Rookies going forward down the stretch

[The Now Moment]

In our remaining schedule, we face some very good QBs, Brees this sunday is the first one.  Milano didn't see much of the field on TNF and honesly, I think that was a big mistake.  Humber while making a few nice tackles was lost at times and looked slow.  Why not let the young buck with fresh legs play and learn more down the stretch.  I think if he sees a lot of the field down the stretch of this season, he will blossom into a starter for next season where he could be standing next to one or two new linebackers depending on what they do this offseason.  I really think we missed him in the Jets game and would like to see if he will be given the chance to rise to the occasion against a HOF such as Drew Brees.  Zay Jones has shown a lot of progression through his playing time, why not let Milano develop as well?

 

Missing Zay Jones for sunday will hurt.  He seems to finally have clicked with Taylor being on of the few bright spots on TNF.  If his injury checks out moving forward, I expect him to be more productive in the upcoming big games that we have.  

 

Dion Dawkins has filled in for the injury-plagued Glenn at left tackle a few times this season already so this isn't new to him.  He has a tough matchup against a much improved Saints defensive line.  I hope even when Glenn comes back, he is given the opportunity at RT.  Mills playing well lasted about 1 game.  

 

Tre'Davious White is gonna keep playing number one CB and absolutely locking it down as he gets more experience against these top CBs.  He will be challenged by some HOFers including Brees, Brady and at the very least a very good Philip Rivers.  Alex Smith, who is a name in the MVP hat is also on the schedule.  His confidence and accountability has been pro bowl like this season and I think that attitude will only help him succeed moving forward.

 

These rookies will be in some important positions Sunday, hopefully they continue to play well and get better.  I think this draft class and the short sample size we've seen from them has a lot of potential to have a lot of starters and contributors coming out of it.  Sunday is a test but it's about time the Buffalo Bills start hitting on some solid drafts and CIRCLING THE WAGONS AGAIN!!!!

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

2 minutes ago, Buffalo30 said:

In our remaining schedule, we face some very good QBs, Brees this sunday is the first one.  Milano didn't see much of the field on TNF and honesly, I think that was a big mistake.  Humber while making a few nice tackles was lost at times and looked slow.  Why not let the young buck with fresh legs play and learn more down the stretch.  I think if he sees a lot of the field down the stretch of this season, he will blossom into a starter for next season where he could be standing next to one or two new linebackers depending on what they do this offseason.  I really think we missed him in the Jets game and would like to see if he will be given the chance to rise to the occasion against a HOF such as Drew Brees.  Zay Jones has shown a lot of progression through his playing time, why not let Milano develop as well?

 

Missing Zay Jones for sunday will hurt.  He seems to finally have clicked with Taylor being on of the few bright spots on TNF.  If his injury checks out moving forward, I expect him to be more productive in the upcoming big games that we have.  

 

Dion Dawkins has filled in for the injury-plagued Glenn at left tackle a few times this season already so this isn't new to him.  He has a tough matchup against a much improved Saints defensive line.  I hope even when Glenn comes back, he is given the opportunity at RT.  Mills playing well lasted about 1 game.  

 

Tre'Davious White is gonna keep playing number one CB and absolutely locking it down as he gets more experience against these top CBs.  He will be challenged by some HOFers including Brees, Brady and at the very least a very good Philip Rivers.  Alex Smith, who is a name in the MVP hat is also on the schedule.  His confidence and accountability has been pro bowl like this season and I think that attitude will only help him succeed moving forward.

 

These rookies will be in some important positions Sunday, hopefully they continue to play well and get better.  I think this draft class and the short sample size we've seen from them has a lot of potential to have a lot of starters and contributors coming out of it.  Sunday is a test but it's about time the Buffalo Bills start hitting on some solid drafts and CIRCLING THE WAGONS AGAIN!!!!

 

....great point......and I think the encouraging sign is that this gang is NOT afraid to play them........harken back to the days of Dopey Dickie Jauron and his luvfest with vet players....he was of the "gotta earn your stripes" mindset which is tough to do riding the pine.......continued to play Anthony Thomas when the guy was a three wheeled Yugo with a bad cylinder....

[The Now Moment]

4 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

 

....great point......and I think the encouraging sign is that this gang is NOT afraid to play them........harken back to the days of Dopey Dickie Jauron and his luvfest with vet players....he was of the "gotta earn your stripes" mindset which is tough to do riding the pine.......continued to play Anthony Thomas when the guy was a three wheeled Yugo with a bad cylinder....

If the players flash like Milano has in a few games...why not let them learn  and maybe they'll learn to play like that more consistently?  I applaud this coaching staff for throwing White and Zay out to the wolves and letting them compete and learn.  I think Milano and Dawkins should get some more time to prove they can play at a high level as well.  

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

2 minutes ago, Buffalo30 said:

If the players flash like Milano has in a few games...why not let them learn  and maybe they'll learn to play like that more consistently?  I applaud this coaching staff for throwing White and Zay out to the wolves and letting them compete and learn.  I think Milano and Dawkins should get some more time to prove they can play at a high level as well.  

 

......I think they selectively evaluate the talent of these kids and put them in a potential position to succeed versus "throwing them to the wolves (LOL)"......you don't want to put them in a position of confidence killer......don't remember the exact game, but didn't the White kid get burnt in the 1st half of a game only to come back in the 2nd half as stellar?....I think this gang has the knack to nurture and bring these kids along in the right situation.......Milano seems smallish but of course I was DEAD wrong.......

[machine gun kelly]

Well Dawkins will as Glenn's out, but was hoping Glenn could get healthy so Dawkins could play the right or vise versa.  I agree with you on Milano and Humber.  He pushed it coming back.  Depends how much better he did in practice this week.

[The Now Moment]

10 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

 

......I think they selectively evaluate the talent of these kids and put them in a potential position to succeed versus "throwing them to the wolves (LOL)"......you don't want to put them in a position of confidence killer......don't remember the exact game, but didn't the White kid get burnt in the 1st half of a game only to come back in the 2nd half as stellar?....I think this gang has the knack to nurture and bring these kids along in the right situation.......Milano seems smallish but of course I was DEAD wrong.......

I agree with you that they have been more meticulous than "throwing them to the wolves" haha but putting Zay and especially White in huge positions as rookies shows the confidence he has in his draft picks.  Putting a rookie Dawkins at LT has been a bold move but I think he's done well with it.  Surely he needs to improve but he hasn't been an absolute horror at the position.  

9 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said:

Well Dawkins will as Glenn's out, but was hoping Glenn could get healthy so Dawkins could play the right or vise versa.  I agree with you on Milano and Humber.  He pushed it coming back.  Depends how much better he did in practice this week.

Would like to see more Milano this week against Alvin Kamara.  He's Brees' new toy and I think Milano is the only linebacker/safety that has a chance to stay with him in coverage this week.

Edited November 11, 2017 by Buffalo30

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

13 minutes ago, Buffalo30 said:

I agree with you that they have been more meticulous than "throwing them to the wolves" haha but putting Zay and especially White in huge positions as rookies shows the confidence he has in his draft picks.  Putting a rookie Dawkins at LT has been a bold move but I think he's done well with it.  Surely he needs to improve but he hasn't been an absolute horror at the position.  

Would like to see more Milano this week against Alvin Kamara.  He's Brees' new toy and I think Milano is the only linebacker/safety that has a chance to stay with him in coverage this week.

 

...we are in TOTAL agreement bud.......let 'em get their big toe wet with live ammo........and these kids HAVE responded......pleasant surprises but coaches who know how to build player confidence.............

[Johnny Hammersticks]

17 minutes ago, Buffalo30 said:

I agree with you that they have been more meticulous than "throwing them to the wolves" haha but putting Zay and especially White in huge positions as rookies shows the confidence he has in his draft picks.  Putting a rookie Dawkins at LT has been a bold move but I think he's done well with it.  Surely he needs to improve but he hasn't been an absolute horror at the position.  

Would like to see more Milano this week against Alvin Kamara.  He's Brees' new toy and I think Milano is the only linebacker/safety that has a chance to stay with him in coverage this week.

 

Maybe the best of our current LB'ers, but if they rely on Milano to shut down Kamara in the pass game we're toast.  Has to be a combination of LB'er Safety coverage.

[The Now Moment]

2 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Maybe the best of our current LB'ers, but if they rely on Milano to shut down Kamara in the pass game we're toast.  Has to be a combination of LB'er Safety coverage.

I'd say if they pull Poyer or Hyde out of the secondary, it'll be a long day.  Those two guys thrive in those spots.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

1 hour ago, Buffalo30 said:

I'd say if they pull Poyer or Hyde out of the secondary, it'll be a long day.  Those two guys thrive in those spots.

 

I guess what I had in mind was Hyde sort of "spying" Kamara and helping out the LB'ers, as needed.  Based on what I've seen, none of the LB'ers are equipped to cover Kamara.  It's kind of a pick your poison type of thing I suppose.  I agree with a previous post that we will likely see a lot more man to man coverage tomorrow with either Gaines or Tre White with safety help over the top.  Hyde playing closer to the LOS.

[RyanC883]

I think Milano can cover Kamara.   Both rookies, and I think Milano has exceeded expectations so far this year.  I would not yank one of our safeties.  Perhpas have them "cheat" to help Milano, but not assign them to Kamara.