KDIGGZ Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We gave up nothing in these transactions. Watkins was only potential, still unproven that his skills are capable of being on the field when needed. Darby can play but has not demonstrated he is a top CB. This team needs players who can show up and can lead. Sammy types who over estimate their impact cause turmoil with their expectations. " Give me the ball !!!!! I showed up this week so you should all be thankful. ". was runner up as defensive rookie of the year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm pretty sure they are not only allowed to compete, they will be expected to compete. The OP pointed out how close we were in many games, but failed to mention Sammy was missing or hobbled for many of them. Assuming Matthews can get and stay healthy, that would put us ahead of last year in terms of talent. Better than a full year WITH Sammy? No, but that's why they play the games and wait to see how they turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Darby was pretty bad last year. Professional sports mantras are often what have you done for me lately. Rumors are he didn't buy in and he wasn't a good fit. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens this season . If Matthews and Gaines come close to Watkins and Darby's production the trades will be looked at as positive decisions for our team. I will root for Matthews and Gaines. Hope Sammy and Darby do well also. But they are now secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 was runner up as defensive rookie of the year.... It was a strangely good year after struggling all pre-season. But he played great. His second year was disappointing, and the scheme fit for this year was questionable. I really don't know what to expect from him. This one is a crap shoot from my point of view. I don't know what I think on this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Drives me nuts too...Maybe the contraction would be better: should'f LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Maybe the contraction would be better: should'fLOL At least that gets creativity points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood for Wall of Fame Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Should of? your being a no-it-all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 your being a no-it-all Your right. To much dribble hear on TSW. Its enough to make sumbuddy loose they're mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Maybe the contraction would be better: should'f LOL Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 haha "should of" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Tyrod is Tyrod, same as ever and not able to hit moving receivers with good anticipation. This is why I am expecting Peterman to be the starter before the season is over. What scares me is the soft zone coverage that we are implementing in our secondary. Opposing QBs are going to have a field day - hope I'm wrong Go Bills!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Tyrod is Tyrod, same as ever and not able to hit moving receivers with good anticipation. This is why I am expecting Peterman to be the starter before the season is over. What scares me is the soft zone coverage that we are implementing in our secondary. Opposing QBs are going to have a field day - hope I'm wrong Go Bills!!!!! How do you know we're playing a soft zone....and will it be all the time? Don't good defenses mix up coverages ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 How do you know we're playing a soft zone....and will it be all the time? Don't good defenses mix up coverages ? Who says we have a good defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Who says we have a good defense? I'll say we have an improved defense from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'll say we have an improved defense from last season. Sarcasm bro. Well I meant it a little. This isn't the "This Year's Defense Sucks" thread. But I suspect we will have one before the end of week 2 - maybe 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I just posted this on another thread ... check out this stat .. but to your point of being 500 .. there have been many chances for 4th quarter comebacks https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/comebacks_active.htm Tyrod for his career .. yes career only has (2) 4th quarter comebacks .. Dak doubled this up last year in his first year in the league ... I think McBeane is looking to move on from mediocre 500 or less football ... I'm not a Tyrod hater ... but expected him to do more with the starting reigns after years holding the clipboard in Baltimore ... 44% completion percentage in 4th quarter last year in the 4th quarter within 7 points ... time to rebuild. I am glad the 4-3 defense is back ... but have faith in the new regime and plan .. this year might be slightly worse ... short term pain ... long term gain. I'd bet a ton of $ that his numbers go way up in the 4th quarter. Better scheme. More reliable WR that will hold on to the ball in traffic. I recently watched some games from last year and his WR really failed him late in games, as well as his defense. Improved WR corp, improved D, better scheme fit (more play action, which is deadly with 2 elite runners in TT and Shady),will all equal a better Taylor this year. He has a unique skillet that if used right can make him a deadly QB. i think Dennison has a clear vision how to use Taylor in this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Should of? Better then the alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This team a chance to compete. I have a few reasons . Last 2 seasons under Rex the Bills were basically a 500 team going 15-16 with Rex. They lost over 10 gms by one score or less during that time period. That's 15 wins with a ton of injures to the core players and with a system that didn't fit the defense. I'm shocked McBeane wasn't able to put these facts in perspective. With finally a Healthy Sammy and a Focused Dareus those were 2 building blocks moving forward plus the return of Wood, Kyle and a slew of others and return to the 4-3 D this team could have won over 10gms easily. The problem is Sammy is never healthy and since his big contract Dareus has checked out. These 2 guys (McB) can't possibly be any worse than the clown show of Rex, Rob & Doug. Give them 3 full years and then evaluate what they've built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Better then the alternative yes. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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