eball Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 What are some things even the optimistic fans among us are pleasantly surprised by after two weeks? I'll throw out a few: -- Daboll's scheming and playcalling -- Bojo! -- Lee Smith (and overall TE play) -- Shaq Lawson (and overall DL depth) -- Feliciano -- productivity of John Brown (did anyone expect 14 catches in two weeks?) Discuss. 8 1
BuffaloMatt Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 I know productivity is not always measured with your # being called by the commentators or showing up on the stat line but I have not heard #55 as much as I expected especialy with the new additions this year.
Royale with Cheese Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, BuffaloMatt said: I know productivity is not always measured with your # being called by the commentators or showing up on the stat line but I have not heard #55 as much as I expected especialy with the new additions this year. He’s got 1.5 sacks and 5 tackles. 3
Jumpsuit Jim Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 The interior o line is much better than I thought it would be. They are beasts. I didn’t like it at the time, but I now understand how Teller came to be traded. 4
FeelingOnYouboty Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 I really like how chippy Dawson Knox is lol 3
eball Posted September 17, 2019 Author Posted September 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, BuffaloMatt said: I know productivity is not always measured with your # being called by the commentators or showing up on the stat line but I have not heard #55 as much as I expected especialy with the new additions this year. I think you misunderstood the thread topic. 7 2 1
Kirby Jackson Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Siran Neal was EVERYWHERE on Sunday 14 1
aristocrat Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 john brown and moving those chains. it finally seems like we can get first downs even if we're 3rd and long instead of doing a draw play or just throwing a screen and giving up. 4 1 1
co_springs_billsfan Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 HauschMoney is back! No missed kicks so far
Wayne Cubed Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: Siran Neal was EVERYWHERE on Sunday I really like how they used him and Marlowe on Engram. Proved very effective. Also gave them someone bigger in the slot to slow down Barkley. 1
Philo Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Bojo and Neal for me. Had lukewarm expectations at best going into the season, but they have both played very well so far.
Ramza86 Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, eball said: What are some things even the optimistic fans among us are pleasantly surprised by after two weeks? I'll throw out a few: -- Daboll's scheming and playcalling -- Bojo! -- Lee Smith (and overall TE play) -- Shaq Lawson (and overall DL depth) -- Feliciano -- productivity of John Brown (did anyone expect 14 catches in two weeks?) Discuss. John Brown was my biggest surprise. I actually took him in a lot of my fantasy leagues for the upside. But what impresses me the most.. is that there isnt a route he cannot run. Hes effective everywhere on the field and thats fantastic. 2
Dat Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Wide receivers who actually get separation, but also realize that we have a QB who can scramble and know to keep playing, find an open spot and show him their number or work back towards him. 2
Orlando Buffalo Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 14 catches for anyone who is just starting with a qb is impressive. I am also impressed with Josh taking what the D is giving, at some point they will have to start pushing the DBs tighter and that should allow more deep shots.
GunnerBill Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Josh's play - I thought he would be better than last year but I have been very encouraged. Siran Neal on Sunday - thought he was a weak link when he came in against the Jets but very good against the Giants BoJo Trent Murhpy not being hurt yet 2
Commish Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Harrison Phillips stepping up bigtime... 11 1
TPS Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Darryl Johnson jr. given his pedigree, I thought they would bring him along very slowly. It looks like the game isn't too big for him, and I expect him to become a force as the season proceeds. 7 1
Shaw66 Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 eball Thanks for this. Your list is a good one, and other names that people have mentioned are good additions. Which makes what I keep saying is the more fundamental and important point: McDermott's system, his process, works. His system leads to pleasant surprises. Milano, Wallace, Allen, Edmunds - all young guys who contributed almost right away. And what's cool about the system is that when young players have success in the system, they want to STAY in the system, because they understand that the system helps them be successful. It feels good to do your job, and it feels good to win. So, yeah, there are some pleasant surprises, and those guys earned the right to be on your list. McDermott created the environment that allows them to be surprises. 4 3 1
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