Samuel…does he make an impact?

[T master]

Brady has a lot of ammo that he hasn't used i think, this game he could show some of the things he's had in his game plans all along but didn't want to show it because the other things were working so well and wanted to save them for certain circumstances and if his game plan works with some of what he has already used he may just save some of the exotic stuff for later in the play offs .

[bmur66]

All he does is catch ball behind the LOS for a few yards. 😉 

[Kelly to Allen]

He was really good vs KC. He's obviously disappointed and struggled being banged up but I expect him to help and can be valuable depth in a playoff run. 

 

 

[Charles Romes]

He’s just not next-level elusive enough (like a Gibbs) to make the plays they hope he can make. 

[JP51]

I think my only complaint this year on Brady consistently was please for the love of God stop throwing the ball to Samuel at or around the LOS... I have yet to see it work.  So, if they can figure out a way to get him involved outside of that play that would be awesome... I am just not sure I see this happening.....  although whenever the opposing D sees him out there they are sitting on that play... send him deep maybe... that would be fun... LOL 

[bigK14094]

Samuel should have me snaps.  Coleman has turned out to be the leader in drops I think.  Thinking Gabe Davis like really.  So, lets see Samuel if he is healthy and maybe he catches' more than Coleman.  Of course, the bills knew about Coleman's drops etc when they drafted him.

[Offside Number 76]

Depends on the height from which he's falling.

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

11 hours ago, Billsfed1 said:

I say yes.  It’s  long overdue, that speed in short situations (like shakir) should present itself in this game.

 

YAC all the way in this one, nothing flashy for him…but I’m guessing he’s plus 40 yards which is an appearance.

 

Do you think McDermott reaches into the bag of tricks this week?

I think he will have an impact, but not this game. Maybe a a few catches for 50 yards and a TD at most unless Cooper is limited. Then I could see him as a major factor. I think Shakir and Knox/Kincaid will be the main factor along w/ Allen’s running. I do feel super comfortable having him as depth though. 

[msw2112]

I think Samuel will get a few touches and may pick up a short gain here or there (6-8 yards on first or 2nd down), and maybe even pick up a 1st down or 2.  He'll contribute, but not necessarily show up as a "difference maker."  I don't think he's a bad player, he's just been limited due to 1) a lingering turf toe injury and 2) the Bills having an extremely diverse offense with several other options (Cooper, Shakir, Kincaid, Hollins, Cook, Davis, Johnson, Knox, etc.)

 

I'm not a fan of Buckeyes, and Samuel scored the winning TD in double OT that kept my Wolverines out of the playoff and national championship back in 2016, but that painful loss has since been avenged (many times over) and Samuel is now a Bill, so he has my full support.

[BuffaloMatt]

As long as he doesn't go under center and try that lateral to Allen which efeectively changed the course of the Baltimore game comeback.

[MarlinTheMagician]

Amari needs to draw that corner -- and everybody else eats.  Samuel, Ty Johnson, Cook, tight ends.  Let's go!

And Shakir and Coleman!

 

And Mack!

 

[The Firebaugh Kid]

He was great against KC! Why not.

[machine gun kelly]

Joe Brady has proven this season especially he is a top talent OC like Ben Johnson.  He has a lot of weapons so he’s not vulnerable to an overly liability to Diggs.  Surtan can only defend one guy.

 

Samuel may be of help Sunday, but we’ll see.  We also may see a nice day from Hollins.  My guess.  The RB’s are going to have a good day and so may the TE’s.

[Freddie's Dead]

No.

[Billsfed1]

Well…he made an impact lol

[Richard Noggin]

Yes.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

I was wildly wrong on this one. 
 

Right from the get go I was surprised how much burn he’d was getting…and as I suggested earlier in this thread, he would have to make the most of limited opportunities.

 

Boy did he ever! 

[thenorthremembers]

He was worth every penny of that contract for today alone.   Very impressed that he didnt go into a shell after the regular season he had. 

[hondo in seattle]

On 1/9/2025 at 10:14 AM, machine gun kelly said:

Joe Brady has proven this season especially he is a top talent OC like Ben Johnson.  He has a lot of weapons so he’s not vulnerable to an overly liability to Diggs.  Surtan can only defend one guy.

 

Samuel may be of help Sunday, but we’ll see.  We also may see a nice day from Hollins.  My guess.  The RB’s are going to have a good day and so may the TE’s.

 

Brady, without any elite players at skilled positions other than QB, puts a lot of points on the board.  I think he's an excellent OC.  But, at the same time, I don't think he's the best at scheming routes that get outside receivers open.  

[Turbo44]

2 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said:

He was worth every penny of that contract for today alone.   Very impressed that he didnt go into a shell after the regular season he had. 

Yeah he’s almost exactly like Von. Make an impact in the playoffs and all is forgiven