ghz in pittsburgh
09-09-2014, 08:52 AM
I don't know the Bills defense will play much better than they did in Chicago - some normal fluctuations because of playing at home, facing weaker opponents etc. Brown may get better but not in the next 3, 4 games.
On offense, however, I have big expectations for the O-Line. Marrone trots out the 5 best guys just before the season, so there will be some getting used to, especially in the kind of zone blocking scheme that the Bills run. Because 4 of the 5 are veterans, I have realistic expectations that they improve game by game. Also, the rapport of Manuel with new comers Watkins/Williams should improve a bit.
Longer term this season, I'm waiting for that game where the opposing defensive mastermind to break through Manuel's code. After that, we'll see the true color of Manuel where adjustments/counter adjustments are made. Of course Marrone and Co hope that the running game really takes off (more consistent 4, 5 yards than a 40 yard and nothing for 8 tries) while the defense dialing so much pressure for the opponents to worry about Manuel too much for this season.
On offense, however, I have big expectations for the O-Line. Marrone trots out the 5 best guys just before the season, so there will be some getting used to, especially in the kind of zone blocking scheme that the Bills run. Because 4 of the 5 are veterans, I have realistic expectations that they improve game by game. Also, the rapport of Manuel with new comers Watkins/Williams should improve a bit.
Longer term this season, I'm waiting for that game where the opposing defensive mastermind to break through Manuel's code. After that, we'll see the true color of Manuel where adjustments/counter adjustments are made. Of course Marrone and Co hope that the running game really takes off (more consistent 4, 5 yards than a 40 yard and nothing for 8 tries) while the defense dialing so much pressure for the opponents to worry about Manuel too much for this season.