Rochesterfan

Agreed. He benefited from the change in OL coach and the Stefanski play calling as a run first team. Teller was below average in Buffalo - got some push, but struggled in pass blocking. He was traded to Cleveland and that 1st year under Kitchens was not good. He was a very middling level guard that Cleveland was looking to move on from. The difference happened with coaching and scheme change. With the arrival of the new staff last year and the switch to a power running game with play action to slow down a pass rush - he has excelled. I just do not see him ever achieving that in Buffalo because our scheme is so pass heavy. Would he be better than what we have - maybe, but there is no guarantee as he was not as good as what the Bills brought in to replace him and he struggled in a similar scheme in Cleveland. He might of developed, but he still struggles in known passing situations. The thing that I miss is he had a nice nasty streak and him next to Brown on the right side would be nasty to play against.

Exactly- the pedestrian numbers Jackson put up and Filthy states make Jackson and unequivocal Pro-Bowler are only great if the guy QB’ing your team is even worse like Tua. The guy is a Miami Troll - right down to his name and he is only mad because his QB sucks.

Well you know compared to his guy - Tua - those number look pretty good. 😂

Of course you think they made a mistake. It hurts the Dolphins that we signed him long term. Troll

He is way better than your guy in Miami. 🤣

I will never understand the Cleveland mindset in this game. Pittsburgh dominates them in the regular season year after year. Mayfield is hurt and your team is eliminated - why play Mayfield at all this game or at least get him out after that horrific 1st quarter. These last 2 games were the perfect time to let the back-up play and see if it is all Baker or the coaching staff that is the issue. I give Baker credit for trying to play, but at some point even with the injury - his play becomes the narrative. It has gotten to the point where the fans seem to want him gone because of his play - whether the injury had something to do with it or not. He has also had issues with multiple teammates this year (Beckham and Hunt at minimum) and there are now questions of if this is another Goff/McVay situation where the coach doesn’t trust his own QB. Something needs to change - they are once again negative in point differential, gave up nearly 50 sacks with what is supposed to be a top end o-line coupled with a top end running game. What they need to know - is Mayfield the problem or is it the Stefanski offense that focuses on rushing and TE play. It created issues in Minnesota with WRs because they felt not included in the gameplan and the same thing is happening in Cleveland and Baker is getting the blame. That is a talented team of individuals, but they are not a team and it cost them again this year.

I could believe that except he has some personal history of success with that team. It sure seems like a better hire and fit for the city than Nagy and Trestman as young Offensive guys. It would depend to me on who else comes on board with him, but it would begin to harken back toward their hey day and provide some much needed stability.

Totally agree and the Bills have talked about how Frazier has taken to analytics more than most of the younger coaches. I think that would be an amazing trio to bring some stability and re-start swimming tradition.

Except if he retired - why did he play against the Falcons? They got Star back - I really don’t understand this post.

Except Brown had already played a bunch - he had 5 targets and 3 catches in the game already for 21 yards - so I am not sure where the narrative that they were holding him out to prevent him getting bonuses comes from. If the Bucs wanted to prevent him from reaching the bonuses - playing him in the first half and targeting him more than anyone else makes little sense. It also makes no sense that Arians would be trying to put him back in - if they wanted to ensure he didn’t reach the bonuses.

I think there are several reasons that he didn’t stick with McKenzie back there - primarily because he is on a 1 year contract and if (at the time) his main job is returning and he is fumbling (like he did early in his career) - that is who he is as a returner. Stevenson is a rookie with lots to learn and a 3 year contract - so much more developmental. What really sucks for this team is McKenzie can return punts, but struggles with kickoffs, Stevenson is better at Kickoff returns, but seems less sure on punts, but going forward - you do not want 2 separate guys doing that. My guess is that is something they look for in the off season - one player that can do both consistently.

Are the Browns still making the playoffs? I think not! Congrats to the Bengals.

Josh is a mid range and longer passer. The wind (and snow/cold) are more impactful on longer throws. Josh is and will be more impacted in weather games than a player like Tom Brady or even Mac Jones that are happy taking check downs throughout the game. Domes enhance the edge that a big passing game has over dink/dunk type offenses. Today was just another sign - early when Josh was warm and fresh - he was crisp. When he started getting tight - he was terrible throwing the ball.

I just don’t see Carolina moving on from Rhule. I think Tepper wants to look smart and therefore will over spend to get players for Rhule because that was his guy. He overpayed and gave additional years to Rhule to keep him from NYJ interviews - I suspect he has another 2 years there to get things right. Carolina - I think they will try to be in play for every big name QB for Tepper to try and buy his way to success. I expect they will inquire about Russ, Rodgers, and Watson - with only Watson really being in play for them. I really expect them to do some stupid Houston like trades to quickly try and buy a playoff team. They are the team I am watching this off season to set the bar for how not to build a team.

Better than if he goes back and hires Marrone as OL or OC to return a favor. 🤮

I think @GunnerBill is dead on with his take about Hackett. I think if some team is taking a run at Rodgers (and he decides to leave) - Hackett may be the key to getting him in. I really see Denver as the primary fit (NYG would also fit, but that is not Mara’s style and I think they might work on prying Russ out of Seattle).

I expect it will be attractive, but only to limited QBs. I don’t expect they will make an attractive offer to get anyone and I think Russ made it clear before - his Wife is a big part of the decision - so I don’t think Pittsburgh is a viable option at all for Russ. I think Russ wants NY metro or Miami and the Seahawks would prefer someplace east coast and away. I think this works itself out. I think Rodgers either stays put or works out a Denver trade - only with a HC change to an offensive guy he approves of - ex Hackett etc. I think the Miami/Giants loser and Carolina battle it out over Watson. I think Pittsburgh has drafted a few QBs and will look to pick up a younger veteran like Bridgewater/Lock or Jordan Love if Rodgers stays and signs an extension. I could really see Kirk Cousins end up here if he leaves Minny - he would be the ideal replacement for what they want to become.

I am not getting worked up over a Practice squad RB. I will wait and see what moves follow. My guess is you have some other thin positions like OL and the players the team has called up the maximum number of times in the regular season. They may need the spot for extra depth players and once they get through the next 2 weeks - he will be back or signed to a futures contract. It just is worth speculating that there was an issue - most likely a roster/team depth issue as guys come back.

Yep - in the NE in particular - there were several plays exactly like that where he came through and wrapped up the RB in the backfield. Without being a part of the team - it sure looked to me like he had a specific job in the game plan and he executed that part perfectly. The play in where everyone seems to be complaining- it looked to be like he and maybe Oliver had a twist going on and he attacked into the RB and was basically taking up space - so the twist could come around. He would then have responsibility for the QB escaping the pocket through the front - so he can’t just blow through because then they lose responsibility. At least that is what I saw from the angles at home.

Can I ask this - what is his coverage assignment when he blitzes like that? I saw him blitz several times in the NE game (and others before) and head right into the RB, but slow down before contact and contain the RB. I am not sure they are always blitzing him for pressure - especially against a guy like Jones. Jones likes to hit the little dump offs to the backs and by blitzing him up the middle - it keeps the back in. Then Edmunds on multiple occasions wrapped up the RB to prevent him from block/release routes or screening off routes. I think the idea is to limit the throws Jones was comfortable making and force him to throw to WRs - where we make plays. He does not play with strength/power at all - he plays with leverage- when he takes on tackles, guards, RBs, TEs, - anything - he typically plays a square up and stays an arm length away - even to the point of backing up. It is not a normal technique, but for this defense it seems to work.

It is hard unless you have an open spot on the roster. They filled Ike with Hart. So you really can’t steal anyone from a PS. My guess is we will have a bunch in, but these are all below PS quality. Would love to have seen them poach someone and leave Hart on the PS, but experience counts sometimes.

Nope - nothing has changed except instead of 52 stupid beer commercials- we now get 10 stupid gambling commercials thrown in.

Forget the stupid FA formula - this should all count in the compensatory picks. My god it is ridiculous.

Why is that LOL? If he was on it for 15 days - he was probably symptomatic and who knows how ill. Others have hit 12+ days. I do not see anything funny with it - sorry. Beasley could be back depending on symptoms. 10 days is Friday - He should clear Sat in time for Sunday’s game.

What in play adjustment does he need to make on this play to make you happy? He filled his hole and played off the tackle so that if the cutback was properly filled by either DB they force him right to Edmunds for a 4-5 yard gain. If Edmunds cuts down and plays the hole Harris actually hits that leaves a gapping hole front side for Harris and a Tackle with no one to block. What you really want here is a Elite HOF type play where Edmunds crashes into the LT to block that hole and then slides off and perfectly fills a second hole. That is not what you are ever going to get from Edmunds. Most people seem to agree he is elite talent and about a top 10 ILB - he is not Ray Lewis - which is what you are asking for. The problem is people try to grade him against elite MLBs and Edmunds is not a MLB. He and Milano are essentially 2 LBs covering the majority of the field. The team consistently runs a small front and a nickel package - so it should be very easy to run against. They specifically gameplan to force issues in the passing game. The DLine is not drafted and designed to clog running lanes, the 2 LBs are not big bruisers, and the 3rd LB role is filled by Taron Johnson. They only stop the run by everyone doing their job and filling in the holes and when they get out of position you get a big run. He is what he is - he is a top end LB that plays most plays exactly as they should be played and when others are doing their job - the defense is tight. Otherwise it is a mess and due to their size - sometimes even being perfect isn’t enough as a big line can dominate. In that case you need an offense that can score - which is exactly what the Bills have.