Beasely update

[nucci]

we are using the TE and RB like a normal offense now so not as many plays to WRs. 

[gordong]

there was a report from someplace last night that Bea's was not out on third downs....  I think it was collinsworth that said it, dont know how true that is

[Beast]

9 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

If Beasley is upset over playing time in this giant win....I will not be much of a fan of him going forward.

 

He had the third most snaps of all WR's. I don't think that's a change in anything.

[Cheektowaga Chad]

Still think fans/media are the ones trying to make something outta nothing here. 

 

Like the dude who is wr3 played wr3 snaps. People want this to be a story in the worst way and its crazy to me

 

The bills have had more run based game plans the past few weeks. In games where it will be pass heavy he will get more looks and more snaps.

 

Also this is kind of what happens when you have a deep offense

Edited October 11, 2021 by Cheektowaga Chad

[Shortchaz]

I’m curious if the staff is adopting a “pitch count” for players during the regular season sort of like they’re doing in basketball/nba 

 

[Beast]

Just now, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Still think fans/media are the ones trying to make something outta nothing here. 

 

Like the dude who is wr3 played wr3 snaps. People want this to be a story in the worst way and its crazy to me

 

The bills have had more run based game plans the past few weeks. In games where it will be pass heavy he will get more looks and more snaps.

 

Also this is kind of what happens when you have a deep offense

 

100%

[Ya Digg?]

2 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Still think fans/media are the ones trying to make something outta nothing here. 

 

Like the dude who is wr3 played wr3 snaps. People want this to be a story in the worst way and its crazy to me

 

The bills have had more run based game plans the past few weeks. In games where it will be pass heavy he will get more looks and more snaps.

 

Also this is kind of what happens when you have a deep offense

People are definitely making a mountain out of a mole hill with this. Just reading through the comments on this thread alone people are making so many assumptions. Maybe, just maybe, the gameplan was to get the ball to the running backs and Knox. Diggs and Sanders were going to get theirs regardless so that doesn’t leave much for Beasley and Davis

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

It's a long season. Need him focused on football, this is a step in the right direction.

[Simon Says]

1 hour ago, Bleedbuffaloblue said:

Yeah, and even when he is on the field he isn’t being targeted much. Think the Bills are trying to tell him something? Have to wonder if the Organization knows they won’t be able to keep him and Gabe Davis after 2021 and they are kicking the tires on that scenario. My money is on Davis.

I think last night the Bills tightened things up and didn't run as many multi receiver sets. I'm sure Beasley will get his targets

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

I thought the personnel On offense last night was fascinating. There were a lot of times We had like McKenzie or Davis as the lone receiver out there. Lots more of Gilliam and even Sweeney. 
 

When on the field. I think the chiefs took away Cole, and he is generally frustrated— doubt he is mad at the Bills. 

[Not at the table Karlos]

7 minutes ago, gordong said:

there was a report from someplace last night that Bea's was not out on third downs....  I think it was collinsworth that said it, dont know how true that is

On the third or fourth down play where Sanders got a penalty for a pick the play was designed to go to beasely. Looked like bease ran the wrong route or gave up on the ball. 

[Arkady Renko]

Geez.  Not a big fan of the vaccine stuff he posts but he’s a great football player who has been a huge part of this offense’s success.  He plays hard and hurt despite his size.  Let’s not turn on him based on assumptions about body language and whatnot. 

[HomeTeam]

I hope whatever is going on, they can reconcile. This team has a great opportunity here, and Beasely is an important piece to the puzzle.

[MAJBobby]

Knox improvement is making Beasley less important. I have said that before. 

[HomeTeam]

11 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Still think fans/media are the ones trying to make something outta nothing here. 

 

Like the dude who is wr3 played wr3 snaps. People want this to be a story in the worst way and its crazy to me

 

The bills have had more run based game plans the past few weeks. In games where it will be pass heavy he will get more looks and more snaps.

 

Also this is kind of what happens when you have a deep offense

Yea, I am also not happy with the way the fans have turned on Beasely. He spilled his guts out last postseason playing hurt. I think he deserves more support.

[BearNorth]

I was really surprised to see Kumerow out there in Q1.

[Buffalo Junction]

They went with a lot more 21, 12, and even a few plays of 22 personnel. Not a lot of room for Beasley when you only put 1-2 WRs on the field. Less room when the WRs they’re leaving on the field are capable blockers, deep threats or runners. 

[Bob in STL]

Sanders is a big improvement at WR2.  Knox is a big improvement this year at TE.  We are running more to keep defenses honest. 
 

For these reasons Davis, Beasley, and even Diggs will have to be patient.  We are not a 4 WR team as much as last year. 

[Coach Tuesday]

22 minutes ago, nucci said:

we are using the TE and RB like a normal offense now so not as many plays to WRs. 

This - or put another way, Beasley was a beneficiary the last couple of years in the lack of a real tight end on the roster.

 

Bills fans by and large do not understand the value of good tight end play - for good reason as we’ve literally never had one as a franchise.  But having someone who can block in-line and run patterns to move safeties and create mismatches is invaluable for an offense.  We have that now.

 

Beasley does one thing well - and frankly he looks less good at it this year, for whatever reason (age, mental focus).  Knox does two things well and makes Beasley somewhat expendable.

 

Add in Sanders and the growing rapport he has with Allen and you’ve got a recipe for less Beasley.

 

None of it has to do with his bizarre views on science/freedom or the fact that he looks like a truck stop hooker.

 

As for shutting down his Twitter account - strikes me as more attention-seeking.  But then again that’s all Twitter is, a megaphone for narcissists and lunatics. Good riddance.

[WotAGuy]

You’re all overthinking this. It seems clear the munchkin can’t play in the rain. 

[Matt_In_NH]

Kumerow started the game....there is clearly something going on with him and the Bills.  Hope they figure a path forward.

[CorkScrewHill]

2 minutes ago, nedboy7 said:

Isn’t it annoying that after the biggest win of the season we are talking about how boosley is upset.  It’s idiotic. 
 

oh and I’m happy he was able to mature above a 6th grade level and leave social media to focus on his WORK!

You are calling him Boosley and then talking about his 6th grade maturity? One important question - Do you know he is mad at his playing time or are you just guessing based on what the superior intellect of the interweb hacks are saying?

 

This attacking someone without facts is what is idiotic.

 

[SirAndrew]

9 hours ago, SCBills said:

Knox is turning into a legit top tier TE.  
 

Diggs is obviously a top tier WR. 
 

Sanders is looking like the best #2 in the NFL.  
 

Moss is a receiving weapon out of the backfield.  
 

Only so many footballs to go around for the rest: Singletary, Beasley & Davis.  
 

I like Cole, and respect him for standing up for what he believes - but he took it too far by making it “Cole vs Some Fans”.   I don’t really worry about replacing him in the future… I’m more hoping we have an Emmanuel Sanders replacement ready to go if he steps away after the season via draft, FA or development.  I’m not sure Davis is a high end #2, but I love him as a #3 for us down the line. 

Davis is a very good player, but I agree with your assessment of him. It seems like people are sensitive whenever I question Davis’ future is on the depth chart. I’m not convinced he’s a great number two either. Sanders was a huge pickup, and just shows the brilliance of this franchise. We’d be a completely different team without Sanders. Davis is a huge contributor to this team, but he certainly can’t replace Sanders at this point in his career. 

Edited October 11, 2021 by SirAndrew

[BigBuff423]

I think Davis is still dealing with the injury sustained in the Steelers' game...as for Cole, I don't agree with his opinion but I respect his right to have one. That said, like any business, social media is a relevant topic in contemporary employment. I've known a number of people who've faced discipline and even termination when social media posts go awry. That's not to say I think what Cole's done is improper or has earned him any form of discipline, but the NFL is not "Mom and Pops Grocery" either. 

 

The NFL is a media driven league and when social media begins to paint a team or the league in a negative fashion, they have a right to address the areas the team or league perceive the impact of the social media presentation. In short, I'd say I respect Cole's opinion and he does have a "right" to say it, but he doesn't have a "right" to say it and expect things to stay the same. Team can move on, fans can disagree with his opinion and express their own, and the league can say the social media presentation is detrimental to its brand. All in all, I just wish he spoke his mind, expressed himself, and moved on or asked for a trade / release and put an end to the drama. 

[That's No Moon]

3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

That screenshot couldn't be more correct.

[42Knuck]

I don't know guys, While I don't agree with Cole's views, I think he is a very good football player, and I would not like to see him off the team. Especially if it means seeing him on another team!  

 

And while I agree he was probably not part of tonight's game plan tonight, I don't think it had anything to do with the Social Media thing.  I think the Bills knew the middle of the field was going to be soft due to poor LB's and took advantage of hitting the RB's and Knox.  My guess is there will be other games where Beasley will be the focus again.  

 

It's good to be multi-dimensional. Go BILLS!!!!!!

[nedboy7]

10 minutes ago, CorkScrewHill said:

You are calling him Boosley and then talking about his 6th grade maturity? One important question - Do you know he is mad at his playing time or are you just guessing based on what the superior intellect of the interweb hacks are saying?

 

This attacking someone without facts is what is idiotic.

 

I think his social media went dark cause Beasley is so proud of the win.  

[SCBills]

4 minutes ago, BigBuff423 said:

I think Davis is still dealing with the injury sustained in the Steelers' game...as for Cole, I don't agree with his opinion but I respect his right to have one. That said, like any business, social media is a relevant topic in contemporary employment. I've known a number of people who've faced discipline and even termination when social media posts go awry. That's not to say I think what Cole's done is improper or has earned him any form of discipline, but the NFL is not "Mom and Pops Grocery" either. 

 

The NFL is a media driven league and when social media begins to paint a team or the league in a negative fashion, they have a right to address the areas the team or league perceive the impact of the social media presentation. In short, I'd say I respect Cole's opinion and he does have a "right" to say it, but he doesn't have a "right" to say it and expect things to stay the same. Team can move on, fans can disagree with his opinion and express their own, and the league can say the social media presentation is detrimental to its brand. All in all, I just wish he spoke his mind, expressed himself, and moved on or asked for a trade / release and put an end to the drama. 

 

It's really frustrating re: players/social media and how they represent the franchise because as Dave Chappelle correctly stated... "Twitter is not a real place".  Most of our fanbase is likely not "very online".  Same goes for most of the NFL's fanbase.

 

...but it invites such negativity that you just can't have players saying whatever they want on there. 

[uninja]

I think it’s fine. This offense has a ton of mouths to feed and we’re way more balanced run/pass this year. Those slot throws that Beasley used to catch last year are now runs by Moss and Singletary. 
 

I feel fully confident in my take that he’ll turn into a bit of a Danny Amendola this year, quiet in the regular season but Mr Clutch in the playoffs. 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

16 minutes ago, mattynh said:

Kumerow started the game....there is clearly something going on with him and the Bills.  Hope they figure a path forward.

 

I wouldn't read too much into it.

 

Kumerow started the game because our plan was clearly to show we could and would run. 

 

6 run plays 2 pass plays on the first drive.

2 run plays 1 pass play on the 2nd

 

Kumerow can actually level a guy blocking both downfield and in the backfield. 

Beasley is a great blocker - for a Smurf, but Smurf vs Honeybadger who wins?

 

 

[CountDorkula]

1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

I wouldn't read too much into it.

 

Kumerow started the game because our plan was clearly to show we could and would run. 

 

6 run plays 2 pass plays on the first drive.

2 run plays 1 pass play on the 2nd

 

Kumerow can actually level a guy both downfield and in the backfield. 

Beasley tries

 

 

 

Buffalo has Scored 35 against Miami, 40 against Houston, 38 against KC, and Beasley had 7 catches in those 3 games.

 

They are producing without him.

 

This is his last year in buffalo.

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

My god finally. Lets get to football Cole

[Livinginthepast]

As much as I am angry with Beasley for his stupidity and selfishness over being vaxxed, I am very sad to see how he was MIA last night and seems to be on a downward trajectory with the team. The situation both personally and professionally seems to be getting towards a divorce like state of "irreconcilable differences". I really wish it could work out but its not looking good.

[Chandler#81]

2 hours ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

I kept trying to find Beasley when they would show the sideline towards the end of the game. I saw Diggs having fun and cutting up with the other guys. At some point if I am Cole I got to ask myself, “why not enjoy this with my team?”. I actually like that he took down his Twitter, there will be plenty of time to get on there and share his beliefs. He of all people  knows how hard it is to be on a NFL team that is capable of winning the Super Bowl

I wish this were so. I just don’t think he’s mature enough to be like this..

2 hours ago, RochesterLifer said:

My guess (strictly a guess) was, with Beasley off the field and passing to our backs out of the backfield, we invited their cornerbacks and safeties to drop deeper and open up the middle of the field. Of course,  they didn't see Knox coming.

 

What a night. 🍻 Cheers!  

KC really had no plan ready for us. This tape is gonna keep DC’s up at night.

52 minutes ago, Shortchaz said:

I’m curious if the staff is adopting a “pitch count” for players during the regular season sort of like they’re doing in basketball/nba 

 

hmmm..🤔 Maybe.. Certainly our WR group were a battered mess in the AFCCG. 1 more Reg. Season, another WC team and our expectations of advancing further this year could apply to this. I think Poyer (last week) & Milano may well be pre - caution. Kinda like a Vet Day but Sean is taking it to another level.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Good, glad to have our All-Pro slot God back. 

[CorkScrewHill]

11 minutes ago, nedboy7 said:

I think his social media went dark cause Beasley is so proud of the win.  

Wow .. you know  why you think he is angry and now why he closed down his social media .. how are you so knowledgeable about the thoughts of Cole Beasley .. it is incredible. Thanks for all the facts about this situation. It has been very insightful ..smh

[Hapless Bills Fan]

12 minutes ago, BigBuff423 said:

I think Davis is still dealing with the injury sustained in the Steelers' game...as for Cole, I don't agree with his opinion but I respect his right to have one. That said, like any business, social media is a relevant topic in contemporary employment. I've known a number of people who've faced discipline and even termination when social media posts go awry. That's not to say I think what Cole's done is improper or has earned him any form of discipline, but the NFL is not "Mom and Pops Grocery" either.

 

I doubt that Cole is being disciplined.  I think he, and the slot routes over the middle he runs so well, were what KC gameplanned to take away.

[Mr. WEO]

Send The Turk to pick up his playbook.

 

Adios, Vanilla Wafer....

[billsfan1959]

35 minutes ago, nedboy7 said:

Isn’t it annoying that after the biggest win of the season we are talking about how boosley is upset.  It’s idiotic. 
 

oh and I’m happy he was able to mature above a 6th grade level and leave social media to focus on his WORK!

 

So, let me get this straight, we are in the midst of another thread with more negative posts about Beasley because (1) he did what everyone wanted him to do and got off twitter, (2) he had limited snaps in a game, and (3) someone said he looked frustrated at a moment in the game??

 

Maybe Beasley isn't the only one that needs to mature above a 6th grade level....

 

 

Edited October 11, 2021 by billsfan1959

[That's No Moon]

4 minutes ago, Livinginthepast said:

As much as I am angry with Beasley for his stupidity and selfishness over being vaxxed, I am very sad to see how he was MIA last night and seems to be on a downward trajectory with the team. The situation both personally and professionally seems to be getting towards a divorce like state of "irreconcilable differences". I really wish it could work out but its not looking good.

At some point there aren't enough footballs to go around. Who do you not want to give the ball right now to give it to Cole more? Usage is gameplan specific as it should be. Some games will be Beasley games. Some won't. This one wasn't.