Josh is morphing as a QB…has stopped running recklessly

[Lenigmusx]

In the aftermath of all the crazy events of the last month it would seem Josh’s game has changed. I think perhaps DaMar’s injury had more of an impact on Josh’s game than many are realizing. If you really go back and watch the play design against NE and Miami you will see almost zero QB counter bash and very little of the JA special that shreds a defense that is sitting on the coverage. I think perhaps being on that field in Cincy has effected his approach and rightfully so. However I also think it is one of the reasons for the increased and unnecessary home run approach. He has lost a safety valve in his own mind. It would seem prior to the last two weeks he has always viewed his own legs as a check down. It has been a very effective one. With the option limited it is an adjustment. That coupled with mediocre pass pro has create a void or weakness. The screen game could fill this and if we can see that at home Dorsey most definitely does. I just think it changes the way he reads the field but in the long run it will make him better. Fearless but smart… hopefully if he needs it he will be able to go to the well this Sunday though. 

Edited January 18, 2023 by Lenigmusx

[Ray Stonada]

Interesting theory… sample size is too small to know if this is correct or if the game plan was different. 
 

If Josh starts to take checkdowns instantly when available for 5+ yards we are not stoppable as an offense. 

[streetkings01]

He hasn’t stopped running recklessly…..Patriots and Dolphins kept 1-2 spies on him as soon as he gets out of the pocket they’re already running up and breaking down in front of him hence the reason the deep ball has been there the last 2 games.

[LeGOATski]

I don't see it. It's just been hard to run with the DL containing him and DBs spying him.

[HOUSE]

The doctors gave me Morphing in the hospital ,woooooooooo

I had a visit with Ralph Wilson and he wasn't happy

 

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Edited January 18, 2023 by HOUSE

[Matt_In_NH]

Interestingly it also coincides with an ankle injury that has been on the injury report.   Josh will do whatever it takes to win.  I bet you see a lot more running this week.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

10 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

The doctors gave me Morphing in the hospital 

Wait until you get the bill. 🤨

[US Egg]

Josh running is essential to this offense. 

 

The guy can’t help it and it’s not a bad thing.

 

He is using, what on high, has blessed him with.

Edited January 18, 2023 by I am the egg man

[Dan Darragh]

Stopped running recklessly but went back to throwing recklessly.  Choose your poison.

[BRH]

Certain games you know you can win without Josh running all over the place.

 

Like the last two. 

 

But when it started to get tight last week, you saw him break off a pretty angry run.

 

He’ll run more this week. 

[LeGOATski]

7 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said:

Interestingly it also coincides with an ankle injury that has been on the injury report.   Josh will do whatever it takes to win.  I bet you see a lot more running this week.

That was the Hendrickson roll injury.

[stevewin]

I am also in the camp that I think the ankle was bothering him more than most people think the last couple games

[Simon Says]

34 minutes ago, streetkings01 said:

He hasn’t stopped running recklessly…..Patriots and Dolphins kept 1-2 spies on him as soon as he gets out of the pocket they’re already running up and breaking down in front of him hence the reason the deep ball has been there the last 2 games.

Glad you posted this so I wouldn't have to. Pats and Dolphins know the Bills so well and tried to contain Josh in the pocket to limit his magic escapades. 

[Lenigmusx]

41 minutes ago, streetkings01 said:

He hasn’t stopped running recklessly…..Patriots and Dolphins kept 1-2 spies on him as soon as he gets out of the pocket they’re already running up and breaking down in front of him hence the reason the deep ball has been there the last 2 games.

Perhaps but a spy and even keying on his running has not stopped him in the past… something changed in the approach. Maybe going over the top is what it is. 

[US Egg]

26 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

Wait until you get the bill. 🤨

Is it cheaper in Canada, friend was curious.

[H2o]

7 minutes ago, Lenigmusx said:

Perhaps but a spy and even keying on his running has not stopped him in the past… something changed in the approach. Maybe going over the top is what it is. 

When the spy/spies are actually in position to stop him, yeah, he's not going to be able to run. The fact that both teams were disciplined in this, as well as not getting too wide on their rushing lanes and in turn collapsing the pocket, has caused Josh to take some sacks or get tackled around the LOS. 

Edited January 18, 2023 by H2o

[Teddy KGB]

Excellent runner.     Run more 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

I think his ankle was bothering him after the Hendrickson roll, because it looked to me that he didn’t quite have his top gear.

 

But I think he’ll run when he has to going forward in the Playoffs. It’ll be 3 weeks since that Bengals game. 

[Ga boy]

1 hour ago, Ray Stonada said:

Interesting theory… sample size is too small to know if this is correct or if the game plan was different. 
 

If Josh starts to take checkdowns instantly when available for 5+ yards we are not stoppable as an offense. 

Truth.  I wanna see some check downs to #28 so he can burn baby burn!

[RunTheBall]

A lot of teams are learning to limit Josh’s run’s. They can rush disciplined and contain because they are going to still get pressure with our below average O-line.

 

There is almost always a spy on Josh. So here’s a question for those smarter than me -

 

If you know the other team is going to have a guy saying on Josh all the time, there has to be a way to put that defender in conflict and take advantage of the fact that half is attention is away from his primary responsibility. If they put a guy in the middle of the field 7-10 yards from the line of scrimmage whose main purpose is to watch the QB then that has to open something else up, no? 

Edited January 18, 2023 by RunTheBall