26CornerBlitz Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 @AroundTheNFL What did we learn from Friday's slate of preseason games? @greggrosenthal takes a look: https://t.co/TVtBbqIP1k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 So.... what am I looking for in Week 2?  Separation in the receiver battle..... Walt Powell and Jarret Boykin were the two who seemed to further their cause against the Colts as the order behind the top two continues to be a jumble. There is talk of Sammy getting a few snaps tonight... so that might give us some clues... if they line up 3 wides when Sammy and Woods are out there who gets the first look in the other spot? Is it Goodwin in the slot or does someone get a shot outside with Woods in the slot? Not sure if Salas is healthy but if he isn't he is missing opportunities to nail down his spot and leaving it open for others coming up behind.  The backup interior offensive line job.... ​I thought Velasco was a lock for this job right up until last weekend. His performance looked bad first time around and brutal when I watched it back. He is in a serious fight for a roster spot at this stage... tonight is a chance for Ryan Groy to take another step towards securing his spot on the 53.  Seymour.... The kid has done nothing but impress so far. Looks likely to get the start at nickel tonight. Perform well and that becomes one of the intriguing position battles of the last week of camp. If we have really found a guy in the late rounds who can be the starting nickel and have the versatility to slide out onto the boundary if anything happens to Gilmore or Darby then that is like playing with house money.  The 2nd string defensive tackles.... ​Corbin Bryant is not ​Marcel Dareus but he is a fine football player in his own right and the Bills line whilst unquestionably getting worse will not become a disaster for that change. But there is a big chance now for the guys behind the established 4 of Dareus, Kyle, Corbin and Washington. The Bills will not have to carry Dareus on the roster for the first 4 weeks so opportunity knocks for Worthy, Zimmer, Walker, Deaderick and Douzable. There are jobs to be won... and one of those guys will be the primary backup going into week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Do you mean Braxton Miller?no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 As much as it pains me to say this.....Jeannine Garoffolo has looked pretty decent. Â Really? I thought he looked useless against the Bears starters. He came on strong when the scrubs came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 So.... what am I looking for in Week 2?  Separation in the receiver battle..... Walt Powell and Jarret Boykin were the two who seemed to further their cause against the Colts as the order behind the top two continues to be a jumble. There is talk of Sammy getting a few snaps tonight... so that might give us some clues... if they line up 3 wides when Sammy and Woods are out there who gets the first look in the other spot? Is it Goodwin in the slot or does someone get a shot outside with Woods in the slot? Not sure if Salas is healthy but if he isn't he is missing opportunities to nail down his spot and leaving it open for others coming up behind.  The backup interior offensive line job.... ​I thought Velasco was a lock for this job right up until last weekend. His performance looked bad first time around and brutal when I watched it back. He is in a serious fight for a roster spot at this stage... tonight is a chance for Ryan Groy to take another step towards securing his spot on the 53.  Seymour.... The kid has done nothing but impress so far. Looks likely to get the start at nickel tonight. Perform well and that becomes one of the intriguing position battles of the last week of camp. If we have really found a guy in the late rounds who can be the starting nickel and have the versatility to slide out onto the boundary if anything happens to Gilmore or Darby then that is like playing with house money.  The 2nd string defensive tackles.... ​Corbin Bryant is not ​Marcel Dareus but he is a fine football player in his own right and the Bills line whilst unquestionably getting worse will not become a disaster for that change. But there is a big chance now for the guys behind the established 4 of Dareus, Kyle, Corbin and Washington. The Bills will not have to carry Dareus on the roster for the first 4 weeks so opportunity knocks for Worthy, Zimmer, Walker, Deaderick and Douzable. There are jobs to be won... and one of those guys will be the primary backup going into week 1. in this game I want to see our DBs vs their WRs. Sterling Sheppard has been predictably impressive in this offense. Obj is obj. Not sure if Cruz is playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I hear that Robby Anderson went off last night for the Jets. Â I know "it's only preseason" but talent cannot be subdued for long. Him and Enunwa as backup options bode well for Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Really wanted the Bills to grab Robby Anderson. He went undrafted didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Really wanted the Bills to grab Robby Anderson. He went undrafted didn't he? Â He did indeed. Just from the NFL.com draft tracker, he was one of 11 WR's that went undrafted that I had a draftable grade on. Â Some teams wanted him to play corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) I watched that Temple victory over Penn State and the kid made a couple of clutch contested catches on 3rd downs. I was a fan from that moment. The college kids who can make catches in space and go the distance... there is a bundle of. Kids who can use their body and catch the ball on 3rd down... they are the ones that tend to catch my eye. Edited August 20, 2016 by GunnerBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Really? I thought he looked useless against the Bears starters. He came on strong when the scrubs came on. Â So far I just watched the first Cheats* drive--two hand offs and an incomplete short pass thrown behind Dobson. From the timing in the box score, it does look like his stats came largely after the Bears starters were out. Â I did, however, watch the first 2 Bears series and they absolutely lit up the Pats* D, which was supposed to be good this year. The first two series yielded 11 points in the first quarter. Sheard didn't play, but most other starters did. Something tells me they're going to miss Jones and Easely up front more than Belicheat thought.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I watched that Temple victory over Penn State and the kid made a couple of clutch contested catches on 3rd downs. I was a fan from that moment. The college kids who can make catches in space and go the distance... there is a bundle of. Kids who can use their body and catch the ball on 3rd down... they are the ones that tend to catch my eye. Â Absolutely. It's why I've liked guys like Devin Funchess and De'Runnya Wilson. Not players for every occasion but they have an intuitive feel for dealing with contact and placing their bodies between the ball and the defender. Â Anderson's concentration and hand/eye coordination are off the charts. He's built for sustainable drives, something the Bills struggled with so much last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Anyone catch the Arizona/Chargers game? Palmer looked just as bad as he did to finish the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Carl Nassib > Ryan Nassib  Terrell Pryor doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Carl Nassib > Ryan Nassib  Terrell Pryor doing things. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/178164-now-is-the-time-to-sign-terrell-pryor-as-a-pass-catcher/?fromsearch=1 Edited August 20, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Anyone catch the Arizona/Chargers game? Palmer looked just as bad as he did to finish the season. i did not, but read about it. Everybody has that game as a L for the Bills,est to East, Palmer falling off...we have a great shot to win that game. Â I am trying to find a place to bet that game now, have never done that before.Bovada no go...any one with suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 i did not, but read about it. Everybody has that game as a L for the Bills,est to East, Palmer falling off...we have a great shot to win that game. Â I am trying to find a place to bet that game now, have never done that before.Bovada no go...any one with suggestions? Don't do it bro. They added Chandler Jones and Ndemiche to rush the passer. Cards are skrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Mario looks even worse than he did last year There's a chance maybe Mario fell off. Or there's a chance that a veteran is doing the Bruce Smith preseason thing in game 2 of a stupidly long preseason. Anyone catch the Arizona/Chargers game? Palmer looked just as bad as he did to finish the season. I put little to no stock into the performance of good veteran players in preseason. Â Palmer's only job is to stay healthy until the regular season. Don't do it bro. They added Chandler Jones and Ndemiche to rush the passer. Cards are skrong. I don't know. They haven't been racking up preseason sacks. Busts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 i did not, but read about it. Everybody has that game as a L for the Bills,est to East, Palmer falling off...we have a great shot to win that game. Â I am trying to find a place to bet that game now, have never done that before.Bovada no go...any one with suggestions? We also have extra prep/rest time after our Thursday home opener. I like our chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 @NFLSTROUD #Bucs RB Doug Martin will be held out of tonight's game vs. Jags strictly as a precaution with bruised ribs. Likely to play vs Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Don't do it bro. They added Chandler Jones and Ndemiche to rush the passer. Cards are skrong. Only line I can find right now is Cards -2 1/2. I am up for a friendly wager if you are. Let's say $25 to 26shirts for the loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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