Old Coot Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 During the sports lull lets do some speculating. Presumably Diggs will be WR 1 and will often draw double coverage. Can our WR 2 (presumably Brown but feel free to discuss whomever you think will be WR 2) consistently beat one on one coverage? If not, can play design accomplish this, for example by stick or other route combinations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGMcD2 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Old Coot said: During the sports lull lets do some speculating. Presumably Diggs will be WR 1 and will often draw double coverage. Can our WR 2 (presumably Brown but feel free to discuss whomever you think will be WR 2) consistently beat one on one coverage? If not, can play design accomplish this, for example by stick or other route combinations. Well he was often double covered last year as our #1 WR and had the best year of his career. 72 catches, 1060 yards and 6 TD. I don't think he will have any issues. If he can't beat single coverage on a given play, there is also Cole Beasley. I have a feeling on a given play 1/3 of those guys will be open. 21 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 John Brown did pretty well as the number one guy last year. He got open with speed, quickness, and precise route running. Should have an even easier time this year. Diggs is great because he's like John Brown on steroids. Not just a good route runner, he is the best. He's quick. Maybe not as fast as Brown (not sure). But the new element that he brings is contested catch ability, something we have sorely lacked. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 IN! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 He did a great job of doing that last year against most teams #1s, and I think he wants to show he’s a 1b and not a 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Smoke Brown is f*****g crazy!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Is this a real question? He had a career year against double coverage, why would he be worse against single? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock'em Sock'em Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, JGMcD2 said: I have a feeling on a given play 1/3 of those guys will be open. Let's see, to have an explosive offense I feel you need: Enough good WRs so that the primary receiver gets open regularly on any given play and the others are generally open as well. A line that doesn't blow up more than a few plays per game and that can block for short yardage runs. A quarterback that is a play maker and durable. At least two playmakers besides the quarterback that are a threat to score or have multiple long gains each drive. Better to have three. Ability to adapt and counterpunch by executing screens and draws and such to combat pressure packages. It would be a pleasant surprise if we take a large leap in the rankings, but it can happen. We have most of the ingredients. And Yes, Brown can win enough against #2 CBs to be effective. Edited April 30, 2020 by Rock'em Sock'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 46 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: Is this a real question? He had a career year against double coverage, why would he be worse against single? Hey, it's the off-season (and a weird one at that), so how to you have a problem discussing our new WR situation? Ignore the friggin' post if you don't like the topic. Crikeys! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I think this is where the acquisition of Diggs will really help. I re-watched most of last season (because what else am I going to do for a sports fix?), and I noticed that when Josh was in trouble, facing pressure, rolling out, etc. he usually looked for Brown. In games where teams took him away it looked like Josh panicked a bit and it could get ugly (like the grounding calls or interceptions). With Diggs, he might have two options, but even if it just means that Josh's security blanket is available more often, I think Josh will play a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Kind off an odd question/premise, Brown has already shown this to be well within his capabilities, to the tune of seventy two receptions, over one thousand yards, and six touchdowns. It is fully known he can do this. Now being part of a trio of quality starting receivers, it will be all the more likely he will continue to do so, especially with a TE and RB needing to be accounted for, as well, Allen’s ability to get chunks of yardage running the ball. Frankly it is a given. Go Bills!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigvinny Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Wow, you guys talk like he was the next coming of Andre Reed, Eric Moulds and James Lofton all in one. He had a good year, and is a solid receiver. But he was far from spectacular. The passing game overall was still below average for today's NFL. I like John Brown, don't get me wrong. But he disappeared at times in the second half of the season. Hopefully with Diggs drawing a lot of attention JB will have another solid year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Coot, the simple answer is yes.opposing teams will have a hard time defending Diggs, Brown, and Beasley. Possibly Davis if he turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Brown was open all the time last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, NewEra said: Smoke Brown is f*****g crazy!! Ahhhhh yes, the good ole Bob Woods thread 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, Poleshifter said: Hey, it's the off-season (and a weird one at that), so how to you have a problem discussing our new WR situation? Ignore the friggin' post if you don't like the topic. Crikeys! I liked your post simply because of your profile pic. Neutral on the post content though, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Old Coot said: During the sports lull lets do some speculating. Presumably Diggs will be WR 1 and will often draw double coverage. Can our WR 2 (presumably Brown but feel free to discuss whomever you think will be WR 2) consistently beat one on one coverage? If not, can play design accomplish this, for example by stick or other route combinations. getting open, take your pick... Brown off the line, no, given time, yeah. cole off the line, yeah, given time, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Smoke will have no problem beating man coverage. My biggest concern will be JA connecting with Diggs on the deep ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 59 minutes ago, Poleshifter said: Hey, it's the off-season (and a weird one at that), so how to you have a problem discussing our new WR situation? Ignore the friggin' post if you don't like the topic. Crikeys! I am discussing it. The discussion is that the question is dumb. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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