ILBillsfan Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Playing the whole game actually would have made sense. I.E., the coach feels injury is not a concern and wants the player to play to stay hot into the playoffs. What makes no sense is playing for 2 possessions or whatever Allen did. That suggests McDermott is concerned about injury, but somehow thought a couple of possessions would benefit Allen in some way. That's idiotic. As a HC in this position, you are either concerned about injury or you are not. If you are, the player shouldn't play at all. Somebody that understands the playing only two series it was head scratching at best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, MJS said: It is completely different because you have much larger rosters in that 4th preseason game. and who is playing for him now?? Thats what i thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 someone shut this down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Levi is hardly a unquestioned starter. He has been losing snaps to Johnson for weeks and he Is our weakest link out of the 11 Johnson is faster and more physical and has been a better tackler all year I hope Levi is good but he needs to be our #4 next year. He just isn't physical enough to be a starter outside next year sure, but he still was the starter,probably not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: and who is playing for him now?? Thats what i thought. Yeah, down to the last man, which means if you have another injury you are in an emergency situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: next year sure, but he still was the starter,probably not now. Sure he started the games but Johnson has been logging alot of snaps for weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, MJS said: Yeah, down to the last man, which means if you have another injury you are in an emergency situation. No, you then put wallace, ididnt say inactive i said not start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: No, you then put wallace, ididnt say inactive i said not start. So then if not Wallace, which starters would you rather have play? Because with only a 46 man active roster with a couple spots devoted to special teamers, and needing to rotate guys in an out to stay fresh, you have to play some starters. Wallace is a prime guy to play in that situation because he's young, an undrafted free agent (no money contract) and ISN'T the best player at his position on the team and has been splitting time with Johnson anyway. Edited December 29, 2019 by MJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Sure he started the games but Johnson has been logging alot of snaps for weeks still not the starter, a few more reps wasnt going to make Wallace better, not worth the risk. Allen shouldn't have started either especially with the vanilla game plan and taking his number one targets out, he wasnt going to gain chemistry with backups in 2 series. Look i love McDermott and think he is a great coach and the right coach for us, but hes not perfect and he made a mistake here, he will learn from this like he always does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, BillnutinHouston said: Levi Wallace says hey. They didn’t have enough CBs to sit Wallace. He was going to have to play. Same with some of their rotation on the DL and OL. 1 hour ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Yes, i sit everyone possible, his backup can play, now what if Wallace cant play next week? This is no different than the fourth preseason game just trying to get to the season except now its the post season, which is more important. Obviously you cant sit everyone due to roster numbers but the important ones are on the bench. They have a 90 man roster in the pre-season. They have a 46 man roster in the regular season. They can not sit all the starters/heavy contributors. They sat as many as they could. Edited December 29, 2019 by MDH 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) Again Wallace was never going to sit. You guys are unrealistic and delusional. The Ravens are playing Hurst right now Why? Numbers. This thread isn't even about Wallace. Its about playing the starters that played two series. Edited December 29, 2019 by Scott7975 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: still not the starter, a few more reps wasnt going to make Wallace better, not worth the risk. Allen shouldn't have started either especially with the vanilla game plan and taking his number one targets out, he wasnt going to gain chemistry with backups in 2 series. Look i love McDermott and think he is a great coach and the right coach for us, but hes not perfect and he made a mistake here, he will learn from this like he always does. you could pitch count Wallace a little but we only carry 5 cbs on the 53. With 1 already sitting 100% even on limited status Levi would see a lot of snaps I assume you want no play from far more guys than reasonably possible if Wallace is on that side of the line. I’d encourage you to jot down who you think should’ve been sitting vs playing though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: still not the starter, a few more reps wasnt going to make Wallace better, not worth the risk. Allen shouldn't have started either especially with the vanilla game plan and taking his number one targets out, he wasnt going to gain chemistry with backups in 2 series. Look i love McDermott and think he is a great coach and the right coach for us, but hes not perfect and he made a mistake here, he will learn from this like he always does. He's far from perfect. He should've played Allen atleast a half or sat him, 2 drives is stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: Again Wallace was never going to sit. You guys are unrealistic and delusional. The Ravens are playing Hurst right now Why? Numbers. This thread isn't even about Wallace. Its about playing the starters that played two series. Josh Allen being suspect number one....why would you do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Just now, ILBillsfan said: Josh Allen being suspect number one....why would you do that I can understand this argument at least. I understand the fear of playing Allen for a couple series. My answer is the coaching staff felt he need work and to keep a routine. Whether that is right or wrong.... probably should have just sat but I don't have a problem with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: He's far from perfect. He should've played Allen atleast a half or sat him, 2 drives is stupid what’s the substantial difference in a half vs 2 drives in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Scott7975 said: I can understand this argument at least. I understand the fear of playing Allen for a couple series. My answer is the coaching staff felt he need work and to keep a routine. Whether that is right or wrong.... probably should have just sat but I don't have a problem with it. it was a no win situation but the two series was very questionable. I would of had no problem with a half at min with some working with Williams for more game feel. I was a little annoyed though with two series of vanilla football what was the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Oh look Peters is playing for Ravens today too. Why? Numbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Scott7975 said: Oh look Peters is playing for Ravens today too. Why? Numbers. They also get an additional week off though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: They also get an additional week off though That's not why he is playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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