stevewin Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 or at least one theory The screen and draw game has been a struggle for the Bills for the past few years, and it’s had very little to do with Buffalo’s running backs. Screens have appeared slow to develop the past few seasons as Buffalo’s linemen sometimes struggled to get out in front of the backs or get downfield to execute their blocking assignment. Some of the interior linemen of the past also had trouble at times executing draw plays when it came to sealing off the edges to allow a back to get through the hole. As a result offensive coordinator Turk Schonert had fewer options when it came to play calling last season as screens and draws were not yielding the positive yardage they should. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...4b-48abebbdc952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 And I've got a theory about the poor quarterback performance over the past decade... Buffalo’s linemen sometimes struggled And the spotty running game... Buffalo’s linemen sometimes struggled Hell, it even works on the other side of the ball. How about that pass rush? Buffalo’s linemen sometimes struggled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'64 Bills Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 or at least one theory http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...4b-48abebbdc952 A screen or draw works when the opposition fears your passing game. Nobody fears the Bills passing or offense at all. Why would a screen or draw work when you can't run basic plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 When your O-line blows nothing is going to work. Period. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 So instead of coaching them up or getting the right personnel in place, you just take an ax to your playbook. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 A screen or draw works when the opposition fears your passing game. Nobody fears the Bills passing or offense at all. Why would a screen or draw work when you can't run basic plays? Yes. Sun Tzu said that to feign weakness, one must first be strong. I've never felt that weak O-lines lines can cover this up by using screens and draws. Screens and draws work when the defense is over committing to the pass rush. This only happens if they don't think that they can get pressure on the QB with their standard pass rush (i.e. the O-Line is strong in pass protection). If the O-line is weak, there's no need to overcommit. The defense can play with good discipline and balance and cover their responsibilities more easily. If, on the other hand, the defense is obsessed with getting to the QB because they aren't getting any pressure, then discipline breaks down and screens and draws open up. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Sun Tzu said that to feign weakness, one must first be strong. Great quote. Didn't Sun Tzu coach the Raiders o-line under Madden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I love it, Year 4 of the Jauron regime and they're still working on installing the screen pass. We are living behind a football Iron Curtain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Buffalobills.com? Literally the company line. The line is where they have made the most changes,, so the old line makes a good scapegoat. I doubt the line play this year will be significantly better. We can point the finger in ten different directions and always be right. The team just isn't/hasn't been good. If they could get the ball down the field a screen would have been easy to run. If they could protect the QB, they could get the ball down the field. If the receivers could get open, there would be less pressure on the QB. If the QB could throw accurately/or downfield, the running game could move the chains. Blah blah blah.... Lots of problems, but this team needs a real good QB or nothing will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 or at least one theory http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...4b-48abebbdc952 I posted on this article yesterday. I have always thought the Bills brass under appreciated the use of screens and draws. Maybe this explains why they didn't run them often enough. Even if they are unsuccessful, those plays put DEs on the "defensive." I hope the Turk takes advantage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 When your O-line blows nothing is going to work. Period. PTR "It all starts, or stops, with the offensive line". Dr. Fishfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 or at least one theory http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...4b-48abebbdc952 Lets keep drafting DB's then. Makes sense. This past draft seems like they addressed some serious needs but lets see how the talent part shakes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 To recap: so the brain trust's solution to fixing a bad veteran line was to trade the All-Pro LT, cut the overpaid LG, dump both sucky Cs, move the RG to RT, and move the sloth-footed RT to LT, draft a C to play RG, draft a T to play LG, and pick up another teams backup utility guy to play the pivot in a 3-4 dominated division. And, not even halfway through pre-season, they are starting to work a 7th round pick from last year in with this group until he tweaked his back. And, the depth is virtually non-existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 To recap: so the brain trust's solution to fixing a bad veteran line was to trade the All-Pro LT, cut the overpaid LG, dump both sucky Cs, move the RG to RT, and move the sloth-footed RT to LT, draft a C to play RG, draft a T to play LG, and pick up another teams backup utility guy to play the pivot in a 3-4 dominated division. And, not even halfway through pre-season, they are starting to work a 7th round pick from last year in with this group until he tweaked his back. And, the depth is virtually non-existent. Excelsior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 To recap: so the brain trust's solution to fixing a bad veteran line was to trade the All-Pro LT, cut the overpaid LG, dump both sucky Cs, move the RG to RT, and move the sloth-footed RT to LT, draft a C to play RG, draft a T to play LG, and pick up another teams backup utility guy to play the pivot in a 3-4 dominated division. And, not even halfway through pre-season, they are starting to work a 7th round pick from last year in with this group until he tweaked his back. And, the depth is virtually non-existent. But they run screens better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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