Utah John Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 No offensive scheme in the world can work if the offensive line can't block. This year it's clear the cheapskate Bills will never spring for an adequate fill-in to replace Levitre (who wanted too much money). But without a replacement for Levitre, the LG situation alone will prevent a winning record, no matter how good the skill position players are, and the defense will wear out fast every game if the offense can't sustain drives. I just have to ask what the front office was thinking, not addressing such an obvious problem. Spiller will take a hole and make exciting plays. Jackson gets yards without a hole. If Spiller had Jackson's heart, and strength, he'd be the best back in the league. As it is, running behind Colin Brown, Spiller is helpless. It's best to start Jackson.
Prickly Pete Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 No offensive scheme in the world can work if the offensive line can't block. This year it's clear the cheapskate Bills will never spring for an adequate fill-in to replace Levitre (who wanted too much money). But without a replacement for Levitre, the LG situation alone will prevent a winning record, no matter how good the skill position players are, and the defense will wear out fast every game if the offense can't sustain drives. I just have to ask what the front office was thinking, not addressing such an obvious problem. Spiller will take a hole and make exciting plays. Jackson gets yards without a hole. If Spiller had Jackson's heart, and strength, he'd be the best back in the league. As it is, running behind Colin Brown, Spiller is helpless. It's best to start Jackson. While Brown has sucked, there were plenty of plays that Manuel had time to throw, but didn't make it happen. There were also plays where Spiller, chose the wrong hole, or Manuel should have kept the ball and run himself. The O-line is a problem, but the whining is overblown.
YoloinOhio Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 While Brown has sucked, there were plenty of plays that Manuel had time to throw, but didn't make it happen. There were also plays where Spiller, chose the wrong hole, or Manuel should have kept the ball and run himself. The O-line is a problem, but the whining is overblown. I recall one play where he had all day and threw it OOB. CBS threw up a graphic that showed each WR/RB/TE covered to the point where Gannon commended his decision to throw it OOB. So everyone is to blame here... WRs not getting separation, on and on. Bad game all around.
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