Dan Darragh Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I wonder if the Bills ought to have Wade run the scout team this week. It would be a good way to get the defense accustomed to a very fast and elusive QB as they prepare for Lamar Jackson. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Good idea; fast and elusive. I wish he was available for the playoff run now and in January, an added dynamic to the running game and offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 John Brown would be a better choice ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: John Brown would be a better choice ? That’s what I said in the other thread on this same topic. Brown is fast and throws a better spiral than Jackson. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Didn't Yolo suggest this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Dan Darragh said: I wonder if the Bills ought to have Wade run the scout team this week. It would be a good way to get the defense accustomed to a very fast and elusive QB as they prepare for Lamar Jackson. Now the Ravens know the secret plan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 49 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said: That’s what I said in the other thread on this same topic. Brown is fast and throws a better spiral than Jackson. If John Brown is practicing with the scout team this week, we have a problem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindTheWoodshed Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 That's actually a pretty good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: If John Brown is practicing with the scout team this week, we have a problem I figured we were playing "make believe" since we were speculating about a guy who is 5"9" tall, probably can't throw a football, and possessing a low football IQ, being the scout team QB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindTheWoodshed Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 minute ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I figured we were playing "make believe" since we were speculating about a guy who is 5"9" tall, probably can't throw a football, and possessing a low football IQ, being the scout team QB. I think his unconventional running style could help, but yeah, all the things you said make sense too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, BuffaloMatt said: Didn't Yolo suggest this? Yes I did! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I wonder if Sean McDermott is looking for someone to simulate Lamar Jackson in practice this week. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I figured we were playing "make believe" since we were speculating about a guy who is 5"9" tall, probably can't throw a football, and possessing a low football IQ, being the scout team QB. There are no Forward passes in Rugby. but they do laterally or behind them to the next player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 I don't think throwing is the part of Jackson's game that will trouble the Bills. By the way maybe we should sign Colin K to work with the scout team for the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I wonder how Wade is developing and what exactly he is working on. Just having a year to practice and get used to the game while not taking a PS spot is kind of a huge advantage in his development. I think the NFL made a good move allowing that exemption. As it gives these foreign guys a chance to stay on a roster for a full season and 2 off-seasons to try and develop into a quality enough player to at least make a PS spot and continue to develop. PS spots are developmental but if a guy is super raw and needs a lot of work then a PS spot is hard to justify as those spots aren't freebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I dont think he's faster or shiftier than Foster or McKenzie, but I like the way you think. 2 hours ago, Dan Darragh said: I don't think throwing is the part of Jackson's game that will trouble the Bills. By the way maybe we should sign Colin K to work with the scout team for the week. Dude, the way Jackson runs some of those option plays, it was almost impossible to tell who actually had the ball while WATCHING ON TV. Hope the boys maintain their lanes and gap integrity. Gonna be a tough one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: I dont think he's faster or shiftier than Foster or McKenzie, but I like the way you think. Dude, the way Jackson runs some of those option plays, it was almost impossible to tell who actually had the ball while WATCHING ON TV. Hope the boys maintain their lanes and gap integrity. Gonna be a tough one. Sell out on Jackson every time. If the running backs get some yards, oh well. Always assume it is going to Jackson. If he gets stuffed enough he'll get frustrated and make mistakes. But yes, maintain your gaps and play fundamentally sound. Plus, keep speed on the field. The Ravens use heavy sets to get less speed on the field on the defense, so don't play that game. Keep speed on the field. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: I dont think he's faster or shiftier than Foster or McKenzie, but I like the way you think. Dude, the way Jackson runs some of those option plays, it was almost impossible to tell who actually had the ball while WATCHING ON TV. Hope the boys maintain their lanes and gap integrity. Gonna be a tough one. Yep. And the quote from Eric Weddle — a safety known for his ability to read plays rather than his athleticism — bears that out. Basically said that half the time he didn’t know who had the ball, Jackson or a RB. Scary good at this .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 minute ago, The Frankish Reich said: Yep. And the quote from Eric Weddle — a safety known for his ability to read plays rather than his athleticism — bears that out. Basically said that half the time he didn’t know who had the ball, Jackson or a RB. Scary good at this .... So predetermine that Jackson will get the ball every time. You'll at least be right some of the time and it's far more important to contain Jackson than it is to contain the running backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I would probably prefer someone that has played QB or at least football a bit longer... 24 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: I dont think he's faster or shiftier than Foster or McKenzie, but I like the way you think. Dude, the way Jackson runs some of those option plays, it was almost impossible to tell who actually had the ball while WATCHING ON TV. Hope the boys maintain their lanes and gap integrity. Gonna be a tough one. Assignments vs option QB. One player has QB and another the RB. You dont care who actually has the ball. Players learn this in college if not high school and below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: I wonder how Wade is developing and what exactly he is working on. Just having a year to practice and get used to the game while not taking a PS spot is kind of a huge advantage in his development. I think the NFL made a good move allowing that exemption. As it gives these foreign guys a chance to stay on a roster for a full season and 2 off-seasons to try and develop into a quality enough player to at least make a PS spot and continue to develop. PS spots are developmental but if a guy is super raw and needs a lot of work then a PS spot is hard to justify as those spots aren't freebies. He said he's the weakest link or some such in an interview but thats probably him being humble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 minute ago, ngbills said: I would probably prefer someone that has played QB or at least football a bit longer... Assignments vs option QB. One player has QB and another the RB. You dont care who actually has the ball. Players learn this in college if not high school and below. I get that, you get that, the players get that... and then the game starts and Jackson embarrasses pro after pro. Comes down to trust and discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 6 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said: That’s what I said in the other thread on this same topic. Brown is fast and throws a better spiral than Jackson. Think it will be McKenzie that they use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: Think it will be McKenzie that they use. Or Ray Ray McCloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billsfan89 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: He said he's the weakest link or some such in an interview but thats probably him being humble It is all speculative honestly, I think by getting this year under his belt he at least become a bit less raw going into the next off-season. He is going to likely need at least one more year on the PS before he has enough experience to actually make the 53. I think that it was very positive for him to basically have an exempt year to simply gain some experience and have a shot to improve enough to make a PS let alone a top 53. I hope eventually he does make it and the NFL uses his development process as a way to get international players from Rugby and other sports into the league by giving them exempted PS spots for 1-2 years so that teams could just incubate these athletes and improve the talent pool and get more eyes on the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: is Ray Ray back on the squad? Practice Squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, CSBill said: is Ray Ray back on the squad? Practice Squad? He's been on the PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 McCloud as Jackson seems like a no brainer given his background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2019/12/04/ray-ray-mccloud-buffalo-bills-receiver-plays-role-of-ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-in-practice/2610757001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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