1billsfan Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I do. I also want to see Lee Evans in as the starting number 2 receiver. These are our only wildcards we can throw at the Pats and I think they are ready for the challenge. What's the downside exactly? Ruining the offensive explosion we've been seeing the last two games? But alas, unfortunately this will not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soljc Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 i want to see willis run for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I do. I also want to see Lee Evans in as the starting number 2 receiver. These are our only wildcards we can throw at the Pats and I think they are ready for the challenge. What's the downside exactly? Ruining the offensive explosion we've been seeing the last two games? But alas, unfortunately this will not happen. 49596[/snapback] Absolutely. Nothing against Travis...well, except it is something against Travis. He can't pick up a blitz to save his life. From what I can see, there's no appreciable drop-off in rushing productivity with McGahee in there...and he actually improves the passing game simply by being able to block. Start the boy already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Monkey Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Only if the "flow of the game" allows it for McGahee. Otherwise, I'd stick with Henry, a proven NFL running back Do we even know if Evans is going to be any good at the pro level? So we should stick him in the game against the #1 ranked team in the NFL and expect him to bail the offense out. Expect a few plays from each, but they are a long way from blue chip players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 It doesn't matter to me which back starts as long McGahee sees more touches and they get more creative with how the two backs are used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Nope. He's not ready yet. Let Travis take the pounding while McGahee gets fully ready. I still think he's tentative and is more useful in spot duty as opposed to an every down role. I say use him more but still ride Trav. I do. I also want to see Lee Evans in as the starting number 2 receiver. These are our only wildcards we can throw at the Pats and I think they are ready for the challenge. What's the downside exactly? Ruining the offensive explosion we've been seeing the last two games? But alas, unfortunately this will not happen. 49596[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I would at least like to see McGahee in there more oftento help pick up the blitz. Henry sucks at it and Willis seems to be pretty good at it. Put them BOTH back there more often, for Christ's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Willis won't (and shouldn't) start on Sunday, but I'd like to see him get much more action than he did vs. Oakland. After all, we did spend a #1 pick on the guy. But I don't care if Joe Burns plays. I just want to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I don't believe starting McGahee over Henry will make much difference as long as #11 is handing the ball off. To me it's rearranging the deck chairs while the Titanic sinks. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 no dont start mcgahee, but give him 10-12 carries. no leave evans where he is. reed is playing well, dont mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I don't believe starting McGahee over Henry will make much difference as long as #11 is handing the ball off. To me it's rearranging the deck chairs while the Titanic sinks. PTR 49669[/snapback] Willis should be out their as the 3rd down back..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Maybe someday they'll get around to working Josh Reed into the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Only of he can block the right defensive end. Or the left defensive end. Or.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Whether he starts or not, he definitely needs more touches. I was under the impression that MM and TC had devised an offense that would include both players on the field at the same time. I was really looking forward to the mismatches that this would cause. We shall see . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I want to see the Bills run the ball more than 40 times against the Pats. Who starts and what the breakdown of carries is makes no difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Willis should get a few more reps, but he is not a savior of any kind. He's made progress in that he runs without regard to the knee, but he still hasn't regained that burst of speed that set him apart at Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Mularkey needs to realize that if we have a 1st and goal inside the 5, MaGahee needs to be in there. Henry has been tripping over his own feet trying to reach the line of scrimmage. This is where Willis could make a positive contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Mularkey needs to realize that if we have a 1st and goal inside the 5, MaGahee needs to be in there. Henry has been tripping over his own feet trying to reach the line of scrimmage. This is where Willis could make a positive contribution. 49782[/snapback] Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I don't care if he starts but I do want to see him get the carries at the goal line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDW1968 Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 NO he has done nothing to prove he should start over TH. he should get more rep's. TH is a Stud RB why are you so quick to get rid of him. the bills need him. there are only five teams that would not need a RB like TH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
successawaitsus Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I would like to see both used more. 2 Back sets with Willis spread right or left and 2 other receivers there. Reed and Moulds one side and Evans the other. Something different to throw off the D.... Just do something not to look so predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Chris_* Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 What the hell is the matter with all of you? Henry is an incredible back who has carried the load of this team for 2 years. IF we had a passing game, he would have lead us on the ground to the super bowl easily. 2700 yards in 2 years is amazing, and Willis hasn’t proven himself yet to say that he is some kind of savior or that he can do it all. McGahee isn’t a starter and wont be a starter until he is 100% and he’s admitted that he isn’t. STOP COMPLAINING that Henry is in there, he is an all star and Buffalo is privileged to have him. GET BEHIND HIM you two-faced bastards. You can’t love him one season and then hate him this season just because we have a good backup. Willis will get his chance when he is ready, and remember he still may be stevestojantty. How about for once, all bills fans stop bitching about one play being started over another and just cheer on our boys. They are having a difficult start, and its best if we stop questioning the one thing on offense that is producing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMIEBUF12 Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 lee evans hasn't done anything in preseason or the first two games to want him to be the #2 receiver.i would like to see willis and travis on the field together.all we see is willis "spelling" travis when he is tired.if the defense dosn't know which back is getting the ball it has to at least slow them down a couple of seconds?maybe just the extra couple of seconds drew could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatonka12 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 not really ,maybe as a situational player but he aint proved nothing yet show me your still fast .I still havent seen no break away speed.henrys a work horse if this team goes anywhere this year !Its cause he's leading the charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***PetrinoInAlbany*** Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 What I'm looking for is that running game breakout where we average (team) 4.0 or better-per-carry. That would spell success. Travis and Willis in whatever tempo the game dictates ... save the damn reverse for LATER in the game once you've set it up ... and maybe even have the statue Drew toss in an occasional run or two. But if we get 4.0+, in any way, we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 What the hell is the matter with all of you? Henry is an incredible back who has carried the load of this team for 2 years. IF we had a passing game, he would have lead us on the ground to the super bowl easily. 2700 yards in 2 years is amazing, and Willis hasn’t proven himself yet to say that he is some kind of savior or that he can do it all. McGahee isn’t a starter and wont be a starter until he is 100% and he’s admitted that he isn’t. STOP COMPLAINING that Henry is in there, he is an all star and Buffalo is privileged to have him. GET BEHIND HIM you two-faced bastards. You can’t love him one season and then hate him this season just because we have a good backup. Willis will get his chance when he is ready, and remember he still may be stevestojantty. How about for once, all bills fans stop bitching about one play being started over another and just cheer on our boys. They are having a difficult start, and its best if we stop questioning the one thing on offense that is producing. 50122[/snapback] I consider Henry at the top of the second tier of running backs only because of his lack of big play ability. He also has a hard time picking up blitzing linebackers and can be counted on for at least a drop a game. Travis is a workhorse but I'm not sure that he is what this team needs right now. We need a player that can do everything well and come up with a few big yardage plays in the process. They used a number one on McGahee and I just want to see if he's the answer to breathing life into a lifeless offense. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 What the hell is the matter with all of you? Henry is an incredible back who has carried the load of this team for 2 years. IF we had a passing game, he would have lead us on the ground to the super bowl easily. 2700 yards in 2 years is amazing, and Willis hasn’t proven himself yet to say that he is some kind of savior or that he can do it all. McGahee isn’t a starter and wont be a starter until he is 100% and he’s admitted that he isn’t. STOP COMPLAINING that Henry is in there, he is an all star and Buffalo is privileged to have him. GET BEHIND HIM you two-faced bastards. You can’t love him one season and then hate him this season just because we have a good backup. Willis will get his chance when he is ready, and remember he still may be stevestojantty. How about for once, all bills fans stop bitching about one play being started over another and just cheer on our boys. They are having a difficult start, and its best if we stop questioning the one thing on offense that is producing. 50122[/snapback] Jeezus. 2.7 yards per carry is producing? No touchdowns is producing? C'mon already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everBills Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I DONT! I havent seen enough to supplant Travis from him yet. What I see: Travis has more wiggle Travis sheds more tackles Travis gains more tough yards McGahee hasnt shown the speed yet McGahee goes down on first contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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