Wagon Circler Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Sorry to go negative but isn't it time for Hackett to trust EJ a little bit by letting him throw on first down every once in a while instead of running the read option on every single first down? The conservative play-calling will not win too many of these games this year. First down is the easiest down to pass on. Unleash EJ!
26CornerBlitz Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 They'll have a game plan for more down the field throws when they have a suitable opponent vulnerable to more deep passes. That said, the Bills did throw down field a fair number of times today among the 22 pass attempts.
Pirate Angel Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Unleash him, don't unleash him..just keep winning
Green Lightning Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 If the OL improves, D stays tough and EJ plays within himself like today, we have a shot.
SmokinES3 Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 The long attempt to Watkins was decent. Only Sammy had a shot at it. EJ placed it where the safety over the top and the smoked corner had no chance. It's progress... It's EJ's short-medium throw accuracy that is most concerning IMHO. He managed the game impressively minus the sideline pick.
Rocky Landing Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 We only turned the ball over once, while creating four turnovers for the Bears. That was a big part of our win today. Lengthen the leash, perhaps. Unleash him? Not so fast.
Buffalo Boy Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I get that they are trying to minimize the negatives but they could let him throw some 10 yard outs. It didn't seem like they worked the slant at all today either. I Like the kid. I guess I'd rather they go about it the way they are as opposed to what they are doing with Smith in NY
26CornerBlitz Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 The long attempt to Watkins was decent. Only Sammy had a shot at it. EJ placed it where the safety over the top and the smoked corner had no chance. It's progress... It's EJ's short-medium throw accuracy that is most concerning IMHO. He managed the game impressively minus the sideline pick. He definitely has to improve his ball placement on in the intermediate ranges, but it helps to have WRs like Williams and Watkins with bigger catch radii.
Rico Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Unleash him, don't unleash him..just keep winning Amen.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 A few passing plays on first down would be nice. That said, if the Bills pass on any more than 40% of their plays, it probably means they're down a couple touchdowns.
SmokinES3 Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 He definitely has to improve his ball placement on in the intermediate ranges, but it helps to have WRs like Williams and Watkins with bigger catch radii. Absolutely. Having guys who can elevate and come down with the ball when it's off target is huge. I know just this game showed I underestimated that importance.
BuffaloBob Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 They moved the ball whenever they mixed the pass in on first down. The offense struggled when they were running on every first down. EJ still needs work, but they need to give him a chance to succeed. Mixing up the run an and pass on first down keeps the pass rush in check. Run on first, run on second and pass on third repeatedly gives the defense the advantage.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 We only turned the ball over once, while creating four turnovers for the Bears. That was a big part of our win today. Lengthen the leash, perhaps. Unleash him? Not so fast. +1
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