Dragonborn10 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Setting aside the fact passing wins in the NFL and they spent two first round picks on a WR they only targeted four times last week.... What moves should be made? What moves will be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 First they should dredge up a guard. There has to be an available human that can play better than what we have. Like, maybe scour the CFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 First they should dredge up a guard. There has to be an available human that can play better than what we have. Like, maybe scour the CFL. I would start by putting Urbik in at RG and using Pears as the blocking TE instead of Lee Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I think you will find the running game will be fine 5 of the 6 teams buffalo played are top 10 defenses Edited October 14, 2014 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) 1. Play Urbik to RG 2. Deactivate Lee Smith 3. Move Pears into Smith's blocking TE/penalty collector role 4. Activate Bryce Brown 5. Play Dixon in the role CJ is playing when they run into the line. 6. Play Fred like they did against Lions and spell him with Brown 6. Use CJ as decoy/gadget/screen/sweep type role ONLY and KOR Edited October 14, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 7. Teach CJ to hit the hole, turn sideways and pump his legs. The GOOD Bills used to call Thurman Thomas off tackle, everyone in the stadium knew it, and he would get 3-4 yards... or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Marrone also said he was going to hire coordinators with thorough NFL experience and then hired Hackett the very next day whose highest coaching title in the NFL was Offensive Quality Control. Marrone likes to talk a big game but he really has no clue what to do. 1. Play Urbik to RG 2. Deactivate Lee Smith 3. Move Pears into Smith's blocking TE/penalty collector role 4. Activate Bryce Brown 5. Play Dixon in the role CJ is playing when they run into the line. 6. Play Fred like they did against Lions and spell him with Brown 6. Use CJ as decoy/gadget/screen/sweep type role ONLY and KOR The pathetic part is that we don't study and watch film for a living and we could probably be doing a better job. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Wade Smith was just released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Bench Spiller except for KR. He has NOT earned a spot on the field this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Kelso Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Wade Smith was just released But can he play guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Some media type has got to get to the bottom of why Urbik hasn't seen the field yet at what is a terrible guard position for this team. Did he get caught making fun of Marrone behind his back or something? There's a reason why you don't see 6'7" guards, and Pears exemplifies that. How he rates starting over Urbik is inexplicable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norton20 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Wade Smith was just released Who is Wade Smith? Long term, Marrone needs to change how he values guards. You can't just "coach em up". You need at least one of them to be athletically gifted enough to deal with the stud DT's that nearly every team has. The Dt's are #1 picks for a reason. For the short term, try passing in the 1st quarter instead of running 2 out of every 3 plays, mostly right up the middle with their smallest back. Play Urbik (not a great alternative but better than Pears). Pears can be blocking TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 "After several meetings, discussions, and careful review of all the available game tape we have concluded that we need to try running Spiller up the middle on shotgun handoffs more." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonprophet Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think you will find the running game will be fine 5 of the 6 teams buffalo played are top 10 defenses That's true, but if you want to make it to the first round of the playoffs and beyond you must be able to run effectively against good defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 "After several meetings, discussions, and careful review of all the available game tape we have concluded that we need to try running Spiller up the middle on shotgun handoffs more." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonprophet Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Some media type has got to get to the bottom of why Urbik hasn't seen the field yet at what is a terrible guard position for this team. Did he get caught making fun of Marrone behind his back or something? There's a reason why you don't see 6'7" guards, and Pears exemplifies that. How he rates starting over Urbik is inexplicable. Isn't he also acting as an on-the-field coach for Henderson? Marrone also said he was going to hire coordinators with thorough NFL experience and then hired Hackett the very next day whose highest coaching title in the NFL was Offensive Quality Control. That was funny at the time, not so much in retrospect. Marrone likes to talk a big game but he really has no clue what to do. Doesn't every head coach hire his cronies? Remember Greggo hiring his woefully underqualified Best Man to coach the offensive line? 6. Use CJ as decoy/gadget/screen/sweep type role ONLY and KOR Don't forget PRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Some media type has got to get to the bottom of why Urbik hasn't seen the field yet at what is a terrible guard position for this team. Did he get caught making fun of Marrone behind his back or something? There's a reason why you don't see 6'7" guards, and Pears exemplifies that. How he rates starting over Urbik is inexplicable. It's harder to play guard as a taller guy, but plenty of guys do it. It's more an issue of being able to play low, not upright and angular. Alex Boone of SF is 6'8", Jeromy Clary of SD (on IR) is 6'7", James Brewer of NYG is 6'6", Jeff Linkenbach of Indy is 6'6", Austin Howard of Oakland is 6'7", Todd Herremans of Philly is 6'6", Ramon Foster of Pittsburgh is 6'6", Kyle Long of Chicago is 6'6", Geoff Scwhartz of NYG is 6'6". I guess my point is that it's not about height; it's about being able to play with low pad level, transitioning away from OT instincts, playing in limited space, learning to receive an exchange from an OT on a stunt, and many other factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Better start by looking at Hackett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Since the offensive development has been going in reverse ever since he took over, I am not optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Some media type has got to get to the bottom of why Urbik hasn't seen the field yet at what is a terrible guard position for this team. Did he get caught making fun of Marrone behind his back or something? There's a reason why you don't see 6'7" guards, and Pears exemplifies that. How he rates starting over Urbik is inexplicable. Sal Maiorana @salmaiorana Yes. RT @slcrubes: @salmaiorana What happened to Urbik? Is he really worse than Richardson and Pears? So there you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts