boyst Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 11 minutes ago, Kincaid Kool-Aid said: If Bernard can somehow miraculously go, have to imagine he may need to be on a pitch count? If so, i'm torn on who tags in for him. Klein has the vet savvy but can't cover while Williams brings the atheticism but is likely to get picked on in his own right given lack of experience. That said, if we can get quality snaps from 43 on even half the snaps I'll take it as a win! dobson is back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 hours ago, Back2Buff said: Rapp is a very underrated injury, especially with Benford out. May need to use Neal again for that big nickel. Neal is probably our worst coverage CB/S on the roster. Keep him on ST unless we are desperate for DB help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 minutes ago, boyst said: dobson is back I see he brought the "b' with him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllin Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 37 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: The key is no dbs getting hurt Sunday and keeping Cam Lewis on ST only. If Cam has to play corner, we're screwed. I'd rather have Josh Norman there in DB than Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: Why? We only have 4 Wide Receivers going into the game, if Davis is out. Diggs, Shakir, Harty, Sherfield and Isabella played last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 still don't get how Spector got hurt on that play!  That said, if Bernard is back that's huge. Shores up the LB position with Klien/Dodson.   Still have Poyer/Hyde. And Douglas/Elam/Jackson at CB.   DL is healthy.   O is healthy except Davis.   Should be fine.  3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kincaid Kool-Aid Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 4 minutes ago, boyst said: dobson is back Understood but he's not the mike. Who's playing next to Dodson if Bernard needs to tag out is where I was going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 minutes ago, Beast said: I agree but I also see the Chiefs attacking short with the Bills LBer situation. Dump offs to backs, quick receiver and tight end passes. Somehow the Bills are going to have to make Mahomes hold the ball a tad longer. That will be a chore. I expect Poyer to come down to play Dime linebacker in this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallser Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Gabe out: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllin Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Just now, motorj said: I'd rather have Josh Norman there in DB than Cam Cam will probably be in there for raps role, I expect a lot of 3rd down conversions his side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cvanvol7 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: Diggs, Shakir, Harty, Sherfield and Isabella played last week. Yeah, Isabella is getting elevated without a doubt, that means we have 1 spot for either Haack or Klein..... I dont understand what the plan is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 My honest opinion is that Bernard will be out.  We won't know until gametime, and neither will the walrus.  GO BILLS!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 minutes ago, Kincaid Kool-Aid said: Understood but he's not the mike. Who's playing next to Dodson if Bernard needs to tag out is where I was going. I think you might have to swap to Klein and Williams then. The drop off in athleticism from Bernard and Dodson to Dodson and Klein would be pretty steep, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 minutes ago, transient said: I see he brought the "b' with him! i still have to think a few seconds over benford vs bernard. Just now, transient said: I think you might have to swap to Klein and Williams then. The drop off in athleticism from Bernard and Dodson to Dodson and Klein would be pretty steep, IMO. it is the choice of going with the veteran who has seen most anything in Klein -or- the young athlete who can move fluidly -or- the banged up newcomer flashing the pan  i'd pitch count bernard - dodson on the running downs/situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Virgil said: This is huge. Douglas covers Kelce and who covers Rice? If it comes down to needing our defense to need a big stop, we are going to be outmatched in certain positions. I don't like this at all. If we don't have Bernard and Johnson too, we are in trouble.   got a lot of guys who can cover Rice. Jackson/Elam. Rice is no better than Dionte Johnson or Pickens. (Rice has a better QB).  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Â 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 5 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I expect Poyer to come down to play Dime linebacker in this game. I am surprisingly already with that as I am thinking about it. He's done it before, and considering the sets we are likely to see I want Rasul/TJ/Jackson on the field as much as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 minutes ago, Kincaid Kool-Aid said: Understood but he's not the mike. Who's playing next to Dodson if Bernard needs to tag out is where I was going. has to be klein. but in this case poyer comes into the box as a Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennstate10 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Einstein said: Sorry if already posted. I haven't read all 6 pages. Here is a video of Bernard. Â Â Ty Johnson got a wild flow goin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcash Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Thanks for the unlimited supply of players BBB. 4 reelz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainwashedBillsFan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I was hoping Rapp would be back. I believe he contributed a bunch in the first game shadowing Kelce. I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 How sweet it would’ve been if Dorian Williams would’ve been allowed to grow this year. McD doesn’t trust he knows what to do on the field so he’s behind both Spector and Klein. I’d have to believe a crash course in experience (and mistakes) would’ve molded him into a pretty good starter. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 59 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Taron Johnson playing is huge.  Bernard has been excellent this season but I'm confident that Dodson and a combo of Klein/Williams can fill the LB roles just fine.  I'm confident the defense can play at a high level regardless of the injuries.  Game comes down to how the OLine plays vs. the Chiefs defensive front and if McDermott can limit his game management gaffes. We will find out soon enough.  The vibe I get from people smarter than me is that Klein is a good downhill player with very good instincts. However struggles with some explosiveness, lateral movement, and in coverage. And that Williams is good athlete, and good LB, but struggles some with instincts and play recognition.  All that to say, these guys skill sets can compliment each other well if they can find a groove/partnership early and figure out how to move with each other. But if they don’t they could find themselves taken advantage of early and often. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillenger4 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 7 minutes ago, Blackbeard said: My honest opinion is that Bernard will be out.  We won't know until gametime, and neither will the walrus.  GO BILLS!! THIS. I expect Bernard is out. I also fear Taron and Dodson are big questions and most likely out. If any of the 3 play they will be limited and not 100%. Let's go Klein and Rasul! We need them. I sure hope I'm wrong but the way McD didn't mention Dodson or Taron worries me. Watch that video of Bernard stretching. He can barely stretch his left leg... almost falls off balance one stretch to the left leg. He ain't playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Brand J said: How sweet it would’ve been if Dorian Williams would’ve been allowed to grow this year. McD doesn’t trust he knows what to do on the field so he’s behind both Spector and Klein. I’d have to believe a crash course in experience (and mistakes) would’ve molded him into a pretty good starter. We should hire you as the HC and fire McDermott before the game starts.  I can’t believe the Bills didn’t allow Williams any playing time (even though they did) to let him blossom. Edited January 19 by Beast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 4 minutes ago, Brand J said: How sweet it would’ve been if Dorian Williams would’ve been allowed to grow this year. McD doesn’t trust he knows what to do on the field so he’s behind both Spector and Klein. I’d have to believe a crash course in experience (and mistakes) would’ve molded him into a pretty good starter. If you’d asked people their opinion of Bernard last year at this time, you would have heard something similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToTasker Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 minutes ago, Brand J said: How sweet it would’ve been if Dorian Williams would’ve been allowed to grow this year. McD doesn’t trust he knows what to do on the field so he’s behind both Spector and Klein. I’d have to believe a crash course in experience (and mistakes) would’ve molded him into a pretty good starter. Who says he hasn’t? He did good enough last game and absolutely wrecked a guy, knocked him out of the game. I have faith in him this week. The experience he got at the beginning of the year and then sitting back, observing, growing is still valuable.  The defense for a four week period was pretty rough sledding (soon after the injuries and Dorian playing), they had to adjust. Really can’t second guess the turn around, winning the division, and earning the number two seed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 22 minutes ago, Cvanvol7 said: Its a punter who has been very inconsistent. They could have Haack and Fournette right now. Martin was named AFC player of the month for the last 4 weeks of the season. He’s been very good for us as of late.  I don’t think Fournette will be the tipping point this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said: THIS. I expect Bernard is out. I also fear Taron and Dodson are big questions and most likely out. If any of the 3 play they will be limited and not 100%. Let's go Klein and Rasul! We need them. I sure hope I'm wrong but the way McD didn't mention Dodson or Taron worries me. Watch that video of Bernard stretching. He can barely stretch his left leg... almost falls off balance one stretch to the left leg. He ain't playing. I’m not suggesting you’re not seeing what you say you’re seeing in that video, but I don’t see that at all , doesn’t mean he’ll play but that video shows me zero evidence that he isn’t playing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLBillsFan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 26 minutes ago, Cvanvol7 said: Its a punter who has been very inconsistent. They could have Haack and Fournette right now. Martin has been outstanding the 2nd half of the year. Multiple kicks inside the 20, important because the Bills don’t have a ton of 3 and outs. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cvanvol7 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 9 minutes ago, Mango said: Martin was named AFC player of the month for the last 4 weeks of the season. He’s been very good for us as of late.  I don’t think Fournette will be the tipping point this week. I just think having Klein and Isabella active is more important than using an elevation on a punter 8 minutes ago, QLBillsFan said: Martin has been outstanding the 2nd half of the year. Multiple kicks inside the 20, important because the Bills don’t have a ton of 3 and outs. Totally agree, but he was awful the first 12 or so weeks, hence inconsistent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 15 minutes ago, QLBillsFan said: Martin has been outstanding the 2nd half of the year. Multiple kicks inside the 20, important because the Bills don’t have a ton of 3 and outs. Ever since I posted that we should be working out punters he has turned it around. Your welcome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Elam might be able to man up Kelce and keep him from catch the ball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Was hopeful Rapp, Benford, Baylor and Gabe might be able to go. Not expecting Bernard back.  Let’s pray Rasul isn’t limited and that Taron is able to go!  With all the injuries on the D, the Brady led offense is going to have to win and put up lots of points against KC’s spags D to get the win. Bills need to play with the lead out of the gate!  KC’s offense has a bigger advantage against our D with the injuries and I would also give their ST the advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 37 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said: THIS. I expect Bernard is out. I also fear Taron and Dodson are big questions and most likely out. If any of the 3 play they will be limited and not 100%. Let's go Klein and Rasul! We need them. I sure hope I'm wrong but the way McD didn't mention Dodson or Taron worries me. Watch that video of Bernard stretching. He can barely stretch his left leg... almost falls off balance one stretch to the left leg. He ain't playing. Why would taron be limited?  He’s in concussion protocol…if he clears he’s full go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 The Chiefs are not very good, it's best to rest the starters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 44 minutes ago, BrainwashedBillsFan said: I was hoping Rapp would be back. I believe he contributed a bunch in the first game shadowing Kelce. I could be wrong because hyde was out the entire 2nd half 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 hours ago, Haslett_Stomp said: Â I don't recall which game but Neal essentially negated Kelce in one regular season game several years ago. Â In that game Neal repeatedly legally hit Kelce within 5 yard section and disrupted his game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 How is it possible Bernard might play????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budkin Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 These injuries really suck but we've been fighting against them all season. Gonna be tough but we can still win this game. GO BILLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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