Tipster19 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 By early reports Kyle Allen is struggling so far. He’s having trouble just getting the snap off which is worrisome. The collection of skilled position players in this offense rely heavily on timing which happens to be a strength of Barkley’s, he anticipates well and just remembering the effectiveness of the Rams’ The Greatest Show on Turf offense it relied on the timing of the pass. That high flying offense’s players were Faulk, Holt, Bruce, Hakim and even little Ricky Proehl that produced a ton of RAC. I believe that we have these very same components currently on the roster with Cook, Diggs, Davis, Sherfield, Shakir and/or Harty/Isabella. When running 12 personnel the TEs would be the beneficiaries of Barkley’s timing/anticipation. If the play begins with unsettledness, which seems to be the issue with K. Allen right now, one could just throw this offensive philosophy right out the window, it just won’t work. I like to think that Barkley does have value when thinking of this offensive scheme and that he’s just not here because he’s Josh’s buddy. Give me a minute to put on my flame ######ant suit before this post gets going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Knowing that Barkley and K. Allen will get the majority of preseason action, we the fans along with the coaches should have a pretty good idea by then if he is a “good fit” for the offense. Until then…we are talking about practice! 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I have not looked at Kyle Allen's college experience. This may be a case of a player needing to retrain muscle memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Kyle is playing himself out of a job that was basically handed to him since they want Barkley to be on the PS and have him there for his presence in the QB room and due to Allen liking him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 neither of these guys should be the guy in Josh goes down... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 If Josh can’t play then we’re screwed with either of them. It’s not really something I worry about for that reason. 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: neither of these guys should be the guy in Josh goes down... Well, they're both better than Skylar Thompson so we should have a chance if we get in the playoffs. 😏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/197235934272552960?lang=en 2 1 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/197235934272552960?lang=en that's such a great answer!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Maybe pick up a vet who gets cut. Neither of them inspire any confidence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Yea backup QB is a concern. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Backup qb is definitely a weakness for this team. If either of these guys needs to start multiple games, we will need a dominant defense and running game to have any chance of winning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: that's such a great answer!! Jessie Palmer once asked Tom Coughlin when he landed the role of the bachelor in The Bachelorette " that he wouldn't do it if Coughlin thought it would hurt the team. (Paraphrasing)Coughlin responded, son if our success is determined by whether you're on the team we're in a world of *****. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 31 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: They both suck 29 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: neither of these guys should be the guy in Josh goes down... This ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Both terrible options. Bring back Money Mitch! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Kyle Allen stinks. sorry, not sorry. Barkley equally as bad. both being equal, I’ll take Barkley because he’s kind of fat In an awesome kind of way. Kyle seems like a turd burglar imo 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Seruously, as said before they are both terrible and neither should be suiting up on Sundays in this league. Allen gets a little more slack from me though because he's younger and I already know Barkley is poop. Good guy, but you're in trouble if you need him in a game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Barkley will be the backup quarterback. He is more accurate, knows this offense well, and has the trust of the coaches. Allen will either be cut, if he does not start playing and practicing better, or on the practice squad. Right now it seems the former is going to happen--needs to look competent, and soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Part may still be Kyle learning the playbook and getting timing down with everyone. However, the snaps in the preseason are going to be interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 To Bills fans obsess more than others about the backup QB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) This is why I refuse to buy a season ticket.. Poor back up Quarterbacking in Training Camp. . Edited August 6, 2023 by HOUSE 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 The backup situation is so bad Ken Dorsey was seen taking snaps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 hours ago, billsbackto81 said: Well, they're both better than Skylar Thompson so we should have a chance if we get in the playoffs. 😏 Skylar Thompson - future Bills back up QB. Coming soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 18 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Part may still be Kyle learning the playbook and getting timing down with everyone. However, the snaps in the preseason are going to be interesting to watch. I honestly never saw that tweet. This whole thought came to me today after reading about how bad K. Allen has looked in camp so far. Matter of fact I almost didn’t post this because I already have an active post going on, I just didn’t want to lose or forget this observation. Obviously if there’s no Josh Allen then we’re screwed but maybe Barkley could fill in a game or two better than K. Allen due to the current roster that has been acquired, that is really the only point I was trying to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, Tipster19 said: I honestly never saw that tweet. This whole thought came to me today after reading about how bad K. Allen has looked in camp so far. Matter of fact I almost didn’t post this because I already have an active post going on, I just didn’t want to lose or forget this observation. Obviously if there’s no Josh Allen then we’re screwed but maybe Barkley could fill in a game or two better than K. Allen due to the current roster that has been acquired, that is really the only point I was trying to make. I saw another Tweet that I cannot find now but it broke down Kyle and Barkley's stats over something like their last 100 regular season passes. The numbers were almost identical. Now I know Kyle has some more recent starts and is younger and yadda yadda...but neither are really anyone that should see a field. Unfortunately, there really isn't anything left on the FA market that could be justified as an upgrade. Maybe it's just me, but Buffalo doesn't want Barkley as Josh's main backup. If they were good with that they don't try and grab Kyle Allen this year or trade for Keenum last year. Makes me wonder if Kyle flops in the first and second preseason games if they look into trading for a QB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Not shocking that Barkley is ahead of Kyle Allen. Barkley has been with the team 3 out of the last 5 seasons including last season. So he has a familiarity with the players on the roster and the playbook. I would give it a few more weeks to see how this shakes out for the regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Bangarang said: If Josh can’t play then we’re screwed with either of them. It’s not really something I worry about for that reason. It’s quite a statement about the rest of the team and the coaching, if considered a complete washout if Josh is not available to carry the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, dave mcbride said: https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/197235934272552960?lang=en Looking at the backup QBs on the Indy roster when Peyton was there, that was certainly true. On the other hand...Denver got to the Superbowl they won with Peyton, on the strength of going 5-2 under Brock Osweiler. And, Philly won in 2017 on the strength of going 2-1 with Nick Foles then 3-0 in the playoffs. So a competent backup QB can be critical to a championship, and it's a piece I don't think we have this year. 1 hour ago, billsfan89 said: Not shocking that Barkley is ahead of Kyle Allen. Barkley has been with the team 3 out of the last 5 seasons including last season. So he has a familiarity with the players on the roster and the playbook. I would give it a few more weeks to see how this shakes out for the regular season. This...but also, I have to say I think Kyle Allen may have come in presuming a little bit on his prior experience training with Barkley and Josh off-season, and not felt "OMG if I'm gonna make it there I'm gonna really have to put my head down and grind". Barkley, on the other hand, sees this as his best and maybe last chance to start some games for the first time in 3 years - he's no longer clear 3rd string to Trubisky and to Keenum - and he seems to be full-go Edited August 6, 2023 by Beck Water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, Chaos said: It’s quite a statement about the rest of the team and the coaching, if considered a complete washout if Josh is not available to carry the team. Considering that it is a rare team that is not screwed if their QB1 goes down for a period of time, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch for Bang to say that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Just now, Don Otreply said: Considering that it is a rare team that is not screwed if their QB1 goes down for a period of time, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch for Bang to say that, See examples above Also Eagles last year 0-2 with Minshew - supports your contention Ravens 2-2 under Tyler Huntly - supports it San Francisco 5-0 with Brock Purdy and plausibly, one torn UCL from contending in that playoff game - argues against your contention Cowboys 4-1 under Cooper Rush argues against it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: Considering that it is a rare team that is not screwed if their QB1 goes down for a period of time, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch for Bang to say that, Wow the post right above yours points out two examples. There are many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Part may still be Kyle learning the playbook and getting timing down with everyone. However, the snaps in the preseason are going to be interesting to watch. response: Me: waaaaat? asparagus and broccoli, properly cooked, are both delish! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: neither of these guys should be the guy in Josh goes down... honestly, if the worst were to ever happen I feel like it would be a better than 50 percent chance Fitz gets signed mid-season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Chaos said: Wow the post right above yours points out two examples. There are many more. Wasn’t up when I posted, what other teams are going to succeed at the same rate when they lose their top three rated QB? The answer is not very many, my statement still stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Sign Alex McGough you cowards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Time to draft a 2nd day QB next April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Luka said: Sign Alex McGough you cowards! He's on the Packers roster. From what I've seen online he stands a real shot at being QB2 there. Right now aside from the guys that are retired or rumored to be (Matt Ryan) the main guys I can think of that are FAs are Teddy Bridgewater and Carson Wentz. And some here will want those guys because "I've heard of him". But neither are much better an option than Barkley and Allen IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just now, BuffaloBillyG said: He's on the Packers roster. From what I've seen online he stands a real shot at being QB2 there. Right now aside from the guys that are retired or rumored to be (Matt Ryan) the main guys I can think of that are FAs are Teddy Bridgewater and Carson Wentz. And some here will want those guys because "I've heard of him". But neither are much better an option than Barkley and Allen IMO. Happy for him but that's a damn shame for us. McGough lit the USFL up and he really is a very similar style to Allen, in that you could put him in and expect him to operate 80% of the offense no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag20 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Kyle Allen has double the career passing attempts in half the career length. He has won 5 games in a row in his career. He’s not special, but he’s obviously the backup. Barkley is assistant quarterback’s coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 When Barkley throws the ball it moves so slow. It feels like the ball is in the air for half a quarter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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