Game week thread - Buccaneers at Bills

[Ray Stonada]

1 hour ago, FitzShowUsYourTitz said:

This line of thinking is just asinine!

 

To be clear, I don’t think regime change is a bad idea but you do realize who the owner is.  
He will literally die before removing McBeane so it would make more sense for the fans on this train to go root for another team.  Or just wait 10 more years (your choice of course).  
 

McBeane are lifers in this organization.  
How do people not know/see this is beyond me!! Arggghhh

 

I know it's unlikely, that's why I said "almost rooting for the wheels to fall off."

 

Don't bother telling me to switch teams, FitzTitz, I was born a Buffalonian and I'm a Bills fan for life.

 

Where do you get this inside info that the owner will "literally die before removing McBeane"? You've seen the will?

 

Ps I like your handle

[Sojourner]

4 hours ago, Comebackkid said:

early on...his last year here was pretty bad.

Can’t disagree. Wonder if the strained relationship played a part? Probably not but food for thought nonetheless. 

[Psautcsk]

7 hours ago, BVBILLS said:

Better hope Irving doesn't play

He will and it's big problems for our D.

[colin]

8 hours ago, Gunsgoodtime said:

What did those advanced analysis say about Sundays game?

O was not good, special teams were actually good for once (basically enough to offset our o, which is rare, usually the impact of o and d are way bigger than special teams), d was putrid.  The d marks were on the back of giving up multiple long td runs late.

 

The advanced stats don't predict the winners perfectly of course, but they give valuable info beyond fantasy stats and gut reactions to games.  Basically the bills are a top team who are wildly I consistent on a game to game, drive to drive, and sometimes play to play basis.  Our EPA = billsy.

 

For this sunday's game, TB is effecient passing the ball, which our d is very strong against, and their d isn't good enough to keep our o from controlling the ball and scoring regularly.  

[eball]

Looks like TJ Sanders practiced fully yesterday.  Would be nice to get him back in the rotation.

 

Also, Palmer was a full participant.

 

Kincaid is unlikely to play this week.

 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Overly simplistic fix to make the offense more readily versatile: start using the pistol formation. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

1 hour ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Overly simplistic fix to make the offense more readily versatile: start using the pistol formation. 

I loved what Atlanta did out of it, using both backs and getting Bijan in space. We could easily borrow some of that and get both cook and Davis on the field. 

 

I would rather have two RBs out there who can both run and catch, than some of our receivers.

[RunTheBall]

Too old, too stale, too predictable, too injured. This is the last gasp of this iteration of our Bills. Make the Super Bowl or clean house (which won’t happen, but it should). Since Terry will not get rid of McBeane, I’d like to see experienced coordinators on both offense and defense replace Brady/Babich. Enough with the first time coordinators.

 

Hurray, Sanders is back. The guy was well outplayed by Walker even before the knee injury. My expectations are low.

 

We’ve got our Bernard excuse now - he’s been playing on a bum ankle. I actually believe that one because I don’t believe he just forgot how to play football.

 

I hope we see Gabe and bench Coleman. I think that’s the only answer we have at X that may help open up the middle of the field and help Josh get rid of the yips he has. Josh doesn’t need to be Super Josh but he needs to start playing like a Top 3 QB again and making better decisions.

 

My expectations went from another AFC East division win with potential one seed to probably making a Wild Card. Even if we do, I don’t see this team having the internal fortitude to turn it around and make a deep playoff run. I hope I’m wrong.

 

[frostbitmic]

Let Josh be the unicorn he is instead of trying to turn him into a game manager. The Bucs will put points on the board against our hospital wing Defense, don't hold Josh back.

[RiotAct]

7 hours ago, Ray Stonada said:

Where do you get this inside info that the owner will "literally die before removing McBeane"? You've seen the will?

 

 

I mean, given Terry’s seemingly fanatical devotion to Kevyn Adams on the Sabres side of things… probably not that far-fetched.

[noacls17]

14 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

The font keeps getting thinner as the list grows longer.

 

One of the frustrating things about all these Practice Squad moves with guys like Davis, Hardman, and Fox, who could all help - probably won't see elevations bc those two elevations are constantly needed to be used for the growing list of players who are Out on a week to week basis.

 

I guess the good news is (thus far) we only have one DNP (outside of Kincaid who we all knew was down for a while) and it's not really an issue. But as we all know, Limited is a 50/50 proposition, at best. Hopefully we see most of this list move from Limited to Full as the week goes on.

Bills have to have the worst Sports Science staffs in professional sports(Sabres Too)

Edited 1 hour ago by noacls17

[Gregg]

Let's keep Tampa winless in Buffalo. 0-3 all time

 

9/20/09 - Bills 33-20

10/22/17 - Bills 30-27

10/26/23 - Bills 24-18

[MiltonWaddams]

2 minutes ago, noacls17 said:

Bills have to have the worst Sports Science staffs in professional sports(Sabres Too)

I would have thought so too, based upon the volume of injuries. But, look at the staff and their experience and it’s just as likely that the team is snakebit. The injuries are more often impact based or someone falling on someone else. The hamstring injuries are frustrating and should be examined, but other than that they have been bad luck.

[noacls17]

11 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said:

I would have thought so too, based upon the volume of injuries. But, look at the staff and their experience and it’s just as likely that the team is snakebit. The injuries are more often impact based or someone falling on someone else. The hamstring injuries are frustrating and should be examined, but other than that they have been bad luck.

I don't think I have ever seen so many groin, hammy, and calf injuries on one team. Either the players are not doing what they need to prepare for games and practice or there is a deficiency in their strength and conditioning program. Very reminiscent of drought teams. 

[Royale with Cheese]

Just now, noacls17 said:

I don't think I have ever seen so many groin, hammy, and calf injuries on one team. Either the players are not doing what they need to prepare for games and practice or there is a deficiency in their strength and conditioning program. Very reminiscent of drought teams. 

 

Most teams are going through this.  Look at the 49ers, Ravens and Commanders.  

 

It's not the lack of preparation or a deficiency in their strength.  It's stronger and faster hitting each other and the body is breaking down.

I assure you, Michael Hoecht isn't lazy or unprepared.

[noacls17]

6 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

Most teams are going through this.  Look at the 49ers, Ravens and Commanders.  

 

It's not the lack of preparation or a deficiency in their strength.  It's stronger and faster hitting each other and the body is breaking down.

I assure you, Michael Hoecht isn't lazy or unprepared.

I don't mean lazy, should have been more specific about player preparation.  It could something as simple as not enough sleep, dehydrated, diet, alcohol, drugs. 

Edited 44 minutes ago by noacls17
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[Royale with Cheese]

6 minutes ago, noacls17 said:

I don't mean lazy, should have been more specific about player preparation.  It could something as simple as not enough sleep, dehydrated, diet, alcohol, drugs. 

 

Or it could be none of those things.

 

These guys train incredibly hard and I think it's catching up to him.  

[RiotAct]

33 minutes ago, Gregg said:

Let's keep Tampa winless in Buffalo. 0-3 all time

 

9/20/09 - Bills 33-20

10/22/17 - Bills 30-27

10/26/23 - Bills 24-18

that can’t be right… their first game in Orchard Park wasn’t until 2009?!?!?

[Gregg]

2 minutes ago, RiotAct said:

that can’t be right… their first game in Orchard Park wasn’t until 2009?!?!?

 

 

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=da3347ff2289e26b9c533476ff7c327da1eaf08b7966f636794ceb9007eddefdJmltdHM9MTc2Mjk5MjAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=39432f18-80d3-69d2-2993-3dda815f6841&psq=BILLS+VS+BUCS+SERIES&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9vdGJhbGxkYi5jb20vdGVhbXMvbmZsL2J1ZmZhbG8tYmlsbHMvdGVhbXZzdGVhbT9vcHA9MzA

[Royale with Cheese]

1 minute ago, RiotAct said:

that can’t be right… their first game in Orchard Park wasn’t until 2009?!?!?

 

It's somehow true.  I don't know how.

 

09/18/2005 Buffalo Bills 3 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19

11/26/2000 Buffalo Bills 17 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31

09/22/1991 Buffalo Bills 17 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10

12/04/1988 Buffalo Bills 5 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10

11/02/1986 Buffalo Bills 28 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34

12/19/1982 Buffalo Bills 23 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24

11/19/1978 Buffalo Bills 10 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31

09/26/1976 Buffalo Bills 14 @Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 

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