How much to play Allen and the starters in the preseason?

[Kwai San]

20 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

I don't think the preseason work is going to overcome 4 years of tape.

 

I dunno - those 4 years show A LOT more than u might think - meaning his record as a starter wasn't bad, the man doesn't suck.  Bills have a decent chip in thier pile they can use if needed.

[YoloinOhio]

2 minutes ago, Kwai San said:

 

I dunno - those 4 years show A LOT more than u might think - meaning his record as a starter wasn't bad, the man doesn't suck.  Bills have a decent chip in thier pile they can use if needed.

I don’t think that’s the issue as much as if a team would want to trade for him, it won’t be because of anything he did in the preseason against vanilla defenses and backups. It will be because of the film/ track record they already have. 

[Kwai San]

8 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I don’t think that’s the issue as much as if a team would want to trade for him, it won’t be because of anything he did in the preseason against vanilla defenses and backups. It will be because of the film/ track record they already have. 

 

Yolo - agree 100%.  An aside - I am blown away at the sheer number of posts.  So if I were to post 50 times a day it would take me 4.5 years to catch up, that ONLY if you didn't post during that time!!!  Well done sir - well done!!!!

[SirAndrew]

None, I’m not sure how a couple series a game helps prepare for the upcoming season. The only thing it is does is allow the risk of injury to key players. 

[Mark Vader]

The Bills first game is this week and it's on Friday the 13th.

 

So, I don't want to see any starters for this game.

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

Given the continuity of this offense year after year let Josh handoff one ball and pull! I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the other teams trying to push a bit harder against him.

 

But in all seriousness I agree with you, a series or two at most. More so game 2, I wouldn’t let him see Game three or much of game 1 if any. 
 

I’m wondering if there will be any sneaky auditions like they did in Detroit. I remember going to the game and up to that point  all we did was throw and throw. That game all we did was run and run. I’m like well this is interesting and not what we have been doing. . Next week Shady was cut. 

 

[Solomon Grundy]

6 hours ago, Just Joshin' said:

I don't think the preseason work is going to overcome 4 years of tape.

It took Rich Gannon, Matt Hasselback and Jake Delhomme some time before they became decent QBs in the league. Mitch may be that type of student 

[Solomon Grundy]

5 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

I don’t think that’s the issue as much as if a team would want to trade for him, it won’t be because of anything he did in the preseason against vanilla defenses and backups. It will be because of the film/ track record they already have. 

Like Kwai said, Mitch wasn’t horrible. His problem was in opportune turnovers and decision making. Better weapons would have helped him too

[JMF2006]

All 12 quarters.... why do the B/U's need reps? they aren't playing any of the 17 that count 

 

No really I think the 1st half of Game 1 against the ankle biters is a good start,

 

Then the  1st Quarter of game 2 against Dah Bears

 

Then 2 series at home against the Pack just so the home faithful get a little more for their money than 2nd and 3rd stringers.

 

JMHO

[Don Otreply]

How much do we play them? 
 

However much Sean thinks is right, he knows what he’s up to, I trust his judgment. Especially being that Sean is a far better decision maker concerning this question than anyone on this forum, and that’s putting it kindly…, the sent of fear is present in many responses here,

 

Go Bills!!!

Edited August 9, 2021 by Don Otreply

[BisonMan]

I’d actually put Josh up in the coaches booth with Daboll for most/all of the preseason. He needs fewer physical reps and as much strategy and defensive reads as he can get from the Master before he gets his HC gig. As the offense comes to the line Daboll could quiz Josh on what he sees and what audible he would check to throughout the games.

 

I’ve never seen a team do this but with 4 QBs on the roster, Buffalo could afford one upstairs learning instead of on the sidelines.

 

My 2 cents.

 

EdW

[StHustle]

8 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said:

I’d like to see a lot of Trubisky. A good looking Mitch can only boost his trade value for a team in need of a QB. I’m not looking to trade Mitch early, but later on he could get the Bills a pick in future drafts

 

No way we trade away our insurance policy for what at best would be a 3rd rounder. Doesn't make sense. Allen is a tough SOB but we all know his playing style is higher risk than the average QB so having Mitch around is us having our 2018 Foles.

[Big Turk]

Honestly I would prefer the key starters not play.

[Greg S]

Only 3 preseason games this year. My guess for Friday night at Detroit is Josh and the rest of the starters play a series or two at most. We don't want injuries but at the same time they need to get some work in building up towards the Steelers on opening day.

[dollars 2 donuts]

A return to Club Marv, as it should be.

[HOUSE]

I wouldn't let Josh drive to the airport, I have seen you guys drive

[Cheektowaga Chad]

4 qbs on the roster should tell you how much allen will play at least

[YoloinOhio]

57 minutes ago, Greg S said:

Only 3 preseason games this year. My guess for Friday night at Detroit is Josh and the rest of the starters play a series or two at most. We don't want injuries but at the same time they need to get some work in building up towards the Steelers on opening day.

I actually would be surprised if Josh plays at all in a live game where he could be hit until Dion Dawkins is back and has a few practices under his belt.

[ChasBB]

Would it be going too far to ask that all known starters be placed in bubble wrap until the Steelers game?  🙂

[wjag]

THIS preseason, more than any other in a long time around here, is for the bubble players.  Let's see the draft picks.  This should be all Webb and Fromm.. Gentry and Hollister..  Zimmer and Basham...  Lamp and Long...  Wildgoose and Hamlin.....  type of game...