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agreed, and I would wager McD is much more 'candid' with both staff and players inside the building. He's that No BS Dad all the way (that's a compliment).

To address the OP's point, I say there needs to be a happy medium. I'd be happy with a situation where Josh takes off running again more (still sliding where needed) on passing plays where nobody gets open in time, but to keep all of the designed Josh runs out of the play book. I feel like this would fill the current void in their rhythm.

Here we go again drawing a line in the sand. It's the NFL and you gotta play hard for every victory. If it's only about the last game of the season, there is no point in being a fan (my opinion). Enjoy the ride.

That's pretty accurate, yes. That's often a prevailing coaching mindset due to success rates. Now, when you have a really good pass protecting O-line or a thoroughbred like Josh at the helm, it does alter those odds of course and you can take more calculated risks.

The run for 3 to 5 yards on second and ten seems to only be understood by those who have played/coached. The main reason (although there are others) is that in the passing game, the more of a QB drop you have to take (5 or 7 step vs a 3 step) vs a defense that is quite sure you are passing creates more risk, allowing the defense to "Tee off" and get home on your QB. So while its no guarantee of success/failure, it allows for additional risk. This is the "staying ahead of the sticks" concept.

his most recent review by cover1 shows that he indeed has some decent understanding of the Bills zone concepts. Maybe its more of a consistency thing, or some gaps in certain areas still, and Norman could help with that.

yep for example our OG hero, Jimbo... Was a complete a$$ in many ways in his early days. Much more so than Andre ever was.

Current cover1 analysis pointing out some of our blitzing that didn't quite get home, and also shows that some of both Elam and Dorian's play wasn't so bad. That's at least encouraging.

Ok that covers your take certainly... Dodson was only my example though. This is a common complaint about any backup, especially when one is more prepared to help win the next game than the other who might be a better long term development option. Nothing on Barkley?

Dodson we know is a limited but experienced player in our scheme (better against the run than pass). With that said, he played decently considering the situation last week. Why do folks have to hate on our backups? They are what they are. And they are an important part of every NFL team in this game that includes a salary cap. "Oh man I'll be so pissed if they put in this limited backup instead of this other limited backup"!

oh no, A Dolphin player with an injury! Maybe I'll feel bad once they lose three performers at the level of impact as White, Milano and Jones. Maybe ....

the "McD don't like him" is pretty ridiculous but agree w/ everything else you said there. And no doubt, Ridley is a top route runner comparable to our own Diggs.

Turner was a football coach, and also is an alumnus of The Scouting Academy, and worked as a National Scout for NDT Scouting

Erik Turner brought up the same play w/ Cover 1... He couldn't figure out if Knox was free styling bc the rub should have occurred naturally between the 2 crossers. Also seems like Cook ran his route in the wrong direction. You made some excellent and accurate points in your original post. I disagree a little with the Harty point. Although you're right that his use has been limited. He contributed positively to the output this week. Needs to be in on a few more snaps and down field routes.... Sherfield also, in a different way of course, although he is getting snaps.

Fair enough about the past but his speed limitations at his age now I believe limit him to Mike in the mind of the team, imo.

Klein backs up the 'Mike' role that is manned by Bernard, not Milano's "Will" role.

All I can think of is Norman would be utilized to help coach Elam up on the scheme as like a player coach during the week… 🧐

People in here talking about coaching lol. You’re the types that call post game shows. ahh, football fans.

Oddly, this loss ( so far) is almost entirely on the supporting cast around Josh, and NOT the defense with 6 freaking injuries. Josh has also played extremely well

"Rushing him back" would have been playing him in week 1. They are clear of that. He was ready then. I'd love to keep him as a break glass in case of emergency player too, but the dude is getting paid to play and contribute to wins.

I figured Edmunds might struggle with the Bears due to the scheme differences and lesser players around him, but man o man, other than week 2, he has not impressed whatsoever. Barely looks average out there. Slow twitch. With the Bills I could at least watch most games all-22 and see him often take away a read and force QB's to pull the ball down, go somewhere else with it, etc. but I just don't see that now with CHI-Town, not that I am looking at their all-22. Its just obvious, and not in a good way. He needs a very specific scheme to excel in the middle of a defense apparently.

Holy tin foil hats, Batman!

Yes

Kincaid is contributing to victories and the functionality of the offense, as expected. The film shows it. I am sorry you drafted him as your TE1 in fantasy.

This is what a balanced offense that "takes what they are giving" against mostly 2 high safety looks, looks like. It's what the Chiefs had to do last year to succeed against how they were being played, with a bit more success (so far) than KC in the running game.