Malazan Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 They found the right mix of players, but they're doing different things schematically as well. After that game where McDermott complained about the running game.. they changed up the style they play and it's been much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 40 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: OL needs a nickname. good grief, why does everything need a nickname. The defense, the oline... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Maybe they've been saving this for the playoffs? 4D chess, ya know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Since Ryan Bates has playing guard the Oline has been a revelation. Is not as big of a priority that we thought most of the season? (Also what's with the Rick Bates story?) I was thinking that during the game. Would be nice if we didn't need to spend a lot a capital on the line. Still pick mid rounders and develop but maybe no pressing need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I’m focused on next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, klos63 said: I was thinking that during the game. Would be nice if we didn't need to spend a lot a capital on the line. Still pick mid rounders and develop but maybe no pressing need. I'd do like they did this year and take mid-round athletic freaks at OG/C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 hours ago, klos63 said: good grief, why does everything need a nickname. The defense, the oline... I know. It was more or less a joke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Watching some of the game back. Bates was amazing. Morse was amazing. Bates has changed the OL though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I liked the plays where they used 3 pulling linemen with Josh or Motor running off tackle. All those big bodies moving at speed reminded me of a herd of buffalos running down and trampling everything in their path. Thundering Herd. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, maryland-bills-fan said: I liked the plays where they used 3 pulling linemen with Josh or Motor running off tackle. All those big bodies moving at speed reminded me of a herd of buffalos running down and trampling everything in their path. Thundering Herd. Morse, Bates, and Brown. So much agility and the coaches found ways to use it. The 3rd and 3 QB power run was amazing to watch. Bates sets it up by reaching the DT and stones him. Unbelievable block. Then Morse and Brown get out in space and do their thing. There were so many plays like this. Edited January 16, 2022 by Buffalo_Stampede 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I never thought they were as bad as they appeared to be. This OL was great in pass pro last year and we are finally seeing that again. They also can run block when they decide to. Not sure what changed but I don think it is just Bates....I think it was some scheme, some attitude, some getting healthy and some finding the right 5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I did a search but couldn't find this stat I heard just now anywhere here: Josh Allen HAS NOT BEEN SACKED IN THE LAST FIVE GAMES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 7 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: (Also what's with the Rick Bates story?) He is a master blocker 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, mattynh said: I never thought they were as bad as they appeared to be. This OL was great in pass pro last year and we are finally seeing that again. They also can run block when they decide to. Not sure what changed but I don think it is just Bates....I think it was some scheme, some attitude, some getting healthy and some finding the right 5. They've changed their scheming. A lot more movement stuff with the group they have now, specifically Morse, Bates, and Brown. Dawkins back to himself obviously helped also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, mattynh said: I never thought they were as bad as they appeared to be. This OL was great in pass pro last year and we are finally seeing that again. They also can run block when they decide to. Not sure what changed but I don think it is just Bates....I think it was some scheme, some attitude, some getting healthy and some finding the right 5. I remember thinking they were just fine last year. That's why I found it hard to second guess McBean's attention to the unit in the off-season. Was hard to believe they became such a liability midseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Up until the last 4 weeks of the season I was all for spending a ton of draft and FA capital at the OL. Now, I'm not so sure about that... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 10 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said: Morse played out of his mind tonight. Some new energy after the brith of his son Deacon. Go Bills ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) OL has found themselves - and as others have pointed out - they’re finally healthy, figured out the scheme fit, settled on their best 5 and guys are playing more to their potential. Josh Allen’s elusiveness also helps. However, he also extends plays which makes it tougher for them. Probably offsets each other. That said.. this Offense is unstoppable when Josh Allen has time. I’m still focusing on bringing in a stud interior player in the off-season (in addition to keeping this starting five together if Morse wants to come back). I think we can all agree Singletary is legit now that he’s been given the chance to prove himself as the lead back. Perhaps use that 2nd Round Pick people were projecting as a RB, and use that on a G/C. Edited January 16, 2022 by SCBills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, SCBills said: OL has found themselves, and as others have pointed out, they’re finally healthy, settled on their best 5 and guys are playing more to their potential. Josh Allen’s elusiveness also helps. However, he also extends plays which makes it tougher for them. Probably offsets each other. That said.. this Offense is unstoppable when Josh Allen has time. I’m still focusing on bringing in a stud interior player in the off-season (in addition to keeping this starting five together if Morse wants to come back). I think we can all agree Singletary is legit now that he’s been given the chance to prove himself as the lead back. Perhaps use that 2nd Round Pick people were projecting as a RB, and use that on a G/C. Can they afford it though? I think the best we can hope for is tendering Bates to keep him around for at least another year, hoping Morse continues playing, and drafting an OG/OC somewhere early-ish in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 18 minutes ago, Doc said: Can they afford it though? I think the best we can hope for is tendering Bates to keep him around for at least another year, hoping Morse continues playing, and drafting an OG/OC somewhere early-ish in the draft. I meant through the draft. That 2nd Round Pick people were banging on the table for a RB would probably be much better used on IOL. I think this off-season is probably much like last… just re-signing our own guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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