Baldy breakdowns from Steelers game

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

 

 

"Pittsburgh knows they're defeated.  That's what happens when you run the ball down somebody's throat"

 

One thing nobody I've seen mention is the at the lineman trying to block Bosa actually has him around the neck and lets go to avoid the holding call.  That's why Bosa was able to get back at Rogers from behind.  Lineman decided getting his star QB destroyed was worth 10 yards.

Edited 1 hour ago by JÂy RÛßeÒ

[billsfan89]

For as much as the fanbase critiques Brady's playcalling this season this was a masterfully simple gameplan that was executed well. It got the Bills out of there with a win and from what I understand no major injuries other than Bosa who had what was at worst a mild hamstring pull (and most likely was just cautionary pulling a guy with some tightness in a late game that was in control). The Bills needed a dominant win esp from the defense and they got just that. 

[Dan]

1 minute ago, billsfan89 said:

For as much as the fanbase critiques Brady's playcalling this season this was a masterfully simple gameplan that was executed well. It got the Bills out of there with a win and from what I understand no major injuries other than Bosa who had what was at worst a mild hamstring pull (and most likely was just cautionary pulling a guy with some tightness in a late game that was in control). The Bills needed a dominant win esp from the defense and they got just that. 

Totally agree.  It was awesome on every level.  2 points:

 

1. I recall Bishop coming up limping late in the game.  It’ll be worth watchin to see if he pops on the injury report on Wednesday. 
 

2. I loved the run heavy game plan, especially in the conditions yesterday.   But he needs to be able to adjust and switch up the game plan better during a game.  Because teams WILL be able to contain the running game. It’s happened this season.   So for as good as he was this week, let’s see if he can keep it going with a more creative passing attack, as well. 

[ScottishBills]

16 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

For as much as the fanbase critiques Brady's playcalling this season this was a masterfully simple gameplan that was executed well. It got the Bills out of there with a win and from what I understand no major injuries other than Bosa who had what was at worst a mild hamstring pull (and most likely was just cautionary pulling a guy with some tightness in a late game that was in control). The Bills needed a dominant win esp from the defense and they got just that. 

 

All the more mystifying they couldnt figure out the exact same plan would also have beaten the Texans 10 days ago and had the division in our hands 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[billieve420]

The question that remains is what happens come playoff time and you run into team that shuts down the run. Can they effectively move the ball through the air. Injuries and talent have played a part but think Brady deserves the majority of the blame. He is not at LSU anymore and is not fielding an all star team where he can do whatever he wants. I am hoping once we get healthy we will see improvement but still a question mark. The pass offense has taken step back since he has been the OC and I just want to see a nice balance where you keep defenses on their heels where they don't know what is coming.

[Marcus Aurelius]

24 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

For as much as the fanbase critiques Brady's playcalling this season this was a masterfully simple gameplan that was executed well. It got the Bills out of there with a win and from what I understand no major injuries other than Bosa who had what was at worst a mild hamstring pull (and most likely was just cautionary pulling a guy with some tightness in a late game that was in control). The Bills needed a dominant win esp from the defense and they got just that. 

Brady? How about this guy 🤔 

[Desert Bills Fan]

24 minutes ago, Dan said:

Totally agree.  It was awesome on every level.  2 points:

 

1. I recall Bishop coming up limping late in the game.  It’ll be worth watchin to see if he pops on the injury report on Wednesday. 
 

2. I loved the run heavy game plan, especially in the conditions yesterday.   But he needs to be able to adjust and switch up the game plan better during a game.  Because teams WILL be able to contain the running game. It’s happened this season.   So for as good as he was this week, let’s see if he can keep it going with a more creative passing attack, as well. 

Noting the bold above; I have heard several pundits describe the Bills passing game as simple. Lots of “mesh” crossing / rubs. So I agree more creative is needed including ways getting our RBs into the passing game (and I don’t mean those quick passes behind the line of scrimmage to the edge). 
It is worth noting that on the TD to Coleman, Knox was wide open due to Ty Johnson’s rub that worked beautifully.

Edited 1 hour ago by Desert Bills Fan

[chris heff]

41 minutes ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said:

 

 

"Pittsburgh knows they're defeated.  That's what happens when you run the ball down somebody's throat"

 

One thing nobody I've seen mention is the at the lineman trying to block Bosa actually has him around the neck and lets go to avoid the holding call.  That's why Bosa was able to get back at Rogers from behind.  Lineman decided getting his star QB destroyed was worth 10 yards.

I saw the hold on Bosa during the game. You are absolutely right, O lineman let Bosa go. 

[chris heff]

27 minutes ago, Dan said:

Totally agree.  It was awesome on every level.  2 points:

 

1. I recall Bishop coming up limping late in the game.  It’ll be worth watchin to see if he pops on the injury report on Wednesday. 
 

2. I loved the run heavy game plan, especially in the conditions yesterday.   But he needs to be able to adjust and switch up the game plan better during a game.  Because teams WILL be able to contain the running game. It’s happened this season.   So for as good as he was this week, let’s see if he can keep it going with a more creative passing attack, as well. 

People act like the Bills have done nothing to address the passing game, They have dumped both Moore and Samuel. They very quietly put Davis on IR practice squad and they picked up Cooks for nothing, both are better than Moore and Samuel. I’ve seen the comments about Cooks age, he is the same age as Diggs. 

[NeverOutNick]

24 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said:

Brady? How about this guy 🤔 

Kromer is the man. I would’ve loved to see him be the interim head coach. Feel like we may lose him soon and keep the same lame duck coach staff in place 

[Dan]

Agreed.  They’re trying.   And Beane even tried for something big at the trade deadline.  My only issue there was he should’ve put his eggs in another basket.. not going after an interdivision WR.  

 

BUT …really glad they seem to have finally moved on from Samuel.  Let’s hope Cooks provides more than his lackluster efforts.   
 

I have hope Brady and the passing offense can turn it around.  I suspect we’ll know after 2 weeks.  Bengals and Pats will be tough to beat without more of a passing offense… I think. 

[NoSaint]

3 minutes ago, NeverOutNick said:

Kromer is the man. I would’ve loved to see him be the interim head coach. Feel like we may lose him soon and keep the same lame duck coach staff in place 

I don’t know that anyone is poaching him as an OC and he seems happy here.

[Ralonzo]

51 minutes ago, Dan said:

2. I loved the run heavy game plan, especially in the conditions yesterday.   But he needs to be able to adjust and switch up the game plan better during a game.  Because teams WILL be able to contain the running game. It’s happened this season.   So for as good as he was this week, let’s see if he can keep it going with a more creative passing attack, as well. 

 

This is a concern. The Bills of the Daboll era wanted to run, sure, but were at least equally able to win by passing it. I'm not sure that's the case under Brady, the Bills are not as multiple in how they can dominate, it's entirely through the run game.

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

What made me happy yesterday was intentionally involving the backs in the passing offense.  I'm very jealous of how the 49ers use McCaffery in their offense - they just want the ball in his hands with room to operate.  Up until this game the backs were simply outlets if none of Josh's primary reads were available.  To have the backs in space on a called play with blockers available because that's the design of the play is a big step forward in my book.
 

Moving Josh around a bit also made me happy.  Every defense has known exactly where he was gonna be.  Rollouts and moving pockets is another step forward.

[SoTier]

44 minutes ago, ScottishBills said:

 

All the more mystifying they couldnt figure out the exact same plan would also have beaten the Texans 10 days ago and had the division in our hands 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

 

The Texans defense is one of the best defenses in the NFL; the Texans poor start was primarily the fault of their offense (or lack of).  The Steelers defense has lots of outstanding players but they've played like a bunch of JAGs almost the entire season.

[The Jokeman]

16 minutes ago, NeverOutNick said:

Kromer is the man. I would’ve loved to see him be the interim head coach. Feel like we may lose him soon and keep the same lame duck coach staff in place 

why would Kromer leave?

[NeverOutNick]

25 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

I don’t know that anyone is poaching him as an OC and he seems happy here.

I hope you’re right dudes a champion 

[DrDawkinstein]

27 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

I don’t know that anyone is poaching him as an OC and he seems happy here.

 

I'm not sure he would even take an OC job. He's been there, done that before and it didnt go well. But he knows he's great and valuable as a OL coach.

[hondo in seattle]

1 hour ago, billsfan89 said:

For as much as the fanbase critiques Brady's playcalling this season this was a masterfully simple gameplan that was executed well. It got the Bills out of there with a win and from what I understand no major injuries other than Bosa who had what was at worst a mild hamstring pull (and most likely was just cautionary pulling a guy with some tightness in a late game that was in control). The Bills needed a dominant win esp from the defense and they got just that. 

 

I get what you're saying but the Bills offense only scored 19 points.  It was enough.  It was a win.  And it was fun to see, especially when the hallmark of Pittsburgh football is physicality.   We shoved the ball down their throats. 

 

But getting 19 points from a Josh Allen led offense doesn't scream 'masterful' to me personally. 

 

Still, watching the performance of both sides of the ball in the second half - after the doubt and frustration of the first half - brought joy to my heart.