Protocal69 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: I can't agree with this. Allen wasn't just some mobile QB last year. Allen, for a six game stretch, was the best mobile QB the league has ever seen. Right there with a stretch that Mike Vick put together. Darnold's talents as a runner are nowhere near Allen's level. Will Allen pick up where he left off last year in his final six games? Maybe not. But we know he at least has the talent and skills and can use them at any point of a game. Also, if we figure he rushes less this year then we should figure he passes more and with better efficiency this year in his second season with a better receiving core. Lower rushing numbers, but not necessarily efficiency should hopefully correlate with greater passing numbers and passing efficiency in his second year. It's a wash for me. I do like Darnold's intangibles but Allen has skills that no other QB in the league has shown yet. He had those rushing yards because he couldn’t make the right reads. I can tell you really don’t watch games around the league. Yes Josh is a nice talent but he is far from the greatest mobile quarterback ever trust me. Forget ever I can name at least 5 qb in the league who if they wanted to run could run like Josh could. Now again don’t get it twisted long term again Josh Allen I feel will be better than Darnold. He just needs to be more consistent reading defense and making great passes. BTW What makes Allen tough to defend is he can run plus he has rocket arm. Most QB don’t have both. That’s why Allen’s running lanes are so hugh Edited September 2, 2019 by Protocal69
3rdand12 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 59 minutes ago, Cotton Fitzsimmons said: What’s good, gents? What’s good? YE OLE would like to extend a thank you to all of those posting updates from the media. Does anyone know of any stations with any live coverage today? I realize it’s Labor Day, but given the fact that this is day 1 of a normal game week, I thought WGR would have something. Obviously YE OLE was mistaken. Getting in line for the rollercoaster ride that is named Buffalo Bills Hang on Pops !!
Deranged Rhino Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, nucci said: This is so overrated It may be a touch overrated -- but even so, it's nice to see the Bills being the aggressor on this kind of stuff rather than the victim as had been the case for the past decade+. Just my take of course. 2
Deranged Rhino Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: My brother got so hyped by this move he took Singletary in the second round of our draft last night. (though, to be fair, it's a dynasty league so round 2 = round 4).
GoBills808 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, Protocal69 said: He had those rushing yards because he couldn’t make the right reads. I can tell you really don’t watch games around the league. Yes Josh is a nice talent but he is far from the greatest mobile quarterback ever trust me. Forget ever I can name at least 5 qb in the league who if they wanted to run could run like Josh could. Now again don’t get it twisted long term again Josh Allen I feel will be better than Darnold. He just needs to be more consistent reading defense and making great passes. BTW What makes Allen tough to defend is he can run plus he has rocket arm. Most QB don’t have both. That’s why Allen’s running lanes are so hugh No you can't. 1
Shaw66 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 21 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Two fan bases are going to learn a lot about their teams in 2019 in this one. Right. This is a HUGE game for both teams. They both hope to challenge the Patriots this year. They both want the playoffs. It's important because it's the first game. It's important because it's an important division rival. It's important to see your young QB can deliver. Winner has a big leg up over the loser in the division race and the playoff race. Big game. 2
Shaw66 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Protocal69 said: He had those rushing yards because he couldn’t make the right reads. I can tell you really don’t watch games around the league. Yes Josh is a nice talent but he is far from the greatest mobile quarterback ever trust me. Forget ever I can name at least 5 qb in the league who if they wanted to run could run like Josh could. Now again don’t get it twisted long term again Josh Allen I feel will be better than Darnold. He just needs to be more consistent reading defense and making great passes. BTW What makes Allen tough to defend is he can run plus he has rocket arm. Most QB don’t have both. That’s why Allen’s running lanes are so hugh I think this is right. Not necessarily about the right reads; I'm sure there were times when he made the right reads and no one was open. And he was taught that if the D was man to man in certain plays, he should take advantage of the opportunity - sort of a pass-run option. But whatever the reason, he is not a gifted ball carrier, not like Tyrod or like some others around the league. I think his rushing yards will be way down this season.
GoBills808 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Right. This is a HUGE game for both teams. They both hope to challenge the Patriots this year. They both want the playoffs. It's important because it's the first game. It's important because it's an important division rival. It's important to see your young QB can deliver. Winner has a big leg up over the loser in the division race and the playoff race. Big game. I hear this narrative but I think the Bills have a much stronger claim on being in position to challenge for division/wildcard than the Jets tbh. Buffalo one season removed from playoffs after a down year w/rookie QB injuries that finished 6-10...Jets same story w/rookie QB injuries but two years running last place in AFCE, 5-11 in 2017 and 4-12 in 2018. No legit reason to think Jets' future is any brighter than Buffalo's that I can see, there isn't enough Darnold>Allen evidence to make that the only factor. Just now, Shaw66 said: I think this is right. Not necessarily about the right reads; I'm sure there were times when he made the right reads and no one was open. And he was taught that if the D was man to man in certain plays, he should take advantage of the opportunity - sort of a pass-run option. But whatever the reason, he is not a gifted ball carrier, not like Tyrod or like some others around the league. I think his rushing yards will be way down this season. Are you talking about Allen?
Big C Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Nice play there
ColoradoBills Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: It's hard to imagine what Devin is going thru today. The first practice after the roster cut down must be very strange for all of the rookies. I would bet the mood is so different and hopefully the vets (Gore/Yeldon/DiMarco, for Devin) set a proper tone on the eve of a new season. The top rookies (Oliver/Ford/Devin/Knox) will be getting a lot of snaps and their thoughts must be going thru a myriad of scenarios. As for Devin and the RB position in particular, I am very interested on how he will be used the first game. I don't know if Dabol and McD want him to come out as the #1 RB right out of the gate OR will they start Frank on the 1st snap and bring in Devin a little slower. I for one prefer to start him out with a little patience. Gore is a vets vet and has seen it all. He over performed on 1st down with the Fish last year. The line is new and needs to "get together" themselves and throwing Devin out there too soon risking a few TFLs and messing with his confidence is a little risky in my mind. It's a long 16 game season for rookies! These are the days that try "rookies" souls. Good Luck to all the young guys. Go Bills!
nucci Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 50 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: you seem to like to piss on the parade here don't you paisan. Just on certain things...not everything 1
K-9 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Upward. Trajectory. 2
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Someone needs to tell Eric Wood he’s wrong. I’ve read it on this board.
GoBills808 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Everything except his shoulders and eyeballs 3
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