Riverboat Ritchie Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Thought he looked real slow and had no power to move tackle but did seem to be looking better as game went on (minus the penalty). I was though asking on if it made sense though to have him in there over epineza or Groot 6 1 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 It was a win that he was out there late in the 4th. 3 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 At this point. Hes not as good as either Epenesa, Groot, or Floyd. Hell, even Jonathan might be better at this point. But he’s gotta get in there and get reps. I feel like he’s getting closer to getting there. He actually sniffed the QB a few times tonight. 3 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) He looked better than last week , at least to my eye. I still think he’s 3-4 weeks away from contributing at a high level. Should be a factor by the post -Thanksgiving stretch run. Edited October 29, 2023 by Boatdrinks 5 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 He was trying .. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 He's really just getting into shape. Obviously not going 100% off the ball. Doing more to set the edge and watch than rush up field at the passer. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Doesn’t have that bend back yet, but he’ll get there. 3 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: It was a win that he was out there late in the 4th. was it? Edited October 27, 2023 by Aussie Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Von Miller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I think I agree with how the postgame talked about him, he's still working his way back, he'll get his bend back as the season goes on. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I was mad he didn't complete the sack that would have ended the game but clearly that was a sample of his old self on that play with the twist and explosion to the QB. We should have confidence now that within the next month he may be back to his old self and that would be very welcome. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 This is his training camp. 11 1 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLinALLEN Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 More noticeable today than previous weeks. Still not contributing near a level we need. Hopefully this 10 day rest helps and he’s a bigger factor in cincy. If not I can only hope the team is in a playoff run and he’s full go. Otherwise it’s a waste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Like I told the people who were whining about Kincaid two weeks ago. PATIENCE. Miller will be back to his old self by the playoffs. Getting there is my concern. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Doc Brown said: Like I told the people who were whining about Kincaid two weeks ago. PATIENCE. Miller will be back to his old self by the playoffs. Getting there is my concern. 5 1 2 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, Riverboat Ritchie said: Thought he looked real slow and had no power to move tackle but did seem to be looking better as game went on (minus the penalty). I was though asking on if it made sense though to have him in there over epineza or Groot Not sure why you’re getting negative reactions, he’s not close to being what he was yet. Doesn’t mean he won’t get there, but he’s just not there yet. He should still get reps though as we need to get him the opportunity to work all the way back as much as he can. But I think AJE and Groot both should get starter level playing time until he does. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMafia716ix Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Von is probably playing at 70% right now. They are bringing him along slowly which is the right move. He’s showed a good burst off the edge tonight. Moving horizontal he’s still a lil hesitant but that’s expected. They don’t need his A game right now. They need him in December/January 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 He was close to rodeo sacking Baker. Mayfield was annoying all night and got massive luck late on that drive with lame duck throws bouncing twice resulting in 8 points 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gflande1 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I’ll be worried if he’s not contributing after the bye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 He was absolutely mauled on the 2nd to last play from scrimmage. Not sure how that wasn't a hold. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Búfalo Blanco Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Very difficult for any player to bounce back quickly a year after an ACL tear. But Miller may be back into form by season’s end.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Yes he looked slow and like he's still only 60%. I see little burst that we saw last year. Keep letting him work back with reps. I'm just praying it doesn't turn into the slow return of Tre last year. He's gotta get to at least 90% by playoffs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 He looked better today, he was invisible at times but also he had a few flashes that he simply hasn’t shown up until tonight. That’s not saying much but it’s progress. I just look for steady progress, I think by the bye if he doesn’t look significantly better I will be concerned until then he just needs to be a serviceable rotational DE which he isn’t far off from being 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I think once we get past our early Dec Bye Week, Von will be rounding into form. The question is how many snaps does he need, because the production is just not there at the moment. He’s making minimal impact on games, and DEs have to make a difference in critical moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: Yes he looked slow and like he's still only 60%. I see little burst that we saw last year. Keep letting him work back with reps. I'm just praying it doesn't turn into the slow return of Tre last year. He's gotta get to at least 90% by playoffs. Wasn’t Tre’s ACL much worse than Von’s? Also Tre didn’t get back into the field until December whereas Von is out there now working out the rust and will have been playing for about 3 months when the playoffs come around. Hoping by the bye he is where he needs to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlgarsh Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 The last 10 minutes of the game there were multiple plays where he either took up blockers and another guy made the play, almost sacked Mayfield, and got held or would have probably had another sack. The Offside wasn't good, but he started to show what he's capable of when healthy. This is the first game where we've seen that. The mini bye will help, I imagine he'll be rounded into form for the last 5-6 games + playoffs. They just have to get in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Riverboat Ritchie said: Thought he looked real slow and had no power to move tackle but did seem to be looking better as game went on (minus the penalty). I was though asking on if it made sense though to have him in there over epineza or Groot Yes, on one of his early snaps, I thought he looked just as slow as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverOutNick Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Bermuda Triangle said: He was absolutely mauled on the 2nd to last play from scrimmage. Not sure how that wasn't a hold. It was 100% a hold. Von did look quicker tonight but I agree his bend isn’t there yet. It will be soon enough. Mayfield did a good job getting away from pressure because our pass rush was resilient last night just didn’t close very often 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Grundy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Von looked to have a few bull rushes that looked more effective than anything we've seen from him this year. I don't think he's finished quite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I watched pretty much every snap. It wasn’t until the 4th did I really see him turn it on. He still has the burst. But I agree with Whitworth who said he is lacking the bend right now. I think he is still working trusting his knee on the level changing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 He almost cost us the game by jumping Offside and getting the bucs within throwing distance of the end zone. Stupid play 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Riverboat Ritchie said: Thought he looked real slow and had no power to move tackle but did seem to be looking better as game went on (minus the penalty). I was though asking on if it made sense though to have him in there over epineza or Groot He’s still working his way back to 💯…… of course he doesn’t look 💯 think big picture……not week 8 Edited October 27, 2023 by NewEra 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Riverboat Ritchie said: Thought he looked real slow and had no power to move tackle but did seem to be looking better as game went on (minus the penalty). I was though asking on if it made sense though to have him in there over epineza or Groot He does look slow with nk knee bend. As one poster said, this is his training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Riverboat Ritchie said: Thought he looked real slow and had no power to move tackle but did seem to be looking better as game went on (minus the penalty). I was though asking on if it made sense though to have him in there over epineza or Groot I thought he looked his best since returning to the field 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Eh I liked what I saw last night maybe I’m stupid but I’m not going to be hard on the guy becuase he makes a lot of money hes always been distributive and he is getting it back - last night nearly sealed the win twice - once chased a rush throw that poyer should have picked and the other should’ve been sack but refs let it go for baker to throw it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Keep bringing him along slowly. Groot, Floyd and AJ are all playing well ... so let's get a healthy Von for the later season push/play-offs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills6969 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Baby steps with him. Need him to be back in form for playoffs (if we make them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I think it’s funny that so many people in this thread are good with Von slowly working his way back into form so that he is ready for the playoffs. The Bills really need help now to make the playoffs. With their remaining schedule they’re going to be in a dogfight to get in. If there is anyone else available who can help then they need to activate him and keep Von on the bench. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 the old rule that it takes a full season to recover from an ACL is again being proven. He won't be much of a factor until next season (or perhaps after the bye, in the best case) . Is what it is. Beane made the big move and due to injury, it probably won't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 7 hours ago, mrags said: At this point. Hes not as good as either Epenesa, Groot, or Floyd. Hell, even Jonathan might be better at this point. But he’s gotta get in there and get reps. I feel like he’s getting closer to getting there. He actually sniffed the QB a few times tonight. At this point. I think Von will settle into his own later in the season which is perfect. I think the offense is good enough to carry the defense until that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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