JohninMinn. Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 It's that simple folks. Now we got the all important confidence and momentum. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 It's that simple folks. Now we got the all important confidence and momentum. :D 161724[/snapback] and run without tripping over the yardage markers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 and run without tripping over the yardage markers. 161726[/snapback] Now, now. That was no yardage marker Travis tripped over in Oakland. That was an invisible gnome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 Oh. 161725[/snapback] A keen insight wasn't it? Lots of guys can run it's the little things was my point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 A keen insight wasn't it? Lots of guys can run it's the little things was my point.... 161733[/snapback] I know. I 'got it'. Seeing someone able to pick up the blitz and, more importantly, being able to get through the line of scrimmage (even when there's no chasm to run through) is nice. I like Travis a lot, I just wish he had a few of those 'little things', as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 At first, I thought this said "Big Reason for Steak", and as most people should know, you NEVER need a reason for steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 At first, I thought this said "Big Reason for Steak", and as most people should know, you NEVER need a reason for steak. 161741[/snapback] I could go for a steak and some spinach right about now. Maybe even a baked potato, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 .........and doesn't have stubbs as fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I could go for a steak and some spinach right about now. Maybe even a baked potato, too. 161745[/snapback] Add some mushrooms on top of that and you have yourself a date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Almost all players in the NFL have excellent skills. The stars have that, plus notable awareness of the situation at hand, which is compressed into a few seconds. McGahee is a smart cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Travis Henry is a quality RUNNING back. That's the extent of his talent. He's not good in pass protection and he isn't a good pass catcher. It's nice seeing a screen play executed properly with Willis in there. Willis is the NUMBER ONE REASON the Bills are 7-6 now instead of about 3-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 There are alot of factors and WM is simply one of them. The return of Lawyer Milloy was equally important, as was the unleashing of Sam Adams. It wasn't any one thing - it was a combination of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZC-Boston Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Travis Henry is a quality RUNNING back. That's the extent of his talent. He's not good in pass protection161886[/snapback] I would love for someone to prove to me why this is true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 So far from what I have seen this is what makes Magehee great - Never say die attitude - Not just the speed but also the PATIENCE to allow things to develop in front of him - The common sense to know whey they aren't going to and plow ahead for positive yards - He is really economical...it seems to me that he squeezes every possible yard out of a run......given his current physical status. Next year I expect him to squeeze out much more when he gets his burst back - He is very good for a rookie pass protector - He can catch....and makes the most out of screen plays Did I miss anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Oh. 161725[/snapback] I thought this was a classic reaction!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I would love for someone to prove to me why this is true... 161891[/snapback] maybe because as soon as Willis went in, we actually saw a RB block for once, and it added to Drew's protection, and confidence. You can't really prove pass protection with stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Um Willis has helped but he isn't the sole reason. The main reason why the Bills have winning is the Offensive line. They are starting to gel nicely. Bledsoe has time to throw, Willis has room to run. When this happens it opens everything else up on the offense. Defenses cannot blitz every down otherwise they can get burnt. Don't forget Lee Evans. Defenses have to be afraid of this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Um Willis has helped but he isn't the sole reason. The main reason why the Bills have winning is the Offensive line. They are starting to gel nicely. Bledsoe has time to throw, Willis has room to run. When this happens it opens everything else up on the offense. Defenses cannot blitz every down otherwise they can get burnt. Don't forget Lee Evans. Defenses have to be afraid of this kid. 161923[/snapback] you are correct, he is only part of it, but it seems WAAAAY too coincidental that almost instantaneous with his arrival came wins. Maybe it was coincidence that the line just started to gel the minute he was the starter. Maybe Lee Evans ate his Wheaties the morning that Willis started and hasn't looked back to Fruity Pebbles since. Maybe Bledsoe just all the sudden got good again. ... Maybe, and maybe if i play with it enough, it will grow to 12".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Somehow Henry and the OL started on the wrong foot and ended up not giving us a running game. Once our running game was stalled, the opponent Ds started squaring on the DB. DB made mistakes and couldn't handle the pressure and made quite a few lousy decisions that cost us games. Once the OL sorted out its starters (from Pucillo to Smith to Tucker) and WM came in and gave the spark, it allowed DB the extra time to look for his receivers downfield. This allowed Ds to back off and respect both the running and passing game. Once the Offense started establishing itself and putting points on the board the defense having to spend lesser time on the field was able to attack more and get more turnovers and shorten the field for the offense to score TDs instead of field goals.... Bottom line, the OL needed to gel, find the players from the pretenders and the coaching staff took 1/2 the season for the players to buy into their system. The fact that Bledsoe has thrown a bunch of interceptions or fumbles the last few games and we have still won inspite of that shows that this teams confidence is at an all time high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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