since79 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I may be off base here, but I notice very early in the game and throughout, players in all three phases on our team were focused on their footing. I don't know if this was discussed in our pregame but it was obvious players were reacting. Often in all three phase our equipment staff would run out with rugs for them to clean their cleats. I saw special teams guys asking the blower to clean their spot before coverage. Meanwhile I never saw anyone on the Bengals concerned about it or addressing it. If a seed was planted mentally, they could not get this off their mind. You become soft in your cushion, breaking down earlier in a tackle and not driving with force. Cinci had non of these problems. With our coaches wanting to control the minutia, I think footing likely was mentioned and became a distraction and excuse. We certainly were focused on the wrong things. We were on roller skates they were on snow shoes. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Cincy had footing problems too. We just didnt take advantage of it by adjusting to a power running game and instead stayed in our finesse passing game because apparently that is what wins January playoff games in Buffalo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Yeah there was a pass somewhat early to Diggs, about a 10 yarder. He was running like he was more trying to be careful and not slip than anything else. Felt like the entire game, bills were all running in quicksand, or at least they felt they were. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I noticed the same thing. I was hoping they'd change cleats at halftime. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWatson#21 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Yeah there was a pass somewhat early to Diggs, about a 10 yarder. He was running like he was more trying to be careful and not slip than anything else. Felt like the entire game, bills were all running in quicksand, or at least they felt they were. I noticed that too. It was on a third down and there was some pressure on Josh which caused the slight overthrow but on a normal dry field Diggs would have been able to sprint and get under it or close enough for a diving attempt. Bad breaks man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Cincy had footing problems too. We just didnt take advantage of it by adjusting to a power running game and instead stayed in our finesse passing game because apparently that is what wins January playoff games in Buffalo. That because Bills don’t really have a power running game and the offensive line couldn’t block for our finned passing game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Cincy threw short passes to wide open guys and our footing was awful, then they pounded the run. Meanwhile Buffalo is throwing deep sideline passes in the snowfall with probably 5% chance to be completed. Footing was bad but a coaching and scheme mismatch was worse. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, JohnNord said: That because Bills don’t really have a power running game and the offensive line couldn’t block for our finned passing game We've used it a couple times this year (like literally twice tops, but it does exist). Guys like Saffold and Brown, even Bates, can all execute it. Maybe not a classic power running game, but a decent one nonetheless. The only thing I'm unsure of is if Dorsey knows where to even find that section of the playbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) They made comments about zone being trickier in bad footing. That made sense when I heard it. I’m not sure how that does/should affect us. . Edited January 24, 2023 by Augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortchaz Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Cincy had footing problems too. We just didnt take advantage of it by adjusting to a power running game and instead stayed in our finesse passing game because apparently that is what wins January playoff games in Buffalo. The only way to pick up a 3rd and 2 is a 7 step drop, scramble, throw it 40 yards down field (usually 5 yards over someone’s head) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 It looked like it was our first time playing in snow. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Cincy had footing problems too. We just didnt take advantage of it by adjusting to a power running game and instead stayed in our finesse passing game because apparently that is what wins January playoff games in Buffalo. Many sports shows have discussed how this current Bills team will not benefit from Buffalo weather. Because we are a finesse passing team with little power running. Hope you anti dome-ers are happy. Hope that canopy hangs way way over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Cincy had footing problems too. We just didnt take advantage of it by adjusting to a power running game and instead stayed in our finesse passing game because apparently that is what wins January playoff games in Buffalo. I mean did they have a choice? Cinci was scoring on nearly every drive. Hard to run it when you’re down 2 TDs right off the bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Shortchaz said: The only way to pick up a 3rd and 2 is a 7 step drop, scramble, throw it 40 yards down field (usually 5 yards over someone’s head) That was my comment right after the game. stuck in my mind as major tactical error. I mentioned today to work buddies , I could see our defense not able to push off at the snap , especially backers and that was right away in the game thought for sure it was cleats , cuz did Not see the same from Bengals Edited January 24, 2023 by 3rdand12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 It’s hard to get good footing when you’re on your heels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 We are a passing team best set up to play in a dome. We haven't been good in the snow since Thurman Thomas was here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) Bills Jet sweeps with Cook. vomited in my mouth. Stupid. And prime example of dumb for snow. Straight plays!! Not cruvey sweep ***** on wet frozen plastic. Edited January 24, 2023 by Since1981 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: It’s hard to get good footing when you’re on your heels. or wearing them instead of jackboots for kicking azz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: Many sports shows have discussed how this current Bills team will not benefit from Buffalo weather. Because we are a finesse passing team with little power running. Hope you anti dome-ers are happy. Hope that canopy hangs way way over. Did you hear the announcers talk about how the weather will help the passing game yesterday? It makes the defense play softer coverage… They don’t know where you are going, and you do It’s all advantage to the offense if you can execute Problem is they have three guys plus Hayden hurst who can get open fast…. Bills have digs and we have to keep Knox in to block the majority of time If the bills had their three weapons at wide receiver we would’ve been cooking their guys all game to 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: or wearing them instead of jackboots for kicking azz at least now we know who will be the sacrificial lamb , for this lambasting by Cinci ! The equipment guy did it in the locker room with a short cleat 3 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Did you hear the announcers talk about how the weather will help the passing game yesterday? It makes the defense play softer coverage… They don’t know where you are going, and you do It’s all advantage to the offense if you can execute Problem is they have three guys plus Hayden hurst who can get open fast…. Bills have digs and we have to keep Knox in to block the majority of time If the bills had their three weapons at wide receiver we would’ve been cooking their guys all game to Beasley anyone ? and here we are 716 , Right back to Dorsey and play calling. nuff said nite folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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