IgotBILLStopay Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 A guy like Gregg Williams always plays the preseason like it is the real deal. Other coaches take it easier keeping things plain vanilla and deferring exotic packages for the regular season. I would like to believe it is the latter with McD, Daboll and Frazier. But if so, how realistic are the results of the preseason battles - at QB, WR, OL etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I think the fact that Dawkins didn't play in the 3rd game and players were switching in and out of different positions indicates that they were trying to figure out a combination that worked well and wasn't really how they will look opening day. At least that is my hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 All of it, Einstein Jesus Christ. Bills fans. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 And also, did we really land on the moon? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said: A guy like Gregg Williams always plays the preseason like it is the real deal. Other coaches take it easier keeping things plain vanilla and deferring exotic packages for the regular season. I would like to believe it is the latter with McD, Daboll and Frazier. But if so, how realistic are the results of the preseason battles - at QB, WR, OL etc.? Realistic enough to send players packing There was strategy involved where McD/Daboll are concerned IMO. Edited September 5, 2018 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 All of it ... They made the offensive line look ... Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 33 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: All of it, Einstein Jesus Christ. Bills fans. Post of the season so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 32 minutes ago, The Wiz said: I think the fact that Dawkins didn't play in the 3rd game and players were switching in and out of different positions indicates that they were trying to figure out a combination that worked well and wasn't really how they will look opening day. At least that is my hope. That's what it looked like to me. Any NFL lineman will tell you how important chemistry is on the offensivel line. It's very difficult to have consistent play when you're switching players in and out of the line and switching wqhere they are playing on the line. That said, Newhouse looked terrible at left tackle. The chemistry issue had nothng to do with the fact that he plain couldn't handle the defensive end one on one at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Offense, a good chunk of it. Hell, the entire 4th game was run by a QB that was gone before the weekend ended. The only true "result" for lack of a better term, is that Allen is gonna be good, but has a lot of work. Defense, I have zero worries about. The bad defensive play means nothing to me. They were playing vanilla schemes, with half our players on the bench, just trying not to get hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 They just wanted their rookie QB to almost get killed behind the oline. Just so we can surprise Baltimore with how amazing they really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 43 minutes ago, The Wiz said: I think the fact that Dawkins didn't play in the 3rd game and players were switching in and out of different positions indicates that they were trying to figure out a combination that worked well and wasn't really how they will look opening day. At least that is my hope. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) Top 10 things that Marv Levy said to the Buffalo Bills at half time during Superbowl XXVIII Number 1 was Quote Ok Guys, I want you to go out there and start sucking. and by the above quote I mean to say.. Nobody strategizes bad play Edited September 5, 2018 by ddaryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The underlying assumption here is that we are better than we look. We aren't. Other teams hold certain things back too. Our OL is a disaster right now. Groy beat out the competition at C. I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 None. Next question 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Zip. The only "strategic" goal of preseason is whipping the ass of the opponent lined up across from you. Unfortunately, I saw precious little of that at the POA all preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 25 minutes ago, Skins Malone said: They just wanted their rookie QB to almost get killed behind the oline. Just so we can surprise Baltimore with how amazing they really are. that was my same reaction, didn't even finish the OP's post.... oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open slay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayjent Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Let's just put it this way. I doubt the players as individuals wanted to go out there and look bad when they are trying to make the team or win a starting position. And I doubt the coaches wanted the QBs getting hit hard because of bad blocking and missed assignments. Those things happened. Regardless of the outcome of the games or the amount of game planning going into the game no coach wants to see individuals on their team losing match-ups and missing assignments. This team is a bit thin on talent, but coaching matters a lot in the NFL. I'm just not sure the coaching will make up for the lack of talent on the OL (1. they don't have much talent and 2. the coaching is questionable) and I'm also concerned about the DL/LBs as well. Going to be a tough watch some Sundays when they are just overmatched on the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 they wanted to get the chuckle out of opponents thinking their QB's bones were broken peek-a-booo, fooled y'all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Um all of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, IgotBILLStopay said: A guy like Gregg Williams always plays the preseason like it is the real deal. Other coaches take it easier keeping things plain vanilla and deferring exotic packages for the regular season. I would like to believe it is the latter with McD, Daboll and Frazier. But if so, how realistic are the results of the preseason battles - at QB, WR, OL etc.? I rewatched Peterman v Carolina yesterday. They sent 5 like twice, 4 every other time. Base cover 2 or 4 with their ones. Cleveland looked to throw a bunch of blitzes and coverages with the ones and even with back ups. Cinci brought it with ones then vanilla-ed out Bears game was a college all star game - what’s all of this mean? NFI Edited September 5, 2018 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 33 minutes ago, TigerJ said: That's what it looked like to me. Any NFL lineman will tell you how important chemistry is on the offensivel line. It's very difficult to have consistent play when you're switching players in and out of the line and switching wqhere they are playing on the line. That said, Newhouse looked terrible at left tackle. The chemistry issue had nothng to do with the fact that he plain couldn't handle the defensive end one on one at all. The Bills had a choice: a. Build chemistry by lining up the same five starters in every preseason game. b. See which combination works the best by trying different combinations. There are pros and cons to each option but clearly the Bills went with "b." It's an interesting choice given that we're integrating at least two new starters into the offensive line. You could argue it would have been wiser to build chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, IgotBILLStopay said: A guy like Gregg Williams always plays the preseason like it is the real deal. Other coaches take it easier keeping things plain vanilla and deferring exotic packages for the regular season. I would like to believe it is the latter with McD, Daboll and Frazier. But if so, how realistic are the results of the preseason battles - at QB, WR, OL etc.? I thought there were several other threads asking this.... To answer your question though, none. Zero percent. When this team sucked, it was genuine. In fact, never have I thought this, or to even ask the question. The Bills generally keep it honest for us fans when they suck, leaving nothing to ambiguity. That's what endears us to them, their honesty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Preseason is really pointless except for maybe rookies and fringe players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: Preseason is really pointless except for maybe rookies and fringe players. like all 3 QBs for the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 21 minutes ago, row_33 said: like all 3 QBs for the Bills? Yes, introduces them to NFL speed, but regular season in a different speed. So pretty much pointless as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The first series versus Carolina was what the offense will run. No doubt in my mind, they showed way too much and toned it down to Dennison level the rest of the preseason. Shady has been around the block in the league and when he is talking about Daboll in the light he is, it is telling that what we seen in preseason was a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Vlad Ducasse getting abused by DT's was definitely NOT strategic. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 3 hours ago, K-9 said: Zip. The only "strategic" goal of preseason is whipping the ass of the opponent lined up across from you. Unfortunately, I saw precious little of that at the POA all preseason. Well yeah, but how much of losing individual battles and getting dominated upfront was strategic vs. plain old suck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 18 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: The Bills had a choice: a. Build chemistry by lining up the same five starters in every preseason game. b. See which combination works the best by trying different combinations. There are pros and cons to each option but clearly the Bills went with "b." It's an interesting choice given that we're integrating at least two new starters into the offensive line. You could argue it would have been wiser to build chemistry. Agreed. They were making choices to try and get the best they can out of the season, but that did not include doing any rope a dope to try and dupe future opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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