Football “Tells” : Why we lose opportunities on offense and defense

[BringBackFergy]

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

[mead107]

7 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

So your saying jets kick the crap out of the Bills ? 69 - 8 jets ?

[GolfandBills]

5 minutes ago, mead107 said:

So your saying jets kick the crap out of the Bills ? 69 - 8 jets ?

I’m thinking just forfeit 

[Lieutenant Aldo Raine]

13 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

 

Would be nice to have videos to illustrate your point...I guess we'll have to take your word for it.

[TailgateChef]

Do you notice this in real time?  If so, that's absurd attention to detail.

The only one I know of is Dorsey always follows up a 15+ yard run play with another run play.

[BringBackFergy]

3 minutes ago, Lieutenant Aldo Raine said:

 

Would be nice to have videos to illustrate your point...I guess we'll have to take your word for it.

Watch the Jets game tomorrow. You’ll see a few. 

[RiotAct]

What about when Milano positions his hand on his junk pre-snap?

[Joe Ferguson]

4 minutes ago, RiotAct said:

What about when Milano positions his hand on his junk pre-snap?

He's going to get a "sack"?

[Low Positive]

9-3

[mead107]

8 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

9-3

Jets?

 

[The Wiz]

I really miss being able to drink myself stupid sometimes.

 

 

[JDubya76]

Who was it that said when Davis motions back into the line it is always a run?

[Buffalo Junction]

Nice to know that someone still uses cocaine. 

[Putin]

19 minutes ago, Buffalo Junction said:

Nice to know that someone still uses cocaine. 

I miss cocaine 

[HunTim]

From the sound of it, he's sniffing glue, not cocaine. 😇

[cba fan]

3 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

delete this asap lol😂😂😂

[LeGOATski]

@Robert Saleh  ☝️

[1ManRaid]

I wonder if Lamar Jackson still has his tell.  If he tucks down his chin on the snap, he's handing it off.  If he keeps his head up, he's keeping his eyes downfield for a pass or to run it himself.

Edited December 11, 2022 by 1ManRaid

[GunnerBill]

3 hours ago, RiotAct said:

What about when Milano positions his hand on his junk pre-snap?

 

Every time Milano is on screen I touch my junk. He is dreamy.

[LeGOATski]

4 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Every time Milano is on screen I touch my junk. He is dreamy.

Have you told Diggs?

[LeGOATski]

16 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said:

I wonder if Lamar Jackson still has his tell.  If he tucks down his chin on the snap, he's handing it off.  If he keeps his head up, he's keeping his eyes downfield for a pass or to run it himself.

Well, that's kind of still a problem...

[GunnerBill]

5 minutes ago, LeGOATski said:

Have you told Diggs?

 

Won't tell you what I do when he is on screen.

[LeGOATski]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Won't tell you what I do when he is on screen.

Thank you

[Motorin']

I wonder if Ramius still crazy Ivan's to starboard in the bottom half of the hour?

[CorkScrewHill]

5 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:

Watch the Jets game tomorrow. You’ll see a few. 

All teams have some tells, but if what your saying is true the coaches should definitely be pointing it out to the players in question to correct (I.e eliminate the pattern)

 

I for one will be watching

[Buddo]

#5 is about as much use as a chocolate teapot.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

When Diggs puts in his mouth guard, you know the triple reverse fleaflicker is coming. 

[Mickey]

I've noticed that whenever Josh is going to run it, he tucks the ball into the crook of his elbow and every time he is going to throw it, he holds it in his right hand with his fingertips on the laces. Really, it's a dead give away. Am I the only one seeing this?

[sherpa]

When Tom Brady crosses the white line, he's going to be an ***hole.

[Xwnyer]

7 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

Interesting analysis wonder why our coaches haven’t picked up on this.   Some video examples would help but will try to look for these clues today.   Great to see so many great responses to this thread

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

8 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

This is honestly the most impressive post I’ve ever seen. I wish I could give u multiple likes. You should be working for an nfl team. Edit: I’m not being sarcastic 

Edited December 11, 2022 by ChronicAndKnuckles

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

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He's really hoping for the NYT buyout in a year or two. 😁

[Solomon Grundy]

8 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:

When you watch the game each week, you pick up on little mannerisms and “tells”. Like watching other players at a poker table, you can pick up ticks or gestures that indicate what they are doing or about to do. I’ve been compiling various “tells” for the Bills the last six weeks and you’ll see what I’m talking about if you pause the game or watch closely:

 

1) When Gabe Davis lines up wide, if he adjusts his helmet before snap, it’s a run play. The CB might as well run toward midfield. 
 

2) If Dion Dawkins pops his head to the left BEFORE the snap, it’s a passing play. He’s checking for DE’s position. 
 

3) Watch Josh Allen in the huddle. If he’s illustrating the play with a lot of hand movement, five times out of 10 it’s an RPO. The defense knows this. 
 

4) On defense, take a look at Edmunds. If he positions his right hand on his knee/thigh area, he’ll drop in coverage. Pretty easy for the opposing QB to hand off through the G gap. 
 

5) Singletary…if he cheats his left foot to 11 o’clock, he’s gonna be pass blocking or running. 
 

Our quality control coaches should do a better job so average Joe’s like me can’t figure this stuff out. Tell me if you pick out any more tomorrow or as the season progresses. 

How does Edmunds know if he's dropping into coverage until the ball is snapped? I would think it's easier to sniff out run plays. 

[RangerDave]

4 hours ago, Motorin' said:

I wonder if Ramius still crazy Ivan's to starboard in the bottom half of the hour?

Ask BringBackFergy.  If he didn't notice it, Raimus has changed tactics.  Maybe doing Crazy Vladmimir's on the 1's now?

[prissythecat]

34 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

How does Edmunds know if he's dropping into coverage until the ball is snapped? I would think it's easier to sniff out run plays. 

To take this one step further , do you only put Edmunds in if defense is downwind with respect to opposing team ?

[balln]

when diggs makes a catch and comes out to the sideline. and they go 2 WR set. its something absurd 19/20 times they run 

 

someone pointed it out on wgr a few weeks back. and then i started watching and it holds up

[jtrip]

8 hours ago, GolfandBills said:

I’m thinking just forfeit 

Why be a D#ck ?  He is expressing an opinion.  This is the problem with this forum, you are a community member but still feel the need to be sarcastic.  This is why I dont post.  

[hemma]

OP taking a lot of crap, but he’s been around foe 12 years & I’ve never noticed him to be a troll.

 

I’ll watch for #2 (Dawkins).  If true, it’s a bad one, though easily correctable.

 

 

[machine gun kelly]

6 hours ago, HunTim said:

From the sound of it, he's sniffing glue, not cocaine. 😇

I picked a bad week to…

 

 

[prissythecat]

22 minutes ago, jtrip said:

Why be a D#ck ?  He is expressing an opinion.  This is the problem with this forum, you are a community member but still feel the need to be sarcastic.  This is why I dont post.  

 

you do realize that this is primarily a tongue in cheek thread?