BigDingus Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 9:02 AM, 26CornerBlitz said: There's been a lot of talk from sports outlets about our O-line play thus far, and just as expected, it's not looking great. Anyone that wasn't trying to lie to themselves & scream "11-5 record easy!" or "playoff repeat!" because we drafted a talented, project QB in the 1st round, noticed that our O-line would be worse just by losing the 2 best players on the unit (arguably 3 with Glenn). And as I've stated several times, look at our O-line play in 2016...it was pretty darn good. Look at the regression last year. Now subtract the definitive best players on that unit, and somehow we're going to do better!?? How many long-time players, coaches, and know-it-alls spout off "games are won & lost in the trenches?" It's true...We've seen bad O-lines kill QB's across the league & ruin them permanently (David Carr comes to mind)... We always talk about how the run game is supposed to be our bread & butter, but without talented players we're going to face a lot of 3 & outs (and we were 1st or 2nd in the league in 3 & outs last year). Teams probably won't even have to stack the box if they can consistently get pressure with their front 4. Everyone can drop back in coverage & try to make our QB's work much harder struggling to convert those 3rd downs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I am not surprised that Dawkins is struggling. He wouldn't be the first good looking rookie to suffer a "sophomore slump" by not being able to improve enough to keep pace with expectations. Moreover, with OLers, success often depends upon whom they're playing beside. Last year, Dawkins looked good playing beside Pro Bowler Richie Incognito. Now, he's playing besides a rookie or JAG at best ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Oh boy these guys are struggling mightily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 The whole starting OL is paid about $7Mil collectively... The off season plan to improve was a couple of cheap unwanted scrubs in Bodine and Newhouse and a 5th round draft pick... Should we really be surprised? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Worst in NfL history. Wow. Just ****ing WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 ..would that be "discuss" OR "disgust"??............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 that was some "offensive" line play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 At this rate with this o-line we might need to sign a QB's each week for this season. This O-Line is awful. Just now, /dev/null said: that was some "offensive" line play Looks like high school level trying to play NFL. What's sad Mills is maybe the best guy on O-Line right now lol. I have always said losing Richie even tho on crazy side is our by far key lost on this off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Well, here's the good news: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 This is a five alarm fire!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Feel free Sean ro replace Miller with Teller. One of these 3 qbs might die behind this line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/08/26/bears-cut-earl-watford-after-being-unable-to-trade-him/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 ouch ouch ouch Ouch ! that was painful. and i watched closely. Castillo should have them better than this by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: The whole starting OL is paid about $7Mil collectively... The off season plan to improve was a couple of cheap unwanted scrubs in Bodine and Newhouse and a 5th round draft pick... Should we really be surprised? .............and the sad part is, they are being overpaid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I posted this in the game thread. Our OL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 1:09 PM, SCBills said: OP - You do realize we can do things schematically to help our OL, correct? Lets assume our OL is as bad as they looked last night. Worst case scenario.. We can use TE’s heavily and keep them in to block. We can run screens and utilize RBs to keep the pass rush honest. We can move the pocket since Allen is mobile. Etc etc etc. So what did we do schematically different against the Bengals? How much better did Allen look behind our first string O-line? Everyone keeps saying "just wait until he plays with the #1's! Then we can see how great he really will play!" But for anyone who isn't being biased or delusional, they can see our 1st stringers aren't world-beaters, and that we put him at a huge disadvantage by doing that! The fact that Peterman was able to at least utilize timing & accuracy to stay alive so far is impressive. As long as he can do that, he should be the one taking the beating until Allen is more developed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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