Punching Bag Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Bills know they must fix run defense after being ravaged by Eagles https://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/33801/bills-know-they-must-fix-run-defense-after-being-ravaged-by-eagles Quote The Buffalo Bills' interior defensive line was, metaphorically, a closed door against the run in its first six games of the season, allowing 3.43 yards per carry against runs toward the left or right guards or up the middle. That average went up with Buffalo's 31-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Eagles sent running backs Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders into the heart of Buffalo's defensive line 11 times in the first half for 36 yards, but it took them only two plays in the second half to bust that proverbial door wide open. After a 2-yard run from Howard to start the half, Sanders burst up the middle for a 65-yard touchdown that took a considerable amount of life out of the home crowd at New Era Field. From there, the Eagles attacked the interior 19 more times for 102 yards, including 16 interior rushes for 79 yards in the fourth quarter. Home crowd? From what I heard on TV there was more noise when Bills were on offense than on defense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 We could use a younger Ted Washington right about now. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Nextmanup said: We could use a younger Ted Washington right about now. Or Fat Pat 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemsonBills Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I think we need to stop rotating DL and play your best guys and spell them when they need it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Love the title of that article. Pulitzer prize worthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) He is not talked about a lot on here because many probably don't know who he is, but we have a guy named Vincent Taylor on the practice squad who is a dominant run stuffer. He came over from Miami a while back and has some games under his belt and is a supreme run defender. May not have a complete game yet, but right now, we need a plugger in the middle. Phillips is greatly missed in this defense and Peko and Star just can't get the job done. Not saying this guy is the answer, but I'd love to see him get a shot. The last DT we got from Miami is sure working out well! Edited October 29, 2019 by sven233 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I hope scheme can fix it . Harrison Philips injury has definitely been noticed. I have to believe Beane has looked over the PS of every other team. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Bills know they must fix run defense after being ravaged by Eagles https://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/33801/bills-know-they-must-fix-run-defense-after-being-ravaged-by-eagles Home crowd? From what I heard on TV there was more noise when Bills were on offense than on defense. You heard incorrectly. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, sven233 said: He is not talked about a lot on here because many probably don't know who he is, but we have a guy named Vincent Taylor on the practice squad who is a dominant run stuffer. He came over from Miami a while back and has some games under his belt and is a supreme run defender. May not have a complete game yet, but right now, we need a plugger in the middle. Phillips is greatly missed in this defense and Peko and Star just can't get the job done. Not saying this guy is the answer, but I'd love to see him get a shot. The last DT we got from Miami is sure working out well! There is a thread going dedicated to the idea of Vincent Taylor joining the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Bills know they must fix run defense after being ravaged by Eagles https://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/33801/bills-know-they-must-fix-run-defense-after-being-ravaged-by-eagles Home crowd? From what I heard on TV there was more noise when Bills were on offense than on defense. I was at the game. There were a lot of Eagles fans there. More than any other opponents fans at home games so far this year imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Can't believe someone hasn't quoted Dave Wannstedt and just said they need to "fit it up." So much investment in the defense over the course of 3 off-seasons and the run defense still needs help. Goodness. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 DO YOUR JOB 31 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: You heard incorrectly. he must have meant with 2 minutes left in the 4th QTR ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I really hope we aren’t keeping Peko because of his story. I could see McD doing that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, BillsVet said: Can't believe someone hasn't quoted Dave Wannstedt and just said they need to "fit it up." So much investment in the defense over the course of 3 off-seasons and the run defense still needs help. Goodness. For a change I agree with you. Quite frustrating (the run D, not the fact that I agree with you) Edited October 29, 2019 by Fan in Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Fan in Chicago said: For a change I agree with you. Quite frustrating (the run D, not the fact that I agree with you) You can't avoid coming around to the dark side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I hate losing to the Eagles, my friend that I bowl with is a Eagles fan and he is a obnoxious pain in the ass when it comes to the Eagles. Now I have to listen to his ass for 18 more weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, BillsVet said: You can't avoid coming around to the dark side. No matter how hard I try, you suck me back in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I know they need to write something, but this is NOT news to anyone who’s been watching! I hope they can patch it up for this season, get Harry back next year and add whatever we need. Run the ball, and stop the run. Old fashioned, I know..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 At least they see the same things we do. Now put it to work. Do that and we win the next four games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: You heard incorrectly. Honestly I was disappointed at the fan ratio this game. The entire row behind me and in front of me were all Eagles fans. The lot was packed with Eagles fans as well. Obnoxious. I'd say this was the best opposition turnout I've seen at a game outside of Pittsburgh games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Journalism at its peak. I still like MLJ Edited October 30, 2019 by Bangarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 They’re correct. That 65 yard TD scamper was a dagger through the Bills heart. I was remember, geez, why is a RB outrunning every player on our D? We never came back after that and the outcome would’ve been different if it didn’t happen. Also, of note, we don’t have such a dagger in our backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Saint Doug said: They’re correct. That 65 yard TD scamper was a dagger through the Bills heart. I was remember, geez, why is a RB outrunning every player on our D? We never came back after that and the outcome would’ve been different if it didn’t happen. Also, of note, we don’t have such a dagger in our backfield. True, but the Allen fumble on the designed run to the right side changed the game. I HATE those calls except on very rare occasions. It should NOT be a part of the regular offense. Not just because of the fumbles, but because there needs to be more emphasis on keeping your most important player safe. He doesn’t have a baseball slide, he slides with his head up which invites further injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Limeaid said: Bills know they must fix run defense after being ravaged by Eagles https://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/33801/bills-know-they-must-fix-run-defense-after-being-ravaged-by-eagles Home crowd? From what I heard on TV there was more noise when Bills were on offense than on defense. Yeah it was embarrassing for a 5-1 team at home to have that many visiting fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 How are they going to fix the run defense with these players? Some of these guys are just not talented enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Just now, Rocket94 said: How are they going to fix the run defense with these players? Some of these guys are just not talented enough. It was fine til this past week’s game. They indicated there were some fundamental breakdowns that they’ll address this week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Break downs alright. We will definately see some new faces next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzom003 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, DCbillsfan said: I was at the game. There were a lot of Eagles fans there. More than any other opponents fans at home games so far this year imo I watched the game from home and the Philly fans almost seemed to be in the first few rows across the entire stadium. Seemed like there was a ton of Philly fans at the stadium watching from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, H2o said: Or Fat Pat Samuel Adams would do good. Edited October 30, 2019 by Azucho98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Azucho98 said: Samuel Adams would do good. Sure give each player on defense a case of Sam Adams if less than 100 yards rushing. What do we give the offense if over 300 yards passing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Saint Doug said: They’re correct. That 65 yard TD scamper was a dagger through the Bills heart. I was remember, geez, why is a RB outrunning every player on our D? We never came back after that and the outcome would’ve been different if it didn’t happen. Also, of note, we don’t have such a dagger in our backfield. On that play Milano and Hyde somehow allowed themselves to be blocked by one player, at the same time. They were the last line of defense. Between that and the fumble just before halftime, we never recovered. Instead of us up 7-3 at half, we're down 11-7. Even with that long run, they would have been up only 10-7. That fumble was a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 It's a whole lot more likely they fix the defense than they do the offense despite coming out of the bye and yielding 21 to Miami. The offense isn't capable of matching up with stronger offenses themselves. Buffalo is constructed to win the close games, regardless of what the HC said at the combine this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Nextmanup said: We could use a younger Ted Washington right about now. 3 hours ago, H2o said: Or Fat Pat Well...To be fair there's 31 other teams that could use either one of those two in their prime...They were both All Pro caliber DT's...Fantastic players...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: I hope scheme can fix it . Harrison Philips injury has definitely been noticed. I have to believe Beane has looked over the PS of every other team. This has more to do with the fact that Peko & Star are terrible and Ed is undersized for a 1 tech and he's playing like a rookie. Jordan can't do it all. Throw in Edmunds gettin lost in the wash and big runs will start happening just like 2017....I'm so sick of the Bills playing poorly in the middle 3rd of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: It was fine til this past week’s game. They indicated there were some fundamental breakdowns that they’ll address this week. I think part of the reason it seemed fine was the weak schedule. Football Outsiders had the Bills run defense ranked 23rd in DVOA, a next gen stat I admit I know very little about, going into the Eagles game. They have now fallen to 28th in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: It was fine til this past week’s game. They indicated there were some fundamental breakdowns that they’ll address this week. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, DCbillsfan said: I was at the game. There were a lot of Eagles fans there. More than any other opponents fans at home games so far this year imo True. Regardless of that, the crowd was loud when the Bills were on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 No, no, no... You gotta blame Josh Allen... @BringBackOrton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Paulus said: No, no, no... You gotta blame Josh Allen... @BringBackOrton 13 points baby! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 It would be really shocking if they didn’t know. That would be a bigger story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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