BillsFan130 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Not going to be too critical on Hackett because I think he did a descent job yesterday and improved a lot from the first 3 games but have we seen one screen pass to Spiller this year yet? Got to be able to find a way to give the ball to CJ in space. Gailey did it last year (maybe too much) and spiller had a career year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Greg Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Not going to be too critical on Hackett because I think he did a descent job yesterday and improved a lot from the first 3 games but have we seen one screen pass to Spiller this year yet? Got to be able to find a way to give the ball to CJ in space. Gailey did it last year (maybe too much) and spiller had a career year Threw one bubble screen to Stevie yesterday that went for -2. Have not tried a single RB screen, to CJ or Fred or anybody, all season. Disappointing to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's disappointing, but something tells me it's all part of Hackett's season-long plan. I think he's slowly implementing more plays as the season goes on, in order to keep things simple for EJ, but also to keep some things in his back pocket to release when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have definitely been yelling for some screen passes, especially during the Jets game when they were teeing off on our O line. My hope is that Hackett has the same thought, but has a legitimate reason not to use it. Maybe he hasn't liked our execution of the screen game in practice (could be due to Brown's slowness or a lack of touch / accuracy from EJ.) I think we are going to need to make use of it at some point this year, especially on some of our road games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have definitely been yelling for some screen passes, especially during the Jets game when they were teeing off on our O line. My hope is that Hackett has the same thought, but has a legitimate reason not to use it. Maybe he hasn't liked our execution of the screen game in practice (could be due to Brown's slowness or a lack of touch / accuracy from EJ.) I think we are going to need to make use of it at some point this year, especially on some of our road games. ya you make a good point, levitre was a huge part of the screen game last year, not so sure colin brown is mobile enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bags Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've been hollering for more screens myself this season, and have wondered why (with backs like FredEx and CJ) we haven't really tried it at all. Colin Brown may be slow, but what about running it to the right side with Urbik and Pears leading the way and Chandler/Smith getting out in front as well? I hope other posters are right about Hackett keeping this play in his back pocket for later in the season b/c it's just another way to get our great one-two punch backfield more involved in the offense. BTW, while we're talking offense--TJ Graham had two good plays yesterday, but how about we get Marcus Easley on the field as a receiver rather than just returning (or watching touchback) KOs? Easley tore it up in the preseason as a WR--I'd like to see him on the outside paired with Woods and maybe move Stevie inside to the slot........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've been hollering for more screens myself this season, and have wondered why (with backs like FredEx and CJ) we haven't really tried it at all. Colin Brown may be slow, but what about running it to the right side with Urbik and Pears leading the way and Chandler/Smith getting out in front as well? I hope other posters are right about Hackett keeping this play in his back pocket for later in the season b/c it's just another way to get our great one-two punch backfield more involved in the offense. BTW, while we're talking offense--TJ Graham had two good plays yesterday, but how about we get Marcus Easley on the field as a receiver rather than just returning (or watching touchback) KOs? Easley tore it up in the preseason as a WR--I'd like to see him on the outside paired with Woods and maybe move Stevie inside to the slot........ ya I agree 100 percent with everything you said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedenstearns Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's disappointing, but something tells me it's all part of Hackett's season-long plan. I think he's slowly implementing more plays as the season goes on, in order to keep things simple for EJ, but also to keep some things in his back pocket to release when the time comes. I like that thought. He could be saving the screen for later in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 On screen plays, CJ picked up yards in bunches last year against Cleveland. They're going to be playing VERY aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 With CBrown in for Levitre, Pears in for Hairston and Wood coming off yet another surgery, the Bills OLine is not anywhere near as mobile as it was last year. Don't hold your breath waiting for a screen game to appear, because the coaches don't think the big boys can pull it off, and they're probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFO Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) It's disappointing, but something tells me it's all part of Hackett's season-long plan. I think he's slowly implementing more plays as the season goes on, in order to keep things simple for EJ, but also to keep some things in his back pocket to release when the time comes. Hope your right...would be a great move to pull out something we havn't done all year...love CJ in the screen game.... Edited September 30, 2013 by MOFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Threw one bubble screen to Stevie yesterday that went for -2. Have not tried a single RB screen, to CJ or Fred or anybody, all season. Disappointing to say the least. Horrible call yesterday. Why would you run a screen for Stevie when woods, graham, and Easley are better suited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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