Moats and Maybin saw significant time today

[BillsWin]

Maybin has had a hard time getting on the field but not today. It looked like he was out there A LOT.

No, he didn't have multiple sacks (or even one....), but maybe the fact that he is seeing more playtime will help him develop. I hope it does.

He had two nice run stops and a QB hurry that I saw.

I've been saying for a while that if we are truly rebuilding, we need to let our young players play. That is something that hasn't happened in a while. *cough* @#$% you Jauron *cough*.

Get our first, second and third year players as much time on the field as we can to not only evaluate, but develop.

Enter Moats.

I'm glad to see him on the field. He had an OK game. Nothing special, but nothing horrible. I'd like to see more of him. Ellison is just not good.

I believe that had Batten never gotten injured, we would have seen the two of them in there a good amount this year.

Where's my boy Troup at? Williams is playing better than I thought he would, but still. Troup needs to be getting reps.

I really wish we hadn't lost Easley to injury....

Carrington is supposedly good enough to play, according to Gailey, but has been inactive because we've played pass teams and need more linebackers. Hopefully we see him play this week.

I can't wait to get Nelson back from the suspension. I think he instantly gives Fitz a nice target. They had a nice rapport in their time together last season.

Nice to see our offense move the football. I see it steadily improving.


Oh, how did Bell do? I've heard he is starting to settle in. We can only hope.

[X-Era]

Re: Moats and Maybin saw significant time today

Maybin has had a hard time getting on the field but not today. It looked like he was out there A LOT.

No, he didn't have multiple sacks (or even one....), but maybe the fact that he is seeing more playtime will help him develop. I hope it does.

He had two nice run stops and a QB hurry that I saw.

I've been saying for a while that if we are truly rebuilding, we need to let our young players play. That is something that hasn't happened in a while. *cough* @#$% you Jauron *cough*.

Get our first, second and third year players as much time on the field as we can to not only evaluate, but develop.

Enter Moats.

I'm glad to see him on the field. He had an OK game. Nothing special, but nothing horrible. I'd like to see more of him. Ellison is just not good.

I believe that had Batten never gotten injured, we would have seen the two of them in there a good amount this year.

Where's my boy Troup at? Williams is playing better than I thought he would, but still. Troup needs to be getting reps.

I really wish we hadn't lost Easley to injury....

Carrington is supposedly good enough to play, according to Gailey, but has been inactive because we've played pass teams and need more linebackers. Hopefully we see him play this week.

I can't wait to get Nelson back from the suspension. I think he instantly gives Fitz a nice target. They had a nice rapport in their time together last season.

Nice to see our offense move the football. I see it steadily improving.


Oh, how did Bell do? I've heard he is starting to settle in. We can only hope.

Bell played very well. He was moving the pile on the run and making a nice wall on the pass. He did have a false start, and also looks like he blocked the wrong man on a play.

[billsfanryan]

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Bell played very well. He was moving the pile on the run and making a nice wall on the pass. He did have a false start, and also looks like he blocked the wrong man on a play.

I noticed the same thing. Played very well but had a few mistakes. I can handle 1-2 mistakes a game from him, there isn't anyone that is perfect.

What i DID like was the fact that merideth was inactive. Him and bell splitting time was AWFUL for the offense. Everytime merideth entered there was a sack.

[BillsWin]

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Side note: I love me some Roscoe.

[Oaf]

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Bell singlehandedly failed to even touch the DE on one play which almost got Fitz killed. Fitz saw it coming fortunately and got out of it. He was going to have space to run or throw rolling left but one pursuer gave chase. Bell, being beaten from the first guy, was in perfect position to seal the second one and give Fitz the edge but didn't get a hand on this guy either and then sack.

It was only one play I realize, but it sure was a brutal one.

[starrymessenger]

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Agree. Bell still missed a few assignments and had a false start, as others have pointed out, but he actually looked like a real OLT on most plays.

[starrymessenger]

Re: Moats and Maybin saw significant time today

Bell singlehandedly failed to even touch the DE on one play which almost got Fitz killed. Fitz saw it coming fortunately and got out of it. He was going to have space to run or throw rolling left but one pursuer gave chase. Bell, being beaten from the first guy, was in perfect position to seal the second one and give Fitz the edge but didn't get a hand on this guy either and then sack.

It was only one play I realize, but it sure was a brutal one.

You are right. He was worse than useless on that play. Showed there is reason to hope overall though.

[Dr. Taylor Zaius]

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Moats will shine brightly once he gets some more reps. Fact.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: Moats and Maybin saw significant time today

Maybin has had a hard time getting on the field but not today. It looked like he was out there A LOT.

No, he didn't have multiple sacks (or even one....), but maybe the fact that he is seeing more playtime will help him develop. I hope it does.

He had two nice run stops and a QB hurry that I saw.

I've been saying for a while that if we are truly rebuilding, we need to let our young players play. That is something that hasn't happened in a while. *cough* @#$% you Jauron *cough*.

Get our first, second and third year players as much time on the field as we can to not only evaluate, but develop.

Enter Moats.

I'm glad to see him on the field. He had an OK game. Nothing special, but nothing horrible. I'd like to see more of him. Ellison is just not good.

I believe that had Batten never gotten injured, we would have seen the two of them in there a good amount this year.

Where's my boy Troup at? Williams is playing better than I thought he would, but still. Troup needs to be getting reps.

I really wish we hadn't lost Easley to injury....

Carrington is supposedly good enough to play, according to Gailey, but has been inactive because we've played pass teams and need more linebackers. Hopefully we see him play this week.

I can't wait to get Nelson back from the suspension. I think he instantly gives Fitz a nice target. They had a nice rapport in their time together last season.

Nice to see our offense move the football. I see it steadily improving.


Oh, how did Bell do? I've heard he is starting to settle in. We can only hope.

Great post. Bell is progressing like he could be the answer atleast at one of the tackle spots. Troup got in there a couple of times in shortyardage but he's not playing cause of the same reason Carrington isn't. At least that's my guest, they're trying to combat the aerial attacks so it makes sense that Troup and Carrington haven't seen much PT yet. I think the next 3 weeks they will see a lot of playing time.

[better days]

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Agree. Bell still missed a few assignments and had a false start, as others have pointed out, but he actually looked like a real OLT on most plays.

LB may be more of a need than LT in the next draft.

[X-Era]

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LB may be more of a need than LT in the next draft.

I would agree.

[Ebenezer]

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Maybin actually had three tackles today...career best.

[Ebenezer]

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Great post. Bell is progressing like he could be the answer atleast at one of the tackle spots. Troup got in there a couple of times in shortyardage but he's not playing cause of the same reason Carrington isn't. At least that's my guest, they're trying to combat the aerial attacks so it makes sense that Troup and Carrington haven't seen much PT yet. I think the next 3 weeks they will see a lot of playing time.

There really isn't a reason to rush them in before they are ready. That could be counter productive. The team is not making the playoffs - bring them in when they are ready and have the best chance of success.

[psubills62]

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I, too, wish Troup and Carrington played more. I also wish that Easley and Batten could be out there, just have to hope they'll be able to contribute next year.

Bell seems to be developing. I didn't see the entire game and I didn't watch him all the time, but when I did see him, he did a good job. Really hoping he can become at least a decent swing tackle.

Moats is a guy I'm excited about. A former DE moving to ILB. If he can develop some decent coverage skills, he could be very good, imo. He's had a lot of experience facing linemen one-on-one (or two-on-one), and could be used in a variety of blitzes. Maybe put him on the outside on obvious passing downs and just send him at the OT's.

The only problem I can see right now is the absolute predictability of our defense. Where's the variety? Where's the disguised coverages and blitzes? Why don't we have guys moving around before the snap, trying to fake out the QB? If Edwards can't even do that with this defense, I have little faith that he could use Moats properly after he's developed to the point to get significant playing time.

[Yasgur's Farm]

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Bell singlehandedly failed to even touch the DE on one play which almost got Fitz killed. Fitz saw it coming fortunately and got out of it. He was going to have space to run or throw rolling left but one pursuer gave chase. Bell, being beaten from the first guy, was in perfect position to seal the second one and give Fitz the edge but didn't get a hand on this guy either and then sack.

It was only one play I realize, but it sure was a brutal one.

I dunno oaf... That seal you refer to... He took the only angle he could, but just couldn't get there. I don't think he blew that seal... I just think it wasn't possible unless Fitz cut it upfield a touch earlier.