JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 http://bostonherald....art_in_buffalo/ The Bills have, in my opinion, the best group of running backs in the NFL between Fred Jackson, C.J. Spiller and Tashard Choice, led by a sneaky-effective offensive line the names of which would be a killer “Final Jeopardy!” question. They’ve also got a young group of good-but-not-great pass catchers, with Fitzpatrick’s schizophrenic steering of the ship. After that ugly first game, the Bills offense has circled the wagons a bit with creative elements that artificially create this space. They also appear to now make calculated pains to limit somewhat the number of times Fitzpatrick has to drop back and read the entire width of the defense, hopefully eliminating the destructive mistakes. Space is created by extensive use of nouveau four- and five-receiver sets, but is accentuated by extra-WR splits and a perpetual crossing game of bunch and stacked receivers, often causing post-snap matchup confusion for assignment-heavy defenses. One particular favorite Buffalo trick of note is the 3-by-1 or 4-by-1 WR sets, where the Bills’ best receiver, Stevie Johnson, is isolated. This reduces the QB read to a more simplistic one-on-one, also heightening the run-after-catch element through newfound open spaces created by the necessity of a shift in defensive coverage to mark the overloaded formation. Last week’s struggles by the Patriots secondary make it likely somebody is going to be tested in this island environment. There are also constant integrity tests built into the Bills’ play design through frequent misdirection elements — whether it be a motioning receiver as the ever-present reverse threat, or the oft-used “flip play” where all action on the field goes hard in one direction until the quarterback “flips” the ball back to the RB heading the other.
hondo in seattle Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Noticed in the sidebar that 30% of Boston Herald readers who took the online survey are predicting the Bills to win. Pat confidence seems to have hit a low.
Last Guy on the Bench Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Wow. Some serious insight in that. Very interesting read with nuances that you don't often hear anything about.
bills_fan Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Yep...think he been viewing the All-22? Thanks for posting, that was a great little read.
Coach Tuesday Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Interesting insight (it not a bit overwritten).
DrDawkinstein Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Wow, cool article. I'll give Mr. Chatham some props for writing an article that shows he has actually watched some games this season. Now we just need for the "good" Bills to show up on Sunday. Cmon Chan, coach em up!!
starrymessenger Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Hate to admit it but if you check out the Bruschi article/prediction referenced in the other thread you will also find some intelligent commentary on Chan's O by a former player.
BuffaloFan68 Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Can you imagine what they'll be saying about the Bills if we win these next 2 games?
boyst Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Can you imagine what they'll be saying about the Bills if we win these next 2 games? "Gimmick offense that will not last through an entire season."
Geno Smith's Arm Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 The reason why the passing offense is complicated is because the WR's overall aren't talented enough to win battles one on one, and Fitz is limited in the variety of throws he can make. They have to use lots of motion and crazy formations to try and get the defense to expose what they are going to do. People that have clamored for the Bills to simplify the offense (So Vince Young can operate it? So TJ Graham can start week one?) don't seem to understand that.
DukeyBomb Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Can you imagine what they'll be saying about the Bills if we win these next 2 games? I hope it doesn't get to the players heads. We need to stay humble and hungry and that's on Chan's sholders. So far it hasn't looked good. (last year.)
Meark Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Can you imagine what they'll be saying about the Bills if we win these next 2 games? Probably the same thing as last year.. lol
ganesh Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 http://bostonherald....art_in_buffalo/ The questions is if the Bills can sustain with for 16 more games. NFL defenses usually figure these kind of crap out pretty soon.
eball Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 "Gimmick offense that will not last through an entire season." Well played sir.
TakeYouToTasker Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 The reason why the passing offense is complicated is because the WR's overall aren't talented enough to win battles one on one, and Fitz is limited in the variety of throws he can make. They have to use lots of motion and crazy formations to try and get the defense to expose what they are going to do. People that have clamored for the Bills to simplify the offense (So Vince Young can operate it? So TJ Graham can start week one?) don't seem to understand that. No... that's not actually the case. This offense is designed to stretch the field horizontally, and give players the opportunity to make huge plays in space. The 3-1 and 4-1 bunches do exactly this by crowding and blowing up traditional zone schemes, creating assignment confusion in man, drawing safties away from cut-back lanes in the running game, and providing near limitless opportunities for gadget plays like end arounds, toss backs, bootlegs, ect. It's totally unique, and intentionally designed this way.
Mr. WEO Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 No... that's not actually the case. This offense is designed to stretch the field horizontally, and give players the opportunity to make huge plays in space. The 3-1 and 4-1 bunches do exactly this by crowding and blowing up traditional zone schemes, creating assignment confusion in man, drawing safties away from cut-back lanes in the running game, and providing near limitless opportunities for gadget plays like end arounds, toss backs, bootlegs, ect. It's totally unique, and intentionally designed this way. Sounds awesome. When does it start?
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