NoSaint Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I agree with you, we are totally undervaluing him. I.m.o when its all said and done Shady will have a bust in Canton. His numbers might not be there yet, but they will be. Hell, he's close now, but we lost MG so all hope is lost for our run game this season...jk. Shady is who makes our O go. Everything we do goes off him and it showed in the games he missed or was taken out of last year As someone mentioned - it's the pairing of him and Sammy. Having two superstar talents attacking different parts of the field really stretches a defenses resources. Because both "change the numbers" and require attention from multiple defenders either a defense has to pick one, or if they focus on bothhopefully TT and clay can work some magic in the mid level. The offense is pretty well constructed when healthy and Tyrod trusts the middle - these last bits being wild cards for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDogg20 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 As someone mentioned - it's the pairing of him and Sammy. Having two superstar talents attacking different parts of the field really stretches a defenses resources. Because both "change the numbers" and require attention from multiple defenders either a defense has to pick one, or if they focus on bothhopefully TT and clay can work some magic in the mid level. The offense is pretty well constructed when healthy and Tyrod trusts the middle - these last bits being wild cards for us.Yes I agree, even without Sammy on the field Shady is great. With him it should make him that much better. Shady should free up Sammy a lot since we are a run first team and I assume we'll say that way under Denni. But it will work both ways no doubt. Pick your poison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Yes I agree, even without Sammy on the field Shady is great. With him it should make him that much better. Shady should free up Sammy a lot since we are a run first team and I assume we'll say that way under Denni. But it will work both ways no doubt. Pick your poison I think it was bandit that showed the stats on how much Sammy frees up shady too. When on the field shadys ypc jumped substantially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 With Dennison using more outside run plays that rely on the runner cutting back and finding a hole, as well as more pass attempt's going to McCoy, he will have the opportunity to put up MVP numbers and drive us to the playoffs. Look what Dennison did with Arian Foster and while he's / was a great RB, Shady is on another level. I think McCoy isn't mentioned enough or given enough credit for what he brings to the table as the engine to our offense. Just imagine how much better he could have been last year with a consistent D ,let alone a play caller that is a perfect match for Shady. He's easily a top 10 skills position player and if Watkins can play to his full potential,we suddenly have 2 elite,rare talents running around in that offense. Not to mention an anticipated improved defense will also make Taylor look much much better. I know he's respected on here but I still feel Shady is underappreciated a bit and doesn't get brought up enough when talking about Buffalo's potential future success Great post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 .....Dennison needs to develop a plan to use Shady and (??) in a Thurman Thomas/Kenneth Davis type duo.......Thurman did some damage annually with 2,000+ all purpose yards and Davis was his perfect relief.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Not me.He`s a baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 .....Dennison needs to develop a plan to use Shady and (??) in a Thurman Thomas/Kenneth Davis type duo.......Thurman did some damage annually with 2,000+ all purpose yards and Davis was his perfect relief....You're absolutely right and I really believe Jonathan Williams could be that guy, but if not, could easily see one of these unknown backs make a name for themselves, for the 3rd straight year. 2015 it was Karlos, last year TD Mike, I'm sure someone will stand out in TC. And then we have the big bruiser in Tolbert for those short yardage situations Great post!! Thanks. Appreciate it Go BILLS!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 You're absolutely right and I really believe Jonathan Williams could be that guy, but if not, could easily see one of these unknown backs make a name for themselves, for the 3rd straight year. 2015 it was Karlos, last year TD Mike, I'm sure someone will stand out in TC. And then we have the big bruiser in Tolbert for those short yardage situations Thanks. Appreciate it Go BILLS!!!!!! ...I'm probably wrong, but I think it was a key element in prolonging Thurman's career a a high and consistent level.....he did plenty of damage annually with 2,000+ all purpose yds....look how bad Kevin Faulk torched us out of the backfield....why not Shady??......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 ...I'm probably wrong, but I think it was a key element in prolonging Thurman's career a a high and consistent level.....he did plenty of damage annually with 2,000+ all purpose yds....look how bad Kevin Faulk torched us out of the backfield....why not Shady??.........I know, that was one of my biggest gripes with the play calling ,that Shady was not targeted more on dump offs, screens, swing passes. Get him 1 on 1 with a LB and some space , and you're looking at a potential huge play every time he touches the ball. He has terrific hands for a back and his vision is not human! It was baffling why he wasn't targeted more on those type of passes and I'm super confident that Dennison will give Shady way more opportunities in the pass game, especially with his FB able to catch passes and make defenses pay, Dennison can get very creative with those two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 @buffalobills From a guy who knows a thing or two about RBs: "Shady's a young 29. He has great years left in him...I don't see him slowing down soon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 i don't want him mindlessly running the ball until (like Juice and Earl) he gets hurt and has to get around in a golf cart for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseTooth Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Good post Jersey. I agree he is undervalued. He will thrive in this new scheme IMO. He plays hard and injuries are not a mega concern. He has obvious potential to claim the yds from scrimmage title this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I would still like to see him platooned and not overused. Lets get playmakers like maclin in here to catch the balls......let Shady tote the rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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