GDT: Steelers at Bills

[Skooby]

The weather looks awesome, should be around 80 degrees & clear at kickoff.

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Buffalo+NY+USNY0181:1:US?pagenum=2&nextbeginIndex=6

[2slowtogofast]

I am excited to watch this game the regular season is almost here

[SquishDaFish]

im coming from the north niagara area what is best route to take and where should i park

[YardRat]

:gobills:, no injuries...

[2slowtogofast]

Off topic: Is there a way i can view my posts from before july this year they all went away when the site went down for a week or whatever are they gone for good.

[Skooby]

Off topic: Is there a way i can view my posts from before july this year they all went away when the site went down for a week or whatever are they gone for good.

I lost $68 Billion Zonebucks, I know your pain.

[kishoph]

I'd like to see them start running the ball a little more, with 2 good RB's there should be more rushing attempts, last season the Bills finished 27th in rushing attempts, yet finished 4th in yards per attempt, that tells me run the ball more. The 2nd half of last season teams sat on the Bills short passing routes and they'll do the same this year. One way to stop that is to stretch the field, but that all depends on Fitz's ability to hit longer passes, another way is to start running the ball more, I feel safer with running the ball more than Fitz being consistent on longer passes. I know the NFL has become a passing league, but that's because of the quality of some of the QB's out there. Fitz is not Rodgers or Brees, Gailey needs to stop game planing like he is.

[Buffalogic]

anyone got a good link for the game pm me please

[DrGraves]

anyone got a good link for the game pm me please ditto

[NOT THE DUDE...]

players to watch

howell
mcgee
carrington
heard
gilbert
eddins
moore
keith williams
z sanders
dickerson
roosevelt
martin
easley
white

[Slim]

Above all else, no injuries for either team today please.

[stuckincincy]

:gobills:, no injuries...

They've been blessed so far - one of two teams reporting no injuries this week, other than late scratches:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/injuries

If you click on PUP/IR, you can view that. You'll see an oddity in the IR list...RB Kenny Irons, 2nd rounder by CIN in 2007.. Tore up a knee in his 1st preseason game and ended his career. Brown keeps that status for him so he qualifies for an NFL pension this year. He did the same for their #1 in '05 - LB/DE David Pollack.

[kishoph]

I'd be happy to see something from Mario tonight.

[Slim]

I'd be happy to see something from Mario tonight.

Meh. He'll probably just pin his ears back on third down. He's never been a motor guy. He'll probably just dawg it a little tonight and try to stay healthy. Very similar to what players like Bruce used to do in preseason.

[Slim]

I hope Kyle can stay healthy this year. He has had a fantastic preseason.

[stuckincincy]

I'm listening to the streaming WGR radio feed. Cripes, it's a like a minute behind the CBS sports gametracker.

Bills will be punting....

[kingJofNYC]

Bad job by Hairston on the right side, his fault the ball was batted.

[wmoz11]

How Fitz didn't recognize that the OLB blitz from the wide-side wouldn't result in Stevie being wide open is beyond me.

Actually may have been a nickel corner, but still. He was jammed in tight and gave up his blitz early.

[kishoph]

What's with McKelvin, steroids ?

[Slim]

NFL live keeps on airing the same ****ing commercial.

[Slim]

Good pressure from Dareus and Williams on third down.

DeCastro is down. Praying he's alright, he's going to be a phenomenal player.

[2slowtogofast]

3 and out

[cookie G]

Steelers just lost 2 linemen on 2 plays I think, including DeCastro.

[kishoph]

Dareus is a Beast, he just steamrolled 2 guys.

[Slim]

Steelers just lost 2 linemen on 2 plays I think, including DeCastro.

I thought the first one was Redman.

[zone]

Nice to see some real pressure against a real team.

[zone]

McFumbles is looking good.

[Slim]

Leo looking good tonight.

[Slim]

GREAT pass by Fitz. Nelson beating Troy for a big gain.

[Slim]

Very clean drive by the offense. 7-0 Bills.

[kishoph]

Chandler won't drop many of them.

[wmoz11]

Great drive. And very important to take advantage of good field position.

Hate the Steelers (live in Pgh), but hope DeCastro is alright. Don't want to see any injuries at all in preseason.

[zone]

Potter is worth a spot.

[Slim]

Potter need a roster spot. He'll save our depth from injuries along with pinning touch backs every week.

[Slim]

Got the backup line in on 1st & 2nd and 20.

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Kelsay played about 15 yards off the line of scrimmage on third haha .

[kingJofNYC]

What's with Potter anyway? Can he not kick field goals at all?

[wmoz11]

Anyone notice that no one throws at Stephon Gilmore? Guy is a stud. Aaron Williams has been great in coverage as well. Gave up that fade, but that's an impossible throw/route to defend if executed perfectly as it was.

[kingJofNYC]

Anyone notice that no one throws at Stephon Gilmore? Guy is a stud. Aaron Williams has been great in coverage as well. Gave up that fade, but that's an impossible throw/route to defend if executed perfectly as it was.

yeah, was thinking the same thing, they really don't come after him. That first pass to Brown he was playing way off, Wilson had to curl to the flat.

[kishoph]

Good challenge, he touched the ball while his foot was on the line.

[wmoz11]

yeah, was thinking the same thing, they really don't come after him. That first pass to Brown he was playing way off, Wilson had to curl to the flat.

Exactly. That "drop" was a product of the defense they were playing - cover 3. Everytime he's been pressed he hasn't been challenged.

[Slim]

Pitt brought the heat that drive.

[Slim]

I've seen a few horse callers not called by officials.

[The Natrix]

So it's a sellout but it's not being aired in Utica/Rome. F The NFL.

[zone]

preseason live is dirt cheap.

[Slim]

Steeler's receivers have the dropsies tonight.

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

true. but he was out of bounds anyway

[Slim]

Bad drive for Fitz. Took an ugly sack, and missed a few open receivers.

[kingJofNYC]

steelers are bringing 5 almost every down.

[wmoz11]

Gilmore has yet to be targeted outside of the cover-3 look on the first play.

[Slim]

Would like to see Chan try and slow the pass rush down a little bit the next time the offense gets the ball.

[The Natrix]

Have it. Says I have to wait until game is over.

[kishoph]

steelers are bringing 5 almost every down.

A couple of screen passes should slow that down, but with Dick LeBeau you never know.

[zone]

Gilmore is nasty.

[wmoz11]

Wouldn't mind seeing some CJ carries this series. I have a feeling he can break one quick given the cutback lanes I've seen.

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Gilmore is nasty.

Yes, he is. And he hasn't even played a real game. The best part about that is that he's already got respect so teams are cutting their passing options by half.

[Slim]

Spiller with the fumble. Hate to him have those problems again.

[kingJofNYC]

they tried to throw gilmore's way that way but went after moats.

[Slim]

Kyle Williams with a hurt wrist.

[kishoph]

Looked like Kyle Williams hurt his wrist,hopefully it's just a ding, he would be missed big time.

[ublinkwescore]

Please let this not be serious.

[Slim]

Looked like Kyle Williams hurt his wrist,hopefully it's just a ding, he would be missed big time.

Luckily, with arm injuries, DL can typically play through it. I'm hoping it's just a little sprain or something.

[Slim]

Tough running by Redman for a TD.

[kingJofNYC]

had penetration but redman dragged them into the endzone.

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

ugh. i'm watching this game in pittsburgh cuz that's where i live. apparently 'brad jones' our special teams ace from the jets just had a nice return....

[kingJofNYC]

stevie ****ed that drive up to be honest. wide open and stops for some reason. then on the corner blitz, slot receiver pointed it out, and steve never adjusted his route.

[stuckincincy]

Good punt and coverage.

[The Natrix]

Yay it's back on In CNY. Only 80 mins into it. Thanks CBS 5.

[kingJofNYC]

bradham getting reps with the ones.

[stuckincincy]

PIT is missing Wallace.

[kingJofNYC]

on that second down, pouncey was flat out embarrassed.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

I am liking our D, but our --lack of -- O worries me.

[kingJofNYC]

Steelers are bringing 5 a lot, don't respect our receivers.

[kishoph]

on that second down, pouncey was flat out embarrassed.

Williams and Dareus are going to embarrass a lot of people.

[stuckincincy]

Dumb.

Perfect opportunity to let Potter try a field goal attempt.

[IAG]

Best D-line I can remember since B. Smith, Washington, Wiley and Pat Williams off the bench.

[kingJofNYC]

mario williams looks slow on some of these stunts.

[stuckincincy]

Eh - cover the sidelines in the last 2 minutes, eh?

98 yard drive starting at 1:46.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

oh great a td and an injury. Damn

[kingJofNYC]

wow, gilmore just missed that.

[Slim]

Ugly second quarter. Offense has been very sloppy.

[kingJofNYC]

Everything I heard about Mario from Texans fans is true, his motor is on/off and it was on neutral during that 2 minute drill. Guy looked toast.

[YardRat]

Well, at least they finally look like a football team.

Bradham and Gilbert getting some good reps...nice sign for them.
McKelvin isn't getting cut, period.
Glenn looks pretty decent tonight.
Fitz has been Fitz.
Gilmore cramped up, according to Tasker and Bentley.
Our d-line is going to be as advertised, but when they don't get pressure all bets are off.
Screw the 'it's preseason' talk, doesn't look like either team is going too much vanilla tonight.
Spiller isn't even in the same league as Jackson. If Chan plans on trying to split the touches 50-50, it'll be a big mistake.

No injuries. Were there any penalties? Pretty decent so far, I'll take it.

[OpIv37]

I can't see the game but the stats make it look like our pass D is getting shredded. Is that what's happening?

[YardRat]

I can't see the game but the stats make it look like our pass D is getting shredded. Is that what's happening?

They did on the drive before half, that's for sure.

[Slim]

Everything I heard about Mario from Texans fans is true, his motor is on/off and it was on neutral during that 2 minute drill. Guy looked toast.

Yep. Always been on the book on him. Still a very good player though.

[kingJofNYC]

I can't see the game but the stats make it look like our pass D is getting shredded. Is that what's happening?

Just on the last drive, went 98/99 yards through the air. One big play, to Dwyer, killed us. Had them completely backed up.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Grahamcracker looks good, and other than that one big play our first team D doesn't look bad.

[kingJofNYC]

no idea what the coaches see in martin, or choice for that matter.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Tashard not my Choice with a quick burst there.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Send in the Clown? Who is 17?

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

no idea what the coaches see in martin, or choice for that matter.

well, with choice, it's blind Georgia Tech loyalty, IMO

[Generalissimus Gibby]

**** its pre-season you gotta go for it.

[kingJofNYC]

well, with choice, it's blind Georgia Tech loyalty, IMO
right, only explanation really.

[zone]

Man the NFL delivers HD content like no other with the preseason live. They need to stop this BS exclusive contract with DirectTV and sell their content themselves.

[Fixxxer]

Choice is ok, I don't understand why people hate him so much.

[Tatonka]

for the life of me i just dont understand why we dont use the blitz more.. we have guys that can do it.. it just doesnt make sense.. our front 4 generates a lot of pressure, especially up the middle.. so you bring a guy or two from the edge from time to time and there is no way it doesnt get there.

[DraftBoy]

for the life of me i just dont understand why we dont use the blitz more.. we have guys that can do it.. it just doesnt make sense.. our front 4 generates a lot of pressure, especially up the middle.. so you bring a guy or two from the edge from time to time and there is no way it doesnt get there.

That is not the philosophy of our defensive coordinator. Its either pressure with the front four or no pressure at all.

[wmoz11]

That is not the philosophy of our defensive coordinator. Its either pressure with the front four or no pressure at all.

That's not really true at all. That was the philosophy of previous coordinators, but not Wanny.

[stuckincincy]

Decent drive by the 2nd/3rd crew going on. I'd stop it and see if Potter can bang a FG.

[DraftBoy]

That's not really true at all. That was the philosophy of previous coordinators, but not Wanny.

No its quite true, look at what he did at Pitt and Dolphins. He calls stunts and some zone blitzes but he's not going to bring much pressure in terms of traditional blitzes.

[Mr. Pink]

So Vince Young comes out and looks worse than Pigpen? Great.

At least the 1st unit looked good today until the 2 minute drill defense.

[kingJofNYC]

first team d was the only good thing tonight, what a **** team. i fear we're drafting in the top 10 again this year.

[stuckincincy]

So Vince Young comes out and looks worse than Pigpen? Great.

At least the 1st unit looked good today until the 2 minute drill defense.

Isn't this game "Kids' Night" or some such?

What is bothering me is that this staff had two chances to see if Potter could hit a long FG, before they make a decision to keep him active - which is dumb, IMO, unless he can prove that he can beat out Lindells' FG performance. I don't care a lot about the EZ KOs. The runback rules have changed.

[Mr. Pink]

Isn't this game "Kids' Night" or some such?

What is bothering me is that this staff had two chances to see if Potter could hit a long FG, before they make a decision to keep him active - which is dumb, IMO, unless he can prove that he can beat out Lindells' FG performance. I don't care a lot about the EZ KOs. The runback rules have changed.

It's kids night or whatever crap that is.

I do agree that Potter should be kicking a FG or two in the preseason.

I think the position flexibility Brad Smith gives 3rd QB + 6th WR allows the team to keep a kickoff specialist on the roster though.

The alternative is we end up keeping someone like Ruvell Martin because of his special teams ability.

[stuckincincy]

It's kids night or whatever crap that is.

I do agree that Potter should be kicking a FG or two in the preseason.

I think the position flexibility Brad Smith gives 3rd QB + 6th WR allows the team to keep a kickoff specialist on the roster though.

The alternative is we end up keeping someone like Ruvell Martin because of his special teams ability.

I think Smith got axed tonight, and BUF ate the contract.

[Skooby]

We are not cutting much talent past the starters, I don't want to ever hear that again this season.

[kingJofNYC]

There's no talent to really cut, we don't have much outside of 8 or so players.

[Mr. Pink]

We are not cutting much talent past the starters, I don't want to even hear that again.

We have talent past the top like 15 guys on the roster?

That cutting "talent" and "tough decisions" crap we heard is a joke.

Unless a "tough decision" is deciding to keep which pile of crap for the bottom 10 of this roster.

[Mr. Pink]

I think Smith got axed tonight, and BUF ate the contract.

I don't think there's much difference if Fitz got hurt and we were forced to play Pigpen, Young or Smith at QB for an extended period of time. None of them would win many games, if at all.

[stuckincincy]

Jeeze - why didn't they give Powell a punt chance? It's obviously game over. This staff is nuts.