Buffalo Junction

Pulling a Stevie

Hackett is OC, but I believe LeFleur calls the plays. Which means Hacketts really just responsible for keeping Rodgers happy.

Watch Beane sign Funchess. ?

Do you think I want to sign Henry for big money? I’m perfectly content seeing the Titans payout $30+MM next season to retain Henry and Tannehill. In fact I think it’s better for the Bills if that happens as Allen is still on a rookie contract.

The consolation prize is forcing the titans to pay big money for him. They have to pay Tannehill and Conklin as well if they want to keep them

He’s certainly carrying that offense like Earl Campbell. Additionally, after watching some highlights.... Earl carried the ball like a loaf of bread ?. Perhaps there’s something to that.

You really want to be impressed look at the Holmgren coaching tree. I bring that up because I believe Reid - being a branch - likely approaches coaching hires and preparation in a similar manner. Pederson also played for Holmgren.

There are more important positions than RB unless it’s the piece an offense needs or it’s a generational talent. There aren’t any obvious generational talents in this draft at RB (can’t rule out a Terrell Davis), so the top backs will likely be on the board until BPA meets need. Particularly because there are some really good prospects that’ll have 2-5 round ratings. I doubt any of the top RBs go in the top 15 this year unless one of them blows up the combine.... So I’d imagine some of the playoff teams may take a shot at a back or there’s a trade. There are so many WRs this draft that a RB likely won’t be the best offensive playmaker on the board until the 20’s.

I can see Beane trading up if Epenesa falls into the late teens like Edmunds did.

More like a Browns Jags game in London.

If I thought they might get the calls against other teams it’d be an option.... BUT....

The ultimate satisfaction would be beating them next time and keeping on the gas until it’s embarrassing.

Not a good look from any angle. ?‍♂️

It’s a bit of both. I think they decided to throw Allen in the deep end this year with the assumption that it’d all come together with playing time and more talent. They learned they were a little too optimistic about it this year, but Allen is primed to improve again next season.

When you’ve got fresh eggs, spoiled steak, and wilted vegetables the best move is to just make an omelette.

I’m sure. It’s why continuity and experience matter so much. It’s also why you see teams keep the same QB and center combinations as long as possible even when they could improve on physical talent at center. Allen and Morse didn’t get a full year practicing together. They’ll improve here.

Thank you. My thoughts early in the season were that Allen and Morse weren’t seeing the same thing due to the concussion. As the season went on I’ve put more of that on Allen and Daboll. The reason I add Daboll to the equation is because it’s his responsibility to scheme up something for these breakdowns. Whether it’s a “fire” call where all the linemen immediately run block and Allen takes off, or something else doesn’t matter.... The offense needs an out for an inexperienced QB with full protection responsibilities. As for Dawkins and Singletary on the particular play in question... I think that if Singletary had made that block long enough for Dawkins to set his feet the outcome would have been different. Part of that may have to do with Singletary’s lack of experience, and inability to recognize a failed protection call early enough to do something about it. I think a fair amount of this will be cleaned up next year. They’ll review and refine protections. Plus, Allen started to figure some of this out down the stretch and connect on some long balls. Burn a few teams and DCs stop gambling. Particularly if they drops rushers in a zone blitz and the QB turns into a FB with an escort of dancing bears. Love your posts Shaw... glad you’re doing RPR here after the BBMB shut down. To make a generalization, Allen has the responsibility since he has the vision. Centers go from that initial call. They can usually change responsibilities based on what they see and anticipate which is done with communication with the guards. If the center has a NT stacked on him the guard might decide the calls depending on the team. It’s entirely possible that Spain didn’t relate the information to Dawkins as well. Tackles have to adapt which is why I give a bit of a pass to the backside linemen because they’re stepping into an area where their initial view is obstructed then reacting. I think this is where all of the new faces killed us this season. Combine that with an inexperienced QB, RB and TEs and it’s the perfect recipe for drive killing protection failures. This offense will improve here next season. I have no doubts about that whatsoever. Allen will make better reads and calls. Most of - maybe all - of the line will return so communication and feel will be better. Knox and Singletary will have better recognition. Bobby Johnson will have an off-season to adjust to all of this. Daboll will have time to craft and scheme up some outs, hot reads, and/ “fire” calls.

Allen is responsible for setting up the protections at the line. In this case it seems that he misread the pressure and Morse couldn’t or didn’t adjust to the error. That’s why all the linemen are looking to their right and moving to their right. @Shaw66 is correct about protecting inside to outside, but there’s a caveat.... That generalization is null with certain protection calls. They slide the pocket and when that occurs the RB and TE are generally responsible for rushers on the opposite side. Dawkins could have made that block, but if he did and there was delayed pressure in the middle that protection fails. Singletary didn’t make the block, he failed to do his 1/11 on that play. However, Allen and Morse also screwed the pooch with the protection call which set Singletary up for failure. We saw this against the Pats and Ravens too. BB’s 0 blitz scheme is set up to cause this exact issue. Particularly with all the players that draw a block immediately dropping back into coverage. Young QBs are going to get schooled sometimes with protections and coverages. This was a good play call by the Texans and horrible execution by the Bills. They will learn from it. Particularly Allen and Singletary.

I can’t see them sending Ford to the bench. They might very well move him inside, but he played all year despite there being a decent option at RT. I agree that Spain is the lynchpin for what they do with the Oline. If they can get him to resign at a decent price I think we’ll likely see the same line return and the backups move around. If Spain walks in FA I think they’ll bring in a RT, bump Ford inside and either retain Long or draft a backup. The possibility of a Morse injury is real though. I might be the only person with this view, but I don’t think our run blocking suffered with the interior being Spain, Feliciano, and Ford. It seemed that they were actually more aggressive as a unit with that combination. That’s where Longs value shows up though.... If that ends up happening they still only need to dress Long to backup C and G. The versatility might be worth the price when you can only dress so many players, BUT.... that might change if a new CBA gets hammered out this year.

Plenty of backs in the draft. I think a fair amount of us have a player or two we’d like to see Beane draft as well as presumed FA fits. I’m not exactly sure what skill set they’re going to look for exactly aside from a Barkley clone which isn’t an option. I think a relatively big back with burst and 3rd down value is what they’ll be after, but I’m not sure that they’re after a pure hammer. Considering recent trends I wouldn’t be surprised if they went for completing the cycle on future HOF backs and nabbed Peterson.

It can be done....

For $20MM/per I want a player that’s better against the run. At that price the boo parade is going to be intolerable when he fails to keep contain. I’d honestly rather go DE in the 1st and resign Shaq or grab Arik Armstead. Outside zone runs are one of our defensive weaknesses.... no need to add to that with a cap squeezing player.

That usually happens when a western team travels to the East coast: Dallas/NYG, KC/NE, etc. It’s not normal unless it’s that condition coupled with possible high ratings. NFC north games are generally at 1pm as well unless it’s a marquee matchup -Rodgers vs Brady/Wentz/Mahomes- and they already have a prime SNFB game scheduled.

Yup. He fits every McMetric for this defense. 6’ 200 lb corner that excels in zone, likes to tackle, ultra competitive, senior, team leader, ball hawking skills, and his best traits are awareness and work ethic. I have a hard time seeing them passing on that kid if he’s there at our 2nd round pick.

Not sure if McB go CB in rd1, but I’m on record saying that I highly doubt they’ll pass on Bryce Hall or another coveted corner if they somehow drop to us in rd2. Hard to make any guesses before FA, combine, etc.