Hebert19 Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 I get Coach's loyalty but how is it a good idea to play in AFC Championship with your 2,3,4 receivers hobbled? 1. Beasley likely will have meniscus surgery is my guess. He was a warrior but clearly not as full strength. 2. Brown was never healthy since like week 4. Guessing he also has surgery on his agenda. Knee ankle i don't know what. 3. Gabe couldn't even play all game until the end and was clearly not at full strength. We ended up running Knox out there as a WR basically all night because we were short and yet we had 2 practice squad guys that whether they know the offense or not could have stepped in. We needed to score a bunch of points tonight. We knew this would be the case...yet we went is knowingly short handed. This was a fail! 10 4 1
Hebert19 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Posted January 25, 2021 Stop what? We literally had 3 receivers playing injured. 6 2
Brennan Huff Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 Are you still mad? Have you gone to sleep yet? Sleep it off buddy, you’ll feel better when you wake up 3
Hebert19 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Posted January 25, 2021 This isn't about mad. Its a topic just like every other on here. An honest question. This hurt us as we couldn't get separation all game. 8
teef Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: Stop what? We literally had 3 receivers playing injured. what's your solution? 1
racketmaster Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Honestly, I did not like the Davis move over Stills. Davis barely got on the field and did not look himself when he did. And McD answer was pretty weak in that he relied on the doctors and wanted to error on the side of giving the guys who played for him all year a chance to play in the game. You watched him all week and if he did not look himself, you have to put a healthy wr out there. This is not Diggs we are talking about where he could still be a decoy but a rookie. He clearly was not right and we clearly could have used some more juice at that position especially since Beasley and Brown have been taking turns breaking down as of late. Edited January 25, 2021 by racketmaster 1
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) I understand that Still was "new" and maybe didn't know the playbook as well, but dang, at least try something. And, I've been very strong on bringing up A. Williams at RB. I still don't understand why he wasn't at least given a shot. Perhaps it was because we played Miami and he really isn't that good, but how do you know. But, John Brown has not been the same. I believe he was a liability in the game. Ultimately, it was more the Defense not stopping a damn thing and the O line not providing any protection that sealed our fate. Edited January 25, 2021 by Houston's #1 Bills Fan 2
Brennan Huff Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: This isn't about mad. Its a topic just like every other on here. An honest question. This hurt us as we couldn't get separation all game. Literally all of our WRs were hurt. What is there to discuss? What did you want them to do? 3
JimKellyTryouts Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 Stills needing to be active and getting significant reps is among the least controversial things we could say - no denying we were beat up, as OP said 3 1
Freddie's Dead Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 We had a healthy McKittrick and he touched the ball like what, 3 times? Dude does nothing but make plays, time and time again, but we're trotting Welcome Back out there on a bad wheel. Grrr... 3 1
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: Stop what? We literally had 3 receivers playing injured. 4. Diggs(oblique), Brown(knee/ankle), Beasley(Knee/possible groin), Davis(ankle) Edited January 25, 2021 by Not at the table Karlos 1 1
Bermuda Triangle Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 I think there was a play or two last night where Lee Smith was lined up in the slot. That must have really scared the KC defense. 1
bigK14094 Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 29 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: This isn't about mad. Its a topic just like every other on here. An honest question. This hurt us as we couldn't get separation all game. Your summary is correct. three dinged receivers, and that doesn't count Diggs oblique. But, also a O line that couldn't keep allen clean and, a D that could stop the Chiefs O. What what's with Hughes and D Johnson out in coverage. Those guys looked like statues out there w the db's and wr's. 1
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: 4. Diggs(oblique), Brown(knee/ankle), Beasley(Knee/possible groin), Davis(ankle) With Davis being the only one on the official injury report designation though? https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2928013-afc-championship-game-2021-injury-report-predictions-for-bills-vs-chiefs
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: I get Coach's loyalty but how is it a good idea to play in AFC Championship with your 2,3,4 receivers hobbled? 1. Beasley likely will have meniscus surgery is my guess. He was a warrior but clearly not as full strength. 2. Brown was never healthy since like week 4. Guessing he also has surgery on his agenda. Knee ankle i don't know what. 3. Gabe couldn't even play all game until the end and was clearly not at full strength. We ended up running Knox out there as a WR basically all night because we were short and yet we had 2 practice squad guys that whether they know the offense or not could have stepped in. We needed to score a bunch of points tonight. We knew this would be the case...yet we went is knowingly short handed. This was a fail! I think you answer your own questions. When your legit starting WR are injured, your team has to make a judgement call: Is my hampered starter better than these 2 practice squad guys who are on our practice squad all season because 31 other teams don't think they're starters? And "whether they know the offense" and have timing down with Josh matters. The results of not having timing down, or not having the exact route running, would also not be good. Clearly the coaches and trainers and players felt that injured Brown, Beasley, and Davis was still better than their backup alternatives. It doesn't mean that they were playing their best, it's a violent game and injuries happen. 2 1
Royale with Cheese Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 33 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: Stop what? We literally had 3 receivers playing injured. I don't think you know the severity on their injuries from the couch. If they weren't healthy enough, they wouldn't have played. Beasley did have 7 catches for 88 yards yesterday. So what if Lee Smith lined up in the slot? His last catch went for 15 yards because no one covered him....this team all season has made plays with several people.
26TrapDraw Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, Hebert19 said: I get Coach's loyalty but how is it a good idea to play in AFC Championship with your 2,3,4 receivers hobbled? 1. Beasley likely will have meniscus surgery is my guess. He was a warrior but clearly not as full strength. 2. Brown was never healthy since like week 4. Guessing he also has surgery on his agenda. Knee ankle i don't know what. 3. Gabe couldn't even play all game until the end and was clearly not at full strength. We ended up running Knox out there as a WR basically all night because we were short and yet we had 2 practice squad guys that whether they know the offense or not could have stepped in. We needed to score a bunch of points tonight. We knew this would be the case...yet we went is knowingly short handed. This was a fail! What are you talking about MCClappy was just going to be conservative and kick field goals what do you need receivers for.
teef Posted January 25, 2021 Posted January 25, 2021 ok. so what should the bills have done? i really have no idea. 1
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