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[thebandit27]

Outstanding observations as usual.

 

Even without the full services of Cameron Wake, the Dolphins have an excellent pass rush. This was obviously a factor in Lewis' play.

 

And yes, Thad spent 4 seasons as the starter at Duke. Apparently many people are unaware of this fact.

 

Lewis played college football for the Duke Blue Devils. While at Duke he set school records for career passing touchdowns and career passing yards. He also set Duke's school record for most consecutive pass attempts without an interception, 206. During his four years as a starting quarterback, he threw for 10,065 yards, 67 touchdowns and 40 interceptions, and ran for 9 touchdowns.

 

During his senior season Lewis was a finalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, presented to the nation's top quarterback.

 

http://en.wikipedia..../Thaddeus_Lewis

 

I'm also very surprised that there has been no commentary of the fact that against Miami, every pass play but one was a pocket pass. There was only one designed rollout. It's weird to me anyways that a very mobile QB who has shown an ability to throw on the run would be forced to sit in the pocket against a good pass rushing team. It seems like it would be beneficial to mix in a few rollouts and moving pockets.

 

I did notice that--I believe, and this is just my observation--that this was by design to avoid Lewis having to throw on the run. The 3 or 4 times he had designed-roll-out passes against Cinci, his accuracy was abysmal, so I think Hackett shelved that portion of the playbook.

 

For my part, I'd like to see a few roll-outs specifically to get Lewis on the edge so he can run--I remember thinking that on the final hand off to Choice on 3rd down with less than 2 minutes to go that a naked bootleg by Thad gets the first down and wins the game.

[San Jose Bills Fan]

I did notice that--I believe, and this is just my observation--that this was by design to avoid Lewis having to throw on the run. The 3 or 4 times he had designed-roll-out passes against Cinci, his accuracy was abysmal, so I think Hackett shelved that portion of the playbook.

 

For my part, I'd like to see a few roll-outs specifically to get Lewis on the edge so he can run--I remember thinking that on the final hand off to Choice on 3rd down with less than 2 minutes to go that a naked bootleg by Thad gets the first down and wins the game.

 

My DVR didn't record the Cinci game and as a result I missed the game. I seem to remember that Lewis looked good in his start last year against the Steelers on rollouts or maybe it was the preseason game he played this year?

 

Anyways my thought was that maybe the Bills don't want him to be tempted to run the ball so they're nixing those plays in an (misguided?) attempt at avoiding injury. Just a thought and probably wrong.

 

All-22 Review - Bills/Dolphins - Mario's Masterpiece: http://www.wgr550.co...rpiece/17596491

 

The Bills first road win of the season was delivered by the defense, with Mario Williams coming through in the clutch. While Williams had only the two sacks, his fingerprints are all over the defensive identity. Take a look at the tape, as Jeremy White takes one more look at the win with the All-22.

 

Bills DE Mario Williams has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. His strip-sack of Ryan Tannehill in the 4th quarter put the Bills in position to get the game winning field goal. Williams made a difference throughout the day, starting on the game’s first possession.

 

The Bills got on the board early with a pick-six from Nickell Robey. The play, upon review, is a good look at the perfect meeting of preparation and execution.

 

Thanks for posting, CB.

 

I see they highlighted the one play fake/sprint roll throw to Chandler.

 

As you can see, Mario is no Bruce Smith. He's more similar to Reggie White in that he uses his size/speed/strength as opposed to having the arsenal of moves that Bruce had.

 

One other thing Mario does well is that he uses his hands quite nicely.

 

Martin and Clabo were like tackling dummies out there.

[Tcali]

Mario is a high level DE...but this mentioning of his name in the same sentence.With Bruce and Reggie has to stop.

[MDH]

Mario is a high level DE...but this mentioning of his name in the same sentence.With Bruce and Reggie has to stop.

 

You just mentioned them in the same sentence.

[ganesh]

You just mentioned them in the same sentence.

+1

[KGUNBILLS]

Cool post, after seeing plays in the still format, especially against the Pats, makes me think even more we should have kicked their a88es.

[26CornerBlitz]

JW: All-22 Review Week 8 - Bills/Saints: http://www.wgr550.com/pages/17640797.php?contentType=4&contentId=14080899

 

A 35-17 loss in New Orleans tells us the Bills still have a sizable gap to cover before they can play with the NFL's best teams. The All-22 review brings Jeremy White to three major conclusions: 1. Thad Lewis has a major problem to work on, 2. Nickell Robey can be my Nickel CB any time, and 3. Drew Brees and Sean Payton should almost never lose.

 

The Bills loss in New Orleans went the way that many of us expected it to. Drew Brees was very effective in finding guys wearing black and gold, and those guys took it into the end zone five times. FIVE touchdown passes. Your defense is obviously terrible if it allows five touchdown passes, right?

 

I'm not so sure.

 

Brees is debate one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Nickell Robey could tell you this after his first run-in with the likely Hall of Famer. Robey was beaten for a pair of touchdowns, on plays where he had to think he was in good position. This isn't the Leodis McKelvin "Hey you're there, just turn around" coverage. It was more of a "You really can't be much better, but that's Drew Brees so tip your cap to him" coverage.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Another great analysis by white.

 

Kills me seeing that Hughes penalty; that was a turning point in the game too. What a horrible call.

 

seeing Thad's shortcomings too really puts things in perspective. We have the talent and play calls down; the QB just hasn't been able to deliver.

[vincec]

So Gilmore gave up 0 yards according to PFF. Robey was great, just unlucky according to Joe B. Byrd is the best FS in the NFL. McKelvin is having the best season of his career. Williams has saved his career at safety. Who is responsible for 322 yards and 5 TDs when the DL was terrorizing the QB and had completely stopped the running game?

[26CornerBlitz]

So Gilmore gave up 0 yards according to PFF. Robey was great, just unlucky according to Joe B. Byrd is the best FS in the NFL. McKelvin is having the best season of his career. Williams has saved his career at safety. Who is responsible for 322 yards and 5 TDs when the DL was terrorizing the QB and had completely stopped the running game?

 

You are.

[K-9]

So Gilmore gave up 0 yards according to PFF. Robey was great, just unlucky according to Joe B. Byrd is the best FS in the NFL. McKelvin is having the best season of his career. Williams has saved his career at safety. Who is responsible for 322 yards and 5 TDs when the DL was terrorizing the QB and had completely stopped the running game?

 

Drew Brees and Sean Payton.

 

Not necessarily in that order.

 

GO BILLS!!!

Edited October 29, 2013 by K-9

[26CornerBlitz]

Drew Brees and Sean Payton.

 

In that order.

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

With a bit more help from Thad Lewis and the offense, the defense would have been able to do a much better job of containing the Saints. That game was winnable.

[vincec]

Drew Brees and Sean Payton.

 

Not necessarily in that order.

 

GO BILLS!!!

Honestly, saying that is just a weak excuse.

 

In a game where the Bills have shut down the opponents running game and are putting heavy pressure on the QB, the Bills defensive secondary gets roasted and the following week there are articles about how well the DBs played??? Ridiculous. How about a little accountability.

[K-9]

Honestly, saying that is just a weak excuse.

 

In a game where the Bills have shut down the opponents running game and are putting heavy pressure on the QB, the Bills defensive secondary gets roasted and the following week there are articles about how well the DBs played??? Ridiculous. How about a little accountability.

 

OK, then. Drew Brees and Sean Payton had little to do with it. It was all a matter of our guys sucking. Hope that clears it up for you.

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

With a bit more help from Thad Lewis and the offense, the defense would have been able to do a much better job of containing the Saints. That game was winnable.

 

I agree if the offense contributes, we could have had a shot.

 

But to not credit Brees and Payton, two of the best at what they do, is ridiculous. Their GREAT play and coordination, respectively, had more to do with it than our poor play. I question the athletic competitive experience of anyone that wouldn't be able to give that credit where it's due.

 

GO BILLS!!!

Edited October 30, 2013 by K-9

[26CornerBlitz]

OK, then. Drew Brees and Sean Payton had little to do with it. It was all a matter of our guys sucking. Hope that clears it up for you.

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

 

 

I agree if the offense contributes, we could have had a shot.

 

But to not credit Brees and Payton, two of the best at what they do, is ridiculous. Their GREAT play and coordination, respectively, had more to do with it than our poor play. I question the athletic competitive experience of anyone that wouldn't be able to give that credit where it's due.

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

We knew going into the game that this would be the most challenging matchup that the Bills' D would face all season. Payton is the best play caller in the NFL, Brees is a surgeon out there, and the Super Dome is one tough venue for any visiting NFL team. The Bills should feel no shame in the way they performed down in NO. Tip of the cap to Brees, Payton, and the rest of the Saints...On to the KC game.

[26CornerBlitz]

Upon Further Review: Bills at Saints (By Joe Buscaglia): http://www.wgr550.com/Upon-Further-Review--Bills-at-Saints/17642898

 

Going up against perhaps the toughest team they'll face all season long, the Buffalo Bills put up a fight in the early going against the New Orleans Saints. In the end, though, the talent discrepancy at the quarterback position is inevitably what gave the Saints a victory and the Bills a loss.

 

The Bills will start the second half of their season on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Before we shift to the next week, first is a look back at how each offensive and defensive player that took a snap for the Bills against the Saints.

 

Every week, with the help of the All-22 film available through NFL.com's Game Rewind package, WGR will provide the standouts, the duds and everything in between from the game that was.

[San Jose Bills Fan]

So Gilmore gave up 0 yards according to PFF. Robey was great, just unlucky according to Joe B. Byrd is the best FS in the NFL. McKelvin is having the best season of his career. Williams has saved his career at safety. Who is responsible for 322 yards and 5 TDs when the DL was terrorizing the QB and had completely stopped the running game?

 

I think for one thing, the offense could be sued for non-support.

 

Also the Bills lost the turnover battle.

 

This contributed to the Saints having several short fields and generally excellent field position.

 

As mentioned earlier, Robey was beaten on two plays by perfectly executed offensive plays.

 

And back to my point the offense was sputtering and didn't give the defense any appreciable break.

 

How's that?

 

I'm in the group that thought the Bills D played well.

 

edit:

 

Also, how long was that Stills/Jerry Hughes play? Blame whomever you want for that one but that counted for a lot of yards and one TD.

 

Thoughts?

[vincec]

I think for one thing, the offense could be sued for non-support.

 

Also the Bills lost the turnover battle.

 

This contributed to the Saints having several short fields and generally excellent field position.

 

As mentioned earlier, Robey was beaten on two plays by perfectly executed offensive plays.

 

And back to my point the offense was sputtering and didn't give the defense any appreciable break.

 

How's that?

 

I'm in the group that thought the Bills D played well.

 

edit:

 

Also, how long was that Stills/Jerry Hughes play? Blame whomever you want for that one but that counted for a lot of yards and one TD.

 

Thoughts?

I don't know, maybe it's just bad luck, or the annual punching bag- the linebackers. But I'm still waiting to see the secondary play well as a unit. I do think it's curious timing to publish two articles praising CBs the week when they give up the most passing yards, most passing TDs and most points this season.

[Tcali]

You just mentioned them in the same sentence.

 

oh did I???

[dave mcbride]

Another great analysis by white.

 

Kills me seeing that Hughes penalty; that was a turning point in the game too. What a horrible call.

 

seeing Thad's shortcomings too really puts things in perspective. We have the talent and play calls down; the QB just hasn't been able to deliver.

Honestly, I thought it was a hold. I thought Hughes pretty clearly hooked him, and let's not forget that we got that call with Kuechly in the Panthers game. Still, it's a great analysis overall.