Bosa Discussion

[K-9]

39 minutes ago, Process said:

He's actually playing more than I thought he would. 69% Week 1. 55% Week 2 in a blowout.

That 55% vs the Jest represents just 26 snaps. That’s a virtual day off. Heck, he’s only seen 61 snaps in the two games combined. 

[DrDawkinstein]

Just now, NewEra said:

That was the case last week with the 4th qtr being garbage time and also with EO injured.  All the starters played 67% vs the ravens iirc.  Until Hoecht is available, I think the starters will continue around 67%- at that point, I think the DE’s may rotate more

 

Agreed, and beat me to it. 

 

Same thing happened in Carolina once McD got 4 starters he liked. The rotation dropped to a minimum.

 

With Bosa/Jones/Oliver/Rousseau as your starting 4, they should only be rotating out for wind breaks when needed. And even then, Ed waved Sanders back to the sidelines against Baltimore.

[Big Turk]

Tua could get wrecked by Bosa

[DrDawkinstein]

Just now, Big Turk said:

Tua could get wrecked by Bosa

 

Bills may end the careers of a HC, GM, and starting QB in one game...

[boyst]

3 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Bills may end the careers of a HC, GM, and starting QB in one game...

Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age but I hope it doesn't end to his career. I want him to have the ability to grow old with his family and not have to drink through a straw. 

[machine gun kelly]

3 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Bills may end the careers of a HC, GM, and starting QB in one game...

Yeah, ain’t that a thing?  I doubt Tua, unless one of the boys gives him another concussion from  sack which is likely.  Not that I want that to happen as I never wish injuries on a player.  The HC and GM are dead men walking as it’s just a matter of what week.  Their bye isn’t til week 12.

[Sierra Foothills]

On 9/8/2025 at 3:03 PM, Max Fischer said:

It's not hard to understand. Bosa has a great initial burst but appears to lose a lot of speed in secondary pursuits. He seems to lose all his juice and gets washed out of the rest of the play.  He may never have had that second gear, but it appeared noticeable last night, especially compared to other DEs.

 

This is not a criticism of you, Max... your comment reminded me that it's a popular parlor game here to criticize D-linemen who aren't going full throttle in pursuit. The most recent Bills target of this criticism was Von Miller but even HOFer Bruce Smith was accused of dialing down on his pursuit on extended plays. Bosa isn't either ancient or huge but he is 30 years old and 280 pounds.

 

Most of the time the player knows better than the fan, how to apportion the energy that's in his tank.

 

On 9/8/2025 at 6:35 PM, Beck Water said:

Eh.  We did a decent job in the playoff game, because everyone knew there assignment and filled it.

 

That's really what McDermott's defense depends on: 11 guys who know their job, and do it.

 

You're right.

 

There was a handful of people on this site who were repeating the message before the opener that the Ravens matchup came at a bad time... a power offense with a set identity against a smallish defense with lots of new parts that didn't play many snaps together in the preseason.

 

It's really a beautiful thing that we won week one.

 

[Don Otreply]

20 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

That was “BRUCE” like, nice sack!!

[paulmm3]

Not enough compliments I can give Joey Bosa. He's been exactly what we needed through two games.

[Max Fischer]

2 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

This is not a criticism of you, Max... your comment reminded me that it's a popular parlor game here to criticize D-linemen who aren't going full throttle in pursuit. The most recent Bills target of this criticism was Von Miller but even HOFer Bruce Smith was accused of dialing down on his pursuit on extended plays. Bosa isn't either ancient or huge but he is 30 years old and 280 pounds.

 

Most of the time the player knows better than the fan, how to apportion the energy that's in his tank.

 

 

You're right.

 

There was a handful of people on this site who were repeating the message before the opener that the Ravens matchup came at a bad time... a power offense with a set identity against a smallish defense with lots of new parts that didn't play many snaps together in the preseason.

 

It's really a beautiful thing that we won week one.

 

 

Seems odd to reach into a legitimate Week 1 observation when other linemen were clearly much quicker on pursuit.  You still haven't explained why this isn't a fair observation other than to reach into Bosa’s reasoning. 

[Sierra Foothills]

14 minutes ago, Max Fischer said:

Seems odd to reach into a legitimate Week 1 observation when other linemen were clearly much quicker on pursuit.  You still haven't explained why this isn't a fair observation other than to reach into Bosa’s reasoning. 

 

I didn't say it wasn't a fair observation. I don't know the reason... it could be conditioning or it could be his sense of self-preservation.

 

Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[Max Fischer]

5 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

I didn't say it wasn't a fair observation. I don't know the reason... it could be conditioning or it could be his sense of self-preservation.

 

Your guess is as good as mine.

 

 

Fair

[BigAl2526]

3 hours ago, Big Turk said:

Tua could get wrecked by Bosa

In Buffalo's first three games of the season, Tua is the least mobile QB. 

[nedboy7]

 

[machine gun kelly]

Bosa has been a pleasant surprise in that he seems to love placing his hand in the dirt.  I’m just hopeful he can make it successfully through the bye.  Once Hoecht comes back, they can share the load.  I’m a manner of speaking, having Ogunjobi out allows the rookies needed experience.  Our opponents are pretty weak through the bye.  Maybe Atlanta could be a trap game, but we should walk through Miami, NO, NE, and even the Panthers the week after the bye.

 

Unfortunately, the schedule gets much tougher starting with the Chiefs.  So on  the topic, Bosa has enough games where he can be. Load managed with Landon Jackson.  TJ Sanders, and Deon Walker can get a lot of playing time these next weeks.  Hopefully when we get to the tougher part of the schedule, they are humming as a unit.  I do like how we are rushing a lot more, and using 12 and 13 personnel, as the heavier sets match well with several athletic, but smaller defenses.

[Chandler#81]

13 hours ago, boyst said:

Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age but I hope it doesn't end to his career. I want him to have the ability to grow old with his family and not have to drink through a straw. 

Typically, I’d agree. But not in this case. He’s had many warnings of likely lifelong harm from concussions. Too many times to not accept what he’s doing to himself. This is on him.

[Dafan]

12 hours ago, Max Fischer said:

 

Seems odd to reach into a legitimate Week 1 observation when other linemen were clearly much quicker on pursuit.  You still haven't explained why this isn't a fair observation other than to reach into Bosa’s reasoning. 

I understand what you are saying about second burst and such.  But for me, as a DE, the initial burst to get around your lineman is the biggest thing.  Whether they get to the QB or not, it still puts pressure on them (QB) potentially causing mistakes and turnovers.