Watkins Watch

[Novacane]

Re: Watkins Watch

LOL

Just trying to assess whether or not there's real hope or not. I'm not seeing any.

Must suck though having to lavish one of what looks to be another one of a handful of wins as if something real has taken place to actually improve this team.

I'm guessing that you'll be among the suicidal in November. The childish waffling of everyone here is amazing.

Unlike you, I'll be happy when we win 10 games, not 1.

What must suck is not being able to enjoy a win because you are so vested in the QB failing and the team moving. Then again why should I expect you to enjoy a win when you obviously don't like the team. Most of us here are taking it for what it is. A win we didn't expect. Obviously 1 win doesn't mean a turn around and there are issues that have to improve. I'll worry about that later and enjoy this win. Go ahead and keep pretending you're smarter than everyone else if that makes you feel good!

[trapezeus]

Re: Watkins Watch

TB defense gave up 334 yards total and 221 passing yards. Kelvin had 92 yards of it. Olsen had 83 yards and cotchery had 31 yards.TB focused on getting the ball to 3 receivers and had success on 34 pass attempts.

bills threw 22 passes and had 16 completions. 8 different receivers were targeted. the bills ran for almost 200 yards. so passing wasn't their main goal. and watkins caught the three targets he was given.

i don't like trading a 1st round pick for a team that's not really close to a championship, but your data thus far is inconclusive.

[Skooby]

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Ahh you did that all day yesterday lol

First game assessments ? That wasn't me, unless I was drunk.

[ICRockets]

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Unlike you, I'll be happy when we win 10 games, not 1.

You do realize we've only actually PLAYED one game, right? Are you saying you're inherently incapable of feeling happiness in September, October, and most of November? That must be awful.

[Fletch]

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TB defense gave up 334 yards total and 221 passing yards. Kelvin had 92 yards of it. Olsen had 83 yards and cotchery had 31 yards.TB focused on getting the ball to 3 receivers and had success on 34 pass attempts.

bills threw 22 passes and had 16 completions. 8 different receivers were targeted. the bills ran for almost 200 yards. so passing wasn't their main goal. and watkins caught the three targets he was given.

i don't like trading a 1st round pick for a team that's not really close to a championship, but your data thus far is inconclusive.

Let me ask you a question, and please answer it honestly.

Did you see yesterday what you were told about how Watkins would play this season?

10 ypr avg.?

He averaged 7 in the preseason.

If he averages 12 ypr on the season will you think that he was a great pick?

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You do realize we've only actually PLAYED one game, right? Are you saying you're inherently incapable of feeling happiness in September, October, and most of November? That must be awful.

Yes.

Did I say anything more than simply post the number of three WRs?

[trapezeus]

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Let me ask you a question, and please answer it honestly.

Did you see yesterday what you were told about how Watkins would play this season?

10 ypr avg.?

He averaged 7 in the preseason.

If he averages 12 ypr on the season will you think that he was a great pick?

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Yes.

Did I say anything more than simply post the number of three WRs?

It's one game. i think watkins is capable of a lot more. he has a rib injury. the bills threw 22 times. and they didn't have the "randy rule" with him. they passed to 8 different receivers. including watkins, the top 3 WR had catches of 20 yards or more. Williams caught a big pass in OT to set up the run that got us the field goal. Woods made several big catches.

Watkins did about as well as i would have hoped for week 1 in the NFL. he was targeted 4 times, and caught it 3 times. what more can you ask of a receiver? the one he didn't get was grossly overthrown. if he was targeted 6 times and dropped a couple easy ones, yes, it'd be a concern. but he caught what he was given. and frankly with the injury, i'm happy he was somewhat limited. they are going to need him to be a bigger part of their game plan, but that's on hackett and EJ to do so.

and the bears run defense sucks, and the bills elected to run for 200 yards. it's hard to argue that logic.

my concern is that the OL missed on a lot of blocks in the game and against a good DL, it may not lead to a 200 or even 100 yard day. improvements there are key ahead of any concerns about watkins.

[casdhf]

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Exactly.

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That's part of the game. He's not the only WR that played yesterday for which the same can be said. Right.

so are the long runs and turnovers you are "taking away" in your other thread ...

[gebobs]

Re: Watkins Watch

We was open on our one long bomb but was over thrown. If that pass is on the money he was racing for 6.

If he was faster, he would have caught it.

[Fletch]

Re: Watkins Watch

Here's a good article on Kelvin Benjamin.

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/8524/benjamin-impressive-in-debut

I'd rather have him and our picks back for next season.

[TacklingDummy]

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As a non-fan of Whaley's ridiculous concessions to get Watkins I'll be watching both Kelvin Benjamin and Mike Evans this season, either of whom I wold have drafted with our original pick or maybe even traded down to get.

Both are 6'5".

Watkins had 3 catches for 31 yards. Manuel throwing.

Evans had 5 catches for 37 yards. McCown throwing.

Benjamin had 6 catches for 92 yards and a TD. Derek Anderson throwing.

Obviously there wasn't a lot to be impressed about regarding Watkins who is supposed to be so ridiculously fast that no one can keep up with him.

We'll see. Still not a BILL-iever in Watkins.

Don't forget ...

Allen Hurns, 10 Rec, 110 yards, 2 TDs

Brandin Cooks 7 Rec, 77 yards, 1 TD

marquise Lee 6 Rec 62 Yards

In defense of Watkins, if EJ didn't over throw a wide open Watkins in the 3rd Qtr., he would have had a 76 yard touchdown.

[imbondz]

Re: Watkins Watch

it's hard to breathe, and almost impossible to move with rib injuries without being in a ton of pain, let alone stretch your arms to make a catch.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Watkins Watch

it's hard to breathe, and almost impossible to move with rib injuries without being in a ton of pain, let alone stretch your arms to make a catch.

He would have needed arms that stretched 7 feet or more on the over throw.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Watkins Watch

LOL

Just trying to assess whether or not there's real hope or not. I'm not seeing any.

Must suck though having to lavish one of what looks to be another one of a handful of wins as if something real has taken place to actually improve this team.

I'm guessing that you'll be among the suicidal in November. The childish waffling of everyone here is amazing.

Unlike you, I'll be happy when we win 10 games, not 1.

I hope you leave this website and never come back.

[DesertFox24]

Re: Watkins Watch

What has happened to this once great message board.

Posters are more concerned about finding a way to bash the bills than to actually talk football.

First day back since my self imposed ban and shaking my head as I hit the exit button.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Watkins Watch

What has happened to this once great message board.

Posters are more concerned about finding a way to bash the bills than to actually talk football.

First day back since my self imposed ban and shaking my head as I hit the exit button.

My posts was actually positive for Watkins. He was that wide open on the 76 yard clunker.