wjag Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 28 minutes ago, Beck Water said: I have no idea what McDaniel means by "compounding variables" and "no setbacks", so I don't think anyone could begin to guess. In the Tua thread I posted a couple links about Kevin Kolb. Kolb suffered a couple of concussions with Philly and with AZ that looked like nothing much, pretty routine, but kept him out for weeks. Then he reportedly suffered a concussion with the Bills in preseason that took him 8 MONTHS to recover from and has caused him lasting effects including ringing in his ears, light sensitivity causing headaches, and short-term memory loss. It's entirely possible that Tua is suffering similar lingering effects. Crosby in the NHL had one of those. He was out for an extended period of time. I think we have gotten used to the 2 weeks or less routine of the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: Idk how they start him potentially missing three starting offensive linemen either. Even if he has no more lingering concussion effects, the reinjury risk is pretty high There are not enough practices left to clear him before Sunday. That’s why he’s out. But Bridgewater might play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: Lots of Miami OL on the DNP list along with Mostert. Without a huge QB threat, are people still expecting the Dolphins to "pound the rock" and sustain long drives? Well...they do have a WR group that is probably among the best, if not THE best, at being able to take a short pass and break big yards on it. That was a big part of Hill's threat in KC. At any time, Mahomes could throw a little slant or a screen and he could gain 30, 40, 50 yds on it or take it for a TD That wasn't really the Dolphins game with Tua (18th in YAC) but, it might be their game with Thompson or Bridgewater. Edited January 12, 2023 by Beck Water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Williams Available Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, FLFan said: Just a random thought - The best thing about the announcement that Tua will not play is that we are spared a week's worth of incessent whining about the the great Miami offense and weapons and the Bills inability to contain them, and the constant ball washing of Mike McDaniel, Boy Genius coming from the national media and the self loathing Bills fans around here. Perhaps we can all just relax and enjoy the butt whipping to come. There will be plenty of time come Sunday night to twist our collective panties into a knot over the juggernaut known as the Bengals. Yeah but now we’re in for a whole year of Dolphin fans “what ifs” telling us we’re lucky he was hurt or we wouldn’t have won the Super Bowl. I rather just steam roll them Sunday with Tua then suffer a year of that. *wink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Micah Hyde one-handing the football and looking at it like, "Well Hey There, Pretty Mama!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Anyone care to take a guess at how the defensive philosophy might be different with no Tua? Double down of the McFraiser style we’ve come to love and loathe? More zone, less pressures? More pressures, tighter press? More mixed coverages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: There are not enough practices left to clear him before Sunday. That’s why he’s out. But Bridgewater might play. There are, actually, if he's been "getting sweaty" (Stage 2) already. So it's either as some surmise here- a pre-determined decision to not play him because of the "bad optics" if they do and he gets hurt again OR He "got sweaty" doing his allowed aerobic exercise but suffered recurring symptoms and had to back off. McDaniel saying "no setbacks" would seem to preclude that, but Who Knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Well it looks like they are gonna slaughter us. Especially like how the QB that they rode into the dirt doesn't show up on their graphic. Classy. Edited January 12, 2023 by The Wiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, SoCal Deek said: I’m game….what do you call it? A defensive touchdown or an interception for a touchdown. I know, very boring. I'm old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyobills89 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 im ready for some playoff hype videos. i think it was 2020 when they were coming all the time, they were great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Anyone care to take a guess at how the defensive philosophy might be different with no Tua? Double down of the McFraiser style we’ve come to love and loathe? More zone, less pressures? More pressures, tighter press? More mixed coverages? If I am Miami, I am going heavy set and running the ball down our throats as much as possible. They ran it super effectively last game, and I think that is their only chance. Shorten the game, pound the rock, and maybe hope for a big play on a run or a playaction shot. So, if I am right, in terms of what we do on D, I think we will be down in the box more with single high, and being much more aggressive. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: If I am Miami, I am going heavy set and running the ball down our throats as much as possible. They ran it super effectively last game, and I think that is their only chance. Shorten the game, pound the rock, and maybe hope for a big play on a run or a playaction shot. So, if I am right, in terms of what we do on D, I think we will be down in the box more with single high, and being much more aggressive. With their best RB & O-line banged up that might be easier said then done. And the Bills can take more chances with their run defense knowing that Tua isn't throwing to Hill & Waddle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: If I am Miami, I am going heavy set and running the ball down our throats as much as possible. They ran it super effectively last game, and I think that is their only chance. Shorten the game, pound the rock, and maybe hope for a big play on a run or a playaction shot. So, if I am right, in terms of what we do on D, I think we will be down in the box more with single high, and being much more aggressive. The reason they could run is because we were trying to stop those long passes to Hill and Waddle. If Bridgewater plays the Bills have to still do that. Teddy might suck, but he has an arm. If it’s Thompson, they can pack the box to stop the run and short passes. As it stands now, Fraser needs two game plans. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Augie said: I’ll thank you now. Progresso has the best soups, especially the minestrone. My wife makes a good middle eastern lentil soup with a name I could not begin to spell. 🤷♂️ It’s all about the pasta+ pecorino Romano cheese combo. The lentils are a nice accompaniment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: It’s an ongoing joke Can anyone explain the Cam Lewis Forearm reporting?! It’s been like 8 straight weeks “Cam Lewis Forearm Full practice” he’s been a full participant every day for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, CEN-CAL17 said: Can anyone explain the Cam Lewis Forearm reporting?! It’s been like 8 straight weeks “Cam Lewis Forearm Full practice” he’s been a full participant every day for weeks. Bone infection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: The reason they could run is because we were trying to stop those long passes to Hill and Waddle. If Bridgewater plays the Bills have to still do that. Teddy might suck, but he has an arm. If it’s Thompson, they can pack the box to stop the run and short passes. As it stands now, Fraser needs two game plans. I haven’t listened yet to the cover 1 episode on this, but from their tweets, it seems like Miami week 15 run success was more than the bills just playing off. Dolphins were doing things schematically where they were winning in the run game. Just hope we have figured that out this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Bills need to keep focus and execute regardless of who's playing QB!! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYfan Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Remember Jeff Hostettler. Keep focused, humble, hungry and find a way. Waddle, Hill, Mostert and Giseki with a tough D. Big game 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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