Rocky Landing Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: Gilliam? Yeah, now that he is a FB, that's probably a big part of the reasoning. But, it is still a different position. Do we see Gilliam in RPO, or play action? Not having Moss does have an impact in 10, or 11 formations. We're doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Pretty surprised honestly, guess Gilliam is really going to be the goal line hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, DCofNC said: Pretty surprised honestly, guess Gilliam is really going to be the goal line hammer. As he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: As he should be. Yeah, he looked solid in preseason. Maybe it’s part of why Singletary rocked up too, his height should make him hard to find and he could bull it in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Interesting move. Moss may never have the speed to play in NFL but he broke tackles last year. Something not seen in Buffalo since Fred Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Strange but I do expect a breakout year from Singletary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Couple of honest questions: Do inactives get game checks? Moss has been dinged up in TC and pre-season. Anyone think he’s still hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Healthy scratch. He’ll be playing Yeldon’s roll from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 MacKenzie only return guy, need B to replace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 so i guess the plan was to use our qb as a power back. if that's the plan they should start constant fumble drills with josh because he STILL holds it like a loaf of bread every time. it is frightening to watch both injury and turnover wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 So I am curious about Breida over Moss now. I expected to see a little more Breida. Moss is the best blocker of the three. That might have been good today especially if you are not using Breida. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 4 hours ago, StHustle said: Figured this deserved its own thread and discussion. I been pounding the table for Devin to remain the lead back and insist he will be a top 5 ypc back this season. Thoughts on Moss being inactive? Will this be a usual thing. Must be a huge shock to a lot of folks… Just for this game. buffalo wasn’t doing a heavy run attack against the Steelers. Other teams he will dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Well I’m gonna second guess the whole game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Probably could have used his blocking skills today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Glad we had Brieda and Jones active for their ST play. And the bills were not good on ST. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 5 hours ago, StHustle said: Figured this deserved its own thread and discussion. I been pounding the table for Devin to remain the lead back and insist he will be a top 5 ypc back this season. Thoughts on Moss being inactive? Will this be a usual thing. Must be a huge shock to a lot of folks… He made the most out his 11 touches. 2 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Glad we had Brieda and Jones active for their ST play. And the bills were not good on ST. That whole special team specialist thing I find extremely annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Glad we had Brieda and Jones active for their ST play. And the bills were not good on ST. That whole special team specialist thing so hard to get behind, it already takes up 3 spots by default. Then adding a fast guy who can tackle but suck at regular football? hard to buy into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Lol McD sits Moss as a “coach’s decision” and his replacement fumbles twice. This should be interesting. Wonder if Motor gets to ride the pine next Sunday now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigduke6 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 honestly dont see Moss as being a huge factor if he had played. clearly our O Coord isnt really into actually running the ball. he'd rather run QB draws all day and hope that our very expensive "MVP" QB doesnt get hurt in the process. Devin lined up at WR a ton today, mbe hes more of a threat in those formations than Moss would have been and thats why Moss was scratched. really seemed like Moss just didnt fit todays gameplan. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieldGeneral Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Lost an AFC game to prove a point. Good job coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMafia716ix Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 If the Bills aren’t willing to run the Ball. Moss is basically useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, BillMafia716ix said: If the Bills aren’t willing to run the Ball. Moss is basically useless. He would be better and pass protection but honestly Brita would be the best of all because he’s legit pass catcher with speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 So while I want Moss active. I also only want the play Mix to still be 60/40 pass run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaB Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 This was a huge surprise, against a tough D you would think you would want your toughest runner. I haven’t been satisfied with our RBs but I wouldn’t want Brieda on the field in many situations over the two of them. Seemed in the second half they wanted to test out the new toy a little, we now know why he’s on his third team in as many years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, BananaB said: This was a huge surprise, against a tough D you would think you would want your toughest runner. I haven’t been satisfied with our RBs but I wouldn’t want Brieda on the field in many situations over the two of them. Seemed in the second half they wanted to test out the new toy a little, we now know why he’s on his third team in as many years. Right Moss would of been better for this game than Brieda ( or many games, like the way Moss plays). Brieda seems like not a good player. Goes down way too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 5 hours ago, MAJBobby said: Glad we had Brieda and Jones active for their ST play. And the bills were not good on ST. Breida didn't start over Moss for his Special Teams. I'm guessing McDermott wanted to try some speed in the backfield. But speed does little good at RB without shiftiness or the ability to break tackles. As for Jones, he was the lead blocker on McKenzie's 75 yard return and played gunner. Our deficiencies on Special Teams wasn't in that department. Like it or not, McDermott from Day One has always had a RB dressed for Special Teams. He doesn't believe in using 3 people toting the rock at the same time. This week he went with Singletary and Breida. Hopefully in the future he'll choose Moss instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Breida getting stonewalled on 3rd and short was brutal. I was all for Breida over Moss, but that play was pretty big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I suspect the Breida experiment is over. I also wonder if Singletary‘s two fumbles (both out of bounds, thankfully) has spooked the staff into going back to Moss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, SCBills said: Breida getting stonewalled on 3rd and short was brutal. I was all for Breida over Moss, but that play was pretty big. In his postgame presser, McDermott mentioned that Breida was "very important to us on Special Teams" I had no idea Breida played a snap on special teams. Will be interested to see the snap counts come out. I do think he's the backup KR/PR and they had doubts McKenzie would make it through the game (legit doubts, as it seems) 1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I suspect the Breida experiment is over. I also wonder if Singletary‘s two fumbles (both out of bounds, thankfully) has spooked the staff into going back to Moss. I suspect we will see Breida active the next couple of weeks, for this reason. OTOH I think it should be lobbied to have someone else inactive and use Moss, because Singletary was t its on a chicken in pass protection at times. And thank you for mentioning Singletary's 2 fumbles. They seem significant to me. We're down on Allen for 2, and one of them was a hit from behind while he was scrambling and trying to pass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Our 3rd round pick from last year and 2nd round pick from this year were both healthy scratches. That’s no bueno. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan714 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 My Steeler buddy was texting me during the game.....you guys need a running game. Maybe someday Beane will invest more than 2 million in the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 One game, means nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Breida is terrible… there is a reason he’s been on 3 teams in two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 54 minutes ago, billsfan714 said: My Steeler buddy was texting me during the game.....you guys need a running game. Maybe someday Beane will invest more than 2 million in the backfield. Getting real tired of watching the Offense get to the line of scrimmage with 5 wide and no backfield. I think the jig is up with that. NFL defensive coordinators have the blue print. Not everyone can do what the Steelers do, but there are plenty of good defenses that we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Moss is interchangeable with Singletary although I could be wrong Breida is fast which means he gets to the tackler sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 8 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: Breida didn't start over Moss for his Special Teams. I'm guessing McDermott wanted to try some speed in the backfield. But speed does little good at RB without shiftiness or the ability to break tackles. As for Jones, he was the lead blocker on McKenzie's 75 yard return and played gunner. Our deficiencies on Special Teams wasn't in that department. Like it or not, McDermott from Day One has always had a RB dressed for Special Teams. He doesn't believe in using 3 people toting the rock at the same time. This week he went with Singletary and Breida. Hopefully in the future he'll choose Moss instead. McD Said Brieda was VITAL on ST. So the coach says differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Heres a take that might be unpopular on this board, moss should have been active and all 6 wide receivers should not have been In my opinion he choices should really be brieda vs mckenzie and kumerow vs jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Through hindsight we now know the reason Moss was scratched - because the gameplan had us running empty for ~45% of the snaps. Also through hindsight we now know that this was a terrible gameplan, one that Pittsburgh clearly spent weeks planning for and rendered those empty sets ineffective to the tune of ~4.3yds per play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, MAJBobby said: McD Said Brieda was VITAL on ST. So the coach says differently. Then we have a problem. Because I could have easily seen McDermott switching back to Moss if neither contributed on Special Teams. But if McDermott considers Brieda essential on Special Teams as a replacement for guys we lost there like Daryl Johnson, Dean Marlowe, and Andre Roberts then I don't see him making the switch back and foresee Moss taking the Yeldon role full time barring injury. Edited September 13, 2021 by BillsFanForever19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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