peterpan Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Obviously our O is suspect. There's a lot to be addressed this off-season, but what can we do right now to get better???? Here are some of my ideas. Bench Gore. He is just too slow. This has been a long season for him, and he doesn't have the burst he had in week 1. Give Yeldon a shot. He is fresh. Gore could potentially come back during the playoffs if he gets some burst back. Play Kroft more. Knox has made some high light plays, but mainly I've seen him drop easy passes. Idk if Kroft is better, but, Beane gave him a big money contract, so I have to think he will be more reliable. We need some reliability right now. McKenzie over Beasley, sometimes. Beasley also has had way too many drops. McKenzie is quick too and may be more reliable at this moment. Beasley is in a slump. Activate Duke!!! Duke has reliable hands and can compete for jump balls. That is something this offense desperately needs!!! Andre Roberts does not justify a roster spot for being a kick returner, and Lee Smith doesn't either, for his role. Activate Duke Williams!!! He would be drawing the dime CB while on the field. Get him singled up 1v1 and throw him the ball!!! Duke could have a big impact on hot reads too, when facing an all out blitz, ala Baltimore. I personally think DW would have caught that 4th down pass v Baltimore, if he was in that position. Bench Ford. Hopefully Nseke is healthy soon, and can start. Ford has been the weak spot on the OL. I think Nseke, being a veteran, will offer a lot in a post season push. Any other ideas??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard bills fan Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, peterpan said: Activate Duke!!! Duke has reliable hands and can compete for jump balls. That is something this offense desperately needs!!! Andre Roberts does not justify a roster spot for being a kick returner, and Lee Smith doesn't either, for his role. Activate Duke Williams!!! He would be drawing the dime CB while on the field. Get him singled up 1v1 and throw him the ball!!! Duke could have a big impact on hot reads too, when facing an all out blitz, ala Baltimore. I personally think DW would have caught that 4th down pass v Baltimore, if he was in that position. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Bench Ford for whom, if Nsekhe still isn't healthy? I would like to see Bates but I figure they would have done it by now. And they need to play Yeldon. Let him run and more importantly catch the ball. Even split him out wide at times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Bench Ford? He has played great the last 3 weeks. 21 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Hey it’s another cleverly disguised Duke thread 2 12 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, peterpan said: Obviously our O is suspect. There's a lot to be addressed this off-season, but what can we do right now to get better???? Here are some of my ideas. Bench Gore. He is just too slow. This has been a long season for him, and he doesn't have the burst he had in week 1. Give Yeldon a shot. He is fresh. Gore could potentially come back during the playoffs if he gets some burst back. Play Kroft more. Knox has made some high light plays, but mainly I've seen him drop easy passes. Idk if Kroft is better, but, Beane gave him a big money contract, so I have to think he will be more reliable. We need some reliability right now. McKenzie over Beasley, sometimes. Beasley also has had way too many drops. McKenzie is quick too and may be more reliable at this moment. Beasley is in a slump. Activate Duke!!! Duke has reliable hands and can compete for jump balls. That is something this offense desperately needs!!! Andre Roberts does not justify a roster spot for being a kick returner, and Lee Smith doesn't either, for his role. Activate Duke Williams!!! He would be drawing the dime CB while on the field. Get him singled up 1v1 and throw him the ball!!! Duke could have a big impact on hot reads too, when facing an all out blitz, ala Baltimore. I personally think DW would have caught that 4th down pass v Baltimore, if he was in that position. Bench Ford. Hopefully Nseke is healthy soon, and can start. Ford has been the weak spot on the OL. I think Nseke, being a veteran, will offer a lot in a post season push. Any other ideas??? I'm expecting Gore to get the Jets game off and Yeldon to be active. Kroft will get more looks. I also expect him going to camp next year. Beasley seems to have issues when he isn't getting enough throws his way. Let's see Saturday. I leave the Duke/Foster thing to McDermott and Daboll. Maybe Foster can snag a few more long balls. Ty still isn't 100%, when he is I expect them to go back to splitting reps. I'm not saying it's correct (I really don't know) but it's probably going to be that way. Now that the Bills have clinched 5th seed it will be interesting if the O changes some. First half of NE game will probably go as usual. 2nd half depending on score who knows. Jets game could be wide open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 You lost me at “bench Ford.” Luckily it was at the end of your post. Just stop with this nonsense. The rook has more than held his own against some of the best pass rushers in the league over the past few weeks. He’s getting better and better. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Actually playing Duke Williams, ya know, like actually throwing the ball to him, rotate him in the slot with Beasley, Yeldon over Gore, more Kroft, oh and no more out smarting yourself play calling crap in the red zone Brian.... ? Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Have someone other than Daboll call the plays; a lot will get fixed with this alone. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I'm expecting Gore to get the Jets game off and Yeldon to be active. Kroft will get more looks. I also expect him going to camp next year. Beasley seems to have issues when he isn't getting enough throws his way. Let's see Saturday. I leave the Duke/Foster thing to McDermott and Daboll. Maybe Foster can snag a few more long balls. Ty still isn't 100%, when he is I expect them to go back to splitting reps. I'm not saying it's correct (I really don't know) but it's probably going to be that way. Now that the Bills have clinched 5th seed it will be interesting if the O changes some. First half of NE game will probably go as usual. 2nd half depending on score who knows. Jets game could be wide open. I read that we have clinched a playoff spot, not specifically the 5th seed, don’t know if that’s correct or not. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) I'd keep Ford, he's been great last 3 weeks or so. I would activate and play DW, play Yeldon, esp. splitting him out wide and make 2 back sets with him and Singletary to confuse D's. I'd keep Gore active, I think they use him for pass blocking, and he's good for a 4 yard tough run. I'd actually get Knox more involved. Yeah, he dropped some balls, but everyone has a slump, and he's a rookie. He had one target, for a first down, against PGH. I'd like to see more sets with him and Kroft. We need to be able to neturalitize other teams blitzing, esp. playoff teams, with quick strikes to TE's, Beasley, Motor, Yeldon, and Brown. This, of course, comes down to Daboll realizing what he has and making the correct play calls. Edited December 17, 2019 by RyanC883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: Hey it’s another cleverly disguised Duke thread Excellent contribution... any suggestions? Thoughts? No? Kinda thought so... ?? nuthin but Luv there fellow Bills fan. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: I read that we have clinched a playoff spot, not specifically the 5th seed, don’t know if that’s correct or not. Go Bills!!! It's clinched as the 5th seed at worse. Bills have beat both the Steelers and Titans. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I sure hope McD reads this thread so he can make the necessary changes to improve the O.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Ahhh Duke Williams. The slow WR that can’t separate that Bills fans fall in love with. After this year he will be added to all the other PS Gems we have had over the years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, peterpan said: Obviously our O is suspect. There's a lot to be addressed this off-season, but what can we do right now to get better???? Here are some of my ideas. Bench Gore. Play Kroft more. McKenzie over Beasley, sometimes. Activate Duke!!! Bench Ford. Any other ideas??? I took out all the banter and left your suggestions. This sounds too much like sit Flutie and try Johnson to me. Stick with the guys that got you to the dance. We're a work in progress and it takes time and repetition and experience, especially meaningful December and Janyuary football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: I took out all the banter and left your suggestions. This sounds too much like sit Flutie and try Johnson to me. Stick with the guys that got you to the dance. We're a work in progress and it takes time and repetition and experience, especially meaningful December and Janyuary football. Bench Ford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Whatever happened to McKenzie on those jet sweeps? Higher chance of getting a chunk play. If not, usually still good for 2 or 3 yards. It also becomes good eye candy after a few gives. The inches we need are all around us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Just now, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said: Bench Ford? Those were the other dudes suggestions. My opinion is leave the team alone. Ford is doing great which is proof that you have to let the guys settle in and get experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 minute ago, ProcessAccepted said: Those were the other dudes suggestions. My opinion is leave the team alone. Ford is doing great which is proof that you have to let the guys settle in and get experience. It was a poor attempt at humor on my part. Should have said Bench Allen? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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