Don Otreply Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 What is Denver going to do if they need to use their backups…, I mean really.., our 2s 3s and 4s played hungry not so much on their side of the ball, Oh, and really like the mix of play call by KD, 👍 GO BILLS!!! 4 Quote
Logic Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Stock up: Ken Dorsey Forget the specific playcalling. It was the usual preseason vanilla. This "stock up" is because the offensive operation was crisp and efficient throughout. The playcalls got in on time, the personnel -- which shuttled in and out a ton -- was always where it was supposed to be, when it was supposed to be there, there were very few delays, miscues, and mistakes. This may seem like nothing, but as Steve Tasker mentioned during the game, it's something. Offensive line In both run and pass blocking, the offensive line had a good day. From the starters to the the third string. From Saffold and Bates to Hart and Ford -- they outclassed the Broncos in both the run and pass game all day long. Whether it was giving Keenum ample time to throw or paving the way for an all-runs touchdown drive, the offensive line came to play today. Aaron Kromer looks to have made a huge difference. Running backs All five looked good. Singletary and Moss hit the whole with decisiveness and quickness. Cook showed his speed and his pass-catching acumen. Johnson looked like the slippery, dependable vet he is. Blacksheer looks like a definite practice squad keeper -- if the Bills can manage to get him there! Between the performance of the offensive line and the entire running back depth chart, it sure LOOKS like the Bills are going to have an actual run game this season. Shakir and Hodgins Nothing earth shattering today. Just another series of good route running, quality catches, and good sideline awareness. Shakir also looked like a trustworthy punt returner. I didn't specifically watch Hodgins when he played special teams snaps, but offensively, he's certainly making his case for a roster spot. Case Keenum What a difference a week -- and being protected by the first team o-line and throwing to first team skill players -- makes. Actually, even when the backup linemen and receivers came in, Keenum STILL looked good. It's safe to say all the hand wringing about the Bills' backup QB position can end now. OJ Howard Again, nothing earth shattering here, but he showed a pulse. He made a few catches, one of which saw him use his frame and strength to outmuscle the defender and secure a touchdown. After being invisible all summer, it was nice to see him contribute. Defensive End depth Shaq hasn't forgotten how to stop the run, and he showed good contain on a scrambling QB a few times, as well. Epenesa continued to pressure the passer. At one point, he was chipped by a running back AND facemasked by a tackle, and he STILL got into the QB's face and hurried a pass. His development into what looks to be a quality contributor from the right side is HUGE for this defense, whose best edge rushers all perform better on the left. Boogie Basham had a few nice plays, too, as did Mike Love. Stock down: Penalties There was one sloppy, penalty-filled drive by the offense. There were silly penalties by the defense. On a day where just about everything went right, this is one thing that coach McDermott can bark at his players about after the game. Special teams I realize that the Bills' three best special teams tacklers -- Matakevitch, Jones, and Neal -- weren't playing. Nevertheless, the Bills gave up too many big kick returns today. When the opposing offense is regularly starting past their own 30 yard line, you're not doing a good enough job making tackles on special teams. Depth corners Jackson, Elam, Johnson, and Benford acquitted themselves just fine. After those four, the rest of the cornerback depth chart struggled all day. Granted, guys like J'Marcus Ingram are likely cuts anyway, but still. They did themselves no favors today. All in all, just about a perfect preseason game: No injuries, a resounding victory in front of a fired up home crowd, six straight touchdown drives, sound defense (for most of the first three quarters, anyway), and unstoppable seeming offense. Just about every unit of the team -- with the aforementioned exception of the special teams -- performed well. Today was about as much fun as a preseason game can ever be. One more preseason contest -- in which we'll see only fringe roster players and practice squad candidates -- and then it's onto opening night against the Rams. Gonna be a hell of a year. Edited August 20, 2022 by Logic 17 4 6 Quote
davefan66 Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Why is wgr still streaming cbs radio instead of the post game? Listening over the air and it went into post game right away. Quote
The Wiz Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Warcodered said: Baldy better watch out. His job is in jeopardy. 3 Quote
Doc Brown Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 Just now, Logic said: Special teams I realize that the Bills' three best special teams tacklers -- Matakevitch, Jones, and Neal -- weren't playing. Nevertheless, the Bills have up too many big kick returns today. When the opposing offense is regularly starting past their own 30 yard line, you're not doing a good enough job making tackles on special teams. Which means we're pry keeping Matakevitch, Jones, and Neal. 3 2 Quote
wjag Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 Trending Up Keenum Blackshear Shakir Lawson Hodgins Cook Moss Singletary Trending down Nobody really. Hard to tell from the stands. 2 Quote
17islongenough Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 Heard a caller on WGR say that Beane should look at trading Allen because Keenum played good. He was close to calling Keenum, Casey Caseum 11 1 Quote
LabattBlue Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: What is Denver going to do if they need to use their backups…, I mean really.., our 2s 3s and 4s played hungry not so much on their side of the ball, Oh, and really like the mix of play call by KD, 👍 GO BILLS!!! Keep in mind that no team is ever going to play 11 backups all at once in the regular season. The question is, how can 1 or 2 backups play among 9 or 10 starters…when they are needed. 1 Quote
Doc Brown Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 Just now, 17islongenough said: Heard a caller on WGR say that Beane should look at trading Allen because Keenum played good. He was close to calling Keenum, Casey Caseum Was the caller Bill from Boston? 6 1 Quote
The Wiz Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 It's like some people have never watch Allen play before. (loud at the end so careful if you have headphones/ear buds). 8 Quote
davefan66 Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: Heard a caller on WGR say that Beane should look at trading Allen because Keenum played good. He was close to calling Keenum, Casey Caseum The dude said it with as much of a straight face you can hear on the radio. I almost spit out my beer laughing at him! Dude must be a huge Madden fan! 2 Quote
LabattBlue Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: Heard a caller on WGR say that Beane should look at trading Allen because Keenum played good. He was close to calling Keenum, Casey Caseum If true, WGR really needs a delay and dump button. How embarrassing that a call like that ever gets through. 1 2 Quote
vincec Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, Hsker4life said: The posters overreacting based on Keenum’s play last week can relax a bit. What about the ones overreacting this week? 🙂 1 1 Quote
The Wiz Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, BTB said: If true, WGR really needs a delay and dump button. How embarrassing that a call like that ever gets through. That's the reason why they take those calls. Because they are embarrassing and give the host something to talk about for 10-15 minutes. 2 1 Quote
Solomon Grundy Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: Heard a caller on WGR say that Beane should look at trading Allen because Keenum played good. He was close to calling Keenum, Casey Caseum Had to be Jimmy Spags😎 Quote
LabattBlue Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, The Wiz said: That's the reason why they take those calls. Because they are embarrassing and give the host something to talk about for 10-15 minutes. I remember when WNSA was on the air in WNY(including Shoop) and their station mantra was “sports talk for smart people”. WGR is the 180° opposite. 1 Quote
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