Is TJ sanders on the team?

[NeverOutNick]

1 hour ago, sunshynman said:

He's a rookie, chill

I get people trying to defend rookies, but when you’re a high draft pick, you’re expected to contribute right away regardless of how our organization bucks that trend. Maybe Sanders will work out but would’ve been much happier going after Luther Burden if we were trading up. But hey he hasn’t done anything either 🤷🏻‍♂️

[BigDingus]

1 hour ago, sunshynman said:

He's a rookie, chill

 

Why are we the only team that doesn't expect our 1st - 3rd round rookies to not do much? 

 

I see this same comment every single year, all while we have late round guys prove that rookies can, in fact, do something!

 

When we get Haisrston back, is he just going to be another guy that rides the bench & only goes in a few times a game? Or do we expect this season to be a big nothing burger & that we used a 1st on him in preparation for next year? 

[Pete]

The DL play was atrocious yesterday.  Bosa showed up, and Deone made a nice play.  Other than that-DL was getting blown off the line of scrimmage by 2nd string tomato cans.  Shameful DL performance against a pitiful OL

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

51 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

Boy howdy is he.  He was getting absolutely manhandled last night by a 3rd string Miami OL

'Boy howdy'? 🤔

[Captain_Quint]

7 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Nah. Not yet. He hasn't been making splash plays but he hasn't been making big mistakes either.

I think it was 2nd and 14 and Sanders had a great tackle for no gain in the middle. That was the only time I noticed him but it was a good stop in space after shedding his block. 

[gonzo1105]

5 minutes ago, NeverOutNick said:

I get people trying to defend rookies, but when you’re a high draft pick, you’re expected to contribute right away regardless of how our organization bucks that trend. Maybe Sanders will work out but would’ve been much happier going after Luther Burden if we were trading up. But hey he hasn’t done anything either 🤷🏻‍♂️

Right I don’t think you can use an example of I’d rather have this guy when he also was a high 2nd round pick and he has two catches for two yards this season. Sanders is contributing. Hes on the field, the Bills have been stout against the run the last two games. Is he making splash plays no but he’s doing an average job for a rookie player in his 3rd game. 

[dorquemada]

4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

'Boy howdy'? 🤔

 

Yes, it's a colloquialism indicating agreement, with empahsis

[Coach Tuesday]

I don’t like the spelling of Balln

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

3 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

Yes, it's a colloquialism indicating agreement, with empahsis

Pardon my obtuseness.  I just rode in from Butte.

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

35 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

I keep forgetting about Larry and Hoecht.  Will be intriguing to see what happens there 

I’m so excited for Hoecht and I hope I’m not disappointed haha just feels like such a good fit and we’re halfway there to getting him back..  seems like a younger Lorenzo Alexander 

 

Ogunjobi had a few down years and maybe a change of scenery helps but I don’t think it’s a sure thing 

 

 

[BullBuchanan]

10 minutes ago, BigDingus said:

 

Why are we the only team that doesn't expect our 1st - 3rd round rookies to not do much? 

 

I see this same comment every single year, all while we have late round guys prove that rookies can, in fact, do something!

 

When we get Haisrston back, is he just going to be another guy that rides the bench & only goes in a few times a game? Or do we expect this season to be a big nothing burger & that we used a 1st on him in preparation for next year? 

Are we? Rookies having big impacts is rare. There's a handful every year that have year 1 breakouts. It's the exception, not the rule.

He was the 6th DT taken, Give him a year or even two.

[balln]

joe says interior DL had a rough night. DQ was ok.

[billsfan89]

Don't put too much stock into a Thursday game. 

[Pecker]

1 hour ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

At least he is active. Landon Jackson hasn't even dressed for a game. 

He was injured most offseason and coming into camp.  I’d give him a break.

 

tj sanders has been decent and played a bunch.  I don’t understand the thread. 

[SoonerBillsFan]

Christ people... he is doing just fine

Edited September 19 by SoonerBillsFan

[Pecker]

46 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

I’m so excited for Hoecht and I hope I’m not disappointed haha just feels like such a good fit and we’re halfway there to getting him back..  seems like a younger Lorenzo Alexander 

 

Ogunjobi had a few down years and maybe a change of scenery helps but I don’t think it’s a sure thing 

 

 

Hoecht played a bunch in the preseason.  He looked worthless to me even against other teams third string.  He just ran way out of position and got no where near the ball carrier 

[wppete]

HE hasn’t t been very impressive so far. Hopefully the light comes on soon. Luckily Deone Walker looks like the real deal. 

[Toledo Bill]

2 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

I wouldn’t get too caught up in Jackson not being active either. It’s a numbers game and Solomon is further along and plays STs. 
 

Epenesa was inactive a lot his rookie year? Bishop barely played and by the way last couple of games he hasn’t been bad. Shakir was inactive early etc. it’s not a sign necessarily that Jackson is  going to be a useless pick. 

Epenesa is inactive even when he's active.

[Rocky Landing]

2 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Nah. Not yet. He hasn't been making splash plays but he hasn't been making big mistakes either.

I don't believe anyone on the D-line made a splash play all night.

[The Jokeman]

2 hours ago, balln said:

Right. So has hawes and Walker. Sanders getting even more playing time (I think) w Ed out for 2 games. And just haven’t noticed him. At all. Somewhat concerning for a 2nd round pick no?

Just some comparison for you

 

https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-rookie-defensive-tackle-stats