Dunkirk Donski Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Xwnyer said: sure looking that way especially on the Defense if I recall we were playing 4 Men that came up from Rochester I wonder if Jeff Jillson can cover Kelce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, RyanC883 said: did we go after Rudolph, like send enough guys? The Steelers OL is a bit underrated. Looked like we rushed 4 most of the game, but I'm not sure (had to "watch" the second half on the radio while driving kids to lax practice). I worry about giving Mahomes too much time. But a coverage sack could work. Perhaps some delayed blitzes where we drop Williams, then send him? The Bills blitzed only eight times in 44 dropbacks (per the Buffalo News). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Rubes said: The Bills blitzed only eight times in 44 dropbacks (per the Buffalo News). yep and didn't Buffalo give the NFL the Chiefs blueprint a few years ago by not blitzing Mahommes at all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordong Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, wjag said: yep and didn't Buffalo give the NFL the Chiefs blueprint a few years ago by not blitzing Mahommes at all? yes... along with two safey's high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 11 hours ago, Brand J said: Chiefs fans say the Raiders ran a 5-2-4 and beat up their OL all game. They don’t think Buffalo has the horses up front to replicate that success, namely one Maxx Crosby. Then use more DTs and get your hands up to bat passes down. The Bills couldn't get Rudolph on the ground. Clearly their OTs are the weakest links of their offensive line. 14 minutes ago, wjag said: yep and didn't Buffalo give the NFL the Chiefs blueprint a few years ago by not blitzing Mahommes at all? Just play off every WR 29-yards. That should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordong Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 7 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: Then use more DTs and get your hands up to bat passes down. The Bills couldn't get Rudolph on the ground. Clearly their OTs are the weakest links of their offensive line. Just play off every WR 29-yards. That should work. yeah because the bills haven't won 3 of the last 4 time they have played.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) I think Taron being limited is a good sign... I think that means he is fairly far along in the concussion protocol. Edited January 17 by HappyDays 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 6 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I think Taron being limited is a good sign... I think that means he is fairly far along in the concussion protocol. Man, this is going to be a nail-biting week. Having Douglas, Dodson, and Johnson back would be fantastic. If they're the only three we get back, that still really helps. Would really like to see Benford and Rapp back as well, if possible—anything to keep Lewis and Elam on the sidelines as much as possible. I doubt we'll see Bernard, but man that would be great if he could go. Edited January 17 by Rubes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Ty Johnson was limited all last week in concussion protocol and cleared before the weekend. That's promising to see with Taron Johnson. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, drummernut74 said: Will Jordan Phillips be active this week? He has now served the 4 games on IR They would either need to cut someone or put someone on IR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummernut74 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Just now, Limeaid said: They would either need to cut someone or put someone on IR. McD just said his situation hasn't changed. Doesn't sound like he's ready to be activated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Just now, Limeaid said: They would either need to cut someone or put someone on IR. "Hey Von, how's the knee, it looks like you took a bad hit at practice today" "What are you talking about?" "Look, either it's the easy way or we Kerrigan you" 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Dunkirk Donski said: I wonder if Jeff Jillson can cover Kelce He would good at hitting him in the first 5 yards of line of scrimmage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 26 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I think Taron being limited is a good sign... I think that means he is fairly far along in the concussion protocol. Yup...stage 3 or 4 of the protocol... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 19 hours ago, Drew21PA said: Why do people exaggerate and make stuff up i. Sure it hurt a lot worse being that cold but I didn’t see anything “bad” on the fall I agree. Hearing people say his leg was hanging, broke in half, etc... when I saw it I just thought he rolled his ankle Edited January 17 by Herc11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Dunkirk Donski said: I wonder if Jeff Jillson can cover Kelce that name still haunts me as a sabres fan. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiracleAtRich1393 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 42 minutes ago, Rubes said: Man, this is going to be a nail-biting week. Having Douglas, Dodson, and Johnson back would be fantastic. If they're the only three we get back, that still really helps. Would really like to see Benford and Rapp back as well, if possible—anything to keep Lewis and Elam on the sidelines as much as possible. I doubt we'll see Bernard, but man that would be great if he could go. Worst part about 2 less days' rest than KC, seems like with an extra day or two a lot of these guys could be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I think what can make some of these personnel calls tough on game day is not only can player X start, but how durable will they be, and at what % of healthy level are the playing at? Probably the last thing you want to do is tie up a game day roster spot, and somebody's ankle swells up after just one series, and they have to come out..now you've put a lot of pressure on their limited backups who may also be filling a special teams slot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 49 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I think Taron being limited is a good sign... I think that means he is fairly far along in the concussion protocol. Weird a bunch of people told me I was a fool that Bernard could possibly play this week after it was announced it was a sprain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, MiracleAtRich1393 said: Worst part about 2 less days' rest than KC, seems like with an extra day or two a lot of these guys could be back So you are calling for roads closed day and a Monday playoff game again? 2 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Weird a bunch of people told me I was a fool that Bernard could possibly play this week after it was announced it was a sprain. Usually when they call you a fool they think you are like them and think it is a complement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Bendord bwrnard johnson Dotson douglas All will play I guarantee it biggest game of their lives they are playing and will be Extremely EFFECTIVE BANK IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Just got an update on Gabe - He has a grade 2 PCL tear. I was told he will not play this week. He may be able to tough it out for the AFCCG but even then he would not be 100%. @Einstein looks like you'll get your wish. Edited January 17 by HappyDays 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Just got an update on Gabe - He has a grade 2 PCL tear. I was told he will not play this week. He may be able to tough it out for the AFCCG but even then he would not be 100%. @Einstein looks like you'll get your wish. Not trying to be snarky at all. I feel like we are doing great without him, that if we got him back at less than healthy, it would be counterproductive. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Just now, Goin Breakdown said: Not trying to be snarky at all. I feel like we are doing great without him, that if we got him back at less than healthy, it would be counterproductive. I recognize that Davis is a better WR than Harty or Sherfield, but at the same time there are too many negative plays that occur on throws in his direction. Without him we lose some of our vertical passing but we also lose some of our worst tendencies as an offense. So on the whole I lean towards his absence being a good thing, not that I will ever celebrate a player being injured especially a Bills player. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, HappyDays said: I recognize that Davis is a better WR than Harty or Sherfield, but at the same time there are too many negative plays that occur on throws in his direction. Without him we lose some of our vertical passing but we also lose some of our worst tendencies as an offense. So on the whole I lean towards his absence being a good thing, not that I will ever celebrate a player being injured especially a Bills player. I hate losing the option (if he can't play) - he is one of our long threats. But we still have a potent offense. Seems like the Knox/Kincaid combo is finally kicking into gear, and Diggs & Shakir give us a lot of versatility. Cook can catch out of the backfield, and man, would I love to see them get the ball to Harty more in space. When he has some room, he can really make things happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I recognize that Davis is a better WR than Harty or Sherfield, but at the same time there are too many negative plays that occur on throws in his direction. Without him we lose some of our vertical passing but we also lose some of our worst tendencies as an offense. So on the whole I lean towards his absence being a good thing, not that I will ever celebrate a player being injured especially a Bills player. Very well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 16 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Just got an update on Gabe - He has a grade 2 PCL tear. I was told he will not play this week. He may be able to tough it out for the AFCCG but even then he would not be 100%. @Einstein looks like you'll get your wish. Thank you for the update. I appreciate you. Definitely don't want anyone hurt and I hope he heals up well. I do think our offense may be better without him in though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 42 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Weird a bunch of people told me I was a fool that Bernard could possibly play this week after it was announced it was a sprain. You feel that McD's comment about hope pertained to this week? I hope you're right. I assumed he meant hope that he comes back at some point in the playoffs/SB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 21 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Just got an update on Gabe - He has a grade 2 PCL tear. I was told he will not play this week. He may be able to tough it out for the AFCCG but even then he would not be 100%. @Einstein looks like you'll get your wish. I appreciate the inside source, even if I am ambivalent about the outcome. Just knowing means we have a guess at what we are going to see. Any changes to Benford? Last I remember it was a meniscus but he didn't practice today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/15/2024 at 7:33 PM, Einstein said: Benford (knee, but jogged off the field) and Taron (concussion) I assume will be back next week. Same for Rapp. Dodson and Rasul were questionable for this game, so one would think they’d be close to back for next game. Really the only definite out is Bernard, which sucks so much. Bernard is definite? I've told this story before but after that bitter cold divisional game against the Raiders I ended up at the home of a Bills LB and a bunch of us were re-watching the game and he was sitting on the floor with an ankle swollen to the size of a regulation sized football. I suggested he should maybe put some ice on it and he said he would if his wife would get it for him. So he wasn't exactly hyperbaric chambering a severe injury and he didn't miss any time thru the SB. These guys can play thru some pretty awful ankle injuries when it's a big game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 46 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Weird a bunch of people told me I was a fool that Bernard could possibly play this week after it was announced it was a sprain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 32 minutes ago, Drew21PA said: Bendord bwrnard johnson Dotson douglas All will play I guarantee it biggest game of their lives they are playing and will be Extremely EFFECTIVE BANK IT I am never much of a “grammar police” type but come on 😂😂😂…do better lol 😝 1 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, billsfan_34 said: I am never much of a “grammar police” type but come on 😂😂😂…do better lol 😝 😂😂😂 sheesh I hate these iphones ugh spell check and my fat fingers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 23 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I recognize that Davis is a better WR than Harty or Sherfield, but at the same time there are too many negative plays that occur on throws in his direction. Without him we lose some of our vertical passing but we also lose some of our worst tendencies as an offense. So on the whole I lean towards his absence being a good thing, not that I will ever celebrate a player being injured especially a Bills player. Except Gabe is a physical blocker and we could have really used that this week....along with just the idea of him going crazy again. KC may have considered doubling him on some plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Bernard is definite? I've told this story before but after that bitter cold divisional game against the Raiders I ended up at the home of a Bills LB and a bunch of us were re-watching the game and he was sitting on the floor with an ankle swollen to the size of a regulation sized football. I suggested he should maybe put some ice on it and he said he would if his wife would get it for him. So he wasn't exactly hyperbaric chambering a severe injury and he didn't miss any time thru the SB. These guys can play thru some pretty awful ankle injuries when it's a big game. Drugs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Bernard is definite? I've told this story before but after that bitter cold divisional game against the Raiders I ended up at the home of a Bills LB and a bunch of us were re-watching the game and he was sitting on the floor with an ankle swollen to the size of a regulation sized football. I suggested he should maybe put some ice on it and he said he would if his wife would get it for him. So he wasn't exactly hyperbaric chambering a severe injury and he didn't miss any time thru the SB. These guys can play thru some pretty awful ankle injuries when it's a big game. I posted that right after the game when I assumed he broke it. At the time I thought it was definite. I hop I was wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 17 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I recognize that Davis is a better WR than Harty or Sherfield, but at the same time there are too many negative plays that occur on throws in his direction. Without him we lose some of our vertical passing but we also lose some of our worst tendencies as an offense. So on the whole I lean towards his absence being a good thing, not that I will ever celebrate a player being injured especially a Bills player. I agree with you. On a pure talent perspective there is no doubt that he's better than Harty or Sherfield who are fringers. I might be dubious about Davis as a #2, but he was still a useful component. My issue, like you said, is the negative plays. I think Option Routes are the logical choice for Josh's playstyle. He's never going to be a Brady-esque "diagnose at the line, timing route" QB and I would never try to force that. But that means your QB trusting his WRs to see the field the way he does and anticipating. It means chemistry and field awareness. Diggs has this. I've seen signs of this from Kincaid this year. Gabe, for whatever reason, hasn't had it this year. The point I go back to was the KC game where the potential game winning pass hits the ground. Josh could have thrown that better. It could be a simple miscommunication. But the moment that the ball was snapped it was obvious that the defense was doing a Cover 0 blitz. Gabe needs to know on that route that if he gets off the line untouched he is supposed to turn and look so Allen knows where to deliver it other than guesswork. Even if Allen has it in the air, it is a high arc and Davis has time to still make a play on it. Davis did neither. And that for me is enough to mean that I can't trust him on option routes which really limits his usability in our scheme. I wish him well, but we need better. /end rant 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 17 minutes ago, Success said: I hate losing the option (if he can't play) - he is one of our long threats. But we still have a potent offense. Seems like the Knox/Kincaid combo is finally kicking into gear, and Diggs & Shakir give us a lot of versatility. Cook can catch out of the backfield, and man, would I love to see them get the ball to Harty more in space. When he has some room, he can really make things happen. Let’s be real, Davis is not fast when he’s healthy, he’s only a deep threat because he is the guy they would rather have run straight vs try to nuanced tree. Shakir and Harty can both do more than him as a WR, blocking, well that’s better with the big body. The other consideration, exactly how many times does anyone think we are “going deep” in the middle of January in Buffalo? Honestly, Davis is not a big loss and it might well be a net gain to get the more explosive guys on the field. No offense to Davis, but I don’t think he scores the way Shakir did last week. Shakir was absolutely electric in college and has found his sea legs in the pros, he should get more touches and has been earning them. I know this is Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too early, but I think the kid can be a Diggs-type WR for us next year and beyond. I’m not saying he’s going to be a 100 catch guy, but he got similar size and skills to Diggs and looks like he can do a little of everything, kind of like Diggs. Given the opportunity, I think he can actually do considerably more than Davis if he’s pressed into the #2 role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, Drew21PA said: 😂😂😂 sheesh I hate these iphones ugh spell check and my fat fingers All good just bustin balls. We all know what you are saying 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: Any changes to Benford? I haven't heard of any changes on anything I was told yesterday. Still just a minor tear in his meniscus which some players are able to play on but not all. It is normal for the Bills to rest injured players on Wednesday regardless of their game status. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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