Cole situation

[CincyBillsFan]

The weather conditions played a role in limiting Beasley's playing time.

 

 

[716to540]

On 12/26/2022 at 5:39 PM, Airseven said:

This game will crystallize all the Bills’ issues. The issues that get rightfully nitpicked even when they’ve escaped with W’s. Compound whammy dropping to #3 seed.

 

Bills 20

Bengals 37

The Bills are saving him to be a weapon in the post season.

[Beck Water]

30 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:

At some point, I'm assuming they're going to move a 5th WR onto the 53. And there are a few players who would likely clear waivers, or not really be missed if they didn't.

 

Although, I'm wondering what the rules are once the post season starts? Do teams get a new set of call-ups?

 

Yes, and they aren't limited to 3

[gobills1212]

HOLY CRAP?!?!? WE SIGNED COLE BEASLEY BACK?!?!?! REJOICE, WE ARE SAVED!!!

 

 

 

Im not sure how, but I seemed to have missed the 27 other threads where this is being discussed. Luckily, I stumbled onto this one and am now caught up....

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Epstein's Mother]

18 minutes ago, gobills1212 said:

HOLY CRAP?!?!? WE SIGNED COLE BEASLEY BACK?!?!?! REJOICE, WE ARE SAVED!!!

 

 

 

Im not sure how, but I seemed to have missed the 27 other threads where this is being discussed. Luckily, I stumbled onto this one and am now caught up....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not so fast.

 

I think we've only scratched the surface on this topic.

[billsfan89]

Both Cole and Smoke were desperation moves (smart desperation moves but moves made out of desperation) and given that both guys were off the scrap head I think they are just working both of them in slowly for a playoff run esp Cole who has more of a niche in the offense as there really is no true slot WR on the team.

[Beck Water]

2 hours ago, Italian Bills said:

What do you think about the Cole situation at the moment ? 
 

He’s got very few snaps till now, why ? Maybe he’s not ready enough ? Maybe they don’t see it good anymore ? It could be that he lost his speed ? Honestly i would love to see him more involved, because i still think that he’s one of the most talented slot player in the game. 
 

We need more slants and jet sweeps or short curls in our passing game, do you agree ? And i still think Cole could be our best weapon. 

 

 

There is no "Cole Situation".  He is on the practice squad because we only have 4 WR on the active roster, and we think he can help the team more than other practice squad WR like Tanner Gentry or KeSean Johnson or even, for the last couple games, John Brown.

 

He's been called upon for 2 regular season games and has one more "free call up" left.  He got a few less snaps last week against the Bears than the previous week against the Dolphins, likely because we were running a lot against the Bears and he's not a good blocking WR.  (Isaiah McKenzie got fewer snaps than normal as well, likely for the same reason).

 

In the playoffs, there are unlimited practice squad call ups, so the team will be able to call him up for every game where they think he might help

 

Where we've had problems with jet sweeps, the problems have typically been with blocking at the line and downfield, causing the sweep to be stuffed in the backfield -not with the player running the sweep be it McKenzie, Hines, or Diggs.  Beasley doesn't help that.

 

 

Edited December 30, 2022 by Beck Water

[Dablitzkrieg]

2 hours ago, Italian Bills said:

What do you think about the Cole situation at the moment ? 
 

He’s got very few snaps till now, why ? Maybe he’s not ready enough ? Maybe they don’t see it good anymore ? It could be that he lost his speed ? Honestly i would love to see him more involved, because i still think that he’s one of the most talented slot player in the game. 
 

We need more slants and jet sweeps or short curls in our passing game, do you agree ? And i still think Cole could be our best weapon. 

 

Yes, they don't see it good anymore 

[nosejob]

2 hours ago, Italian Bills said:

What do you think about the Cole situation at the moment ? 
 

He’s got very few snaps till now, why ? Maybe he’s not ready enough ? Maybe they don’t see it good anymore ? It could be that he lost his speed ? Honestly i would love to see him more involved, because i still think that he’s one of the most talented slot player in the game. 
 

We need more slants and jet sweeps or short curls in our passing game, do you agree ? And i still think Cole could be our best weapon. 

 

He's gonna come through for us.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

He hasn’t played real football since last year, this isn’t Madden where you just plug a guy in and play. 

[Charles Romes]

His two targets two completions at the league minimum have provided excellent roi  thus far with potential for expansion. 

[Nephilim17]

1 hour ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

Cole is going to be our secret weapon for when we host the Chiefs and brutally blow them!

I'd feel a hell of a lot better about this prediction it it included another preposition.

[ArtVandalay]

3 hours ago, Italian Bills said:

What do you think about the Cole situation at the moment ? 
 

He’s got very few snaps till now, why ? Maybe he’s not ready enough ? Maybe they don’t see it good anymore ? It could be that he lost his speed ? Honestly i would love to see him more involved, because i still think that he’s one of the most talented slot player in the game. 
 

We need more slants and jet sweeps or short curls in our passing game, do you agree ? And i still think Cole could be our best weapon. 

 

The offense has changed from last year, so he needs to get up to speed, all while the team is focused on each next game, even though he used to be in the team it was under Daboll.

 

Considering you are an Italian Bills fan, think of getting a new guy up to speed like this...

 

It's like cooking risotto, you can't rush it or it doesn't come out right, and no matter how quick you want to cook it you need to take your time.  You got your broth simmering, which is our playbook, then you got the risotto which is Beasley. 

 

First we need to put some oil in the pan and cook some shallots or whatever else you want to go in. You get that going in the pan first -- that's calling his agent for a deal. 

 

Next, we add the aborio rice and toast it, this is getting Beasley acclimated to the staff and his new team mates. 

 

Now we got the broth simmering, the playbook. We can't add it all at once,  we need to scoop it in ladel by ladel, and we need to keep mixing the rice (which is the equivalent of practice). After about 40+ minutes of ladeling in broth (playbook) a cup at a time while mixing (practice), we are looking good. 

 

Now we add in some fresh chopped parsley and some parmagiano-reggiano or whatever else, which will be the new game plan installs of his role,  and boom we are ready. 

 

At this point in time I suspect we are still adding broth and mixing. 

 

I think the staff will have him ready to go as a matchup dependent role player for playoffs. 

 

Buon appetito!

 

 

[Beach]

this guy post any thought that comes to his head?

[boyst]

2 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

Shakir got the most snap counts out of Beez and McKenzie last game 

 

26 to McKenzies 24

I don't think that'll continue his run blocking is atrocious

 

Sadly kumerow is a telegraph nwe are running.  I am curious where we go with Doyle and a #2 TE next year. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

2 hours ago, billsfan89 said:

Both Cole and Smoke were desperation moves (smart desperation moves but moves made out of desperation) and given that both guys were off the scrap head I think they are just working both of them in slowly for a playoff run esp Cole who has more of a niche in the offense as there really is no true slot WR on the team.

Desperation moves how? They’re literally practice squad players. They were signed as depth. 
 

 

[JerseyBills]

6 minutes ago, boyst said:

I don't think that'll continue his run blocking is atrocious

 

Sadly kumerow is a telegraph nwe are running.  I am curious where we go with Doyle and a #2 TE next year. 

I'm curious why or how you think his Run Blocking is atrocious??

 

Can you present some evidence??

 

His most active game and we have a tremendous rushing night

 

I'm not being rude I'm just curious..

Edited December 30, 2022 by JerseyBills

[Jon in Pasadena]

2 hours ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

Cole is going to be our secret weapon for when we host the Chiefs and brutally blow them!

Sorry, Nick Wright calls dibs on that. 🤷‍♂️

[RocCityRoller]

1 hour ago, Dablitzkrieg said:

Yes, they don't see it good anymore 

 

How is your Italian?

[Freddie's Dead]

Beasley's role is to scream "I love you Josh Allen" in a girly voice after "Win on 3, 123WIN!!!"