Popular Post Virgil Posted September 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2022 As I said last week, I've refrained from taking notes while watching the games, so please don't break out the pitchforks if something is too terribly wrong. Also, I was at the game and the cell service was terrible, so I couldn't really check up on much in the moment. 1 - Henry - Yes, I know, this is a Bills review. However, the once known King Henry was easily considered to be the most dominant force coming onto the field not wearing number 17. However, I was absolutely floored to see how much of a non-factor Henry was in this game. Not because the Bills had a great game-plan for him, but because he seems to finally be wearing down in his age, or due to injury. I spotted at least 3 tackles on Henry were someone took him down with one arm, or solo, things that were nearly impossible in prior seasons. Groot arm-barred Henry on one play and that seemed to be all she wrote for the Titans trying to run the ball. Without any viable receivers and a much weaker Henry, the Titans are in for a long season. 2 - Stadium - @Shaw66wrote a great piece on the atmosphere and that I completely agree with, so why try to re-write what's already been well said. I only have two things to add. First, I didn't feel ESPN's presence at all in this game. I saw some camera's near Pinto Ron, but that's it. No one was on the sidelines that I could tell, nothing extra on the monitors. It was just a Bills game that happened to occur at night. Second, while I know everyone is an adult, fans really need to be saved from themselves on some level. The extra time to drink before the game was apparent, and not in a funny way. People were way to drunk to be walking up and down concrete stairs or even to be in public. It was honestly sad and I was glad I didn't see a lot of kids at the game. 3 - Diggs - Here's how I imagine halftime went in the Bills locker room. Diggs walked up to Dorsey, threw his playbook in the trash, slapped Motor and told him to fake an injury, then stared down McD until he peed a little. Because the second half of this game, 3rd quarter for what matters, was literally backyard football between Diggs and Allen. Everyone else on the Bills might as well have sat down on the field with popcorn. The deep ball touchdown reminded me a lot of the Smoke TD against the Pats where the DB got all turned around, and the minute Josh saw the hips turn, just launched it deep. Watching the play unfold from the stands was a thing of beauty. 4 - Tell me about Ray and his girl Do I know Ray has gone to meet you? Love you, I do Stay here, I won't The stars fade from your eyes 5 - Preseason - If ever you needed a game to be reminded why the preseason means nothing, watching Shakir and Cooks in this game was is. Like most people pre-game, I expected Davis being out meant that Shakir was going to line-up on the outside and have a solid game. I was not expecting the Kumerow show, if I can even call it that. Granted, Shakir messing up on that 4th and short play most likely earned him a seat in the McD doghouse, but Shakir was a complete non-factor in this game. As for Cook, he may have broken off one good run in the 4th against back-ups, but he was still a non-factor in the game and looked kind of slow to me. 6 - Pass Rush - I will take all the credit for Groot having a good game, as I decided to wear his jersey to the stadium. Outside of that, it seemed like the Frazier focused on more of a contained pass rush, as it Groot and Von looked to be trying to run around their blockers and coming in wide. They rarely hit home, but Tannehill had not choice but to stand still in the pocket. I'm sure everyone wanted to see another 7 sack game performance, but you can't argue with the results as Tannehill put on an absolutely dreadful performance and got benched after the pick 6. 7 - Jordan - This man is worth his contract just on being a hype-man alone. Jordan was all about the fans in this game, waiving his arms to get the crowd louder, running around the endzone, and overall just giving the defense it's personality. His performance didn't jump off the stat sheet, but neither did anyone on the Titan's offense. In a game where I was initially worried about the loss of Ed and Settle, I was calmer to know Jordan was still in there. 8 - Edmunds - I can't even think about how long it's been since I had something positive to say about Edmunds, but he really had a monster first quarter. Not only did he get into the backfield, but he got their fast, decisively, and laid the lumber on a few plays. He looked like an absolute menace, before completely disappearing for the rest of the game. While that may seem like a knock on Edmunds, it's really not as the Titans offense just puttered through the rest of the game looking like a high school team during their first practice. 9 - Beane - While not on the field, and while we did play against the broken Titans, Beane deserves the game ball for me here. To be down our #2 receiver, #1 and #3 DT, #1 and #2 DB, and Morse for most of this game, and still have the depth to win 41-7....wow. I mean, wow. The depth on this team is ridiculous and it really showed. You can argue Elam not being on the field until later in the game, but that's also a testament to how well Benford has panned out. Now, the injuries are a concern going forward, but you have to admire a team that won so soundly, when other teams would have folded with half of those injuries. 10 - Tua - I had the pleasure of being at the Ravens/Dolphins game on Sunday, which was a perfect scouting opportunity for the Bills next two opponents. I have to say, if the Bills can just tackle and keep one safety deep, the Dolphins are the not the team their score indicated they are. I'm not trying to be cocky or predict a win (you know that goes with me), but watching each teams defense was a head scratcher to me. Both teams played Cover 1, or had both safeties within 10 yards of the LOS. Both of the Hills TD's at the end were on busted coverage because, why cover the fastest player on the field? Almost all of Tua's passes were WR screens, quick outs, or slants. There were so many balls that hung up in the air that the Ravens almost picked off. The Dolphins seem to rely on Waddle and Hill breaking tackles and busting loose downfield. While being down Jackson and Tre is scary, our LB's and Safeties being able to cover their zone's are probably the most important gameplan we can implement. If nothing else, seeing Tua's arm in person really made me appreciate Josh. Go Bills! 27 1 1 19 29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Great write-up as always! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Welcome back, @Virgil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, Draconator said: Great write-up as always! I expect nothing less from the author of the Eclogues and the Aeneid. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) What they were doing with Diggs reminded me a lot of what Brady used to do. Come up to the line and see a DB playing 10 yards off? Doesn't matter what the called play was, just throw it out there and let the WR pick up easy free yards and make it a 2nd and 2 or pick up the first down. But what were the Titans supposed to do? Press Diggs at the line with THOSE CBs they had?? They were in a no win situation and the Bills took full advantage. In regards to Edmunds...there is a reason the Bills lead the NFL in pass defense over the past several years and it is in large part due to Edmunds and what he is able to take away and how he can compress passing windows in the middle of the field. Dan Orlovsky said something tat really resonated with me on the broadcast. He said something like "The Bills make you earn every yard you get in the passing game, there is no such thing as an easy gain versus them. Even on short 4 or 5 yard completions, you have to execute at a very high level to complete the pass and it has to be a good throw, there is little room for error against them." And whether we want to admit it or not, Edmunds is a large reason for that. You'll see when he gets a contract in UFA...it will be a LOT higher than what people expect. His value around the NFL for that ability alone is very vey high, especially from teams that struggle with that. Someone is going to think they are Tremaine Edmunds away from being one of the best pass defenses in he NFL even tho they might only be in the middle of the pack or the bottom third right now. Edited September 21, 2022 by Big Turk 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Great job as always. It was almost another perfect game. Hopefully we get healthy quickly. The Ravens Fish write up was an added bonus! The Dolphins were gifted quite a few long plays on blown or terrible coverage. Sunday can't get here fast enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Virgil said: As for Cook, he may have broken off one good run in the 4th against back-ups, but he was still a non-factor in the game and looked kind of slow to me. To me Cook always seems like he's playing while...cooked. He just seems to be moving in slow motion somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Virgil said: 10 - Tua - I had the pleasure of being at the Ravens/Dolphins game on Sunday, which was a perfect scouting opportunity for the Bills next two opponents. I have to say, if the Bills can just tackle and keep one safety deep, the Dolphins are the not the team their score indicated they are. I'm not trying to be cocky or predict a win (you know that goes with me), but watching each teams defense was a head scratcher to me. Both teams played Cover 1, or had both safeties within 10 yards of the LOS. Both of the Hills TD's at the end were on busted coverage because, why cover the fastest player on the field? Almost all of Tua's passes were WR screens, quick outs, or slants. There were so many balls that hung up in the air that the Ravens almost picked off. The Dolphins seem to rely on Waddle and Hill breaking tackles and busting loose downfield. While being down Jackson and Tre is scary, our LB's and Safeties being able to cover their zone's are probably the most important gameplan we can implement. If nothing else, seeing Tua's arm in person really made me appreciate Josh. Great write up as usual! Pertaining to #10, I'm hoping we are only missing Jordan Phillips for this game. I think the big guy's hammy is going to take a bit of time to heal. I think Jackson will be ready to go. The Phins are going to have to use the quick passing game because I think the Bills defensive line is going to be in the back field early and often. If the Bills' D can tackle Hill and Waddle soundly this game should go the same way the first two went with the Bills' offense slowly pulling away to a big 2nd half lead. Frazier and McDermott are not going to allow Hill and Waddle to get behind the defense repeatedly, and inexplicably, like the Ravens did. This Bills offense is amazing to watch, but it is the defense that I'm excited to see this week. You know anytime the defense gets a stop on downs or turnover Josh and the offense is going to take the ball down the field and extend the lead. Edited September 21, 2022 by Inigo Montoya 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Virgil said: 10 - Tua - I had the pleasure of being at the Ravens/Dolphins game on Sunday, which was a perfect scouting opportunity for the Bills next two opponents. I have to say, if the Bills can just tackle and keep one safety deep, the Dolphins are the not the team their score indicated they are. I'm not trying to be cocky or predict a win (you know that goes with me), but watching each teams defense was a head scratcher to me. Both teams played Cover 1, or had both safeties within 10 yards of the LOS. Both of the Hills TD's at the end were on busted coverage because, why cover the fastest player on the field? Almost all of Tua's passes were WR screens, quick outs, or slants. There were so many balls that hung up in the air that the Ravens almost picked off. The Dolphins seem to rely on Waddle and Hill breaking tackles and busting loose downfield. While being down Jackson and Tre is scary, our LB's and Safeties being able to cover their zone's are probably the most important gameplan we can implement. If nothing else, seeing Tua's arm in person really made me appreciate Josh. Go Bills! If I am Frazier, that's the gameplan that I'm cooking up. Trust Milano, Edmunds, Poyer and Hyde to disciplined in their zones. Be prepared to take a few long Hill or Waddle sprints as the price of doing business, don't panic and stay disciplined. Let Tua make the mistakes we know he is capable of. P.S. Wait, you were in Baltimore Sunday and then hoofed it up to Buffalo for Monday night? Respect/. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosejob Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 My M.O. against the Fish is to lay the wood to Tua early and often. Get him queasy and rattled....if not take him out. I never expected the first 2 games to be blowouts, but this one, that's what I am hoping for. Our Dline should be able to wreak havoc against that Oline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, Virgil said: While being down Jackson and Tre is scary, our LB's and Safeties being able to cover their zone's are probably the most important gameplan we can implement. Fins vs. Bills VERY over weighted case where D scheme, D coach decisions, will be the difference. Our #2's in secondary can be supported by scheme to hold them down. Our cover LBs will be key. Every BB fan and player knows what Hill YAC looks like, cough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 bring back the Pearl Jam lyrics. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Von had 4 or 5 plays that were near sacks including 2 where he got his hand on Tannehill's arm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, Virgil said: As I said last week, I've refrained from taking notes while watching the games, so please don't break out the pitchforks if something is too terribly wrong. Also, I was at the game and the cell service was terribl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Lost said: To me Cook always seems like he's playing while...cooked. He just seems to be moving in slow motion somehow. Yeah I'm praying he improves. He does look slow on A/B gap runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Virgil - Thanks for posting these. They're great. I haven't finished this one, because I got stuck on #1. I didn't think of Henry's lack of success being attributable to his finally hitting the wall - which makes me sad for him, because he has been absolutely magnificent for several years, but I think you may be right. I'd like to think the Bills had the perfect defense, and they did play the run really well. What I notice about Henry was that everyone was taking him down at the knees and below. Poyer early on, I think the time Miller got him in the backfield, Elam, and one or two other guys. If they got close to him, they went low and did a good job wrapping up his legs. Henry went down almost immediately when that happened. He'd get the yard or two from falling forward, but he didn't break any of those tackles. I think in years past, he'd stay upright, pull his legs out of the tackle and keep going. He definitely didn't look like the guy we've seen previously. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Imagining you at the phins game I picture Mr T at the start of Rocky 3 when he sits in the crowd and fumes as Rocky showboats and works his way through a series of inferior opponents 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 49 minutes ago, Virgil said: Groot arm-barred Henry on one play and that seemed to be all she wrote for the Titans trying to run the ball. You're probably right, but Groot is a ***** tree, he sacked Tannehill in that game with the guy that was supposed to be blocking him. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On Diggs's long TD, I was watching the receiving on the near side of the field (for me), and the guy next to me said, "He's got him!" just as Josh was beginning to throw. I looked up and saw Diggs beyond his defender. I remember thinking, "this is a touchdown," because I knew Allen would hit him and I knew Diggs would catch. Then, with the ball in the air, I thought, "Is it too long?" Then Diggs had what looked like just two steps that amount to an extra speed burst - it looked like he turned on the afterburners to make up a little ground, then turned them off again and just settled into getting under the ball and finding a comfortable way to catch it. The two of them together already are masters at what they do, and they have several more seasons to do it. It's really special. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I agree with your notes on Shakir and Cook. I assume that both struggle with the fact that others on the team have played so long with Josh that they know both how to stick with the script when they need to or go off script. The latter seems to happen frequently with JA and it is one of the best things about him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Whole lotta points in this one I don't necessarily agree with/ aren't quite accurate but that's fine - I really like to read the reports just the same and appreciate the effort you take and am glad you enjoyed the game! We were so hyped by the Bruce/Jim/Levy combo intro. That crowd was rockin' big time! The noise usually dissipates once it gets up to 335 where we are, but it sure didn't on Monday night! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, 34-78-83 said: Whole lotta points in this one I don't necessarily agree with/ aren't quite accurate but that's fine - I really like to read the reports just the same and appreciate the effort you take and am glad you enjoyed the game! We were so hyped by the Bruce/Jim/Levy combo intro. That crowd was rockin' big time! The noise usually dissipates once it gets up to 335 where we are, but it sure didn't on Monday night! Right after Marv spoke, I yelled over to my wife “game’s over, we won”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 And I'll make couple of comments about Gilliam. First, Gilliam's touchdown was simply a great play. He should have been on the ground, probably after the first hit and certainly after the second, but he stayed and saw the daylight. It as another big-time play from a guy we tend not to think of as a big-time player. He is a serious contributor to this team. Scored the touchdown, then lines up on special teams. I was amused by the long ball that Gilliam couldn't catch up with. He looked like a typical weekend-warrior sandlot player, running full speed way downfield, tracking the ball, and simply not having the confidence to catch the ball in his outstretched hands in exactly the way Diggs did on his long one. Instead, he turned so he could be facing the ball as it arrived and so that he could use his chest to held cradle the ball, hoping he could backpedal enough to get it. Allen, on the other hand, threw it with the expectation that he had a guy like Diggs or Davis or Knox running down the field. I'm guessing that, given that the game was a laugher, people had a good time ribbing Gilliam about his effort on that play. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Did Virgil take his points from Peter? 😆 I kid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: Did Virgil take his points from Peter? 😆 I kid 6'6" ? At some point Josh is going to be 7 feet tall and 300 pounds. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Agreed on Shakir. He looked way out of his element Monday Night. Doesn't mean he won't be good, but he was noticeable... and not for good reasons. Mainly just an inability to get himself properly aligned pre-snap. Cook isn't Breida/Mostert... he has speed, but is more of a glider. A huge piece of his speed element is the ability to stop & go/change direction while maintaining speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Great write up. Only one minor thing to add. I wouldn’t say he disappeared after the 1st qtr. He was directly responsible for the 3rd qtr interception by Poyer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 41 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: On Diggs's long TD, I was watching the receiving on the near side of the field (for me), and the guy next to me said, "He's got him!" just as Josh was beginning to throw. I looked up and saw Diggs beyond his defender. I remember thinking, "this is a touchdown," because I knew Allen would hit him and I knew Diggs would catch. Then, with the ball in the air, I thought, "Is it too long?" Then Diggs had what looked like just two steps that amount to an extra speed burst - it looked like he turned on the afterburners to make up a little ground, then turned them off again and just settled into getting under the ball and finding a comfortable way to catch it. The two of them together already are masters at what they do, and they have several more seasons to do it. It's really special. Diggs was spectacular Monday. I sit upper deck and can watch plays develop. The long TD was awesome for sure. Others he seemed to just be open, made it look effortless. I believe it was rhe first drive, if not first quarter Josh threw a sideline pass to Diggs. Seemed like a simple play. What was special is how fast the ball got there, and how Diggs watched the ball in, turned himself downfield, got his feet right and made a 3-5 yard gain. Not a huge gain, but shows how quick he can catch the ball and become a runner getting yards, instead of taking what the defense gives him. So quick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, TFBillsfan said: Great write up. Only one minor thing to add. I wouldn’t say he disappeared after the 1st qtr. He was directly responsible for the 3rd qtr interception by Poyer. was that Edmunds? I thought Hyde tipped it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Virgil said: was that Edmunds? I thought Hyde tipped it It was double tipped, not sure if Edmunds tipped it but he was covering that pass really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, Virgil said: was that Edmunds? I thought Hyde tipped it 1 minute ago, Warcodered said: It was double tipped, not sure if Edmunds tipped it but he was covering that pass really well. Edmunds got a hand on it, then Hyde. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Virgil said: As for Cook, he may have broken off one good run in the 4th against back-ups, but he was still a non-factor in the game and looked kind of slow to me. Kinda have to keep in mind that his opportunities came at a point in the game when Tenn knew the run was coming and not passing. So I mean obviously with a big lead you're going to hand it off and take time off clock. Having said that, can also add that the OL was all back-ups beside Dawkins I believe. In any event, he did just fine against a stacked D that was playing the run every down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Sheneneh Jenkins said: Kinda have to keep in mind that his opportunities came at a point in the game when Tenn knew the run was coming and not passing. So I mean obviously with a big lead you're going to hand it off and take time off clock. Having said that, can also add that the OL was all back-ups beside Dawkins I believe. In any event, he did just fine against a stacked D that was playing the run every down. Also it's not preseason anymore there are like 48 guys active on game day or something kind of hard to rest all of your starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Lost said: To me Cook always seems like he's playing while...cooked. He just seems to be moving in slow motion somehow. Agreed. I’m not impressed with Cook at all. Highly disappointed tbh. Rb is the one position where it’s easy to gauge “juice”. I don’t see it with cook. I think he’s a nice target in the passing game due to his route running and hands. I don’t see him ever averaging more than 6 carries per game for any team. He’s a bigger, less elusive version of sproles. Another version of James White. i hope my opinion on this changes. He’s nowhere near the RB that motor is right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, Warcodered said: Also it's not preseason anymore there are like 48 guys active on game day or something kind of hard to rest all of your starters. True, but the main thing is he was running against a stacked D knowing the run was coming every attempt and even with the back ups at OL, he still did manage to get a good run on that play that Dawkins "boom-shaka-locka-ed" blocking the defender that sprung it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 39 minutes ago, davefan66 said: Diggs was spectacular Monday. I sit upper deck and can watch plays develop. The long TD was awesome for sure. Others he seemed to just be open, made it look effortless. I believe it was rhe first drive, if not first quarter Josh threw a sideline pass to Diggs. Seemed like a simple play. What was special is how fast the ball got there, and how Diggs watched the ball in, turned himself downfield, got his feet right and made a 3-5 yard gain. Not a huge gain, but shows how quick he can catch the ball and become a runner getting yards, instead of taking what the defense gives him. So quick. You're right about all of this. And the timing he has with Allen. Presnap, they know what is going to happen, and when Diggs turns out or turns in on his break, the ball is there. He knows it's going to be there, and he's ready. On the first touchdown, that play looked all screwed up, but I think it was either designed that way, or Diggs and Allen know that they have this option. All the receivers had taken the DBs to the back line, and Allen just threw the ball to an open space that no defender could get to. Diggs knew that Allen might do that, so he was prepared to step up into the open space for a simple catch. Then, on the second touchdown, he double caught it, something we rarely see from him, but you could see how even that was effortless. He was so zeroed in on the ball that when it popped up, nothing in this body language suggested anything out of the order. He just stayed with the ball and pulled it in. He was already coasting, because he knew it was a score. The guy is phenomenal. He knew he was good when he came to Buffalo, and he knew Allen could fling it, but I doubt that either he or Allen imagined that they'd have this kind of magic. It's truly elite. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, NewEra said: Agreed. I’m not impressed with Cook at all. Highly disappointed tbh. Rb is the one position where it’s easy to gauge “juice”. I don’t see it with cook. I think he’s a nice target in the passing game due to his route running and hands. I don’t see him ever averaging more than 6 carries per game for any team. He’s a bigger, less elusive version of sproles. Another version of James White. i hope my opinion on this changes. He’s nowhere near the RB that motor is right now. I mean I understand disappointment from the fumble, but he really hasn't had enough chances for any disappointment for me. Other than that what have you seen that makes you feel that way? I will ad one thing though, to me he doesn't seem quite as fast as he was made out to be . But then again haven't really gotten the chance to see enough so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a K-Gun Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Shaw66 said: Virgil - Thanks for posting these. They're great. I haven't finished this one, because I got stuck on #1. I didn't think of Henry's lack of success being attributable to his finally hitting the wall - which makes me sad for him, because he has been absolutely magnificent for several years, but I think you may be right. I'd like to think the Bills had the perfect defense, and they did play the run really well. What I notice about Henry was that everyone was taking him down at the knees and below. Poyer early on, I think the time Miller got him in the backfield, Elam, and one or two other guys. If they got close to him, they went low and did a good job wrapping up his legs. Henry went down almost immediately when that happened. He'd get the yard or two from falling forward, but he didn't break any of those tackles. I think in years past, he'd stay upright, pull his legs out of the tackle and keep going. He definitely didn't look like the guy we've seen previously. I noticed that they were wrapping Henry up low as well and commented on it specifically on Elam's tackle since he came into the draft with a bit of a reputation for not liking big contact...good run support there by the rook. However there was one tackle of Henry that stood out for me as a bit of a wow moment, and it was when Edmunds went high on him and took him down with ease. That is something which simply doesn't happen often at all. Big boy tackling right there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, NewEra said: Agreed. I’m not impressed with Cook at all. Highly disappointed tbh. Rb is the one position where it’s easy to gauge “juice”. I don’t see it with cook. I think he’s a nice target in the passing game due to his route running and hands. I don’t see him ever averaging more than 6 carries per game for any team. He’s a bigger, less elusive version of sproles. Another version of James White. i hope my opinion on this changes. He’s nowhere near the RB that motor is right now. Yes to this. I hoped we getting someone really special, and he seems just ordinary. He's confirming the fears I had watching his college replays, which is that if you give him a really nice hole, he can run through it. But if you need to him beat a man in the hole, he doesn't have it, at least not yet. He tried a couple of quick moves in the hole the other night, but they didn't work. As for his pass catching ability, we haven't seen it. In fact, in this offense, if you're a running back, you have to be a running back first. You have to be a real threat in the run game. Bills are not going to put him in the game if all he can do is catch passes. Maybe he's still learning, but as you say, he plays a position where it's relatively easy to see if he has it, and we haven't seen it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) “I remember thinking, "this is a touchdown," because I knew Allen would hit him and I knew Diggs would catch. “ I know… we’re on to Miami! 😂 But, really isn’t this the TOTAL ESSENCE of the Offensive Dynamo this 2022 Bills’ version has become? When could we EVER be certain of EITHER thing happening during all the wretched years of this century? Our GBs had terrible precision and location skills. And the WRs? I assumed that if they weren’t going to clod hop their way out of bounds or over the end line, then they absolutely were going to drop easy catches! We were discussing both in the bar Monday night. Allen is relentlessly on target and the Receivers rarely drop anything at all! SOOOOO REFRESHING! SOOOOO SUPER BOWL INSPIRING! Edited September 21, 2022 by Billsatlastin2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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