GunnerBill Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 16 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Not a great looking injury report, but I expected the team to be extra cautious with a Monday game leading into a two day rest disadvantage against the Chiefs. I would guess they are prioritizing rest for the injured players over one extra day of practice. Tomorrow we will get a real sense of who has a realistic chance of playing on Sunday... Encouraging on Taron though. He is the key guy for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Can Dorian Williams make a miraculous play for us in a key moment - an INT or fumble recovery? I'm having visions and haven't been drinking or taking drugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: Can Dorian Williams make a miraculous play for us in a key moment - an INT or fumble recovery? I'm having visions and haven't been drinking or taking drugs He is a heavy hitter that's for sure 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Encouraging on Taron though. He is the key guy for me Yep 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: Can Dorian Williams make a miraculous play for us in a key moment - an INT or fumble recovery? I'm having visions and haven't been drinking or taking drugs He's certainly capable of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 5 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: Can Dorian Williams make a miraculous play for us in a key moment - an INT or fumble recovery? I'm having visions and haven't been drinking or taking drugs I'm a big fan of Williams. Thought he looked great in preseason, really solid last week. He flys all over the field and is a very aggressive tackler. Not a lot of experience but dynamic abilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, Magox said: Yep COME ON HE LOOKS GREAT!!! CLEAR HIM DOCTOR!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: Can Dorian Williams make a miraculous play for us in a key moment - an INT or fumble recovery? I'm having visions and haven't been drinking or taking drugs Harty and Sherfield already made miraculous plays, so keep that karma coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 minutes ago, BearNorth said: Harty and Sherfield already made miraculous plays, so keep that karma coming. Don't forget Elam's interception I think Reggie Gilliam's gonna do something. SLEDGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 7 minutes ago, klos63 said: I'm a big fan of Williams. Thought he looked great in preseason, really solid last week. He flys all over the field and is a very aggressive tackler. Not a lot of experience but dynamic abilities. I thought he was poor last week. Was lined up wrong at least twice and was easily tricked on misdirection. He runs and hits... but he is susceptible to any clever scheming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, YattaOkasan said: Did that change when Bernard went out against Pitt? I dont think it did. I expect Poyer to still play in the box on obvious passing downs but on 1st downs would still expect the nickel package. Was really happy they stuck with dime in passing downs when Taron went out (Hamlin became the dime DB as Cam Lewis moved to NCB). It didn't change much, but against Pitt, I think we were more focused on stopping the run and short passing game, and telling the Reindeer to beat us deep if he could. It's a little tough to decode because 3 different players played OLB and at least 2 different players took on Rapp's role, but as best I can decode the Bills played 2 LB about 75% of the time using Spector then Klein then Williams, and played 3 safeties (Lewis, and then Hamlin) about 25%. Last week against Miami, Dodson/Spector played 75% of the snaps and Rapp played 25% Against the Pats where they were very much run/screen focused, Dodson played 87% and Rapp 13% So they do mix it up, but I think that 75%/25% split is standard, and they just expect Cam Lewis and/or Damar Hamlin to backfill for Rapp. Edited January 18 by Beck Water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coot Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Augie said: the crown of the field which was unusually prominent That high crown is why the Bills switched from white to red helmets; that and the fact that Joe Ferguson was color-blind. Because of the crown Joe often could see only the helmet of the player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 36 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I thought he was poor last week. Was lined up wrong at least twice and was easily tricked on misdirection. He runs and hits... but he is susceptible to any clever scheming. He was in the wrong place a few times and tricked, but it was also his first meaningful defensive snaps in 6 weeks and the conditions were challenging (with 70,000 maniacs screaming their heads off). It's possible he may improve. It's also the reason he's behind Spector on the depth chart right now, of course. Can't tell if Dodson is wearing a brace on his shoulder/arm Looks as though Douglas is wearing a knee brace under those sweats, and I can't say I think he's moving normally Edited January 18 by Beck Water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 7 minutes ago, Beck Water said: He was in the wrong place a few times and tricked, but it was also his first meaningful defensive snaps in 6 weeks and the conditions were challenging (with 70,000 maniacs screaming their heads off). It's possible he may improve. It's also the reason he's behind Spector on the depth chart right now, of course. Can't tell if Dodson is wearing a brace on his shoulder/arm Looks as though Douglas is wearing a knee brace under those sweats, and I can't say I think he's moving normally Dorian is certainly our most physically gifted LBr His speed and physicality are very evident... And he hits like a mack truck.... Very bright future 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Dorian is certainly our most physically gifted LBr His speed and physicality are very evident... And he hits like a mack truck.... Very bright future His physical abilities are elite, but if he’s out there KC will surely identify him and attempt to put him in conflict. Hopefully McDermott can scheme him into some easier assignments and just allow him to play instinctively. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, SCBills said: His physical abilities are elite, but if he’s out there KC will surely identify him and attempt to put him in conflict. Hopefully McDermott can scheme him into some easier assignments and just allow him to play instinctively. Of course he's going to be the guy they want to Target... And that's Sean's job... Get his players in the comfortable spots where they can just play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 44 minutes ago, Beck Water said: He was in the wrong place a few times and tricked, but it was also his first meaningful defensive snaps in 6 weeks and the conditions were challenging (with 70,000 maniacs screaming their heads off). It's possible he may improve. It's also the reason he's behind Spector on the depth chart right now, of course. Can't tell if Dodson is wearing a brace on his shoulder/arm Looks as though Douglas is wearing a knee brace under those sweats, and I can't say I think he's moving normally Oh I think he WILL improve. I am just not sold it will be by this Sunday. 36 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Dorian is certainly our most physically gifted LBr His speed and physicality are very evident... And he hits like a mack truck.... Very bright future When the game slows down for him it is all there for him to be really, really good. I feel the Bills are very well stocked at linebacker going forward. Just a shame they are all hurt this weekend!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 hours ago, Beck Water said: It didn't change much, but against Pitt, I think we were more focused on stopping the run and short passing game, and telling the Reindeer to beat us deep if he could. It's a little tough to decode because 3 different players played OLB and at least 2 different players took on Rapp's role, but as best I can decode the Bills played 2 LB about 75% of the time using Spector then Klein then Williams, and played 3 safeties (Lewis, and then Hamlin) about 25%. Last week against Miami, Dodson/Spector played 75% of the snaps and Rapp played 25% Against the Pats where they were very much run/screen focused, Dodson played 87% and Rapp 13% So they do mix it up, but I think that 75%/25% split is standard, and they just expect Cam Lewis and/or Damar Hamlin to backfill for Rapp. Agree with your breakdown and how they have used that package. I hope it remains obvious passing downs or that KC don’t play hurry up after a long 3rd down conversion cause Poyer in the box against a Pacheco rush is gonna be tough for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 How did we go from Tuesday’s McDermott media call, saying that no one has been ruled out (yay a positive sign), to Thursday, none of the injured guys are even doing a walkthrough it looks like EVERYONE is out?!? Cmon man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYfan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Williams and Klein and a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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