Captain Caveman Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 It may depend on who we play - Yeldon is probably better as a receiving option, Williams might be the better option if they feel we're going to need a downhill runner more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Mantis_Toboggan Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Williams. Akers is balling as a rookie RB, Taylor had a good day today. As long as they are comfortable with his ball security then I see no reason not to play the rookie. Fresh legs, looked good in his only showing, give him a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 So then, who the Bills should bring up next weekend is clear as…mud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I’d rather not have an untested Williams pass blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailgateChef Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: This was full before the game started Was not a fan of this stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, whatdrought said: Yeldon has fumbling problems, but Williams is a rookie and McD abhorres rookies.... Yeldon has rarely fumbled throughout his career iirc, I think this is a bit of a red herring as it were... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Devilmann said: I liked what Williams did against Miami I would like to see more to be honest.  I joked Friday when they elevated Duke Williams, I said I was hoping for the other Williams, Antonio, but was more hoping they'd decide to go with three RB's plus T Jones, admittedly they never did that all season, go with three RB's.  Thinking some more, Williams looked real good last week, but was playing mostly when Miami wanted to just go home by then. Would they want to risk him with the ball in a tight playoff game, with no real feel for how reliable he is WRT fumbling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Of course Yeldon. Williams is unproven and Yeldon has always played well for us when his number has been called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mij yllek Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 just in case Singletary goes down, they may decide to dress both Williams and Yeldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I agree with the both crowd.  Yeldon can be a nice change up on third downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, fergie's ire said: Probably both, but I feel they NEED Williams. They don't seem to trust Singletary in those power running situations (goal line and toward the end of the game). I think Williams could feel that role...give them some angry runs. Not to fear, Daboll has rediscovered the QB sweep.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: This was full before the game started  Next week is another crack at it. You can do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Yeldon is a good player. Him being inactive every week is as puzzling as it is infuriating. At this stage I just routinely forget he’s even on the team. I think he brings a lot to the table and I think we have wasted him first 2 years. Hopefully he gets a shot here and I hope he makes it impossible to not play him every week. Go Bills!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 BOTH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I'd be concerned with Williams in pass pro. He's the change of pace back for power, but PS to the playoffs is a big damn leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Williams would be my choice if it was an injury half way thorough the season, but being a playoff game I would go with Yeldon.  Less exciting and less upside, but a proven veteran who can pass block and make catches out of the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Don Otreply said: Yeldon has rarely fumbled throughout his career iirc, I think this is a bit of a red herring as it were... He has 7 career fumbles. 2 with the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 5 hours ago, jeremy2020 said: Williams. Not a huge fan of thrusting a rookie RB into the playoffs and trusting him not get the QB killed, but Yeldon scares me just as much as Williams does.. and I saw more from Williams than I did Yeldon.  Yeldon could get the nod based on his blocking though. I think experience is very valuable.  Williams looks like a similar runner to Moss but his inexperience does worry me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 They had a chance to play Yeldon and give him all the carries against Miami. They did not and went to Williams. I have to assume that at this point Williams gets the call this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) I know TJ Yeldon is next man up but today showed we really need a back to push the pile seems like Antonio might be worth at least a look this week in practice Edited January 10, 2021 by 78thealltimegreat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Maybe check the other thread if you are truly interested.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Based on what we saw against Miami Williams may have earned another shot.  We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I'd like to see him get a shot. No idea how he'd be in pass-pro, but man can does he hit the hole hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hopefully it's let Josh cook time. Hate to see the injury but it could be a blessing in disguise and save us from Daboll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 hours ago, MJS said: He has 7 career fumbles. 2 with the Bills. So not very many then, as compared to most running backs, over a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Yeldon. They go with the veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 As Impressed as I was with Williams I think they go with the player they trust the most. Who they trust with the blocking assignments, trust not to fumble the ball, trust with who won’t drop the ball when thrown at him.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Yeldon no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Fixxxer said: With the way we use the short passing game as a running game at times, Yeldon could be more versatile than Williams, but Williams is the more pure runner of the two. Fixxer, you make a good point and if Yeldon clears, that is an option.  Consider that role could be handled by Singletary, or Beasely, or McKenzie if another week off heals up his ankle.  We also need Moss to pound it for that last 2 yards and 3rd and 2.  He seems to do well there and Williams could help in that spot.  It’s not like either of them will get as much time as motor.  My vote (not that I have one) is Williams.  He could pleasantly surprise us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 This team is too conservative to play Williams. They will play Yeldon and he will get maybe 3 touches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 59 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Yeldon no doubt. why didn't Yeldon play in the Miami game. Wouldn't it benefit to have got him some reps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 The question is, do you go with experience or potential?  I am guessing McDermott goes with experience and uses Yeldon.   I am anxious to see Singletary get more carries to see if he can get onto a rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Don Otreply said: So not very many then, as compared to most running backs, over a career.  Prior to joining the Bills he had 1 fumble for every 127 touches. But last year he fumbled once on 28 touches and this year once on just 11 touches.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamb412 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Why not Christian Wade??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, ganesh said: why didn't Yeldon play in the Miami game. Wouldn't it benefit to have got him some reps.  was he still on the covid list then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Need some type of running game besides Allen or we’re not going rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I’m actually surprised we don’t see more Yeldon. He’s a very good receiver out of the backfield and we don’t run the ball, but I don’t work here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, Doc said:  Prior to joining the Bills he had 1 fumble for every 127 touches. But last year he fumbled once on 28 touches and this year once on just 11 touches.  Thanks for the info, Without playing constantly ones skills tend to not be as sharp, I see this as mostly a product of how infrequently he is actually used. Regardless of my fan opinion, I know SM will do what our game plan for the next game requires, so not particularly concerned.  Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Codyny13 said: I’m actually surprised we don’t see more Yeldon. He’s a very good receiver out of the backfield and we don’t run the ball, but I don’t work here. People forget he is/was a very good receiving back before signing with the bills  If it's known he will play and we game plan a few plays for him, I think he would be an asset to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Been calling for Yeldon all season... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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