TigerJ Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, the skycap said: Ford had a good game, but many of us would like to see some CONSISTENCY. We expect it from our QB, pass rush, TEs, we'd like to see it from our Oline too. Consistency often comes with time and experience. Josh Allen is far more consistent now than he was a year ago, and he'll be more consistent next year. Ford is going to grow too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, BigBuff423 said: I know this, Beane and Co. were very happy to get Cody Ford and their elation was not a consolation prize type of glee as their live reaction was shown after the Draft. People can dump on Beane all they'd like, but so far they've Drafted quite well, which team lends credibility to the selection of Ford until proven otherwise. That said, Ford has a long way to mature in his position but one of the things I like is that he has room to get stronger and bigger, in the muscular sense. Dawkins does too, and I've been surprised that he hasn't shown more gains in the strength department but he's playing well so - meh, if it works for him so be it. But Ford getting stronger, better at the OT position (as one poster noted above), and gaining NFL experience all bode well for him over the long-term. Dallas next week, in the Star and on short rest, will be a test for the entire team. I would not be surprised to see some regression - although I truly hope I'm wrong. On the upside, the Bills then have 10 days rest and preparation for Baltimore at home - which, second only to the *Pats will be their biggest test of the year. I will say this, surprisingly Dallas has lost quite a few Thanksgiving day games in the past 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 46 minutes ago, Niagara Dude said: It's great they have the record that they do and i am happy but they need to show they can beat playoff bound teams. Do the Titans qualify being perpetually “in the mix?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 56 minutes ago, the skycap said: Ford had a good game, but many of us would like to see some CONSISTENCY. We expect it from our QB, pass rush, TEs, we'd like to see it from our Oline too. The o line, IMO, has been excellent all year. They are the most critical element of Allen's development and I appreciate that they are allowing him to grow. There's been multiple packages of players on the line - yet still they perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Von Miller plays us next year. Of course he's going to compliment Ford. Miller is a true professional not one of the new age prima donna's ! I think weather we were to play him again next year or any time this is just what the guy is a class act & a player the NFL is proud to have as a face of the league !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 56 minutes ago, Niagara Dude said: Denver is not a playoff team, let's see how Ford does going against a top d-line playing for something. It's great they have the record that they do and i am happy but they need to show they can beat playoff bound teams. The Dallas game is their first test and i am excited to see what they can do in a game that means something to the other team, The following is true: "Denver is not a playoff team." I agree. The following is not true: "Let's see how Ford does against a top d-line" The facts disagree: Going into Sunday's matchup, Denver had the 4th best D, and Von Miller is a force. So, I'm 50/50 on the take. Hard argument for me to fully agree with. I'd say Ford did face a very solid D-line, but one that's on a team that is flawed, overall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Von Miller plays us next year. Of course he's going to compliment Ford. Not necessarily. Miller is too smart to trash talk a guy, but he could have said relatively non-controversial stuff about his own play "we just didn't bring it" "disappointed in myself" whatever. He didn't need to go out of his way to throw props to not one, but two young players. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcampbell104 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, the skycap said: Ford had a good game, but many of us would like to see some CONSISTENCY. We expect it from our QB, pass rush, TEs, we'd like to see it from our Oline too. he is a rookie second round pick who seems to be improving. give him some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 5 hours ago, ROCBillsBeliever said: What I do or do not expect is irrelevant. My point is that Ford was starting to become a whipping boy for the trolls here. I let Mr. Miller's description of Ford's play speak in contradiction of what the trolls have been saying, and followed that up with the observation that Von Miller may know more about how well an opposing offensive lineman's play stacks up, than, say, some folks on this board. I'm literally just being a conduit for a well-informed opinion that directly contradicts the hateraide that has recently been served by certain factions on this board. Call it public service. TSW does love its whipping boys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Ford has struggled at RT. He played much better when he played briefly at RG. He played very well against Miller. Miller showed class by complimenting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 8 hours ago, ROCBillsBeliever said: I know two things: 1) I will get flamed for saying this, on this board (sure: get your pitchforks ready, for me) And 2) This is NOT my take... it comes from the mouth of Von Miller, himself... I'll quit jub-jabbering and let the multi-time all-pro discuss the much-maligned (at least on this board) Cody Ford: https://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41085879-4 Thanks to Marcel Louis-Jacques for capturing a solid repeal to what this board (not all of you, but many of the trolls on here) has been saying about Cody Ford: namely that he's no good. If Von Miller is complimenting Ford, then I'm beyond fine with Ford's performance. Sorry, Armchair haters, your negative opinions may not match reality... Also, I could be wrong, but Von Miller just MIGHT know more about football than you, and I highly doubt that he's a Bills homer... #gobills #trollscaneatcrow #turnthepitchforksonthetrolls a "solid repeal" (lol, wtf?) This is what Miller said (after made aware the Ford paid him a heavy compliment): "he played well". Well......that changes everything!! Consider all other opinions.....REPEALED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 But he's a guard ? God I hate people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, KD in CA said: TSW does love its whipping boys. Yup! 5 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: a "solid repeal" (lol, wtf?) This is what Miller said (after made aware the Ford paid him a heavy compliment): "he played well". Well......that changes everything!! Consider all other opinions.....REPEALED! @Mr. WEO You are 100% correct: Von Miller did not repeal what Cody Ford said or did; however, Miller DID repeal the claims of many on this board. Nuance, man... N-U-A-N-C-E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, ROCBillsBeliever said: Yup! @Mr. WEO You are 100% correct: Von Miller did not repeal what Cody Ford said or did; however, Miller DID repeal the claims of many on this board. Nuance, man... N-U-A-N-C-E. sure he did lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: sure he did lol ?♂️?♂️?♂️ I quit, @Mr. WEO. I can't keep up with you, bud. Last laugh goes to Weo, for consistently taking logic out back, behind the woodshed, and showing it an alligator in a tu-tu, with an Australian accent, smoking a carburetor from the Hindenburg dirigible... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: sure he did lol Does it really matter if he did or didn't? How do you think Ford did vs. the Broncos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, ROCBillsBeliever said: ?♂️?♂️?♂️ I quit, @Mr. WEO. I can't keep up with you, bud. Last laugh goes to Weo, for consistently taking logic out back, behind the woodshed, and showing it an alligator in a tu-tu, with an Australian accent, smoking a carburetor from the Hindenburg dirigible... You started a thread to tell everyone that all and ANY criticism of Ford all year can be simply discounted and dismissed by another player saying, for this game, "he played well". ....and then, somehow, you invoke "logic" to underline your claim. OK 1 hour ago, Dopey said: Does it really matter if he did or didn't? How do you think Ford did vs. the Broncos? He played well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 The Cody Ford I saw in college was a very good player.......someone I would want on this team. Gunner and I defended him when he was drafted.....I feel pretty good about that right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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