YoloinOhio Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I am amazed at the turnaround. I recall last year posting that we need new running backs after gaining 13 YARDs total rushing vs the Raiders, who had been the last ranked run D. The Bills were ranked 25th in the league in rushing. Now the Bills are 1st in total rushing and 1st in YPC. This is with LeSean McCoy missing 3 full games, Karlos Williams playing just 10 games, getting 10+ carries 3 times. Taylor's rushing numbers impact it somewhat to go beyond just the RBs, but some of his runs are designed. And if you took away all of his rushing yards, the Bills would still be top 5 in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Roman certainly runs a great run game. Not sure about his passing attack though but he might be adjusting to his player's strengths. Roman is the one coach who lived up to his billing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 It's been an amazing turn around. If Tyrod can continue to grow, we are going to be a force to reckon with in the years to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Our offense in general is pretty damned solid. If only our defense didn't **** the bed, we'd actually have been decent this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The O-line went from almost last in the league, to a little better than average--a huge move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The O-line went from almost last in the league, to a little better than average--a huge move. Top yards per carry, and Tyrod's top/last (depends on how you look at it) time to throw kind of points to a pretty effective blocking scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Top yards per carry, and Tyrod's top/last (depends on how you look at it) time to throw kind of points to a pretty effective blocking scheme. i'm not sure where they should be ranked, so I gave a general reply suggesting 10-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) i'm not sure where they should be ranked, so I gave a general reply suggesting 10-15.i would rank the OL about average because of the right side - but I give them credit for having to pass block longer than most Lines. TT (though I'm a fan) takes forever to throw. They would look a lot better with a vet who gets the ball out in 2 seconds. Edited December 28, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) i'm not sure where they should be ranked, so I gave a general reply suggesting 10-15. Yeah, sorry, I was agreeing with your general sentiment, I have no idea where they should be ranked either, all I know is, we don't have success in certain areas that we do without some sort of effective blocking. Big change there from Marrone's squad/scheme. Now if only we could get the defense back... Edited December 28, 2015 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 What really amazes me is that they did all this without Freddy!!! I can only imagine where they'd been with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The Bills were a decent running team under Gailey but regressed under Marrone and are now a good running team again, that is not a coincidence. The scheme last two years under Marrone lacked creativity running basically the same running play over and over that rarely produced anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 What really amazes me is that they did all this without Freddy!!! I can only imagine where they'd been with him! Worse, since he would have taken carries away from 3 better RBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Don't forget this includes overall rushing yards including QB. An article last week indicated they would still be near the top, but not at the top, if you took out QB yards. I understand that some of those QB yards are designed plays, but the majority are scrambles that do not result from good OL play (many times the opposite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Don't forget this includes overall rushing yards including QB. An article last week indicated they would still be near the top, but not at the top, if you took out QB yards. I understand that some of those QB yards are designed plays, but the majority are scrambles that do not result from good OL play (many times the opposite) see my OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Two years ago under Marrone we were 2nd in the league (and 6-10). Shows you how far the running game will take you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 see my OP Y - missed that last sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Two years ago under Marrone we were 2nd in the league (and 6-10). Shows you how far the running game will take you.not really accurate comparison. They were 2nd in rushing yards in 2013 because they had so many attempts. The Bills lead the league in YPC. That's the more important stat. They weren't close in YPC 2 years ago. How far will a good running game take you? I don't know but 6 out of the top 10 rushing teams this season are going to the playoffs. Edited December 28, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 We also didn't have a healthy Shady half the year. Didn't have a healthy Karlos half the year (some of the games he was active he wasn't near healthy). And didn't have Gillislee half the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The O-line went from almost last in the league, to a little better than average--a huge move. Given all the injuries, I'll take it. What amazes me is how Glenn and Wood, excoriated last year, somehow improved dramatically with a different blocking scheme and a competent LG in between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 They are a RT and WR#2 from being solid at all positions. That being said, you HAVE to pay Glenn and lock down Richie. The rushing attack has been something that was extremely pleasing to watch under Roman. However, as some of you have mentioned, I think that his passing attack needs to be remodeled. Gimmie those things and cut out the bull **** trick plays with EJ and I'll be happy with their O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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