Stranded in Boston Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I mean, if your top pick isn't dressing, that is unquestionably abnormal and is not a great sign. Ciao Giuseppe! Actually it's sometimes a sign that your team is pretty good! Younger guys on the board here might not remember, but back in the early 90s, our first picks didn't see a lot of playing time their first season -- Henry Jones and John Fina spring to mind. Edited September 9, 2020 by Stranded in Boston 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Just go 5-2 and let the pass rushers feast heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, ScottLaw said: Honestly don't expect much of anything out of Epenesa this year. always such a ray of sunshine lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, njbuff said: Yeldon, Boettger, Gilliam, LB Phillips, and J. Johnson shouldn't dress. This is easy. With no preseason, all 9 DL need to dress to keep them fresh. Case closed. Phillips and Johnson are needed for special teams so I don’t think the case is closed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 @Giuseppe Tognarelli Murphy listed ahead of Addison on the depth chart. I may owe you 716 pennies. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: If your top pick isn't dressing, he's nude. We can't have that in Buffalo, especially in winter. Been there, done that on a 2nd round pick. I just hope if Epenesa busts he doesn't ask the cops to shoot him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf139 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I mean, if your top pick isn't dressing, that is unquestionably abnormal and is not a great sign. Maybe he's the next Aaron Maybin. Common sense says that if he really impressed in camp, he wouldn't be inactive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordong Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Easy Reggie and AJ.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Jaquan Johnson? He’s the leader of the ST unit according to the ST coach Well then, paint my fingernails and call be b!tch then. 😁 I think they would be dressing too many guys who are strictly STers when the KO is basically non-existent in today's NFL. I would think they would need to dress the 9 DLmen for the opener. Edited September 9, 2020 by njbuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 44 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: @Giuseppe Tognarelli Murphy listed ahead of Addison on the depth chart. I may owe you 716 pennies. Yaaaaaaaaaassss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, ScottLaw said: I thought Epenesa had JJ Watt potential?😅 Did JJ Watt have this kind of talent in front of him coming into the league? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 19 minutes ago, njbuff said: Well then, paint my fingernails and call be b!tch then. 😁 I think they would be dressing too many guys who are strictly STers when the KO is basically non-existent in today's NFL. I would think they would need to dress the 9 DLmen for the opener. Kick offs are around 28% returned. Punts are more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Never liked the pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I mean, if your top pick isn't dressing, that is unquestionably abnormal and is not a great sign. The glass half full version would be it’s a sign of a very talented and deep roster (and position) that is not desperate for a rookie playing in his first professional game. I know, I know....it would be a lot more fun to see our shiny new toy because he’s been tearing it up, but there is a positive way to see it, too. Speaking of shiny new toys, Diggs could be called our first pick, and I am SUPER excited to see him in a Bills uniform! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 If game 1 2021 then I am worried. Game 1 of rookie year with a reduced camp and a deep DL is no cause for concern. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Just goes to show how deep we are and this will only be better for Epenesa’s development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Epenesa is active on my roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkScrewHill Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: It’s funny how things happen. There were people that were ADAMANT that the Bills would have taken AJE in the 1st round if they had a pick. Imagine if that were the case and he wasn’t active week 1?!? Epenesa fell into the Bills’ lap but he wasn’t on top of their board heading into day 2. He’s a role player and that’s fine. He will work his way onto the field and be a solid all-around player. This isn’t some athletic freak though that we should expect double-digit sacks from. He’s kind of like Shaq. Who was ahead of him on their board .. does anyone know? What led to this conclusion.. seriously interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: What are the odds some national guy will pick up this and say Epenesa is already a "bust" for the Bills? it'll happen on this site 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, CorkScrewHill said: Who was ahead of him on their board .. does anyone know? What led to this conclusion.. seriously interested. Kyle Dugger was their day 2 target but he went off the board before they picked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Kyle Dugger was their day 2 target but he went off the board before they picked. I’m hoping this is a rare one they got wrong, since....you know....he went to the Evil Empire*. I also hope he rips Gilmore’s helmet off when he gets pointed at after Diggs beats Gilmore like a drum! . Edited September 9, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Rochesterfan said: I think you will see Gilliam and McKitrick sitting also. I think with limited preseason they are going to want more of the big guys as they work themselves into full game shape. They are short on LBs and all the back-ups are good on ST and I think a heavy rotation on the DLine is needed. May even see some rotation on the OLine to make sure everyone is 100%. I think they would be fine sitting a #4 TE and a #6 WR. Don't think McKitrick is sitting. Jet sweeps against Jets is love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, HardyBoy said: Remember, this coaching staff is very cognizant of the rookie wall and don't overuse rookies early in the season (Ford, Oliver and Singletary last year for example). Looks like Ford is still going to be rotating with Nsekhe, but instead of sitting, will play right guard when Ty is on the field. You'd much rather have AJE be fresh the second half of the season, which is when the hardest stretch of the schedule is too. Singletary and Oliver both started the first game of the season and played 70% of the snaps. Ford did start and split snaps and played about 60% in the first game. That is quite a bit different than being either 3rd string or not even dressing for the game. That is not a rookie wall type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, Augie said: I’m hoping this is a rare one they got wrong, since....you know....he went to the Evil Empire*. I also hope he rips Gilmore’s helmet off when he gets pointed at after Diggs beats Gilmore like a drum! . I was wondering if they looked at Dugger as Milano’s replacement? He could have played some this year and then taken over next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 It wouldn't surprise me if this wound up being almost a redshirt season for Epenesa. In the second half of the year, start dressing him and getting him some reps. This offseason has been anything but normal, and the lack of preseason action may be a big loss for rookie defensive linemen. The Bills are in the rare (for them) and envious position of not actually urgently needing Epenesa to contribute right away, so if they want to let him learn from the bench for a little while, so be it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Interesting right side of the OL Interesting right side of the OL Gabe Davis will be scratched... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I mean, if your top pick isn't dressing, that is unquestionably abnormal and is not a great sign. Just like the year where abnormal is the new normal. Maybe @ScottLaw will be the new Billy Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 6 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: Fromm won't dress. Even easier. He may not even be in the same zip code. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said: always such a ray of sunshine lol! 🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Rico said: Butler over Phillips makes sense. its not all that far out thinking. But if he is truly healthy ? i do not think McD would . Consider whom Bills are playing. It must be a Defensive Coordinators dream game all new O line for Darnold. bad things man. bad things. Hughes gets two and two more up the middle. and then ? Pressured turnovers perhaps. But AJ might well sit and watch and learn how it is done if the Bills have to not dress a D lineman 1 hour ago, Clyde Smith said: Don't think McKitrick is sitting. Jet sweeps against Jets is love. no funny business please. just grind it . no turnovers this time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I think Butler is a serious liability. I expect other teams to exploit that weakness. Oliver has yet to prove himself and fans overrate Edmunds. I see a big day for Bell running the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 8 hours ago, thebandit27 said: Wouldn’t surprise me to be honest. They’re very deep at DL, and injuries can easily mount there. I’m sure AJE will see the field plenty in due time. Imagine the hunger and determination once he steps out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: It’s funny how things happen. There were people that were ADAMANT that the Bills would have taken AJE in the 1st round if they had a pick. Imagine if that were the case and he wasn’t active week 1?!? Epenesa fell into the Bills’ lap but he wasn’t on top of their board heading into day 2. He’s a role player and that’s fine. He will work his way onto the field and be a solid all-around player. This isn’t some athletic freak though that we should expect double-digit sacks from. He’s kind of like Shaq. Epenesa steady. Shaq a bit erratic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I could see see him dressing or sitting. Epenesa doesnt need to come on until injury or November. No OTA, no preseason. I think he is a guy who performs in games. At the end of the day all they have had is practice. I think you dress him to see what hes got. Even for a series or 2 to get some tape and feel. I dont think you can dress enough pass rushers. The beautiful thing is we dont need him to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 33 minutes ago, LB48 said: Epenesa steady. Shaq a bit erratic! Not Shaq of the last year and a half. He was arguably the most consistent player on that DL. That’s who I expect/hope Epenesa is. If he is a dependable rotational player he will be a good pick. Play the run well and get some pressure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 That is a sick roster. Only concern is backup LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: It’s funny how things happen. There were people that were ADAMANT that the Bills would have taken AJE in the 1st round if they had a pick. Imagine if that were the case and he wasn’t active week 1?!? Epenesa fell into the Bills’ lap but he wasn’t on top of their board heading into day 2. He’s a role player and that’s fine. He will work his way onto the field and be a solid all-around player. This isn’t some athletic freak though that we should expect double-digit sacks from. He’s kind of like Shaq. I didn’t get the pick. Still don’t. I think he can be very productive on this team. But I would not be shocked if he had a Chris Kelsey like career/role here. Not great at anything but very good at everything. He will never blow us out. Gets enough sacks and stops the run enough to stick around forever and not replace, but never elite or a true cornerstone. Just my guess, and I am not married to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 hours ago, LB48 said: Epenesa steady. Shaq a bit erratic! Shaq has played in the NFL and was considered a far better prospect, let’s just see Epenesa on the field first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Mango said: I didn’t get the pick. Still don’t. I think he can be very productive on this team. But I would not be shocked if he had a Chris Kelsey like career/role here. Not great at anything but very good at everything. He will never blow us out. Gets enough sacks and stops the run enough to stick around forever and not replace, but never elite or a true cornerstone. Just my guess, and I am not married to it. I actually think that’s best case. I personally would not have picked him. I feel the better picks would have been Dobbins (raw talent), OT, CB, WR, LB before a relatively limited DE. He got by on strength against boys, but this is a mans league, he’s going to have to be quicker and add some moves to be much of anything in the NFL. I’m not saying he can’t/won’t be more, but I saw a less twitchy Shaq Lawson. To me, that’s not enough to spend a 2nd round pick on. Then again, I don’t think Beane has been all that and a bag of chips in the draft, he has hit on exactly 0 picks thus far. Everyone is still obsessed with the potential he’s picked, but Allen, Edmunds, Oliver are all just that so far, none are anywhere near the top tier of their positions and all cost a lot. The last great pick was DW’s with Tre and that’s debatable in comparison with Maholmes or Watson sitting in your lap. This year will basically define Beane as both Edmunds and Allen have to show up big time and E.O. Needs to be more than a rotation guy as well. I get the distinct feeling Moss may be the big winner for him to be really honest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBoy Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, ngbills said: Singletary and Oliver both started the first game of the season and played 70% of the snaps. Ford did start and split snaps and played about 60% in the first game. That is quite a bit different than being either 3rd string or not even dressing for the game. That is not a rookie wall type of thing. The heck are you talking about?! Singletary had four carries week 1 last year and was very lightly used the first half of the season even before the hamstring injury: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/player/gamelogs/2019/2241251/devin-singletary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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