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From the outset, we know there are big unknowns at entire secondary, the linebackers, at WRs, right side O-line. And then depth at RBs, TEs.
The depth at RBs is a mis-management by McDermiott.
I omit the QB because everyone knows the story: they like to upgrade, probably through draft next year but they take what is best available now.
Thru 5 games, we see that the safeties are lights out. They hit on both FAs there. Not sure about depth though, as they didn't draft any one.
Corners they hit on White and Gaines. But very little after that. I'm still not sure they have to trade away Seymour.
The linebackers are a weak link on this team. But they manage to hide it so far. No one steps up big time. Like the broadcasters said today, if Brown and Alexander are on the field, teams know the former is in coverage and the later is rushing up field. I would not be surprised as the season goes on, teams exploit this area more.
The WRs turn out to be the weakest link of this team, especially with the Zay Jones issues thus far. They don't have that guy other teams fear for. Looking back, the front office clearly does not put winning this year ahead of future plans. So they kind of made the bed with the trade of Watkins and they are sleep in it now.
The O-lines was hit by an unexpected injury of Glenn. There is hope if he's back after the bye to make it a better line overall. When I first saw he was active for the game, the thought of showcase and a trade came to my mind because Glenn would garner value and Handerson is due to coming back.
TEs are actually perform better than I expected. But they don't have a good blocking one.
McCoy is one guy. I think not tendering Gillislee had a big impact on the offense and I put this completely on McDermott. He probably fell in love to Tolbert since he brought him over from Carolina. Gillislee is not a place holder (like Tolbert) when McCoy needs a breather. I think the running games suffers a great deal there.
I'm not as optimistic as some here about Bills chances for a playoff spot. Mainly because the team is very thin. We'll see what they do during the bye. The Bills may have some pieces they can offer to other teams, like OT, DT (Washington) that are valued this year in NFL.
The depth at RBs is a mis-management by McDermiott.
I omit the QB because everyone knows the story: they like to upgrade, probably through draft next year but they take what is best available now.
Thru 5 games, we see that the safeties are lights out. They hit on both FAs there. Not sure about depth though, as they didn't draft any one.
Corners they hit on White and Gaines. But very little after that. I'm still not sure they have to trade away Seymour.
The linebackers are a weak link on this team. But they manage to hide it so far. No one steps up big time. Like the broadcasters said today, if Brown and Alexander are on the field, teams know the former is in coverage and the later is rushing up field. I would not be surprised as the season goes on, teams exploit this area more.
The WRs turn out to be the weakest link of this team, especially with the Zay Jones issues thus far. They don't have that guy other teams fear for. Looking back, the front office clearly does not put winning this year ahead of future plans. So they kind of made the bed with the trade of Watkins and they are sleep in it now.
The O-lines was hit by an unexpected injury of Glenn. There is hope if he's back after the bye to make it a better line overall. When I first saw he was active for the game, the thought of showcase and a trade came to my mind because Glenn would garner value and Handerson is due to coming back.
TEs are actually perform better than I expected. But they don't have a good blocking one.
McCoy is one guy. I think not tendering Gillislee had a big impact on the offense and I put this completely on McDermott. He probably fell in love to Tolbert since he brought him over from Carolina. Gillislee is not a place holder (like Tolbert) when McCoy needs a breather. I think the running games suffers a great deal there.
I'm not as optimistic as some here about Bills chances for a playoff spot. Mainly because the team is very thin. We'll see what they do during the bye. The Bills may have some pieces they can offer to other teams, like OT, DT (Washington) that are valued this year in NFL.
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