Trentwannabe Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 22 minutes ago, The BILLievers said: Saw that. At least the positive news is McDermott said they are all day-to-day which means Douglas and Gabe Davis didn't suffer anything substantial that'll keep them out of the playoffs. I think we can get by without Douglas this week but Gabe Davis would be a big asset as he's a great run blocker and the weather looks windy on Sunday. The day-to-day lingo from McDermott is key lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelonebillsfan Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Just now, Trentwannabe said: Shakir isn't playing on the outside to replace Gabe though. Can't deny his blocking presence and his ability to go off at times, even if they are few and far between. His ceiling is much higher than Sherrfield. He's not but he will by necessity get more offensive touches, obviously losing Gabe's blocking sucks, but he also causes a lot of bad plays and turnovers with his sloppy route running and inability to communicate with Josh. If you can't run on a hobbled Steelers defense without a good pass blocking wideout you probably deserve to lose anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 4 minutes ago, Thelonebillsfan said: He's not but he will by necessity get more offensive touches, obviously losing Gabe's blocking sucks, but he also causes a lot of bad plays and turnovers with his sloppy route running and inability to communicate with Josh. If you can't run on a hobbled Steelers defense without a good pass blocking wideout you probably deserve to lose anyway. I am definitely on board with more touches to Shakir - and by proxy Kincaid. I have a feeling Lenny has a big game for us running downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 21 hours ago, Trentwannabe said: Just out of curiosity who would you move to inactive? For me it would probably be Poona because Settle is more versatile and plays more special teams. Probably Poona. I like what Poona has brought the past couple weeks. But he is more of a pass rusher. Settle is more of a run stuffer than he is. Or maybe even Jospeh takes Dodsons spot if he is inactive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 19 minutes ago, Kmart128 said: Probably Poona. I like what Poona has brought the past couple weeks. But he is more of a pass rusher. Settle is more of a run stuffer than he is. Or maybe even Jospeh takes Dodsons spot if he is inactive. Looks like Dodson was limited so hopefully he can go this weekend. He's been really strong as a downhill backer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Veteran presence at LB for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Too bad about Rapp. He's kind of come on lately in their 3 safety looks. I think it's bad news about Gabe but I know others won't share that opinion. Would be great if one of Dodson or Douglas could go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfaninptown Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 16 minutes ago, Trentwannabe said: Too bad about Rapp. He's kind of come on lately in their 3 safety looks. I think it's bad news about Gabe but I know others won't share that opinion. Would be great if one of Dodson or Douglas could go. With the weather looking like it’s going to be brutal this may be a game where we need Gabe the most for his blocking. The passing game may be non existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Billsfaninptown said: With the weather looking like it’s going to be brutal this may be a game where we need Gabe the most for his blocking. The passing game may be non existent. Famous last words I know but I feel like the weather is being overblown as a talking point. Sounds more like the weather leading up to the game and for travel could be an issue. But come game time it won't be that cold and the Bills have played in stronger winds. With Allen and the short game, I feel like the passing game will still get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Diggs and Daquan getting their vet rest day. Ty Johnson has cleared concussion protocol which is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 No Taylor Rapp or Gabe Davis this week. Shouldn't be major losses as I expect the ground games to be major factors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Posted this in the NFL Gen thread. I'm not worried about the wind or the passing game. Worst case could be similar to the Colts game in 2017 but that is legitimately worst case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DER10N92 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I'm seeing opinions around saying that if the weather turns this into a run game type of day, that PIT will start getting the advantage to swing their way. But we have a better rushing offense and better rush defense than they do? And they won't have Watt. I'm not sure what it is with him, but I don't feel too threatened by Najee running the ball. He might get 20 carries if weather is tough, but he would probably turn that into 50 yards. Josh has a strong enough arm to make his passes in the wind. Even if he just stuck to under 20 yard throws. Enough to move the chains is all we need. Hopefully this isn't one of those dumb close stressful games again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 33 minutes ago, DER10N92 said: I'm seeing opinions around saying that if the weather turns this into a run game type of day, that PIT will start getting the advantage to swing their way. But we have a better rushing offense and better rush defense than they do? And they won't have Watt. I'm not sure what it is with him, but I don't feel too threatened by Najee running the ball. He might get 20 carries if weather is tough, but he would probably turn that into 50 yards. Josh has a strong enough arm to make his passes in the wind. Even if he just stuck to under 20 yard throws. Enough to move the chains is all we need. Hopefully this isn't one of those dumb close stressful games again. I disagree. Give Josh Allen, James Cook and our OL over Rudolph, Harris and their OL. This should play into Josh Allens strengths with his size, legs and arm strength. He's making throws Rudolph simply doesn't have the arm to do in 60 MPH wind James Cook needs to hang onto the ball on Sunday. He's gonna get looks in the passing game Edited January 12 by BillsGuy82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I wouldn't mind if we sat Rasul Douglas for a week and ride Johnson, Benford and Dane Jackson in coverage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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