twist_to_open Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Any word from the local press yet on how long the 1st string will be in for the final pre-season game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 From Buffalo News article: Coach Mike Mularkey plans to have his regulars get extended minutes in the final exhibition against the Detroit Lions on Friday night in Ralph Wilson Stadium. "We'll probably play a little more than just the normal fourth preseason game that seems to be a standard around the league," Mularkey said. "We're going to play more because we need to be in a rhythm on both sides of the ball, special teams, all together before we come out of this game. Hopefully, that's early, and we'll just wait and see." Please God - no major injuries!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Please offense, score an opening drive TD, and get out of there before someone gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fake-Fat Sunny Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 My guess is that it will all be about confidence and momentum. If the first unit offense moves the ball in their first series and scores then they will come out and feel rewarded for the good play with an early rest. If on the other hand they struggle then a: MM has set things up nicely by the game going according to plan as they stay in and b: they need the work anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 My guess is that it will all be about confidence and momentum. If the first unit offense moves the ball in their first series and scores then they will come out and feel rewarded for the good play with an early rest. If on the other hand they struggle then a: MM has set things up nicely by the game going according to plan as they stay in and b: they need the work anyway. 423687[/snapback] If our starting offense struggles against Detroit, who looked downright horrible in their own house on Monday, this board will start calling for JP's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 3 or 4 series is my guess for the starters. JP needs the work and so too does the OL. An opening drive score would be good - I'll settle for a good drive and a figgie. And at least one TD from the startes is a must tho on another drive. They need the confidence. Willis can sit out for the most part tho - he's done his work I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 While I agree that the starters need to stay in there for a while on Friday, I worry like heck about those bubble guys on D for Detroit who will be giving 200% to make on last good impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 It shouldn't be difficult to get momentum and move the ball on Detriot. Did you see that Rams game? Look for all the starters to be done at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 c'mon, folks. the only "must" in this game is that the bills must escape with their health. that's it. yes, it would be nice to see some offensive flow, but it still doesn't really matter and won't change my opinion about the team a bit. there's no gameplanning, no specific schemes. i just don't want to see dumb penalties and a lot of mental errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Willis doesn't need anymore work. All the others should play as long as it takes. The passing game needs to get in sync. The starting defense should get no more than 1 series - they seem ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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