GreggTX Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I didn't notice him at all. He wasn't on the injury report. He hasn't been much of a factor. Any cause for concern? 1 11 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, GreggTX said: I didn't notice him at all. He wasn't on the injury report. He hasn't been much of a factor. Any cause for concern? I think I saw a lot more Hughes today then the first 3 games. Lot more rotating up front. More Basham for sure. McD did say he wasn't happy with them overall vs WFT. Maybe he thought the DEs weren't good enough. I thought personally he was talking about Oliver. Who then went out and played his best game today. Or maybe, this is just how you continue to motivate people to keep working to be better. Too comfortable after dominating Miami maybe? So time to get other guys more reps - guys who also can make plays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Different game plans, and personnel usages for each team we face, that and he’s a rookie, and still has a fair bit to learn, McDermott has his ways of of achieving his ends, I’d say no reason for concern, Go Bills!!! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelius Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Unleash the beast next week, maybe? Didn't even notice not noticing him, but good point. Guess I didn't notice any Epenesa either. Wow are they resting these guys for Mahomes next week? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 24 minutes ago, GreggTX said: I didn't notice him at all. He wasn't on the injury report. He hasn't been much of a factor. Any cause for concern? He is credited with 2 tackles. Gotta remember the Texans only played 42 offensive snaps. 2 were at the end of the half, so didn't generate defense. 12 were in their last 2 drives of the game, in the 4Q against our backups. So overall, the starting D only played 28 offensive snaps while the game was "in play". Our leader in tackles today all had 3, and feature an unusual list of names (Lotulelei, Matakevich, Oliver as well as Edmunds and Lewis (replacing Johnson). 17 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Cut him 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 43 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Cut him Maybe we can "sneak" him to the practice squad with Basham, i read it here after all 😆 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I mean it's always something. Please present the next for the sacrificial alter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 He and Epenesa were both in on two separate QB pressures that were shown on replay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufflow4 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Rousseau was in on the play early on where Mills pump faked then lost the ball. First he took away the passing lane, which caused Mills to fake, then he got to Mills together with Milano. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 We're so deep at dl , the whole D really. Groot was out there had a cpl hurries but he's 1 of the reasons our DL was and has been dominant. OLs are starting to account for him and he just makes everyone around him better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Nelius said: Unleash the beast next week, maybe? Didn't even notice not noticing him, but good point. Guess I didn't notice any Epenesa either. Wow are they resting these guys for Mahomes next week? Yeah, I don't know if they were resting him, but certainly seemed to be doing less with him. Against Miami, for example, he would drop in coverage they would blitz from several different places...I think even stunted him a bit. Seems more vanilla the last few weeks. However, I think Rousseau was selected to make Mahomes less comfortable the way he can peel off and get in a quarterback's way when he rolls out...so I think they really want to do more to unleash him next week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I think they were resting him and avoiding injury as well. Remember that it is a 17 game season, and he is young and has less staminia. He did not play last year, and rookies often wear out if they play a lot in their first year. It is also possible that it was a chance to get regular season tape on other DE's who might be traded for mid round draft picks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Maybe the Bills were keeping him low-profile to then spring him as a surprise against the Chiefs. Unleash the Kraken so to speak. Possibly the same with Epenesa. Someone mentioned the rookie rest theory, that could be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I think the answer is nothing. Is that what it comes to when a rookie defensive end is being questioned after 4 games because he only has 2 sacks? Come on folks. Chill out. He isn't an all pro yet. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babulator Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welp, Micah is our leading tackler with 17. The rookie lineman has 11 tackles and leads the team in sacks (2). I'm not sure what more you're expecting out of a 1st year player that didn't play last year. I think he's off to a solid start, I like the pick more now than when we drafted him. He's bigger than I thought and a pretty likeable kid. I see good things for him in the future. Go Bills! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 With 9 DL active and the game never really being competitive it's kind of easy to figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 He was busy contributing his 1/11th to a dominant defensive performance where the other team got like 100 yards total. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 6 hours ago, GreggTX said: I didn't notice him at all. He wasn't on the injury report. He hasn't been much of a factor. Any cause for concern? I haven’t slept since his last sack because I’ve been concerned about this as well. I think it’s time we dig a little deeper, go to his house in the dead of night, and try to unravel this conspiracy. Where is the nearest truck stop to you? I’ll pick you up. They won’t get away with pulling a fast one on us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Maybe this is what it looks like when competition exists at such a high level? Also, get different guys in there and comfortable playing? Idk but they look great against these weaker opponents. If they dominate KC/hold them to low-20s... I will be very excited for the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) They did seem to be giving a lot of 2nd teamers a lot of reps Sunday, so hopefully just that. We wanted to be fresh for KC Edited October 4, 2021 by DrDare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 The Bills also played a lot of run D personnel. Rousseau is more of a pass defender at this point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 We shutout a team 40-0 and allow 109 yards of offense and are worried about someone on D? C'mon man...be better than this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Here are snap counts. No one on the DL played more than 51% of snaps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Yeah, 18 snaps and 38%. It's not a lot. No problem, really. I think people thought he'd be in the running for DROY, and that's pretty tough when you're platooning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 8 hours ago, GreggTX said: I didn't notice him at all. He wasn't on the injury report. He hasn't been much of a factor. Any cause for concern? I think he’s a rookie 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Game plan and resting guys for KC. It was obvious the moment Poyer showed up on the injury report that the staff would be looking for any excuse to pull starters from this game. Similar thing happened with Milano's hamstring. Any bit of tightness? Pull him and let him rest for KC. I think between being in a more run-heavy defense, and Boogie activated, and wanting to keep rookies fresh for a 17 game season (plus playoff run), added up to Rousseau getting less snaps. Same for Epenesa. Same for a lot of guys. Nothing to worry about. Just a smart coach utilizing a roster that has good depth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurpleBull Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I'm leaning on the side that believes this thread was created out of sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Likely teams are getting enough film on him to know how to defend better. Now it's back on him to figure out what he needs to change up, or Bruce helping him with some suggestions. Could be the same with AJ too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Even yesterday he was causing serious problems for the Texans' running game in the handful of snaps I watched him. He is immovable on the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Come on folks It's folk. As in one guy. The OP. Nothing to see here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 8 hours ago, GreggTX said: I didn't notice him at all. He wasn't on the injury report. He hasn't been much of a factor. Any cause for concern? hiding his game tape from the Chiefs and Titans. Other coaches are playing checkers, McD is playing 7-dimensional Mah Jongg here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I’m not concerned yet. I think Groot has to find a few counter moves and expand his pass rush repertoire. We should also keep in mind that as bad as the Texans are they do have two first round picks at the tackle spots in Tunsil and Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Similar thing happened with Milano's hamstring. Any bit of tightness? Pull him and let him rest for KC. is that confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Here are snap counts. No one on the DL played more than 51% of snaps Justin Freakin' Zimmer leading all DT's in snaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 43 % and 38 % of snaps. I didn't see him much nor Apenesa, but because it seems they didn't play a lot. Star has been having himself some great games this year. And when was the last time a Bills DL tackled the running back as soon as he was handed the ball? That was awesome. Oliver did it and Hughes was like one step behind ha ha. Impressive. Edited October 4, 2021 by Jerome007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel City Mafia Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Really wanted Tryon with our pick in the 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 44 minutes ago, RiotAct said: is that confirmed? No, I dont think we've received any further info yet, but reports were that Milano was walking and horsing around on the sidelines the rest of the game just fine, so it seemed very minor. Plus, it just seemed like the theme for this week from our coaching staff, any excuse to pull starters, they were going to take it. I'm not overly concerned until I hear good reason to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Just how many of the "What's up with [insert player's name]?" threads are we going to have? I'd hate to see what the board would look like if we had stopped scoring when it was 26-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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