Bills @ Bucs - Preseason Game thread

[Avisan]

12 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

Anyone want to give those of us who couldn’t catch the game the highs and lows? Thanks in advance! (Not sure why I said that, I’ll thank you again after you post it). 

Ciarlo is a football player, good instincts.  Not sure he has NFL roster physical talent but definitely knows how to play the game.  Ditto on Frank Gore Jr., may not ever make a 53 man roster to begin a season but will likely be a practice squad mainstay.  Shavers' one-handed TD grab was sick, worth trying to find a highlight clip of.  Some good plays from Walker, and Bishop looked solid early.

 

Buccs' TD celebration was elite, handspring into full flip.  Very impressive.

 

Shenault with some major ST errors, which you don't like to see.  Hardy abused by fellow likely cut candidates.  Carter a non-factor against same.  Dane Jackson does not stand out physically against backups, he knows the system but if he's anywhere near a starting slot due to injury we're in trouble for that game.

[Jon in Pasadena]

10 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

Jordan and Poyer are both yes.  They played CB before becoming safeties. 

And as a bonus they can be squeezed into one roster spot 😜

[CNYfan]

16 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

Anyone want to give those of us who couldn’t catch the game the highs and lows? Thanks in advance! (Not sure why I said that, I’ll thank you again after you post it). 

96 high

 

Special teams  low

[TheyCallMeAndy]

We need to be talking about Hawes juke move more.

 

Did not have that on my bingo card. 

[Jon in Pasadena]

Just now, TheyCallMeAndy said:

We need to be talking about Hawes juke move more.

 

Did not have that on my bingo card. 

Big man has some moves

[stevestojan]

11 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

Walker was in the backfield all night.  Coverage was tighter and tackling was pretty good.  Shavers made a circus TD catch.  

thanks!! Great to hear coverage looked better (couldn’t look much worse I guess). I’ll need to search for the Shavers TD on YouTube. 

Edited Sunday at 02:57 AM by stevestojan

[HIT BY SPIKES]

1 hour ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Is @Draconator not around tonight? Usually him and @HIT BY SPIKES let us know what we’re drankin 

 

Passed out from a lack of non-drinking before the game started.

 

Resting all starters and my liver.

[Maine-iac]

4 minutes ago, Jon in Pasadena said:

And as a bonus they can be squeezed into one roster spot 😜

I need a proof reader to check my posts before I hit enter.

[Let's Go Buffalo]

On to the Regular Season......Go Bills!

[TheyCallMeAndy]

17 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

Anyone want to give those of us who couldn’t catch the game the highs and lows? Thanks in advance! (Not sure why I said that, I’ll thank you again after you post it). 

High 

4 - Always

96 - Was the best player on the defense 

6 - Balled out, as the kids say. Fearless.

20 - His improvement from last year to this year is crazy. 
80 - WR4. Nuff said

19 - Made a case to be the WR5

29 - Good returns 

35 - Was just everywhere. Maybe still more P-Squad level, but made plays.

36 - Was apparently signed today and actually made some positive impact.

24 - Laid some hits. 

 

Low

 

18 - Same old. Drops, low impact

1 - Missed game due to illness.

15 - Little impact at WR but made some big 'teams mistakes.

23 - He's had a rough preseason

90 - Not sure if he even played 

40 - The whole sick thing is weird. 

[Jon in Pasadena]

4 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

I need a proof reader to check my posts before I hit enter.

How much does it pay?

[Maine-iac]

2 minutes ago, Jon in Pasadena said:

How much does it pay?

I'll check the couch cushions and get back to you 

[34-78-83]

2 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

High 

4 - Always

96 - Was the best player on the defense 

6 - Balled out, as the kids say. Fearless.

20 - His improvement from last year to this year is crazy. 
80 - WR4. Nuff said

19 - Made a case to be the WR5

29 - Good returns 

35 - Was just everywhere. Maybe still more P-Squad level, but made plays.

36 - Was apparently signed today and actually made some positive impact.

24 - Laid some hits. 

 

Low

 

18 - Same old. Drops, low impact

1 - Missed game due to illness.

15 - Little impact at WR but made some big 'teams mistakes.

23 - He's had a rough preseason

90 - Not sure if he even played 

40 - The whole sick thing is weird. 

Agree on all but Moore and Dane. Moore looked fine though not spectacular. Dane overall had a good night out there. Not sure if you confused him with 33.

[Avisan]

3 minutes ago, 34-78-83 said:

Agree on all but Moore and Dane. Moore looked fine though not spectacular. Dane overall had a good night out there. Not sure if you confused him with 33.

I actually agree about Dane looking rough, with the amount of experience he has in the league you would hope for a better showing from him against edge-of-roster or non-roster talent.  He looked like he belonged and made a couple of "NFL" plays, which is... NOT quite what you want from a dude a couple injuries away from a start when he's up against well-below-starter talent.

Edited Sunday at 03:10 AM by Avisan

[Nitro]

This was a good way for many guys to show their skills.  Some it will be their last time in a NFL uniform.  It was an enjoyable game.

[Sojourner]

1 minute ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

High 

4 (Cook) - Always

96 (Walker) - Was the best player on the defense 

6 - Balled out, as the kids say. Fearless.

20 - His improvement from last year to this year is crazy. 
80 - WR4. Nuff said

19 - Made a case to be the WR5

29 - Good returns 

35 - Was just everywhere. Maybe still more P-Squad level, but made plays.

36 - Was apparently signed today and actually made some positive impact.

24 - Laid some hits. 

 

Low

 

18 - Same old. Drops, low impact

1 - Missed game due to illness.

15 - Little impact at WR but made some big 'teams mistakes.

23 - He's had a rough preseason

90 - Not sure if he even played 

40 - The whole sick thing is weird. 

High

 

4 (Cook) - Always

96 (Walker) - Was the best player on the defense 

6 (Buechele) - Balled out, as the kids say. Fearless.

20 (Gore Jr.) - His improvement from last year to this year is crazy. 
80 (Shavers) - WR4. Nuff said

19 (Hamler) - Made a case to be the WR5

29 (Codrington) - Good returns 

35 (Ciarlo) - Was just everywhere. Maybe still more P-Squad level, but made plays.

36 (Hollis Jr.) - Was apparently signed today and actually made some positive impact.

24 (Bishop) - Laid some hits. 

 

Low

 

18 (Moore) - Same old. Drops, low impact

1 (Samuel) - Missed game due to illness.

15 (Shenault) - Little impact at WR but made some big 'teams mistakes.

23 (Dane Jackson) - He's had a rough preseason

90 (DeWayne Carter) - Not sure if he even played 

40 (Brad Robbins) - The whole sick thing is weird. 
 

(Had to double check who #36 was, figured listing the names might help anyone who doesn’t know the name matching the jersey immediately. Sorry.)

[billsfan89]

18 minutes ago, Avisan said:

Ciarlo is a football player, good instincts.  Not sure he has NFL roster physical talent but definitely knows how to play the game.  Ditto on Frank Gore Jr., may not ever make a 53 man roster to begin a season but will likely be a practice squad mainstay.  Shavers' one-handed TD grab was sick, worth trying to find a highlight clip of.  Some good plays from Walker, and Bishop looked solid early.

 

Buccs' TD celebration was elite, handspring into full flip.  Very impressive.

 

Shenault with some major ST errors, which you don't like to see.  Hardy abused by fellow likely cut candidates.  Carter a non-factor against same.  Dane Jackson does not stand out physically against backups, he knows the system but if he's anywhere near a starting slot due to injury we're in trouble for that game.

 

Ciarlo and Gore Jr seem like good PS guys. You need some "try hard" high character guys on the PS and if they make the roster they will be likely in niche and reserve roles that they might not be completely be in over their heads but clearly aren't full time NFL players. 

[Sojourner]

2 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

 

Ciarlo and Gore Jr seem like good PS guys. You need some "try hard" high character guys on the PS and if they make the roster they will be likely in niche and reserve roles that they might not be completely be in over their heads but clearly aren't full time NFL players. 

Honestly, I don’t think Gore Jr. is a try hard player. On a different team I think he is the #3 RB. 

[Maine-iac]

2 minutes ago, Sojourner said:

High

 

4 (Cook) - Always

96 (Walker) - Was the best player on the defense 

6 (Buechele) - Balled out, as the kids say. Fearless.

20 (Gore Jr.) - His improvement from last year to this year is crazy. 
80 (Shavers) - WR4. Nuff said

19 (Hamler) - Made a case to be the WR5

29 (Codrington) - Good returns 

35 (Ciarlo) - Was just everywhere. Maybe still more P-Squad level, but made plays.

36 (Hollis Jr.) - Was apparently signed today and actually made some positive impact.

24 (Bishop) - Laid some hits. 

 

Low

 

18 (Moore) - Same old. Drops, low impact

1 (Samuel) - Missed game due to illness.

15 (Shenault) - Little impact at WR but made some big 'teams mistakes.

23 (Dane Jackson) - He's had a rough preseason

90 (DeWayne Carter) - Not sure if he even played 

40 (Brad Robbins) - The whole sick thing is weird. 
 

(Had to double check who #36 was, figured listing the names might help anyone who doesn’t know the name matching the jersey immediately. Sorry.)

33 Alexander saw a decent amount of time.  Gave up a big pass but was in coverage on several 3rd downs where we stopped them and forced the fumble that Ciarlo recovered.  Not sure what the future holds for him Hollis Jr or Strong but I like that we have some young guys and honestly I didn't see anything from Dane that made me think he beats them all out.  They probably just "trust" Dane more but honestly he's done nothing in the preseason worth puting on a resume.

[Sojourner]

4 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

33 Alexander saw a decent amount of time.  Gave up a big pass but was in coverage on several 3rd downs where we stopped them and forced the fumble that Ciarlo recovered.  Not sure what the future holds for him Hollis Jr or Strong but I like that we have some young guys and honestly I didn't see anything from Dane that made me think he beats them all out.  They probably just "trust" Dane more but honestly he's done nothing in the preseason worth puting on a resume.

lol that post was a repeat of @TheyCallMeAndy but names included. 
 

I do completely agree on Dane and Andy’s point. This hasn’t been even a remotely decent preseason for him. Thought he’d adjust and show some bright spots periodically throughout time on the field but it’s overwhelmingly been poor. 
 

I also wonder how to your one point, how much trust you can have when he already, at a base line level, had a leg up on the younger guys brought in.

Edited Sunday at 03:24 AM by Sojourner