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One thing I notice Dorsey likes to do is reduce WR splits and motion WRs in On running downs. I hate this. I absolutely hate this. It just muddies the waters. It isn’t eye candy like a jet action, and it isn’t to check coverage. Idk what the idea here is, but I am yet to see some sort of PA off of it.

I’ve rewatched this a ton of times trying to figure out what the coverage was supposed to be and who you’d hang the TD on. Set the scene: 3rd Quarter: 3rd&4 Dolphins in the gun, trey tight formation (3WRs to one side, TE to the opposite end of LOS). Defensive Alignment Pre Snap: Two shell look, with White playing 5-6 yards off of WR1, Taron locked on the slot (Hill) and WR 3 (Waddle) uncovered. Dane to the TE side playing a wide outside shade. Post snap: WR 1 drags across the field, pulling Edmunds up into the middle button hook. WR2 runs a skinny post, essentially attempting to hold Hamlin deep. WR 3 runs the opposite hash seam. Tua eyes the crosser on WR 1 and Poyer jumps it, only to let Waddle fly behind him for the TD, exposing what appears to be Hamlin being beat deep. Ive heard people assigning blame to #3 for this play because he is the one chasing. In my view, this appears to be on Poyer. Based on Dane’s initial alignment and drop post-snap, paired with the LBs (including Taron) who seem to be playing deep hook/curl window and White appearing to read WR2 (and calls out the drag) thus explaining his depth in his drop, makes me think this is cover 2. Am I wrong here? Is this on Hamlin like many think, or is Poyer the one that should be catching heat?

Pretty sure that title goes to Nathan Peterman, who we’ll see in the sidelines vs. the Bears this weekend. Ironically, it was in 2018 AGAINST the bears where (if you don’t recall) he ended up TRYING TO SCRAMBLE IN A HAIL MARRY FROM THE 50 YARD LINE. Hilarious. We lost that game 41-9 and haven’t played them since.

I really can’t believe people are still concerned about Josh Allen’s elbow

Could the 3rd LB in this week be Bernard because of his open field athleticism to try and limit Fields?

Usually he gets those heavy feet when he uses that 45 degree jump set. If often leads to him with two feet planted and guys running around him. This has me curious for two reasons: 1) Is this a Kromer thing? Why not use a more vertical kick to try and keep those feet and hands active? Is it because he is so strong and when he latched on, their is no chance for the pass rusher? 2) Is that something Kromer wants because he doesn’t want to open him up to being beat inside? Very curious about the techniques used here, but it seems to me he is often caught flat footed when he gets too aggressive at the point of attack with those jump sets EDIT - maybe it isn’t the set itself but the depth. He seems to get caught flat footed or leaning

Chicago ranks 27th in rush defense ypg this season and over the past 3 games. The Bills can and will run the ball on this team.

Someone tell this to 76 Turns out, So was Saffold

“Wow, what a play!” - Christian Wilkins, probably

There is a guy named James Smith-Williams? wow.

I mean technically, wasn’t he?

It’s December 18th, have you been in a coma the past three weeks?!

Dabol looks like he’s been enjoying them NY pizzas and Staten Island bagels

Felicia I gets blown up lol

I love me some Motor. I will miss him next year when he is with the Giants

Safe bet. Thought I saw somewhere that they are optional for coaches

Bears coming off a shorter week is something to note as well. With back to back Saturday games, this is essentially a normal week for the Bills just accelerated by one day. The Bears have to cut out something, wether it a day off, install, practice, film, etc. Advantage, Buffalo.

I think they’ll use a 3 man rush with a delayed rush/spy like we saw vs KC. Sit back and play coverage, and let the horses up front go to work.

Are we not going to talk about Mac Jones getting trucked in a hilariously awful attempt to tackle Chandler Jones?

I wonder if they can do it retroactively. No news from the Bills, but could they submit the necessary roster moves and it just isn’t processed until tmrw because of all the games and such currently happening? Just speculating

So we pretty much have to root for the Bucs for seeding purposes, right? pukeeee

The Facts: Bills are 11-3 Bills currently sit 1st in the AFC Bills clinched playoff berth 1 win clinches the division and a home playoff game 3 wins clinches first round bye a the playoffs run through Orchard Park. The opinion: It starts as an early Christmas gift this year. The Bills are the better team and it isn’t even close. Historically McD teams keep guys like Fields in check. We should be solid on the back end and stout in the run game. Even an offensive sputter will get the job done, if they can improve the field position game and eliminate boneheaded special teams plays. Bills 30 Bears 19

What’d he do now

Now you’re onto something here.

If you’re referring to the dropped passes, special teams gaffes, big plays given up on defense, awful execution on screens and quick game, I agree completelyZ