Poyer OUT Sunday

[Buffalo_Stampede]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:35 PM, BuffaloBillyG said:

It may depend on gameplan. If the Bills had set up to use a 3 safety look and had Rapp in that role, they may keep him there and slide Lewis or Hamlin into Poyer's spot. That way you only have to adjust 1 players role as opposed to two. If they Bills are giving 2 deep looks than yes, Rapp will likely be the guy.

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Who are you taking off the field for 3 safeties? Always the issue with 3 safeties.

 

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:34 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

Anyone know if Jaelan Phillips is out for MIA? DNP all week. Also, Armstead?

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Armstead should be playing. Phillips is still up in the air but it would be huge if he's out. He always seems to flash when he plays us. The guy is legit.

[Ralonzo]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:22 PM, Logic said:

Let's hope Taylor Rapp is up to the challenge. Opportunity is, um...rapping at his chamber door? Sorry. I'll see myself out.

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The game is against the Ravens now?

[BuffaloBillyG]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:37 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Who are you taking off the field for 3 safeties? Always the issue with 3 safeties.

 

 

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Logic would dictate that would depend on down and distance. If you're doing it in obvious pass downs the choice would likely be a DT and mix in a 4th rusher from the LB spot if needed. A less obvious pass down and it would depend on what formation the offense presents in.

[Virgil]

If we weren't playing a team that recommends using 3 safeties, I wouldn't care.  Rapp should be okay, but I don't like Hamlin having to be out there

[Big Turk]

WTF is with this team having players not injured during the game and finishing it but then randomly OUT the next week?  Happened way too frequently last year and here we go again...

 

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:41 PM, Virgil said:

If we weren't playing a team that recommends using 3 safeties, I wouldn't care.  Rapp should be okay, but I don't like Hamlin having to be out there

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Hamlin pretty much was the reason we lost in Week 3 last year to them...he got beat deep in double coverage on the long 50+ yard pass to Waddle where they took the lead. They might have Lewis in since he is the faster and more athletic player who can play corner in a pinch also. 

Edited September 29, 2023 by Big Turk

[LabattBlue]

Safety is a draft priority next offseason, along with WR and OT.  

[MPL]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:42 PM, Big Turk said:

Hamlin pretty much was the reason we lost in Week 3 last year to them...he got beat deep in double coverage on the long pass to Waddle where they took the lead.

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Josh throwing the ball into the turf with an open McKenzie standing in the endzone didn't help. Hamlin getting burned put the Dolphins in the lead but defense was not the reason we lost in week 3 last year. That week 3 game was probably the best the defense looked against Miami out of all 3 games last year. 

[RichRiderBills]

Folks will see Rapp and be surprised. He's good and will play well. 

[Big Blitz]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:47 PM, MPL said:

Josh throwing the ball into the turf with an open McKenzie standing in the endzone didn't help. Hamlin getting burned put the Dolphins in the lead but defense was not the reason we lost in week 3 last year. That week 3 game was probably the best the defense looked against Miami out of all 3 games last year. 

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I’m not sure about that.  It was only on the field for 19 minutes.

[RoyBatty is alive]

Maybe Taylor Rapp can come in and deliver a signature hit on one of their speed demons like he did to Devonate Adams.

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

Jordan Poyer is a Buffalo Bills great. Borderline Wall of Famer. But is this it for him?

[Ethan in Cleveland]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:30 PM, boyst said:

Someone find the stat of W-L with Poyer playing

 

We lose like any game he's not playing. 

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Ok but that was with Hamlin and Johnson as his backups.  They are not good. Rapp is better. And how many of those games were without Hyde. 

My guess is we will be fine with Poyer. 

Edited September 29, 2023 by Ethan in Cleveland

[That's No Moon]

His rascal scooter doesn't have the pace these days.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

Well, that’s a Rapp.

[Zag20]

Rapp and his 4.77 40 time are ready to step up

[DrDawkinstein]

Happier to have Hyde back there with a backup.

[RiotAct]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:24 PM, stevestojan said:

Guess we find out if keeping Hamlin was a PR move or he is the next best option. 
 

I’m still not ready to forgive Cam Lewis for the Minnesota game. 
 

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wasn’t that Benford who pinned the ball to Justin Jefferson’s helmet?

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:24 PM, stevestojan said:

Guess we find out if keeping Hamlin was a PR move or he is the next best option. 
 

I’m still not ready to forgive Cam Lewis for the Minnesota game. 
 

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wasn’t that Benford who pinned the ball to Justin Jefferson’s helmet?

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:19 PM, arcane said:

It's not good or anything but I have a feeling Poyer would have had a rough day anyway. 

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Poyer never had issues against Miami in the past. Not sure why people think our ALL PRO safety is suddenly a liability. No offense to Damar Hamlin, but he is not good. 

[RoyBatty is alive]

  On 9/29/2023 at 3:25 PM, babulator said:

Its time for Elam to get handsy with the cheetah. I bet he sees some action this week.

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I agree. 

 

He really is handsy.  I thought he would have a breakout season this year, disappointed so far.