JohninMinn. Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 Let's go old school. Remember when the most important thing was to have the football to score? This goes against the fashionable algorithm way of doing things but the Bills will be making a statement that shows a lot of confidence right away! Buffalo 24 Patriots 13 4 1 2
KD in CA Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 Sorry, no. Seen enough Pats doubling up on last possession of 1st half and first possession of 2nd half to last a lifetime. 24 2 2
Bray Wyatt Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 No, defer, which is what we always do. Dont start overthinking things just bc we are playing the pats 7 1
Nextmanup Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 Our strength is the D, not the offense. So give the ball to NE first and let the D go out and make a statement to get the crowd going. That can backfire, however, if Brady drives straight down the field and scores. Could be pretty demoralizing. I would still play the odds, have confidence in the D, and give Brady the ball to start the game. 1
r00tabaga Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 I want ball 2nd half. I want to be loud right off the bat. 1 1
Augie Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: No, defer, which is what we always do. Dont start overthinking things just bc we are playing the pats Agree. I’d like to start with the ball in the 2nd half. I love McD, but who do you think might make better halftime adjustments? I’d rather delay that agony and limit the Pats* 2nd half possessions as much as possible. . . Edited September 27, 2019 by Augie 2
MJS Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 Best thing ever is to get the ball and score at the end of the 1st half and then get the ball to start the 2nd half and drive down the field and score as well. Teams that do that usually win. I always want the ball to start the 2nd half. Always. 4
row_33 Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 it would be a surprise to take the ball in this day and age, so go for it shake it up 1
John from Riverside Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 We wont do that....our D is still our best unit 1
Kmart128 Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: No, defer, which is what we always do. Dont start overthinking things just bc we are playing the pats I think we should take the ball in first quarter every game.... We have struggled mightly in 3rd quarter. All 3 weeks we haven't come out of the half ready to play 1
ocemur Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 If we win the coin toss, I want the fans to rush the field and tear down the goal posts while the players celebrate wildly. Then everyone just leave. Be cool, man, don't say nothing. Just leave and celebrate. 5 1
LABILLBACKER Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Our strength is the D, not the offense. So give the ball to NE first and let the D go out and make a statement to get the crowd going. That can backfire, however, if Brady drives straight down the field and scores. Could be pretty demoralizing. I would still play the odds, have confidence in the D, and give Brady the ball to start the game. As you said you still start on D. It's our strength. If we keep them from scoring than we'll get the ball to start the 3rd and keep it out of marsha's hands.... 1
Just Joshin' Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Sorry, no. Seen enough Pats doubling up on last possession of 1st half and first possession of 2nd half to last a lifetime. This is the correct answer. Make on stop, get short field and drive for a score. Get ahead and play it smart.
aristocrat Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 no. defer and force 3 and out take the lead and then bury them at halftime
Bray Wyatt Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Kmart128 said: I think we should take the ball in first quarter every game.... We have struggled mightly in 3rd quarter. All 3 weeks we haven't come out of the half ready to play I dont think that has anything to do with us getting the ball or not at the half
I'm Spartacus Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 I think if we win the opening coin toss, elect to kick off but do an on-sides kick. ANALYTICS! 2 1
row_33 Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: I think if we win the opening coin toss, elect to kick off but do an on-sides kick. ANALYTICS! analytics of cratering
iinii Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 Not me or most NFL coaches. Sending the lamb out to slaughter early is not how we want to open. BB feasts on inexperienced quarterbacks. Let the defense batten down the hatches, get the three and out. Let them take the first body blows, maybe take a little pressure of the offense with better field position. Plus the noise level at the beginning of the game is generally louder (much louder) than the start of the third period due to people not being back from the head, beer stand..... NE can be had but the game is going to have to be low scoring for that to occur, which for me starts with the D setting the tone early.
row_33 Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 the only thing to do before the deferral option was take the ball if you won the toss now it's best to defer for so many reasons above the reason to receive the opening kickoff we saw this with college for many moons before the NFL woke up
Shooter McGavin Posted September 27, 2019 Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) The offense has clicked in the first quarter as opposed to the 3rd quarter, so I’m all for the ball in the 1st half. Plus the crowd isn’t always in their seats for the first few minutes of the game. Edited September 27, 2019 by Shooter McGavin
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