NewEra Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) McD said Gaines is healthy. Who’s starts? my vote goes to Lewis as I’m not a fan of Gaines. Anyone break down the all 22 on Lewis this week? Eager to see how well he played, if he played well at al. Easy to play corner when Jerry plays the way he did on Sunday. Edited September 26, 2018 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Nothing to Gaines, so I'd keep rolling with Lewis who showed very well last week in MIN. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I’m hoping Lewis. He played well last week while Gaines has been a liability in the games he’s played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I think Lewis is the "hot hand" so you play him, but it's hard to tell for sure because the whole defense looked better so that makes Lewis look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Lewis but really glad we are healthy at CB for once (Knocks on wood) really liked how taron Johnson looked too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 26 minutes ago, NewEra said: McD said Gaines is healthy. Who’s starts? my vote goes to Lewis as I’m not a fan of Gaines. Anyone break down the all 22 on Lewis this week? Eager to see how well he played, if he played well at al. Easy to play corner when Jerry plays the way he did on Sunday. I thought Lewis played well at Vikings, but as you allude, it's much easier to play CB when your front 7 are playing lights-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Until it's broke, Lewis starts. I also agree with above poster that Taron made a difference as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 The one who has looked moderately competent. But I bet they'll rotate them and see who plays better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I would defiantly play Lewis, however I can see McD staying loyal to a vet player in Gaines. I do think Lewis sees a ton of action either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I've been very pleasantly surprised at how Lewis has looked, may be a diamond in the rough opposite of White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said: I would defiantly play Lewis, however I can see McD staying loyal to a vet player in Gaines. I do think Lewis sees a ton of action either way. Is Gaines owed any loyalty? He’s been here for like 6 months. Ftr i don’t think he was that bad vs the Ravens as a whole. Had a few bad plays as did everyone else. When a CB gets beat it’s on full display moreso than some others. The play by Crabtree he was in good position and Crabtree just made a great play. I think it will I’ll come down to who had the better week of practice. Edited September 26, 2018 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 if they are healthy you play them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Lewis played well enough to earn the start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 53 minutes ago, NewEra said: McD said Gaines is healthy. Who’s starts? my vote goes to Lewis as I’m not a fan of Gaines. Anyone break down the all 22 on Lewis this week? Eager to see how well he played, if he played well at al. Easy to play corner when Jerry plays the way he did on Sunday. I would start Lewis but I think the Bills will start Gaines and mix Lewis in some. My reflection on Lewis last week watching it back was that he is a bit EJ Gaines lite in that he keeps the game in front of him, plays very simple, doesn't gamble and was generally in good position to rally and tackle. That is kind of what you need opposite White. Let White shut down their main guy and just let Lewis contain their #2. If they have to go 12 plays every drive to get down the field somewhere along the line the pass rush makes a play and we get them off the field. That was pretty much how the D was successful last year as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Go with the hotter hand and that’s Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 It is so interesting how McD always finds a way to find secondary players..... As long as you have a shut down corner like Tre....you can work the scrap heap on the other side because you can give them help when they need it....and if you actually can find a player there you are that much further ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb62 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 i hope this kid is the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (If) It's a meritorious system, Lewis starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Wow, I have to say I am surprised that so many are willing to trot out this kid against arguably the best QB in the modern era. That being said, so would I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctk232 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Never start a guy first week off injury if you can avoid it. Rotate him in and see how he does. That being said, I'd prefer to keep Lewis and Johnson in there as being healthy, and contributed well to last week's win. As I recall, before the Davis speculation started, Gaines was used more for our nickel db, and wouldn't mind seeing him work in rotations there. I think we know what we have in both Gaines and Johnson for now. While we evaluate Johnson's growth, it'd be nice to give Lewis a chance to lockdown the DB2 spot and let him run with it until it breaks. It's not like our DB roster depth really scares any opposing QB or provides gameplan issues - especially teams with more than just a WR1 to target. It's great to see White evolve into a shutdown corner, but it's really easy to negate his play with a solid WR2/3 or TE options. We need more successful depth in our secondary and it would be awesome to see these other guys step up if they can. Just don't see it becoming a shut down unit at present (Johnson's potential future development aside). Edited September 26, 2018 by ctk232 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Lewis, but rotate depending on who they're matching up against. They probably like some guys covering others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Lewis, but rotate depending on who they're matching up against. They probably like some guys covering others. Tre' and Lewis on the outside with Johnson in the slot. Let Gaines play dime against Packers 4 or 5 Wide Sets is what I'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Play Lewis. His last name is not Gaines so that's a plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 hours ago, John from Riverside said: It is so interesting how McD always finds a way to find secondary players..... As long as you have a shut down corner like Tre....you can work the scrap heap on the other side because you can give them help when they need it....and if you actually can find a player there you are that much further ahead True that he is good with secondary players but I would caution against thinking EJ Gaines in particular was a scrap heap player. He was a darn good corner as a rookie with the Rams who had injuries and came back to a less natural scheme fit with Wade. That kid can play. Lewis is more of a dumpster dive find but the early signs are he is certainly serviceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Against Rogers I expect they'll both be on the field a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Gaines was brought here to play nickel. He only plays outside in desperation. Lewis played well there so should stay there. Johnson is always hurt so Gaines can go to nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 hours ago, billsfan11 said: I’m hoping Lewis. He played well last week while Gaines has been a liability in the games he’s played I wouldn't say a liability. I think he was just for Ed to play out of position cause David sucked. Gaines should be strictly a nickle corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I think they will all get some playing time - especially trying to get some added CBs on the field. I prefer Lewis on the outside with Johnson and Gaines inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Lots of votes fo the kid. Size and speed + a first start in which we basically shut out the Vikings at home. Did anyone here scout him in college or know or know anything about him? Intriguing additions Beane made before opening day between him and David Borneaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Gaines inactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 i was going to vote for Lewis. dang it all to heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Gaines is still wearing a brace. So, inactive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rockinon said: Gaines is still wearing a brace. So, inactive. I could have sworn McD said earlier this week that he was completely healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I could have sworn McD said earlier this week that he was completely healthy https://twitter.com/buffalobills/status/1046421982504464384/photo/1 Off of injured reserve, but still wearing brace. I think they just want to let him heal more. The brace probably is a hindrance. Edited September 30, 2018 by Rockinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NewEra Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 Can’t decide who I like more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Did Lewis get good playing time against Tennessee? How’d he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'd change my mind but isn't Lewis banged up? Play them both has to be the answer until the injury is no longer a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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