Should The Bills Play Josh Allen in Tonight's Game against the Lions?

[ChevyVanMiller]

Start him or sit him?

[PromoTheRobot]

He's got to play some. He needs the work. But he doesn't need to play a full half.

 

[clayboy54]

The only way the guy will continue to get better is to get live-fire snaps. Sure there's a risk. Sitting him is worse, IMO.

Edited August 23, 2019 by clayboy54

[ChevyVanMiller]

18 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

He's got to play some. He needs the work. But he doesn't need to play a full half.

 

I was in that same boat until last night. I think McDermott would be taking a big risk if he suits him up tonight.

[Rochesterfan]

I think McDermott had it right - if things look good could be a few series - if they feel the time could use more time - then the half.

 

I think it is a mistake not playing these guys at all, but we will see in the end.

[DRA3196]

Let him play.

[JaCrispy]

I’d play him for 1 quarter only, just like the first 2 games

Edited August 23, 2019 by JaCrispy

[Bray Wyatt]

Play him, will help him to get some reps against a D that will be similar to the ones he will face against NE and Tenn

[The Real Buffalo Joe]

Cam Newton is an established veteran QB. Josh Allen is not only a 2nd year QB, he's got a whole new O-Line and receiving corps. He needs the work. 

[YoloinOhio]

He’s a football player not a china doll. Can’t play scared. Give him a couple series and sit him until week 1.

[GoBills808]

Needs those reps. He’s a big boy

[Big C]

Don't want him out there the whole half, but this is it for him until week one so he should get a couple series. 

[Nextmanup]

Start him!  He needs the practice!

 

When he develops into a veteran franchise QB, sit him for ALL the pre-season games.

 

 

[Forward Progress]

Week 1 is an important matchup against the Jets. The Bills offence needs preseason to gel to win that game. 

 

No one wants an injury, but we need to be ready to win week 1. 

[Just Joshin']

Can he drive to the stadium - very dangerous?  He could choke on the pre-game meal.  Don't go through life scared.

 

That said, if he does well in the first few series, pull him.  If struggles, extend him.  Leave the field on a positive note.

[Patrick Duffy]

I would not play him any longer than they have the 1st two games. A series or 2 then it's a wrap. Hopefully that's what they do.

[JoeF]

The Pats D has been a swarming, blitzing machine this preseason.  Its almost as if Belichick is making a statement -- take my D coordinators and make them head coaches and I will make the D stronger without them. 

 

Tonight is an opportunity for Josh to see the Pats D concepts live with a unit with pretty good talent.  I think its too good an opportunity to sit him. Play at least two series and see if he can move the team.  If he gets banged up in any way that causes him to miss regular season games it will get panned as a bad decision, but I think there is a lot of upside to playing him.

[Bigantall]

What's the difference between preseason game and regular game, nothing, he can get hurt anytime, the guy needs the reps.

[Fr. Jerk]

A couple of drives. Then give it over to Barkley. For a backup, I like his steez. 

 

Off the field:

 

 

On the field:

 

 

Matt Barkley God And Gunslinger: The Mixtape coming soon, ya dig?

Edited August 23, 2019 by The Jerk

[YoloinOhio]

5 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

Can he drive to the stadium - very dangerous?  He could choke on the pre-game meal.  Don't go through life scared.

 

That said, if he does well in the first few series, pull him.  If struggles, extend him.  Leave the field on a positive note.

For some reason this reminded me of that preseason game vs Tampa at home a few years ago where Marrone refused to pull EJ out until they scored a TD. It was so painful. 

[Royale with Cheese]

Cam is in his 9th season...Josh in his 2nd.

[HOUSE]

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by HOUSE

[Formerly Allan in MD]

He's a football player, not a China doll.  He needs the work - a half tonight.  Sit him next week.

[Irv]

Start him under one condition - he is not alowed to run past the line of scrimmage under any circumstances. 

[jethro_tull]

yes but only for a series or two.  

Edited August 23, 2019 by jethro_tull

[dubs]

I wouldn’t. Not worth the risk. One preseason game isn’t going to make a difference for the reg season, IMO. 

[TroutDog]

Those who fear injury get injured. He’s a football player and should play smart football while being coached appropriately. 

 

Yes. 

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Forget cam.

 

Allen played the first two games , he will play tonight. Allen still needs timing under live action. Maybe next yr.

 

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by Buffalo Barbarian

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

Start him.    

 

[frostbitmic]

Mostly they can just have him hand off to Singletary and the rugby player. Maybe throw a pass or two to Sweeney.

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

Enough to string together a couple of first downs but only if the o-line is getting the job done.  If the line is stinking it up, get him out.

[RiotAct]

Yes - one quarter,  just like last game

[3rdnlng]

Play him the 1st half and the first series of the 3rd quarter. It's football and he needs the reps.

[WhoTom]

Three things a young QB needs going into the season:

 

Repetitions

Repetitions

Repetitions

 

 

 

[Nextmanup]

52 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said:

I would not play him any longer than they have the 1st two games. A series or 2 then it's a wrap. Hopefully that's what they do.

I respectfully submit that this plan makes no sense at all.

 

1 or 2 series of work is not going to change who he is at this point in time.  So that is only an opportunity for him to get injured, and nothing more.

 

In contrast, playing the bulk of the game gives him a lot of added experience against opposition that is better than what he sees in training camp with his own teammates.

 

Either leave him in long enough to gain benefit, or don't play him at all! 

 

 

[Patrick Duffy]

1 minute ago, Nextmanup said:

I respectfully submit that this plan makes no sense at all.

 

1 or 2 series of work is not going to change who he is at this point in time.  So that is only an opportunity for him to get injured, and nothing more.

 

In contrast, playing the bulk of the game gives him a lot of added experience against opposition that is better than what he sees in training camp with his own teammates.

 

Either leave him in long enough to gain benefit, or don't play him at all! 

 

 

 

Yeah, well guess we will see what they decide to do tonight.

[GunnerBill]

I would play him for a quarter for sure and then let Barkley see the game well into the 4th. I don't need to see anymore Tyree Jackson. It hurts my eyes.

[The Plastic Cup]

Hell yeah....this game is on TV!

[C.Biscuit97]

Preseason sucks, it’s meaningless but Allen needs the game reps.  You can’t be scared.  If Tom Brady can play, so can Josh Allen.  

[Perk71]

Start him! Let him play at least one quarter. 

Go Bills!