. I saw where Cordaro Howard even came in to play for Green at RT on a couple of plays- but he was so embarrassed on a pass rush I don't think we'll be seeing him there again anytime soon. Urbik came in at LG for a couple of plays... On the one hand, it is a sort of confirmation that we are not going anywhere this season, and the staff is aware of it. Similar to releasing Trent. Or the talks of trading Marshawn. This team is being built from the ground up, and no one is safe. I like it. Now if we could only find a way to lose Modrak.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadstroke Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 this entire season is nothing more than an evaluation period. we'll see multiple lineup changes, even in-game. we also havent seen the last of the in-season cuts. ive said it countless times: he inherited a pile of crap, and now they are seeing which turds float and which sink. you are dead on when you say: and that can be applied to EVERY position on the team Your right on, my friend, when you imply that this is an auditioning period. We ain't going no where this year, at least for the first half to 3/4 of the season, until Gailey can figure out just who belongs and who doesn't. This is most certainly a rebuilding year and most of the posters on this board need to realize that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larz tex Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I haven't seen anything about this, but I find this incredibly strange. For the most part, the OLine plays together every snap on virtually every team, unless a player is injured or taken out because he is ineffective. However, Gailey has seemingly been switching things up quite a bit with no rhyme or reason. Cordero Howard in for Wood, Bell taken out, Green taken out(well, this could be for cause---he is god awful). Almost seems like he is holding mini-audtions for the OLine each game to see who can actually play and who can't for future reference. I guess it isn't too bad of an idea...not like we are going to go 13-0 from this point forward and win the division, but I just thought it was kind of strange how this keeps happening when virtually no other teams do it... I believe he is trying to give Wood and Bell a break because of their recent injuries. At the beginning of the season he said he would do that.Green maybe to coach him. TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I haven't seen anything about this, but I find this incredibly strange. For the most part, the OLine plays together every snap on virtually every team, unless a player is injured or taken out because he is ineffective. However, Gailey has seemingly been switching things up quite a bit with no rhyme or reason. Cordero Howard in for Wood, Bell taken out, Green taken out(well, this could be for cause---he is god awful). Almost seems like he is holding mini-audtions for the OLine each game to see who can actually play and who can't for future reference. I guess it isn't too bad of an idea...not like we are going to go 13-0 from this point forward and win the division, but I just thought it was kind of strange how this keeps happening when virtually no other teams do it... Who deserves to play ?...play them all find out what you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGimp Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 this is Year One of the 20 year rebuilding plan. They should be competitive in year 25 then win in Year 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 this is Year One of the 20 year rebuilding plan. They should be competitive in year 25 then win in Year 30 NO- it's year one. This is Nix and Gailey's first year. Everyone wanted Jauron and Guy out. Congratulations, you get to start over again and they get five years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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