yordad
08-24-2009, 04:45 PM
Oh my. The Bills starting offense looked straight up horrible against a 3-4.... again. They have to do more to prepare for it, even if it means running against it in practice every freakin day til the Pats game.
Despite the absence of Owens again, and despite the fact the TV has McIntyre listed a FB starter, the Bills actually opened with 3 wide. Parrish was in the slot. Three wide seems to be our base offense, and it was used on the next play too.
Trent was holding the ball longer then usual. Almost like he heard Jim’s comments about him checking down too fast. Too bad it got him sacked twice, and on one painful play he fumbled. I think he held it for a 6 count on that one.
Trent holding the ball longer combined with some pretty crappy blocking put the Bills in a big time hole. Hangartner was missing some calls down there. I know this is the first time 2 of these guys seen a live NFL 3-4 defense, and Hangartner has to do a better job making sure these guys know their assignments. Some of them looked lost out there.
The Bills starting defense got zero pressure. I think it is time for a lineup change. On the plays were I was paying closer attention, I seen Williams getting manhandled one-on-one by a center. This left Schobel to be double teamed. Kelsey was did absolutely nothing. And, if Denney played, I didn’t even notice him, so I don’t know he was credited with a tackle.
On the other hand, our second string D-line looked kind of beastly. Johnson, McCargo, Ellis, and Bryan were all applying pressure. Good pressure. McCargo caused a fumble. Bryan caused a fumble. Johnson was penetrating nicely. Ellis looked aggressive (maybe even too aggressive since he drew a horse collar while out of bounds,lol). At least one of these guys deserves a chance with the starters. I vote Copeland Bryan over Kelsey. Maybe even McCargo over Williams. I’m not joking, something has to change.
There were a number of bad calls, or non-calls. Edwards int was a pass interference. I know he was very slow on the delivery, but early contact IS early. It was a PI, not that it absolves Edwards. That ball has to come out faster. Another play Schobel was called for lining up in the neutral zone, when he wasn’t in the neutral zone. Rewatch that play if you can. I have no idea how a ref screws that up since he is standing right on the line.
At one point Langston walker was called for a phantom hold. On the play he is driving his guy downfield, and the guy throws his hands in the air. He wasn’t being held, he was being manhandled. But, his act job drew the flag. Walker was visible pissed. A play or two later Jackson got a screen, and Walker let up on his block. No doubt the phantom hold was still in his mind. The guy he would have been driving into the ground is the guy who got the lucky forced fumble on Jackson.
Speaking of Jackson as a receiver. He looks much more fluid out there as a receiving option then Lynch does.
Bryan Scott looked horrible. That sucks too, I had hopes of him being a much better starter then Ko. If it wasn’t for one batted pass on a blitz, he played completely horrible.
Corner looked pretty darn good out there.
Harris the LB is a straight up beast. 100% he should start over Ellison. No doubt though, that one stop Ellison made (his first in like a year), will be the only play Fewell remembers. Harris is way freaking better. He was everywhere. He led the team in tackles, and even accidentally broke a dudes leg. Dang that was gruesome. Ewww. Harris should not only start over Ellsion, he should also replace Mitchell as the second LB in the nickel package.
McIntyre, although seemingly no longer a FB, definitely looks like a bruiser with that football in his hands. Where was he as an option last year? He has totally surprised me. And seems to be getting half-back reps over Omon.
Stupar is the freakin man. The dude leads the entire team in receptions. And, it isn’t like he is lumbering out there, or catching with his pads. He is showing some steed and agility. His hands where a huge surprise to me. I am now convinced the Bills keep 4 Tight ends.
Man, Hall got blasted on the one punt, drawing a 15 yard penalty. And, there was several times this preseason where I was like “why isn’t that dude making a fair catch?” But, I guess he is trying his best to impress out there. Anyways, the next punt after he got whacked he had plenty of room top roam, but he fair caught it. I guess he still had the last play in his mind, lol.
Steve Johnson looked good on his limited opportunities. He also was gunner a few times, and did fairly well. I am pretty sure he just took Justin Jenkins job, and will force him off the roster. Sorry Jenkins. L
This wasn’t Lankster’s best game. I hope he rebounds, I am rooting for him.
My final note: Steve Tasker sucks as an announcer. I disagreed with him many times, as did he fellow announcer who was doing his best not to tell Tasker he was wrong.
Thoughts?
Despite the absence of Owens again, and despite the fact the TV has McIntyre listed a FB starter, the Bills actually opened with 3 wide. Parrish was in the slot. Three wide seems to be our base offense, and it was used on the next play too.
Trent was holding the ball longer then usual. Almost like he heard Jim’s comments about him checking down too fast. Too bad it got him sacked twice, and on one painful play he fumbled. I think he held it for a 6 count on that one.
Trent holding the ball longer combined with some pretty crappy blocking put the Bills in a big time hole. Hangartner was missing some calls down there. I know this is the first time 2 of these guys seen a live NFL 3-4 defense, and Hangartner has to do a better job making sure these guys know their assignments. Some of them looked lost out there.
The Bills starting defense got zero pressure. I think it is time for a lineup change. On the plays were I was paying closer attention, I seen Williams getting manhandled one-on-one by a center. This left Schobel to be double teamed. Kelsey was did absolutely nothing. And, if Denney played, I didn’t even notice him, so I don’t know he was credited with a tackle.
On the other hand, our second string D-line looked kind of beastly. Johnson, McCargo, Ellis, and Bryan were all applying pressure. Good pressure. McCargo caused a fumble. Bryan caused a fumble. Johnson was penetrating nicely. Ellis looked aggressive (maybe even too aggressive since he drew a horse collar while out of bounds,lol). At least one of these guys deserves a chance with the starters. I vote Copeland Bryan over Kelsey. Maybe even McCargo over Williams. I’m not joking, something has to change.
There were a number of bad calls, or non-calls. Edwards int was a pass interference. I know he was very slow on the delivery, but early contact IS early. It was a PI, not that it absolves Edwards. That ball has to come out faster. Another play Schobel was called for lining up in the neutral zone, when he wasn’t in the neutral zone. Rewatch that play if you can. I have no idea how a ref screws that up since he is standing right on the line.
At one point Langston walker was called for a phantom hold. On the play he is driving his guy downfield, and the guy throws his hands in the air. He wasn’t being held, he was being manhandled. But, his act job drew the flag. Walker was visible pissed. A play or two later Jackson got a screen, and Walker let up on his block. No doubt the phantom hold was still in his mind. The guy he would have been driving into the ground is the guy who got the lucky forced fumble on Jackson.
Speaking of Jackson as a receiver. He looks much more fluid out there as a receiving option then Lynch does.
Bryan Scott looked horrible. That sucks too, I had hopes of him being a much better starter then Ko. If it wasn’t for one batted pass on a blitz, he played completely horrible.
Corner looked pretty darn good out there.
Harris the LB is a straight up beast. 100% he should start over Ellison. No doubt though, that one stop Ellison made (his first in like a year), will be the only play Fewell remembers. Harris is way freaking better. He was everywhere. He led the team in tackles, and even accidentally broke a dudes leg. Dang that was gruesome. Ewww. Harris should not only start over Ellsion, he should also replace Mitchell as the second LB in the nickel package.
McIntyre, although seemingly no longer a FB, definitely looks like a bruiser with that football in his hands. Where was he as an option last year? He has totally surprised me. And seems to be getting half-back reps over Omon.
Stupar is the freakin man. The dude leads the entire team in receptions. And, it isn’t like he is lumbering out there, or catching with his pads. He is showing some steed and agility. His hands where a huge surprise to me. I am now convinced the Bills keep 4 Tight ends.
Man, Hall got blasted on the one punt, drawing a 15 yard penalty. And, there was several times this preseason where I was like “why isn’t that dude making a fair catch?” But, I guess he is trying his best to impress out there. Anyways, the next punt after he got whacked he had plenty of room top roam, but he fair caught it. I guess he still had the last play in his mind, lol.
Steve Johnson looked good on his limited opportunities. He also was gunner a few times, and did fairly well. I am pretty sure he just took Justin Jenkins job, and will force him off the roster. Sorry Jenkins. L
This wasn’t Lankster’s best game. I hope he rebounds, I am rooting for him.
My final note: Steve Tasker sucks as an announcer. I disagreed with him many times, as did he fellow announcer who was doing his best not to tell Tasker he was wrong.
Thoughts?