Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

[Skooby]

Well ??

[BillsOverDolphins]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

There's reality, and then there's what Chan thinks. Unfortunately, those are two very different things.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

If Chan isn't a complete ****** we would be. Hopefully he realized what most of us have, that Fitz isn't good and shouldn't throw the ball as much as he was last year. It gives him more time to **** up.

[MTBillsFan]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

Start of the second half...3 passes and out. Spiller is having another awesome game. WTF? Why not run Spiller every play?

[Novacane]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

We should be...............but we won't. Maybe after Fitz blows another game or two Chan will wise up.

[BillsOverDolphins]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

Start of the second half...3 passes and out. Spiller is having another awesome game. WTF? Why not run Spiller every play?

Exactly. Even if you wanted to play Devil's Advocate and say "We shouldn't overload C.J. with carries," than that's fine--but use Choice or White then. We're up 21-0 and there's no reason to come out gunning until the Chiefs prove they can stop the run.

[kingJofNYC]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

Today we were. We'll see in the future. I can't stress enough how poor Chandler is in the run blocking part of his game. Lee Smith is a great blocker but not much a receiving threat, combine the two and you have a dangerous player that rarely comes off the field. We have to games close and minimize fits. Everything should run through, Chandler/Spiller/Johnson/Jackson, those are weapons.

Teams will load up the box with more than 6 even if we spread them out. At that point what does Chan & Co. do?

[Mindbender]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

I hope so. In the presser Gailey did say he would prefer doing what we saw today more. I was like....what?

[Skooby]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

I hope so. In the presser Gailey did say he would prefer doing what we saw today more. I was like....what?

That's the reason I'm asking this, I'm not clear as to how we're utilizing our talent. It's easy to say Ryan had a good game or the WR didn't make plays but it's fairly clear to me that our QB isn't capable of much past being serviceable.

[imbondz]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

Were still trying to figure out who we are. No solid identity

[TigerJ]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

I don't think so. I think Chan Gailey, even more than some other head coaches, will change his game plan based on the perceive strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. He thought the run would work well versus the Chiefs, and he was right. I think he will come to very different conclusions about some other opponents he faces this season. I think one piece of good news for the Bills coming fromthe first two games is that opponents will have to respect the ability of the Bills to move the ball on the ground. As future opponents load up to try and stop the run, that may make it easier to pass.

[Ed]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

I hope so. In the presser Gailey did say he would prefer doing what we saw today more. I was like....what?

But he also said it will depend on the week and that if teams load the box they'll be forced to pass.

[Skooby]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

But he also said it will depend on the week and that if teams load the box they'll be forced to pass.

That is what's so scary to me, how can't he see that pass first isn't an option?

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

Well ??

It certainly looks, sounds that way judging by yesterday's game, also with comments made by Gailey this morning, and Nix on Friday. With Fitzpatrick struggling, Fred Jackson and David Nelson injured, I think it's almost forcing this team to change its gameplan on offense. They can't spread teams out effectively now with CJ being needed to carry the load in the running game. JMO

[clumping platelets]

Re: Would you say the we're now a run first type team ?

I do not care as long as we score more points than our opponent.