PolishDave Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 How many big running plays will the Bills' defense give up - especially late in the game? and - Will they be effective at stopping the run at all or will they give up 4-5 yards/carry on average?
eball Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 I think I would say the potential of turnovers in the middle of the field. Ravens D will try to take away the sideline and deep throws from TT and make him the throw to the MOF. He will need to show he can do that without throwing too many INTs. If Roman opens up the offense I think > than the 6 picks he had last year is inevitable, but then our D will need to step up to give TT the ball back. It's a good thing we had Rastro's camp reports detailing how many throws OVER THE MIDDLE Tyrod was completing!
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 I am interested in seeing how well the offense plays as a unit after not really getting any time together in the preseason. The old school mentality is that the starters play together at least 5-6 quarters during preseason to get their rythym together. The Bills clearly did not get anything close to that. I agree with everyone who says they are looking forward to see if our D is improved. I am hoping for a lot more pressure on the QB this season.
Kemp Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 My biggest concern is that they will pass a joint around in the huddle.
Fadingpain Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 WR -- Watkins/Woods = starting weak TE -- Clay = starting weak Fans never cease to amaze me... STARTLING not "starters weak"
26CornerBlitz Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Defensive communication/cohesion and can they apply pass rush pressure.
nucci Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Defense. The offense is going to be fine. Can Kyle play DE? Can we stop the run without Mr. Big Puff? Will our LB's be any good as a unit? Will AW last more than a game? Will the Duke be the new Duke or the old Duke? CB is the only place on D where I'm confident. what you said
thebandit27 Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Defense. The offense is going to be fine. Can Kyle play DE? Can we stop the run without Mr. Big Puff? Will our LB's be any good as a unit? Will AW last more than a game? Will the Duke be the new Duke or the old Duke? CB is the only place on D where I'm confident. Kyle isn't playing DE; he's playing DT, or the "T" position in Rex's base D: In the base D, Kyle is the "T", Washington is the "E", and Dareus is the "N". For this game, Bryant plays the "N". Edited September 8, 2016 by thebandit27
Freddie's Dead Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Kyle isn't playing DE; he's playing DT, or the "T" position in Rex's base D: In the base D, Kyle is the "T", Washington is the "E", and Dareus is the "N". For this game, Bryant plays the "N". He's outside shoulder instead of straight up. I'll have to see it in action, since we haven't seen him in preseason.
CountryCletus Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Personally, it's whether or not I will be out of drill by kickoff.... For the team, I believe that if our defense can stop the run.... With all the pieces we have missing in the front 7, that will be huge... Speaking of which- the first two preseason games when we were very solid against the run, does anyone know who started on D? Was Dareus in?
YoloinOhio Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) I quickly looked up how the Ravens performed against mobile QBs last season. The QBs on their schedule that I could consider legit threats to run were Kaepernick, Tannehill, Wilson and Alex Smith. They lost all 4. Just found that interesting. Edited September 8, 2016 by YoloinOhio
thebandit27 Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) He's outside shoulder instead of straight up. I'll have to see it in action, since we haven't seen him in preseason. It's the same 3-tech position that he's been playing for the better part of the last 3 seasons...the only difference is that the open-side defender is a rush LB ("R") instead of a 9-tech DE. Edited September 8, 2016 by thebandit27
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 DEFENSE! Did bringing in bro and Reed really help? Is everyone really comfortable in Rex's scheme? Is the scheme any good, or will we get run over and passed around? OFFENSE! Did Taylor take the next step? Will Goodwin make it through a game without getting hurt? Is Shady still a top #5 back? Will Sammy get enough touches? Is Clay worth all the money we through at him? SPECIAL TEAMS! Can we stop kickoff returns? Will Carpenter hit from outside 50? Do we have a punt returner?
sodbuster Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 I'm still worried about Carpenter hitting FGs. I know it's probably irrational, but I just can't shake it.
nucci Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 DEFENSE! Did bringing in bro and Reed really help? Is everyone really comfortable in Rex's scheme? Is the scheme any good, or will we get run over and passed around? OFFENSE! Did Taylor take the next step? Will Goodwin make it through a game without getting hurt? Is Shady still a top #5 back? Will Sammy get enough touches? Is Clay worth all the money we through at him? SPECIAL TEAMS! Can we stop kickoff returns? Will Carpenter hit from outside 50? Do we have a punt returner? He asked for 1 I'm still worried about Carpenter hitting FGs. I know it's probably irrational, but I just can't shake it. That's your biggest question mark?
MDH Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Easily the biggest question mark is TT. The league has been littered with guys who looked good for a year or so but couldn't take the next step. People are making a huge assumption that TT will continue to improve. He was protected last year with the running game and wasn't asked to be "the man" and he performed about as well as he could in that scenario. This year the Bills need more from him. If I had to make a bet I'd say that TT will be fine and has all the tools necessary to be a franchise QB for the next 5-7 years but I'm not to the point where I'm just automatically assuming it will happen. A QB has to do it for 2+ years - consistently - before I'll put any other position in front of him as "the biggest question mark."
The Poojer Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Easily the biggest question mark is TT. The league has been littered with guys who looked good for a year or so but couldn't take the next step. People are making a huge assumption that TT will continue to improve. He was protected last year with the running game and wasn't asked to be "the man" and he performed about as well as he could in that scenario. This year the Bills need more from him. If I had to make a bet I'd say that TT will be fine and has all the tools necessary to be a franchise QB for the next 5-7 years but I'm not to the point where I'm just automatically assuming it will happen. A QB has to do it for 2+ years - consistently - before I'll put any other position in front of him as "the biggest question mark."
sodbuster Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 He asked for 1 That's your biggest question mark? I'm confident.
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