Tatonka68 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Le"Veon Bells 1st carry since 2017 will be against the Bills. We is not "participating" in the Preseason. Is this good for the Bills, will he be rusty or football shape for the 1st game? The last game he played where he held out was against the Cleveland Browns in 2017. He had 10 carries for 32 yards and 6 receptions for 15 yards. This could bode well for the Bills. The Steelers barely won 21-18 against the Browns who went 0-16. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 hard to tell the greats don't need the reps . being on a whole new team ... thats a different story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 A lot less important for a rb. He actually should be really refreshed after a year off. I worry more about him in the passing game anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: A lot less important for a rb. He actually should be really refreshed after a year off. I worry more about him in the passing game anyways. I am not sure how good in the passing game he will be since he doesn't have a lot of reps in the passing game. One wrong route and Edmunds will take it back for 6. Edited August 14, 2019 by Tatonka68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Typically defenses are ahead of the curve compared to offenses come week 1. I have more confidence in the Bills D as a unit than I fear any 1 player. Unless his name rhymes with Flom Shady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayray808 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I hope Oliver hits in him the backfield and then Clowney wraps him from the side... Edmunds picks up the fumble and takes it to the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, rayray808 said: I hope Oliver hits in him the backfield and then Clowney wraps him from the side... Edmunds picks up the fumble and takes it to the house And Bobby Boucher shows up at halftime just in time to win the Bourbon bowl! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: A lot less important for a rb. He actually should be really refreshed after a year off. I worry more about him in the passing game anyways. Bell is not getting any live passing drills one wrong route and Bills get a pick 6. Edited August 14, 2019 by Tatonka68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jobot said: And Bobby Boucher shows up at halftime just in time to win the Bourbon bowl! Slap hands! Slap hands! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 His first carry will be the fat check he takes to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: Bell is not getting any live passing drills one wrong route and Bills get a pick 6. Is this true? WTH would they not have him practice some live passing drills, hard to imagine. Second of all they shouldn't be publicizing this if he isn't. Edited August 14, 2019 by RoyBatty is alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Is this true? WTH would they not have him practice some live passing drills, hard to imagine. Second of all they shouldn't be publicizing this if he isn't. I meant in preseason, drills only take you so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGun12TD Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 The 1st 8 RBs we will face in order: We need to worry about our run D. 1. Bell 2. Barkley 3. Mixon 4. Henry 5. Drake/Bellage 6. All six Philly RBs - LOL 7.Peterson/Guice 8. Chubb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I hope his first carry ends with Oliver's first bone-crunching, regular season tackle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Tatonka68 said: I meant in preseason, drills only take you so far. Yep this is a good point. Still I think a year off at his age, incredibly fresh legs, he might be awfully difficult to contain. We need to lay some serious hits one him quickly let him remember the pain. Just now, KGun12TD said: The 1st 8 RBs we will face in order: We need to worry about our run D. 1. Bell 2. Barkley 3. Mixon 4. Henry 5. Drake/Bellage 6. All six Philly RBs - LOL 7.Peterson/Guice 8. Chubb I am very worried about our run D, every competent OC is going to study the tape from the second Pats game where we couldn't stop them. I hate giving credit to belichek but he laid out a great game plan against us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: A lot less important for a rb. He actually should be really refreshed after a year off. I worry more about him in the passing game anyways. I don't necessarily buy this. What is your rationale? I think a RB who has had a year off shouldn't be any more or less prepared than one who's had an entire off-season off. Is Bell's year sabbatical that much more beneficial than Gore/Shady's decreased preseason/camp work load? I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Often guys like this are an injury waiting to happen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 When people talk about great veteran players not needing preseason reps to perform in the regular season, they aren't usually talking about veterans who have sat out an entire season and switched teams so that they are working with an entirely new set of personnel and an entirely new scheme. I thik that will weigh on his performance more than the fact that he's "fresh." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: Le"Veon Bells 1st carry since 2017 will be against the Bills. We is not "participating" in the Preseason. Is this good for the Bills, will he be rusty or football shape for the 1st game? The last game he played where he held out was against the Cleveland Browns in 2017. He had 10 carries for 32 yards and 6 receptions for 15 yards. This could bode well for the Bills. The Steelers barely won 21-18 against the Browns who went 0-16. I don’t know but should I take him in fantasy? I hate having to root for guys on teams in the division but his average draft position is right around where i will be picking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: I am not sure how good in the passing game he will be since he doesn't have a lot of reps in the passing game. One wrong route and Edmunds will take it back for 6. I'm sure he's getting reps - just not playing in games taking contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 He's not going to play in the pre-season? Another player I'm glad they didn't get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 This guy seems to not really be into playing football 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I don't care about any skill position player that doesn't have the supporting cast. For example, I am not frightened of any WR that has a terrible QB. Same as I am not frightened of any RB that has a terrible OL. Bell is not going to have a good season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: I don't necessarily buy this. What is your rationale? I think a RB who has had a year off shouldn't be any more or less prepared than one who's had an entire off-season off. Is Bell's year sabbatical that much more beneficial than Gore/Shady's decreased preseason/camp work load? I don't know You don’t think Bell’s body is in better shape now than opposed to if he took 400 nfl quality hits in a season? 4 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: I don't care about any skill position player that doesn't have the supporting cast. For example, I am not frightened of any WR that has a terrible QB. Same as I am not frightened of any RB that has a terrible OL. Bell is not going to have a good season. Crowell averaged 5.5 ypc and they improved their oline. I don’t think he will be Bell on the Steelers but he is still a good Rb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say When... Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Doc said: He's not going to play in the pre-season? Another player I'm glad they didn't get. ^^ this here; have the Jets committed to not playing him all preseason? link? i'm also with Biscuit on this, his body is healed and well rested, rust for a running back may be vision but he's gonna perform. Now, that one full contact hit he takes vs the 'glancing' blows he's been used to may have some effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Can’t deny the work he’s been putting in. Wait, football is starting up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plastic Cup Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I bet Pouncey and DeCastro will open a huge hold for him as usual. Oh...wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: You don’t think Bell’s body is in better shape now than opposed to if he took 400 nfl quality hits in a season? Crowell averaged 5.5 ypc and they improved their oline. I don’t think he will be Bell on the Steelers but he is still a good Rb. It was 4.8, and a third of his yards for the season came in one game on 15 carries. His ypc is not an accurate reflection of his performance behind that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Crowell averaged 5.5 ypc and they improved their oline. I don’t think he will be Bell on the Steelers but he is still a good Rb. Crowell's average was that high thanks to 3 monster games. And did they improve their OL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I really hope Bell still does the backfield hesitation crap he got away with behind Pittsburgh's elite line. Space will collapse behind the Jet's subpar line, and we'll get a lot of solid hits on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 His first carry will result in a tackle for a 1 yard loss. Don't fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plano Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 First carry will be his last. He'll throw the ball into the stands and run off, screaming all the way into the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Bell gonna cross the field to the Bills side lookin for his stolen jewelry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I wouldn’t be surprised if Bell is injured early on in 2019. The Jets O line sure isn’t as good as the Steelers. That could be problematic for Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Doc said: Crowell's average was that high thanks to 3 monster games. And did they improve their OL? I agree with both points. Every team improved their Oline in the offseason on paper. Khalil was a good get for them, assuming he stays healthy at center, which isn't a great spot for a battered veteran. That really saved their butts. I have to admire the guys strategy, he announces retirement, loses a bunch of weight quickly to show that he's enjoying civilian life, but then slowly gains it back and stays in playing shape. He skips all the OTA's and most of training camp and then has an "epiphany" that he really is gonna miss football so he signs a one year deal for $8.5 million and moves to the east coast to play in NY. I woulda done it the exact same way. As far as LeVeon goes, we will be at full strength on defense opening day. Good luck to anyone going up against our D who hasn't played in 2 years. If he had a killer passing attack behind him and an experienced Oline that's played together for a few years, I might be worried. But he doesn't. He's toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Tatonka68 said: Le"Veon Bells 1st carry since 2017 will be against the Bills. We is not "participating" in the Preseason. Is this good for the Bills, will he be rusty or football shape for the 1st game? The last game he played where he held out was against the Cleveland Browns in 2017. He had 10 carries for 32 yards and 6 receptions for 15 yards. This could bode well for the Bills. The Steelers barely won 21-18 against the Browns who went 0-16. I think the Jets will win unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 50 YDS at most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Da webster guy said: I agree with both points. Every team improved their Oline in the offseason on paper. Khalil was a good get for them, assuming he stays healthy at center, which isn't a great spot for a battered veteran. That really saved their butts. I have to admire the guys strategy, he announces retirement, loses a bunch of weight quickly to show that he's enjoying civilian life, but then slowly gains it back and stays in playing shape. He skips all the OTA's and most of training camp and then has an "epiphany" that he really is gonna miss football so he signs a one year deal for $8.5 million and moves to the east coast to play in NY. I woulda done it the exact same way. As far as LeVeon goes, we will be at full strength on defense opening day. Good luck to anyone going up against our D who hasn't played in 2 years. If he had a killer passing attack behind him and an experienced Oline that's played together for a few years, I might be worried. But he doesn't. He's toast. I disagree with that. He was healthy last year and was really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: This guy seems to not really be into playing football He is into, according to some on this board, the most important thing the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Chemical said: I think the Jets will win unfortunately. If the Bills special teams show up in this game, they should win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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