I’m kind of Over the Hines Experiment

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Idk about ya’ll but I was excited about the additional of Nyheim Hines.

 

It seems they’ve slowly, and finally started to work him into the game plan. He was heavily involved early, and then McKenzie started to take over those snaps.

 

It seemed like every sweep, handoff, or target was sniffed out, or went no where. I wonder if there was some sort of formation tell, or they keyed into him based on personnel or usage, but it just flat out stunk.

 

I’m not a huge McKenzie guy, but age again had a solid game. 
 

Im kind of over this trade. Let him return kicks and get touches here and there, and revisit this in the off-season.

 

Singletary is my guy. Let’s let him and Cook take it the rest of the way. 

[K-9]

The Hines experiment hasn’t even started yet. 

[Matt_In_NH]

What experiment?   He is a big upgrade in he return game and if needed can probably do some thing in offense.   His presence is felt and he has been great.  People had unrealistic expectations is the only issue I see.  

Edited December 2, 2022 by Matt_In_NH

[Bills!Win!]

Just wait until we play a good defense in the divisional round at high mark stadium. We will be throwing him screens left and right. He is our secret weapon 

[boyst]

Too lazy to get into it but he was important tonight. Created mismatches on D, for 1. And had good vision to move out and take pressure off others running routes 

[Simon]

I don't think that he's comfortable with the offense yet, which means the coaches aren't comfortable with him in the offense.

He didn't do himself a lot of favors tonight in the regard but at least they're getting comfortable enough with him enough to try

[Big C]

IDK he’s going for a record # of negative yards with this team so I say let’s let this thing play out.

[Nelius]

3 minutes ago, K-9 said:

The Hines experiment hasn’t even started yet. 

Exactly how I feel. Although his returns today were pretty lame compared to previous. Still feels potentially more successful than the Jamison Crowder experiment.

[Bills!Win!]

2 minutes ago, Big C said:

IDK he’s going for a record # of negative yards with this team so I say let’s let this thing play out.

Our own Reggie Bush holds that record 

[Reks Ryan]

Remember the historically bad season from Reggie Bush with the Bills.

 

so much fun to have a good team.

[Big C]

Just now, Simon said:

I don't think that he's comfortable with the offense yet, which means the coaches aren't comfortable with him in the offense.

He didn't do himself a lot of favors tonight in the regard.

I mean this guy has never been an elite player. Decent pass catcher and injury fill-in like McKissic, Perine, etc. He is actually a very good returner and we have seen that so far. NE also plays good teams year in and year out so today doesn’t count. 
 

We traded a 6th and an incredibly unproductive RB for him, what did we think we were getting? He will have a role and make some plays but we are still figuring out what we can do with him. We have barely practiced with him. 
 

Instead, why don’t we focus on how much better Cook has been and how we now have the luxury of a Hines as RB3.

[Malazan]

This forum needs a "Are you ok, like emotionally?" emote. 

[Roundybout]

Don't really mind how he comes along in the offense so long as he continues to be a monster in the return game. 

[Big C]

3 minutes ago, Bills!Win! said:

Our own Reggie Bush holds that record 

Are you not aware that Hines has surpassed him? 

[benderbender]

Nope. Be over it. I’ve never felt more secure about our punt returns since Roberts left. He’s worth his salary for that.

[Simon]

6 minutes ago, Big C said:

Instead, why don’t we focus on how much better Cook has been

 

I think one of the things that makes Hines continue to feel intriguing is that Cook still really hasn't looked like a good ballcarrier yet.

He's a better passcatcher than Motor but unless he has a gaping hole even front of him, he cant get into the second level.

Hines is probably even a better ballcatcher than Cook and if he can run into the 4 and 6 hole he might be a better option than the rookie right now

[Buffalo_Stampede]

We didn’t need him. It was a nice depth addition but Cook started getting rolling. 
 

That trade could’ve been about next year also with Singletary a UFA.

 

If singletary or Cook get dinged up we’ll be very happy we have Hines.

Edited December 2, 2022 by Buffalo_Stampede

[JGMcD2]

Yeah, I’m over it too. Mostly because we have a large group of fans on this message board that keep behaving as if we acquired Barry Sanders in his prime and are misusing him. 

Edited December 2, 2022 by JGMcD2

[Freddie's Dead]

The sweep from the 8 was stillborn from the snap.  Very poor play design leaves the Cheats best defensive player, Judon, unblocked, for an easy 3 yard TFL.  Dorsey didn't do Hines any favors.

[Warcodered]

The one time he caught the ball on the sort of play everyone thought he'd be doing he did exactly what he was brought here to and got some quick yards. Those sweeps they were ready for and never had a shot.