Week 16, 12/24/2022, Bills v. Bears, GAME BALLS

[mannc]

7 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

I, like many others, thought that Shaq was the steal of the draft at 19.  He never really distinguished himself here, which ultimately lead to his release.  I thought early in the season that it was the same ol', same ol' with him.  But he's been a lot better in the last 6-8 games, so I'm coming around.  Slowly.  Ya know what I'm sayin'?  (in my best Shaq)

 

Not fair to hold Shaq’s draft position against him

[muppy]

26 minutes ago, MJS said:

Cook

Singletary

Knox

Peterman

Very reasonable choices Concur

 

😉

 

peterman is like a cockroach. You cannot eradicate him. He lingers on NFL rosters much to all our amusement 🙂

 

 

[Freddie's Dead]

10 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

He made enough plays doesn’t equal game ball. Both of his picks were absolutely atrocious. Both put the team in horrible spots and the defense bailed him out. And I am a die hard Josh fan/supporter/defender. 

 

Dave Mason time.

[Wizard]

I know it's considered heresy, but it is sometimes a good thing when neither Allen or Diggs deserve an automatic game ball. Neither did. That's okay against the Bears but not against the Bengals next week or playoffs.

 

With that said, GAME Balls:

1. Motor

2. Cook

3. Defensive line containing Fields

4. Defensive Coaching Staff/Scheme

 

[Freddie's Dead]

5 minutes ago, mannc said:

Not fair to hold Shaq’s draft position against him

 

It is, we do it all the time, Cody Ford, AJ Epenesa, Boogie Basham, Sammy Watkins, EJ Manuel, etc.

[mannc]

1 minute ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

It is, we do it all the time, Cody Ford, AJ Epenesa, Boogie Basham, Sammy Watkins, EJ Manuel, etc.

Blame Wrecks Ryan

[WideNine]

On defense.. the entire D-Line.

 

Honorable mentions to Taron, Milano, and Edmunds.

 

Our defensive front was excellent, stayed gap disciplined, and did not lose contain on the edges - the runs they got gashed with against Miami, they quickly corrected after that first series.

 

Played lights out down the stretch and kept us in the game after some ill-advised turnovers by our O put them back on the field or gave Chicago a short field.

 

Defense came to play.

 

On offense, our run blocking with Cook and Motor tearing it up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Saxum]

AJ Epenesa seemed to be constantly pressuring QB allowing others to make plays.

[JerseyBills]

42 minutes ago, jkeerie said:

Coach McD for that challenge that reversed the first down!

I was proud of him!! I knew he felt good w that challenge win and that basically was the game 

2 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

AJ Epenesa seemed to be constantly pressuring QB allowing others to make plays.

AJ is having somewhat of a breakout year imo. I didn't count on him at all last year and especially w Von being out, he has turned it up. He's been very noticeable lately 

[K D]

Who knew a 35-13 win could look so bad. The running offense was dominant all game, especially in the 2nd half. The backs had 3 yards before contact every play. Should have been running more from the start.

 

Davis and McKenzie are not good. I'd like to see more Beasley. Why call him up if not to use him?

 

Defensive line and LB's looked good, db's not really challenged all game but still not confidence inspiring. They will be tested next week.

[Freddie's Dead]

19 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

AJ Epenesa seemed to be constantly pressuring QB allowing others to make plays.

 

I did have AJ sporting a set of double D's last week.  He played well today, need him to be less busty against better teams.

[Toledo Bill]

27 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

AJ Epenesa seemed to be constantly pressuring QB allowing others to make plays.

I have really been down on Espenesa and Boogie.  Glad to see I am wrong on AJ but Boogie…

[HurlyBurly51]

The key to me was keeping 1,000 yard rushing QB Fields contained, and Milano more than did his job.  Game ball!

42 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

Dave Mason time.

I think I get the reference - "we just disagree?"

[finn]

1 hour ago, Ya Digg? said:

Cam Lewis for finding a way to not try and cost the Bills a win 

In that case, MacKenzie also gets a game ball. 

[Don Otreply]

1 hour ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

It is, we do it all the time, Cody Ford, AJ Epenesa, Boogie Basham, Sammy Watkins, EJ Manuel, etc.

Draft position is 100 percent on the team making the pick, the player has no control over when they get picked. It’s on the team, always. 

[Bad Things]

Motor

Cook

Dawsome

 

Ed Oliver

Shaq

Milano (as usual)

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

Entire defense for totally shutting down the Bears main offensive weapon which is Justin Field's legs. Under McDermott the Bills have a long history of shutting down running QB's like Jackson and Fields.

[ganesh]

5 hours ago, BIGFOOTspaceman said:

Dorsey for remembering we have running backs

It was frustrating to see him be so frustrated after every negative play (on TV).   He needs to be more composed.  Go Bills !

[78thealltimegreat]

Devin solid game 

James Cook who honestly has franchise back written all over him 

Milano chasing around and containing Justin Fields 

Dline solid job guys AJ had the game this week that I thought he would have had last week 

 

[gtw3]

First Star : Motor / Cook tandem   

Second Star: Still giving it to Josh.  2 TDS thrown. 1 ran in.  The Ints were bad but on the day when he passes Marino for most TDs through his first 5 seasons, he deserves a star. 

Third Star: Kingsley Jonathan for making the best of his limited time on the field.