78thealltimegreat Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) If you can stomach viewing the Miami game again there was like zero interior line push the entire game even with the Dolphins front 7 all completely gassed by about 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Always thought Morse was a heck of a pass blocker but he’s probably the best run blocker on the team we have inside too. Obviously we had a ton of missed chances but if Mitch was simply in there we win this game easily. Get well soon man Edited September 27, 2022 by 78thealltimegreat 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, 78thealltimegreat said: If you can stomach viewing the Miami game again there was like zero interior line push the entire game even with the Dolphins front 7 all completely gassed by about 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Always thought Morse was a heck of a pass blocker but he’s probably the best run blocker on the team we have inside too. Obviously we had a ton of missed chances but if Mitch was simply in there we win this game easily. Get well soon man I think more than his blocking abilities its his ability to set the protections and his veteran presence on the line that was missed the most. Allen was under fire the whole game and most of our runs just got swallowed up. I think even more than all of the defensive injuries we need Morse back the most. If our O can fire on (even almost) all cylinders, even with the D injuries we will be in most games until the D starts to get healthy again. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Need a first round center next draft. 4 3 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) Yep, with so many worries about the missing players on defense, it was Morse's absence that played the biggest role in the loss in Miami. Edited September 27, 2022 by 2003Contenders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Morse is a valuable player and anytime he is out he is going to missed for his line calls and for his overall ability. The guards playing next to him have been only serviceable players at best. The Bills seems reluctant to invest a premium draft choice (meaning 2/3/4) on the C/G position. I say this assuming Cody Ford was supposed to be the RT bookend to Dion Dawkins. We have used the 3rd and 2nd rounds to pick running backs. We might be better served to pick up interior OL with these picks and use picks 5/6/7 for running backs. 4 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, TBBills said: Need a first round center next draft. There may not even be a 1st round ranked Center next draft. They need to draft a C/G and another OL but what rounds cannot be known yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 41 minutes ago, TBBills said: Need a first round center next draft. It is exceptionally rare that any OLine players coming out of college have a first round grade unless they are a LT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruffalo Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Mitch is the key to the whole thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Seeing as how our backup center can't even snap the ball competently on a consistent basis, yeah I'd say Morse is pretty important. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: It is exceptionally rare that any OLine players coming out of college have a first round grade unless they are a LT. Well it will be the 32nd pick so basically second round. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, TBBills said: Well it will be the 32nd pick so basically second round. We're trading first round picks with the Dolphins???? just kidding...had to do it considering how the phins are the darlings of the NFL world now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: Seeing as how our backup center can't even snap the ball competently on a consistent basis, yeah I'd say Morse is pretty important. McDermott had nothing but praise for Von Roten and Josh said the he bobbled the snap just before halftime. Not sure how Mancz did as the 3rd center. What else happened that made you think this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Johnnycage46 said: I think more than his blocking abilities its his ability to set the protections and his veteran presence on the line that was missed the most. Allen was under fire the whole game and most of our runs just got swallowed up. I think even more than all of the defensive injuries we need Morse back the most. If our O can fire on (even almost) all cylinders, even with the D injuries we will be in most games until the D starts to get healthy again. Yes...there are two major things Allen missed from Morse being out. #1 in addition to changing plays at the line and alerting his skill position players, he ALSO had to set OLine protection calls, which caused the playclock to run down far more than usual and caused some hurried snaps...that is because Morse takes care of those for him when he is in and Allen doesn't need to worry about it. #2 Under center exchanges were greatly compromised with Van Roten in there instead of Morse so the fumbled exchange on the attempted kill spike at the end of the fist half AND the fact that Allen didn't attempt to take it from under center and just leap up in the air and stretch the ball out late in the 4th when were at like the 6 inch line like he did his rookie year in Minnesota. If Morse was in there, they likely don't have those issues and Allen easily scores to put us back on top...instead they attempted a shotgun read option that got stuffed. Crazy to think how little details and nuances can change the course of a game. Edited September 27, 2022 by Big Turk 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bob in STL said: McDermott had nothing but praise for Von Roten and Josh said the he bobbled the snap just before halftime. Not sure how Mancz did as the 3rd center. What else happened that made you think this? I don't know if Van Roten is rotten but I saw more than enough errant shotgun snaps from him against Tennessee to not feel great when I found out he was starting against Miami. There were definitely some issues with snaps during the Miami game... not sure if that was purely on Van Roten or if everything was just soaked with sweat. Either way, Morse is critical to this line and we desperately need him back this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Big Turk said: Yes...there are two major things Allen missed from Morse being out. #1 in addition to changing plays at the line and alerting his skill position players, he ALSO had to set OLine protection calls, which caused the playclock to run down far more than usual and caused some hurried snaps...that is because Morse takes care of those for him when he is an he doesn't need to worry about it. #2 under center exchanges were greatly compromised with Van Roten in there instead of Morse so the fumbled exchange on the attempted kill spike at the end of the fist half AND the fact that Allen didn't attempt to take it from under center and just leap up in the air and stretch the ball out late in the 4th when were at like the 6 inch line like he did his rookie year in Minnesota. If Morse was in there, they likely don't have those issues and Allen easily scores to put us back on top...instead they attempted a shotgun read option that got stuffed. Crazy to think how little details and nuances can change the course of a game. It gives the whole "game of inches" saying a whole new meaning. There are so many factors that go into a play that it really can be the difference in a win and a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I mean all you really need to do is point at the fumble right next to our goal line because Josh didn’t get the ball to show how important Mitch is to this team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, TBBills said: Need a first round center next draft. not sure why you’re getting so many “disagree” and “laugh” emojis… this would be a good pick (assuming there’s a kid there worth picking)… Morse ain’t gonna last forever. He’ll be 31 at the start of next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, TBBills said: Need a first round center next draft. Elam is great and all, but plenty of us were pounding the table for this kid. If we had been truly drafting for BPA instead of being forced to draft for need, who knows how Sunday goes... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, 78thealltimegreat said: If you can stomach viewing the Miami game again there was like zero interior line push the entire game even with the Dolphins front 7 all completely gassed by about 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Always thought Morse was a heck of a pass blocker but he’s probably the best run blocker on the team we have inside too. Obviously we had a ton of missed chances but if Mitch was simply in there we win this game easily. Get well soon man I've read on this forum that Mitch was a liability and overpaid. Are you saying posters should be working for news agencies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Limeaid said: I've read on this forum that Mitch was a liability and overpaid. Are you saying posters should be working for news agencies? Wanting to upgrade from Morse and knowing he is better than our 2nd and 3rd string Centers are not mutually exclusive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, RiotAct said: not sure why you’re getting so many “disagree” and “laugh” emojis… this would be a good pick (assuming there’s a kid there worth picking)… Morse ain’t gonna last forever. He’ll be 31 at the start of next season. I wouldn’t be opposed to it especially if it was the best player at the time of the draft pick keep in mind that centers can also play guard you could have a situation where the draft pick plays guard well Mitch Morse plays out his contract and then slides over 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Mitch isn't even very good though. He's a mediocre C with no grit and injury history who's paid like a top C. We need an upgrade at the spot. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 44 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Yes...there are two major things Allen missed from Morse being out. #1 in addition to changing plays at the line and alerting his skill position players, he ALSO had to set OLine protection calls, which caused the playclock to run down far more than usual and caused some hurried snaps...that is because Morse takes care of those for him when he is in and Allen doesn't need to worry about it. #2 Under center exchanges were greatly compromised with Van Roten in there instead of Morse so the fumbled exchange on the attempted kill spike at the end of the fist half AND the fact that Allen didn't attempt to take it from under center and just leap up in the air and stretch the ball out late in the 4th when were at like the 6 inch line like he did his rookie year in Minnesota. If Morse was in there, they likely don't have those issues and Allen easily scores to put us back on top...instead they attempted a shotgun read option that got stuffed. Crazy to think how little details and nuances can change the course of a game. It wasn't Van Roten snapping him the ball on the goal line in the 4th. That was Greg Mancz, a PS guard playing out of position at center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, FrenchConnection said: It wasn't Van Roten snapping him the ball on the goal line in the 4th. That was Greg Mancz, a PS guard playing out of position at center. Even worse...a 3rd string C who doesn't even play center normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, FrenchConnection said: It wasn't Van Roten snapping him the ball on the goal line in the 4th. That was Greg Mancz, a PS guard playing out of position at center. 1 hour ago, Big Turk said: Even worse...a 3rd string C who doesn't even play center normally. FYI folks, Mancz started the entire 2016 season at C for the Texans. Van Roten's first start at C in NFL was this past SUN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Elam is great and all, but plenty of us were pounding the table for this kid. If we had been truly drafting for BPA instead of being forced to draft for need, who knows how Sunday goes... I can't even imagine what our defense would have looked like on Sunday without Elam. I believe he was matched up against Tyreek Hill for much of the game, and he gave up 2 receptions for a total of 10 yards. That kind of shutdown CB is much harder to find than a solid center. That's why you draft premium positions in the 1st round. That being said if the Bills want to go OL heavy on day 2 and 3 of the draft next year I won't complain. They need to get some more young talent in the pipeline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I can't even imagine what our defense would have looked like on Sunday without Elam. I believe he was matched up against Tyreek Hill for much of the game, and he gave up 2 receptions for a total of 10 yards. That kind of shutdown CB is much harder to find than a solid center. That's why you draft premium positions in the 1st round. That being said if the Bills want to go OL heavy on day 2 and 3 of the draft next year I won't complain. They need to get some more young talent in the pipeline. this is not a place for facts sir. Take that ***** elsewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, BullBuchanan said: Mitch isn't even very good though. He's a mediocre C with no grit and injury history who's paid like a top C. We need an upgrade at the spot. Bull are you still drinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 By all reports, what the really special thing about Mitch is that his butt sweat offers more traction than the back-ups. Don't shoot the messenger... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Morse was fantastic in the playoffs last year. He took it to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat-boy Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 6 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said: If you can stomach viewing the Miami game again there was like zero interior line push the entire game even with the Dolphins front 7 all completely gassed by about 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Always thought Morse was a heck of a pass blocker but he’s probably the best run blocker on the team we have inside too. Obviously we had a ton of missed chances but if Mitch was simply in there we win this game easily. Get well soon man You do realize that our O line was also either completely gassed, or playing backups by the 4th for the most part? I’ve seen all kinds of blame being thrown around for lack of a running game. Mitch being out hurts for sure as noted by others but it is clear that good run blocking like we saw against LA for a fair number of plays requires the cohesion of the first unit, including line and receivers. Any time we play backups at these positions the run game goes To hell in a hand basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoudyBills Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 7 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: It is exceptionally rare that any OLine players coming out of college have a first round grade unless they are a LT. Insert Cole Strange here 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ScottLaw said: Really? They’ve literally put two 7 round picks at CB and haven’t lost a beat there…. It’s clearly a position they are able to do a terrific job at finding to just plug and play thanks to a zone friendly scheme. Did you know the Bills run over 50% man coverage? Edited September 28, 2022 by atlbillsfan1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Bob in STL said: Morse is a valuable player and anytime he is out he is going to missed for his line calls and for his overall ability. The guards playing next to him have been only serviceable players at best. The Bills seems reluctant to invest a premium draft choice (meaning 2/3/4) on the C/G position. I say this assuming Cody Ford was supposed to be the RT bookend to Dion Dawkins. We have used the 3rd and 2nd rounds to pick running backs. We might be better served to pick up interior OL with these picks and use picks 5/6/7 for running backs. Agreed!! I like/love Beane's drafts...but missing on RBs instead of taking Oline is cringy. He picks in the 1st round on the Dline, but, looks for grocery baggers on the Oline. I think Morse is very solid. I like Bates. Dion is an above average LT. Beane just needs to focus a tad more on the interior Oline and it would make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, freddyjj said: FYI folks, Mancz started the entire 2016 season at C for the Texans. Van Roten's first start at C in NFL was this past SUN That doesnt change anything. He is still primarily a guard and gets no snapping reps. If he does get reps it isnt with Allen. This was explained. This is why as soon as Roten went out Eric Wood said they would have to go into shot gun the rest of the game. Edited September 28, 2022 by Scott7975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Bob in STL said: Morse is a valuable player and anytime he is out he is going to missed for his line calls and for his overall ability. The guards playing next to him have been only serviceable players at best. The Bills seems reluctant to invest a premium draft choice (meaning 2/3/4) on the C/G position. I say this assuming Cody Ford was supposed to be the RT bookend to Dion Dawkins. We have used the 3rd and 2nd rounds to pick running backs. We might be better served to pick up interior OL with these picks and use picks 5/6/7 for running backs. Agreed!! I like/love Beane's drafts...but missing on RBs instead of taking Oline is cringy. He picks in the 1st round on the Dline, but, looks for grocery baggers on the Oline. I think Morse is very solid. I like Bates. Dion is an above average LT. Beane just needs to focus a tad more on the interior Oline and it would make a big difference. 8 hours ago, Bob in STL said: Morse is a valuable player and anytime he is out he is going to missed for his line calls and for his overall ability. The guards playing next to him have been only serviceable players at best. The Bills seems reluctant to invest a premium draft choice (meaning 2/3/4) on the C/G position. I say this assuming Cody Ford was supposed to be the RT bookend to Dion Dawkins. We have used the 3rd and 2nd rounds to pick running backs. We might be better served to pick up interior OL with these picks and use picks 5/6/7 for running backs. Agreed!! I like/love Beane's drafts...but missing on RBs instead of taking Oline is cringy. He picks in the 1st round on the Dline, but, looks for grocery baggers on the Oline. I think Morse is very solid. I like Bates. Dion is an above average LT. Beane just needs to focus a tad more on the interior Oline and it would make a big difference. 8 hours ago, Bob in STL said: Morse is a valuable player and anytime he is out he is going to missed for his line calls and for his overall ability. The guards playing next to him have been only serviceable players at best. The Bills seems reluctant to invest a premium draft choice (meaning 2/3/4) on the C/G position. I say this assuming Cody Ford was supposed to be the RT bookend to Dion Dawkins. We have used the 3rd and 2nd rounds to pick running backs. We might be better served to pick up interior OL with these picks and use picks 5/6/7 for running backs. Agreed!! I like/love Beane's drafts...but missing on RBs instead of taking Oline is cringy. He picks in the 1st round on the Dline, but, looks for grocery baggers on the Oline. I think Morse is very solid. I like Bates. Dion is an above average LT. Beane just needs to focus a tad more on the interior Oline and it would make a big difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Not for nothing, but Centers are the Lynchpins of every line, not just ours. They are the ones with the most responsibility down in and down out to set protections and make sure the line is set up properly based on defensive alignment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllin Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Yes, heard lots of complaints on here about mitch and I was just shaking my head, he's still a huge pivotal role to the team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Morse is the lynchpin partly because everyone else has struggled mightily. That being said, I thought Morse was washed two years ago. He’s done an impressive job overcoming age and injuries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 10 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Elam is great and all, but plenty of us were pounding the table for this kid. If we had been truly drafting for BPA instead of being forced to draft for need, who knows how Sunday goes... It really pis**** me off how well this team drafts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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