CardinalScotts Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 14/15 I agree with Fouts EJ needs pocket awareness the Suggs strip was EJ's fault
Kelly the Dog Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 14/15 I agree with Fouts EJ needs pocket awareness the Suggs strip was EJ's fault There is a difference between being his fault and being careless with the ball. Yes, perhaps he should have sensed the rush. But those kinds of plays happen all the time, and there really wasnt a lot EJ could have done differently on that play. He assumed that Glenn was pushing his guy wide. The guy reached in and knocked it out. He fumbled, so he has to take responsibility for it because it happened. But I wouldnt coach him to be different because of that play I don't think.
MDH Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 There is a difference between being his fault and being careless with the ball. Yes, perhaps he should have sensed the rush. But those kinds of plays happen all the time, and there really wasnt a lot EJ could have done differently on that play. He assumed that Glenn was pushing his guy wide. The guy reached in and knocked it out. He fumbled, so he has to take responsibility for it because it happened. But I wouldnt coach him to be different because of that play I don't think. Manuel has a habit of carrying the ball in one hand with his arm out wide. He needs to hold onto the ball better while scrambling/running. I'd also like to see his internal clock work a little better. At some point he's just got to throw the ball away and move on to the next play.
Corp000085 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 14/15 I agree with Fouts EJ needs pocket awareness the Suggs strip was EJ's fault Yup. He should have thrown that ball away instead of putting it down like a loaf of bread. Also, he grossly under threw on 2 passes, and the one sure-TD was picked off cause he was still drifting out of the pocket. Rookie mistakes that will (hopefully) be corrected. With that said, I posted "win" in Boyst's thread about what we wanted the bills to do today. There were mistakes, and it wasn't perfect, but I'd much rather be 2-2 after defeating the champs than 1-3 right now.
boyst Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 It's a sign. There was a Grateful Dead song on the Simpsons tonight.
Coach Tuesday Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 That was such a great designed play, call, executed fake, etc. EJ did it perfect. That's a TD. But Lee Smith tackles himself. Stats are so misleading sometimes. EJ had several bad throws. But he still should have had 2-3 TDs. That play made me think: can you imagine how great it will be for EJ if we ever get a stud tight end? He seems to thrive over the middle - a tight end would do wonders for this offense. I wonder if we could trade for one...
Just in Atlanta Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Not going to nitpick a great win against a solid team. I would just say the offense finally put together three quarters of exciting football (3rd quarter was the same old repetitive crap). Overall, the playcalling on O was a bit repetitive, but the 3rd quarter was unwatchable. The defense, overall, both at run stopping, pressuring and, amazingly, at the secondary, were above average and a joy to watch. When Pettine gets Byrd "I only play when I'm 100 percent", McK and Gilmore back, this D could actually be dominant. When Hackett (hopefully) opens up the book, and when Manuel becomes able to hit the deep ball (he will), this offense could actually be a little above average. A. Williams was a beast today. It's like they put something in his Wheaties. Alonso keeps on getting better. Kudos to Leonard and Searcy and the entire D line too. Finally, I'd like someone to answer why we aren't using Easley at WR. From what I've seen, he's better than TJ, despite the couple of badass plays he made today.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Manuel has a habit of carrying the ball in one hand with his arm out wide. He needs to hold onto the ball better while scrambling/running. I'd also like to see his internal clock work a little better. At some point he's just got to throw the ball away and move on to the next play. While I agree with that, all of that, it's very hard for a running/scrambling QB to not do that. Guys who are statues have it a little easier because they hold the ball around their chest all the time, and just get sacked when the rush comes. Guys who break out of the pocket or avoid the rush a lot, almost all hold it like that. I'm not defending it too much. He has to protect the ball better, and you're right, too many times he has it down and not secure. But he's not overly careless like some guys are (not counting the ridiculous just drop the ball fumble). Yup. He should have thrown that ball away instead of putting it down like a loaf of bread. It's a pet peeve of mine, but no one ever holds a loaf of bread like a football player holds a football when "he's holding it like a loaf of bread."
Dan Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Manuel has a habit of carrying the ball in one hand with his arm out wide. He needs to hold onto the ball better while scrambling/running. I'd also like to see his internal clock work a little better. At some point he's just got to throw the ball away and move on to the next play. That's my gripe with that play... tackles will get beat and sacks be had. But, EJ has twice had the ball stripped like that because he's carelss holding the ball back there. He's got to improve on that. And I'm sure he will.
Big C Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 That's my gripe with that play... tackles will get beat and sacks be had. But, EJ has twice had the ball stripped like that because he's carelss holding the ball back there. He's got to improve on that. And I'm sure he will. He should try switching hands behind his back.
Smears Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 i like how garrison sanborn gets tackles on punts. Glad stevie crawled on all fours for that fumble, otherwise we wwould have lost that game. Dumb decision to not accept the penalty to leave it at 3rd and 7. Take the yards, we are lucky that Kiko intercepted the ball. Proud of our secondary getting all those picks with WRs playing corner. I want Byrd gone. John Harbaugh is a crying little B word when he loses. I didnt know you could demand a 5 minute caucus with referees because John doesnt like how games turning out. That was a cheap shot on Manuel.
Badasss Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 You must be new here. I "feel like a stranger..." What am I missing here?
Corp000085 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 It's a pet peeve of mine, but no one ever holds a loaf of bread like a football player holds a football when "he's holding it like a loaf of bread." Well you haven't lived till you have seen me fondle loaves of bread.
Simon Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 It's a pet peeve of mine, but no one ever holds a loaf of bread like a football player holds a football when "he's holding it like a loaf of bread." My wife thinks I'm weird because I carry a loaf of bread with 3 points of contact in the store. She's probably right ........
BuffaloBill Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Aaron Williams has turned into a baller. I can't wait till he can return to safety and McLuvin and Gilmore are in the back. Who is Byrd? I bet they franchise him again and trade him. Maybe you don't get a first rounder for him but at this point a second looks pretty good relative to his contribution.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Well you haven't lived till you have seen me fondle loaves of bread. I hope I die before I do.
BillsWatch Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Great weekly post-game post as usual. Think about this John: Searcy appears to be playing better for Leonhard at FS plays different than Tyrd. Leonhard plays over the top trying to cover anyone who gets loose and covers released TEs when all other players covered. Byrd played it as a ball hawk and tried to read QBs eyes. Searcy is a better match for Leonhard's playing style.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 I hate to pick nits on a victory, but I was very disappointed in our punter today. Not the first time he's come up lame in key situations either. Agreed. He has choked a lot in 2 seasons here. I would rather have Moorman; less leg, but less risk.
Big C Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Agreed. He has choked a lot in 2 seasons here. I would rather have Moorman; less leg, but less risk. And what was wrong with Stahovich? He seemed to be doing well in TC.
Dennis in NC Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) I always enjoy your AFTABTGINPO posts. Thanks, man. Isn't he the Ravens' safety? James AFTABTGINPO? Sorry... Edited September 30, 2013 by Dennis in AZ
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