Dorien Williams, your mission should you choose to accept it?

[John from Riverside]

To adequately replace what is probably the most love bills player besides Josh Allen on this team
 

 

[Warcodered]

Don't know if I have a good read on how he played today, from people's reactions and just watching the game and not looking for him. Seemed like he made some plays made some mistakes, so kind of hit and miss, which wouldn't be terrible for a rookie kind of thrown into his first game.

[Aussie Joe]

No pressure on the 3rd round rook out of that powerhouse Tulane right ?  …

 

Good luck Dorien .. hoping for the best ! 

[Brand J]

I saw A LOT of Dodson out there. Was it in place of Dorian? Or were the Bills running a 4-3?

[billsbackto81]

Very raw and will definitely go through some growing pains. 

 

Looks like a trial by fire situation unless they get Klein or Kirksey on the phone.

[Shortchaz]

I think he can play. He certainly looks capable, needs time. 

[bills6969]

He seems to have a good motor and is usually where he needs to be, but has to be a better tackler

[Chandler#81]

We have no choice. Next man up.

 

Make us believers, Dorien!

[streetkings01]

He looked bad out there from what I saw, but I think a lot of that was due to him being thrown into the fire unexpectedly during a game in London. With a full week of practice I think expect him to look alot better Sunday night.

[Dr.Sack]

Dorian is flying out there. He has great instincts and explodes. Perhaps a bit too fast on a RB swing pass today. I’d rather have a guy arrive early than a guy who can’t get there. He is going to be a really good player. Now he must mature rapidly. 

[Alphadawg7]

18 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Don't know if I have a good read on how he played today, from people's reactions and just watching the game and not looking for him. Seemed like he made some plays made some mistakes, so kind of hit and miss, which wouldn't be terrible for a rookie kind of thrown into his first game.

I thought he did quite well for having to step in under these circumstances.  I hate hate hate losing MIlano, but that being said, I’m actually excited to see what Dorian can do given the circumstances 

[Westside]

He couldn’t beat out Dodson. 🤮

[BuffaloBillyG]

49 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Don't know if I have a good read on how he played today, from people's reactions and just watching the game and not looking for him. Seemed like he made some plays made some mistakes, so kind of hit and miss, which wouldn't be terrible for a rookie kind of thrown into his first game.

Hits and misses describes it well. I like the kid and think he can develop over time. The worry I have going forward is if Williams and Bernard are the LB group going forward....that is a LOT of inexperience to overcome from one position group.

[Mikie2times]

Our fan base isn't exactly the best at evaluating LB play. 

[AuntieEm]

15 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Hits and misses describes it well. I like the kid and think he can develop over time. The worry I have going forward is if Williams and Bernard are the LB group going forward....that is a LOT of inexperience to overcome from one position group.

 

But might be the youth infusion was neglected somewhat due to Milano and younger safety in Hyde poyer both have lost a step and it's showing with the injuries.  Daquan being out early likely lead to Milano injury if part of the bent leg occurred as a failure to keep our lbers clean to make plays.  Might have edge being younger to play through the bumps and bruises.

 

 

 

Edited October 9, 2023 by AuntieEm

[Solomon Grundy]

47 minutes ago, streetkings01 said:

He looked bad out there from what I saw, but I think a lot of that was due to him being thrown into the fire unexpectedly during a game in London. With a full week of practice I think expect him to look alot better Sunday night.

You must be referring to Dodson #25

[RyanC883]

I think he will be great.  In the grand scheme of things we added Miller and lost Milano for Williams.  If you had to make that trade you likely would.  I don’t expect the front to regress from this.  (and yes, of course I’s rather have Milano and Miller!). 

 

The secondary is somewhat more concerning, IMO.  But that is a different thread.  Williams should be fine.  

[BananaB]

He missed some tackles but was in position to make the play. I’d be more worried if he just looked lost out there, that wasn’t the case 

[Alphadawg7]

28 minutes ago, Westside said:

He couldn’t beat out Dodson. 🤮

What?  They don’t play the same position and weren't competing against each other. So yeah this is incorrect.  

[streetkings01]

4 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

You must be referring to Dodson #25

I know who I’m referring to…..there’s a reason why they pulled him outta the game after awhile. That 3rd and long where he missed a tackle and Bernard had to clean it up…..not sure I seen much of Williams after that.