A few thought about the Jets game. In no particular order

[thebandit27]

 

That decision, to me, seemed like it was made with an eye towards the marching orders from the front office: don't try too hard to win.

 

Then what are they doing calling timeouts on the ensuing drive?

 

Also, I could believe that if Bowles hadn't been so heinously bad at managing the clock in previous seasons. His blunders with the game clock at the end of the half in Week 17 of the 2015 season, when they were playing for their playoff lives against a dead-to-rights Bills team, were legendary.

[Magox]

I just don't buy the notion that Bowles is in on the tanking theory. He'd have to be in on it which implies that they are committing to at least another 4 more years to him. I don't see that as being the case. Odds are this is his last year with the team.

[dave mcbride]

 

Then what are they doing calling timeouts on the ensuing drive?

 

Also, I could believe that if Bowles hadn't been so heinously bad at managing the clock in previous seasons. His blunders with the game clock at the end of the half in Week 17 of the 2015 season, when they were playing for their playoff lives against a dead-to-rights Bills team, were legendary.

I think you're basically right, but keep this in mind: losing close games makes them look slightly better than losing by big scores. Coaches care about perception. I know that sounds illogical because the object is to do everything possible to win, but it happens so often that it has to be true, right?

[Coach Tuesday]

 

Then what are they doing calling timeouts on the ensuing drive?

 

Also, I could believe that if Bowles hadn't been so heinously bad at managing the clock in previous seasons. His blunders with the game clock at the end of the half in Week 17 of the 2015 season, when they were playing for their playoff lives against a dead-to-rights Bills team, were legendary.

 

Bowles is Caldwell-esque.

[dave mcbride]

 

Then what are they doing calling timeouts on the ensuing drive?

 

Also, I could believe that if Bowles hadn't been so heinously bad at managing the clock in previous seasons. His blunders with the game clock at the end of the half in Week 17 of the 2015 season, when they were playing for their playoff lives against a dead-to-rights Bills team, were legendary.

Just gaming this out a little more: Bowles' isn't going to last, and his next job will likely be as DC. Limiting scoring opportunities will boost his team's ranking in the points allowed category, which he can then hawk to future potential employers in interviews.

[Virgil]

5 pages in and still on topic. I'm honestly impressed

[DrDawkinstein]

5 pages in and still on topic. I'm honestly impressed

 

Thanks for picking up this tradition from Bill!

[Big C]

Hey can someone remind me what Bowles did that was dumb regarding the clock? It was something to do with a penalty but I can't remember and don't wanna sift through pages of discussion.

[rant_and_go]

I was down on the staff in preseason, but Bills looked great. Tyrod looks better, and a lot less penalties. They are very versatile, and will get better as the season goes. Really excited about week 2.

[Virgil]

 

Thanks for picking up this tradition from Bill!

No problem. And remember, he's doing one this year for a game I'm going to. I'm looking forward to it

[cover1]

In order to distribute to the weapons in a West Coast offense, the quarterback must be able to decipher coverages and pinpoint their weaknesses. On the following play Taylor does a great job of deciphering the coverage, coming off his first two reads in his progression, then delivering a pass to an area that would maximize his WR’s yards after the catch.

Sit back and watch it unfold.

 

http://www.cover1.net/taylor-works-progressions/