Week 15: Dolphins' Game Preparation - Inactives Announced

[Gugny]

Just now, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

You have no point per the norm.  On to Sunday. 

 

I'm making valid points Copy Boy.  Your rebuttals are full of nothing.  Just stop.   Whenever you try to post something in your own words, it never works well.  Keep copy/pasting others' thoughts.

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Southtown Tommy]

1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

What a laughable take. How many QBs in the NFL do you believe actually carry their respective teams?  It's a very few at an elite level.  We already knew that's not Tyrod and it never will be.  Nevertheless, he remains the best QB on the team as currently constructed and that won't change until next season at the earliest. 

It's not laughable, it is what fans want out of a QB. Tyrod needs to take the next step and carry this team over the next 3 games.  There are too many injuries on offense and the defense is leaky, at least sometimes.  What I said earlier up stream still applies - If Taylor struggles and the game gets sideways, pull him and put in Peterman (if healthy).  Hotrod - show me something, anything, please.....

[26CornerBlitz]

Just now, Southtown Tommy said:

It's not laughable, it is what fans want out of a QB. Tyrod needs to take the next step and carry this team over the next 3 games.  There are too many injuries on offense and the defense is leaky, at least sometimes.  What I said earlier up stream still applies - If Taylor struggles and the game gets sideways, pull him and put in Peterman (if healthy).  Hotrod - show me something, anything, please.....

 

You can want that as every team does.  The reality in the NFL is that most teams do not have that and neither do the Bills in Tyrod Taylor.  They're not turning to Peterman who threw up all over himself when given a chance.  IMO he's a marginal NFL talent who might be a long term backup.  At any rate, Peterman is out this week.

[BillsFan130]

2 minutes ago, Southtown Tommy said:

It's not laughable, it is what fans want out of a QB. Tyrod needs to take the next step and carry this team over the next 3 games.  There are too many injuries on offense and the defense is leaky, at least sometimes.  What I said earlier up stream still applies - If Taylor struggles and the game gets sideways, pull him and put in Peterman (if healthy).  Hotrod - show me something, anything, please.....

TT isn't going to carry his team the next 3 games. That's not who he is. But he still remains their best option at quarterback right now. 

 

If he has a terrible first half and they are losing 10-0 or 13-3 or something then ya maybe put in Peterman to try and give them a spark. But starting Peterman would not be an upgrade because he simply isn't ready.

 

There is a big difference between coming into a game in relief vs. starting a game. When you start, defensive coordinators game plan against you all week.

 

Didn't really work out for Peterman when Gus Bradley game planned for him about 4 weeks ago

 

[transplantbillsfan]

1 hour ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

 

after his last two home games, why wouldn't he? I have very little faith he gets the job done and rightfully so.

 

Lack of faith is understandable.  Saying we have no chance to win is just dumb.

1 hour ago, Gugny said:

 

What does this mean?  Do you think any of our wins had anything to do with Tyrod Taylor playing well?

 

Uuuuuhhhhh,...

 

is this a serious question or tongue in cheek?

 

If it is, the answer is yes.  It's not "I think yes," the answer just obviously is "yes."  And it was a dumb question, if meant to be serious.

[transplantbillsfan]

19 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

 

I gotta say, I'm surprised that Peterman is now just listed as "OUT."  He was a full participant, but he's out?  He can't be evaluated tomorrow or Sunday?  Or is this McDermott taking a different approach for this game by giving Taylor an opportunity to sink or swim all on his own without ever looking over his shoulder this week?

 

Kinda weird.

 

That leaves an extra active position, though.  I wonder who it will be.  Given Benjamin's injury, we better have Reilly active and ready to go.

[26CornerBlitz]

6 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

I gotta say, I'm surprised that Peterman is now just listed as "OUT."  He was a full participant, but he's out?  He can't be evaluated tomorrow or Sunday?  Or is this McDermott taking a different approach for this game by giving Taylor an opportunity to sink or swim all on his own without ever looking over his shoulder this week?

 

Kinda weird.

 

That leaves an extra active position, though.  I wonder who it will be.  Given Benjamin's injury, we better have Reilly active and ready to go.

 

He participated in practice today on a full basis.  The independent neurologist obviously hasn't cleared him to play.  Hopefully next week. 

Edited December 15, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

3 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

Lack of faith is understandable.  Saying we have no chance to win is just dumb.

 

You calling Chandler#81 dumb? I said "little" faith he gets the job done. meaning there is still a chance but I'm not counting on it.

 

 

19 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

Ya know, this is something people said last year right after the Baltimore game, remember?

 

They're the ones who first said they "made him a QB," which was how they shut him down.

 

Why didn't every single other team follow that blueprint?  You say this as though the blueprint is out there and so Taylor will never have a good game again.

 

That's just ridiculous.

 

Why didn't Seattle do it last year when Taylor had the 2nd best game of his NFL career?  Or Miami when he had the best game of his NFL career?

 

 

This argument that Taylor has been "figured out" and so he needs to be on the bench because he can't lead this team to Ws anymore with that blueprint out there is a little ridiculous because clearly either that blueprint doesn't always work or teams are just aren't using that blueprint, despite the fact that it's apparently a blueprint that always works so well 

 

why do you keep bringing up last season? never said he would never have  a good game again, your words. I don't see him having one in the last three though. he may have one in another uniform as a back up, so there may be some hope left that he does?

 

I'll gladly accept being wrong but the proof is in the pudding and taylors last two home games were horrid, again leading to my lack of faith.

 

my right to think so and dumb to you or not, I'm sticking to it.

[transplantbillsfan]

4 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

He participated in practice today on a full basis.  The independent neurologist obviously hasn't cleared him to play.  Hopefully next week. 

 

Does the independent neurologist not work on the weekends?

2 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

 

You calling Chandler#81 dumb? I said "little" faith he gets the job done. meaning there is still a chance but I'm not counting on it.

 

 

No, I'm not calling him dumb.  Is that honestly your interpretation of that?  Trying to pick a fight again? 

 

Saying the Bills have no chance against Miami with Taylor is a dumb statement.  Smart people can say dumb things.

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

4 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

Does the independent neurologist not work on the weekends?

 

No, I'm not calling him dumb.  Is that honestly your interpretation of that?  Trying to pick a fight again? 

 

Saying the Bills have no chance against Miami with Taylor is a dumb statement.  Smart people can say dumb things.

 

 

oh, so that's how you see it. dumb statement. yeah, we've all had those, including you!

[26CornerBlitz]

8 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

Does the independent neurologist not work on the weekends?

 

No, I'm not calling him dumb.  Is that honestly your interpretation of that?  Trying to pick a fight again? 

 

Saying the Bills have no chance against Miami with Taylor is a dumb statement.  Smart people can say dumb things.

 

 

Why take chances if he hasn't cleared today.   Better to be cautious for the sake of his long term well being. 

[transplantbillsfan]

4 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

 

oh, so that's how you see it. dumb statement. yeah, we've all had those, including you!

 

You bet!  I've had plenty!  Glad we understand eachother

[Wayne Arnold]

23 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

I gotta say, I'm surprised that Peterman is now just listed as "OUT."  He was a full participant, but he's out?  He can't be evaluated tomorrow or Sunday?  Or is this McDermott taking a different approach for this game by giving Taylor an opportunity to sink or swim all on his own without ever looking over his shoulder this week?

 

Kinda weird.

 

That leaves an extra active position, though.  I wonder who it will be.  Given Benjamin's injury, we better have Reilly active and ready to go.

 

Dunkirk Don told us earlier this week that Peterman's head injury was worse than originally believed. 

 

So far everything Don has told us has been correct.

[26CornerBlitz]

Just now, Wayne Arnold said:

 

Dunkirk Don told us earlier this week that Peterman's head injury was worse than originally believed. 

 

So far everything Don has told us has been correct.

 

Peterman wouldn't be on the field practicing if it was as bad DD intimated. 

[transplantbillsfan]

1 minute ago, Wayne Arnold said:

 

Dunkirk Don told us earlier this week that Peterman's head injury was worse than originally believed. 

 

So far everything Don has told us has been correct.

 

If that's true, why the hell are they letting him be a full participant in practice?  He's already in stage 4 of the protocol.

[26CornerBlitz]

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[keepthefaith]

IMO it's a no brainer that coach McD starts Taylor.  He played his way to the bench a few weeks ago.  Peterman came in and certainly played his way to the bench and quickly.   As a rookie Peterman has a long way to go before he regains the confidence of his coaches and teammates and last week wasn't a great opportunity to do that especially after getting slobberknocked the way he did.  Peterman this week is an unknown in terms of how he'd play and he's probably not 100% healthy.  Easy decision IMO.  The coaches and players most likely have more confidence in Taylor.

 

Peterman needs playing time for sure and I think he'll ultimately be a better QB than Taylor, but he's going to have to wait for now. 

Edited December 15, 2017 by keepthefaith

[Like A Mofo]

You run the risk of losing the locker room when your team is IN the 6th spot with 3 games left if you don't start TT now that he ready to go.

 

Peterman will only play if the Bills are mathematically eliminated. Maybe Week 17 against Miami if the Bills are 7-8.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

5 hours ago, theAteam said:

 

That's really not true. There is a clear path to playoffs at 9-7 and it doesn't require crazy **** like Browns beating Ravens. It's fairly realistic IF the Bills can do their part.

It is your prerogative and to believe that. Hell I want to believe it too. 

 

Its too close to call.  Tenny needs to lose out but what if Jaz says screw it and takes week 17 off? 

 

KC isn’t going to lie down either. 

The Chargers are very motivated as well.  

Miami wont go down without a fight.  

I see the master of Copy and Paste is still spewing his hate for Nate.  

 

Now child, call me a silly name. 

[Stank_Nasty]

6 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said:

It is your prerogative and to believe that. Hell I want to believe it too. 

 

Its too close to call.  Tenny needs to lose out but what if Jaz says screw it and takes week 17 off? 

 

KC isn’t going to lie down either. 

The Chargers are very motivated as well.  

Miami wont go down without a fight.  

i remember a season the jets were all but mathematically eliminated. ryan basically gave a concession speech in week 15 or 16... it took some crazy stuff to happen for them to get in at 9-7 and then they end up in the afc title game.

 

its honestly not horribly far fetched.... I just have a harder time believing we'll go 9-7.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

1 hour ago, Southtown Tommy said:

Posted by 26NateHater

What a laughable take. How many QBs in the NFL do you believe actually carry their respective teams?  

Hahahaha 

Another lame excuse for Tyrod the Terrible by his chief Champion. 

 

 

5 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said:

i remember a season the jets were all but mathematically eliminated. ryan basically gave a concession speech in week 15 or 16... it took some crazy stuff to happen for them to get in at 9-7 and then they end up in the afc title game.

 

its honestly not horribly far fetched.... I just have a harder time believing we'll go 9-7.

Again I am not saying it that isn’t possible.  

 

I would rather be wrong and admit it than believe it and be disappointed again.  

[reddogblitz]

1 hour ago, Southtown Tommy said:

No, actually, it's so we've seen enough of Taylor and have no confidence that he can carry this team.  Let me ask you this - down by 14 to begin the 4th quarter, do you have any faith in TT that he can lead us to victory?  I want to win but past results with Hotrod are not kind when he needs to carry the team - which is likely due to the injuries on offense.  Like the rest of the fans - show me something Hotrod!

 

Not much if down by 14 in 4th.  But have less faith that we'll even be within 14 in the 4th if any other QB on the roster.  

 

With being the 6th seed with 3 to play, it's time to dance with who brung you.

 

No RJ for Flutie like move, please.

[26CornerBlitz]

6 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said:

Hahahaha 

Another lame excuse for Tyrod the Terrible by his chief Champion. 

 

How pathetic is it that this person claims to have me on ignore yet cares so deeply about what I have to say about Not Ready Nate?    Continues to show his ignorance about the Buffalo Bills in particular and football in general. Sad.

[reddogblitz]

1 hour ago, Southtown Tommy said:

It's not laughable, it is what fans want out of a QB. Tyrod needs to take the next step and carry this team over the next 3 games.  There are too many injuries on offense and the defense is leaky, at least sometimes.  What I said earlier up stream still applies - If Taylor struggles and the game gets sideways, pull him and put in Peterman (if healthy).  Hotrod - show me something, anything, please.....

 

No doubt.  Maybe we can find one next year.  In the mean time, we're trying to win games.  Again, dance with who brung you time.

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Wayne Arnold]

58 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

If that's true, why the hell are they letting him be a full participant in practice?  He's already in stage 4 of the protocol.

 

59 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

Peterman wouldn't be on the field practicing if it was as bad DD intimated. 

 

Quarterbacks don't hit their heads in practice. No risk.

[26CornerBlitz]

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[26CornerBlitz]

8 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said:

Quarterbacks don't hit their heads in practice. No risk.

 

There are many more restrictions associated with the NFL's concussion protocol that would preclude him from participating in practice at all.  Seems as if he's in stage 4 based on the activity this week which indicates it wasn't as bad as DD made it out to be. 

[Wayne Arnold]

2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

There are many more restrictions associated with the NFL's concussion protocol that would preclude him from participating in practice at all.  Seems as if he's in stage 4 based on the activity this week which indicates it wasn't as bad as DD made it out to be. 

 

DD said that he would be out this week and Taylor would start because of Peterman's injury. Which turned out correct. Otherwise, Peterman wouldn't already be declared "out".

[cba fan]

9 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

There are many more restrictions associated with the NFL's concussion protocol that would preclude him from participating in practice at all.  Seems as if he's in stage 4 based on the activity this week which indicates it wasn't as bad as DD made it out to be. 

I would like to add there are studies noted on concussion treatment. The ones cited show it is better for the concussed player to take part in aerobic and cerebral practice activity after a concussion instead of bed rest or inactivity. Something with increased activity brain stimulus and increased blood flow to brain aids the recovery.

 

Of course this absolutely assumes concussed has no vertigo or headaches or vomiting etc etc that preclude this activity.

https://www.outsideonline.com/1928476/new-science-concussion-recovery

Edited December 15, 2017 by cba fan
new info link

[26CornerBlitz]

2 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said:

 

DD said that he would be out this week and Taylor would start because of Peterman's injury. Which turned out correct. Otherwise, Peterman wouldn't already be declared "out".

 

He also said it was much worse than they thought. Being on the practice field doesn't say that at all and Taylor is starting because he's now healthy irrespective of NP's availability per McDermott. 

4 minutes ago, cba fan said:

I would like to add there are studies noted on concussion treatment. The ones cited show it is better for the concussed player to take part in aerobic and cerebral practice activity after a concussion instead of bed rest or inactivity. Something with increased activity brain stimulus and increased blood flow to brain aids the recovery.

 

Of course this absolutely assumes concussed has no vertigo or headaches or vomiting etc etc that preclude this activity.

 

The NFL protocol dictates what they are allowed to do contingent upon what stage a player is in. 

[Wayne Arnold]

Just now, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

He also said it was much worse than they thought. Being on the practice field doesn't say that at all and Taylor is starting because he's now healthy irrespective of NP's availability per McDermott. 

 

Eh, you're arguing semantics. DD said on Monday that Peterman is out this week for sure. And he's right about that. But he also said that if they lost then Peterman would start the last two games (before retracting that and saying Taylor would start the rest of the season regardless). So bad enough to keep him out this week, but not bad enough to keep him out longer than that.

 

I'm not DD's agent, have no idea if he's legit or not but so far I'm just impressed by his accuracy.

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[xRUSHx]

Tyrods back, 1-2-3 kick

[Gugny]

28 minutes ago, xRUSHx said:

Tyrods back, 1-2-3 kick

 

 

If I had a Suh jersey, I'd wear it.

[reddogblitz]

3 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

 

If I had a Suh jersey, I'd wear it.

 

Go buy one and wear it. I dare ya.

 

I have a Jay Cuttler Bears jersey. No way I'm wearing that.  Wanna borrow it?

Edited December 15, 2017 by reddogblitz

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

DOLPHINS AT BILLS

PickCenter

Buffalo Bills

Injuries at quarterback and weather have made the Bills a difficult team to predict in recent weeks, but some normalcy should return Sunday. Tyrod Taylor is expected to start in a game that will feature temperatures in the mid-30s and only a slight chance of precipitation. Since Week 10, Taylor ranks 35th in yards per pass attempt (5.13), 28th in completion percentage (57.8) and 33rd in passer rating (69.8). Taylor seems to be headed in the wrong direction while the Dolphins have won back-to-back games. Kenyan Drake leads the NFL with 334 yards from scrimmage the past two weeks, while Jay Cutler has posted the 13th-best Total QBR (59.4). Dolphins 23, Bills 20 -- Mike Rodak

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins are coming off their most impressive win of the season in Monday's 27-20 victory over the Patriots. Miami is 2-0 in December, outscoring opponents 62-29, and is playing its best football. Meanwhile, the Bills have quarterback-injury issues and are sputtering down the stretch. It's a good time for the Dolphins to sneak out a tough road win. Dolphins 17, Bills 14 -- James Walker

Edited December 15, 2017 by OldTimeAFLGuy

[26CornerBlitz]

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[26CornerBlitz]