bartshan-83 Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 This game should definitely go down as a W in our book. Jacksonville may be up and coming, but they aren't up yet. I think there are a few keys to clinching a sound victory. 1. Get Bledsoe into a rhythm early. I think that we should start off with some intermediate or short pass plays to get Drew rolling. No 7-step drops. I think that Drew is at his worst when he gets off to a rocky start and we want to start not only the game on the right foot, but the season as well. 2. Get in Leftwich's face. He has talent, but he is still young. Rattle him early and this game will be smooth sailing. He'll start forcing throws and hopefully that will translate into some INTs. The worst thing you can do is allow him to start strong and build confidence with every throw. 3. PENALTIES for christ's sake. They have got to stop. This, IMO, has been the biggest source of frustration during the preseason. They kill our drives, they extend theirs and they have destroyed a number of very impressive returns by Josh Reed. It is a home game so the offensive line shouldn't be sh*tting their pants because of crowd noise. We ARE the better team and should win this game, but penalties (and TOs) can be the great equalizer in many cases. We take care of these 3 things, I say we cruise. Bills 27 Jags 10 peace
Astrobot Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 Good post. I agree with all 3 KEYS, hoping that the O-Line allows the first to happen (DB Rhythm), and doesn't allow the 3rd to happen (Penalties). The rest will be up to the defense. Adams having turf toe is a concern of mine; PW and Anderson/Bannan/Edwards platooning better pick up the slack. An early lead would be major. It would allow us to pound the ball mercilessly and set up occasional passes downfield (or YAC type passes).
Rico Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 Your #1 & 3 go hand-in-hand with my #1 key: NO BONEHEAD MISTAKES!
bartshan-83 Posted September 10, 2004 Author Posted September 10, 2004 Good post.I agree with all 3 KEYS, hoping that the O-Line allows the first to happen (DB Rhythm), and doesn't allow the 3rd to happen (Penalties). The rest will be up to the defense. Adams having turf toe is a concern of mine; PW and Anderson/Bannan/Edwards platooning better pick up the slack. An early lead would be major. It would allow us to pound the ball mercilessly and set up occasional passes downfield (or YAC type passes). 24414[/snapback] Yeah I agree with regards to the o-line. I think that starting off with the short/intermediate passes will make their job a little easier and therefore give them some confidence as well. If they collapse (can't block and/or penalties) we WILL lose this game. peace
VABills Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 My key to the game: 1. Score more points.
BB2004 Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 I think you're missing a big part of the Keys to the game. Can we stop Fred Taylor and their running game? If we can, I think we make it interesting, otherwise it could be a long day.
Mile High Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 Personally I would like to see buffalo establish a rushing game first. Let the oline get some licks in and then let Bledsoe get into a rhythm with his receivers. I'm really looking forward to this team running the ball all over the place this year.
bartshan-83 Posted September 10, 2004 Author Posted September 10, 2004 I think you're missing a big part of the Keys to the game. Can we stop Fred Taylor and their running game? If we can, I think we make it interesting, otherwise it could be a long day. 24534[/snapback] I totally agree. For some reason I never really think of Fred Taylor as a huge threat b/c he is always hurt. But when he IS in there (and he has been healthy for a while) he is dangerous. I think our defense can handle him. But if he does get his yards, then getting to Leftwich becomes all the more important. peace
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