Buffalo Bills Week 4: Bills @ Ravens

[Zman5778]

I don't understand why people are getting their panties in a bunch over Ken Dorsey losing his shit at the end of the game.

There are people getting their panties in a bunch? Where?

 

[Zman5778]

Exactly - draft a guy each year in R3/R4 & keep replenishing your RB room that way.

I'd be very surprised (also disappointed) if Singletary were to be extended. Nothing against him as a player - i think he's generally under rated - but it just doesn't mesh with the long term cap.

Running backs tend to fall off a cliff production wise after a certain point too. Even the beat ones. Especially quickly if they ever had injury issues like Barkley.

A Singletary extension 100% depends on the cost to us. If it's reasonable, then fine by me. Anything approaching market value? Buh-bye.

And I totally agree about drafting RBs often in later rounds. It's kinda like the goalie position in the NHL: Draft 1 a year (more realistically, 3 over every 4 years) and hopefully you hit a mega home run every so often and a solid double on one every 4 years.

Singletary is that solid double. Cook could be. Moss seems like an infield single that probably should have been an out.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

Anyone else already getting pumped up for tonight's Bengals-Dolphins game?

Before the year, I would have guessed I wanted the Dolphins to win this, but I think after last weekend, I got to pull for the Bengals now. I think they win, but with their offensive line, I wouldn't wager money on it.

 

[Rowley Birkin]

A Singletary extension 100% depends on the cost to us. If it's reasonable, then fine by me. Anything approaching market value? Buh-bye.

And I totally agree about drafting RBs often in later rounds. It's kinda like the goalie position in the NHL: Draft 1 a year (more realistically, 3 over every 4 years) and hopefully you hit a mega home run every so often and a solid double on one every 4 years.

Singletary is that solid double. Cook could be. Moss seems like an infield single that probably should have been an out.

I'm not completely bearish on Moss. I think he's looked much better this year than last. But it would have been nice if AJ Dillon had fallen to that pick. He's my favourite out & out thumper in the league ATM.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Anyone else already getting pumped up for tonight's Bengals-Dolphins game?

Before the year, I would have guessed I wanted the Dolphins to win this, but I think after last weekend, I got to pull for the Bengals now. I think they win, but with their offensive line, I wouldn't wager money on it.

I think Miami wins, but it'll be interesting to see how their O does against a (Im assuming) relatively healthy defense.

I have a feeling their pass rush will cause problems for Burrow given how well they got to Allen early in. Im assuming the Dolphins O does well. Theyll have their splash plays, but can they sustain drives? They struggled with that against Buffalo.

 

[Jim Bob]

Ravens lose starting DT Michael Pierce ahead of Bills matchup

PFF was very high on the #Ravens defender but now he’s out vs. the #Bills:

billswire.usatoday.com

 

[SundherDome]

I think Miami wins, but it'll be interesting to see how their O does against a (Im assuming) relatively healthy defense.

I have a feeling their pass rush will cause problems for Burrow given how well they got to Allen early in. Im assuming the Dolphins O does well. Theyll have their splash plays, but can they sustain drives? They struggled with that against Buffalo.

Bengals are wearing the all white drip, they will win by 50

 

[Puppa2Miller]

Bengals are wearing the all white drip, they will win by 50

Those things look really dope and I am usually a traditionalist when it comes to unis

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Mike McDermott]

 

[Buffalo Norsemen]

Had high hopes for Davis @ #2 this season, he will have to work out these ankle issues and get healthy. With Kumerow out I wonder if we might see Hodgins or Austin activated ? and ahem, there's the OBJ thing, yah, well...

 

[misterchainsaw]

I think Miami wins, but it'll be interesting to see how their O does against a (Im assuming) relatively healthy defense.

I have a feeling their pass rush will cause problems for Burrow given how well they got to Allen early in. Im assuming the Dolphins O does well. Theyll have their splash plays, but can they sustain drives? They struggled with that against Buffalo.

If you think Miami wins this one, it's gonna be an uphill climb to catch them with the schedule they have upcoming: @ Jets, Vikings, Steelers, @ Lions, @ Bears, Browns, Texans - they'll be favored to get to 11-0 with that stretch if they get past this week while we play @ Chiefs, Packers, and @ Ravens in that stretch...they're getting all the average/slightly above average teams at home and the actually bad teams on the road (although I guess it's possible the Lions are decent this year)

 

[Ralonzo]

I think Miami wins, but it'll be interesting to see how their O does against a (Im assuming) relatively healthy defense.

I have a feeling their pass rush will cause problems for Burrow given how well they got to Allen early in. Im assuming the Dolphins O does well. Theyll have their splash plays, but can they sustain drives? They struggled with that against Buffalo.

I think the Dolphins are a fraud. I expect the Bengals to walk them.

 

[Buffalo Norsemen]

were rooting for Cincy tonight, right ?

 

[WeDislikeEich]

were rooting for Cincy tonight, right ?

I am. I don’t want Miami at 4-0.

 

[Dubi Doo]

I think the Dolphins are a fraud. I expect the Bengals to walk them.

I view the Bengals and Dolphins as similar tier teams (Bengals slightly better). Never really bought into the Bengals hype. They went on a nice run because their pass rush hit a crazy level last post season, which I didnt think theyd replicate this season.

I dont think the Dolphins are frauds, but I also believe they got incredibly lucky to run into two injury riddled teams in two weeks. They struggled against a blah Pats team, had a 1 in a 1000 comeback against the Ravens, and barely got by a Bills team that dominated them in pretty much every telling metric. I want to see how their D performs because they were awful against the Ravens, but saved face against the Bills in a game with a ton of unique variables.

Both teams are pretty good, but I like the Dolphins coaching more + Bengals O line is terrible, so Ill give the Dolphins the edge tonight. I hope Im wrong, of course.

 

[brian_griffin]

I do not know if you can retain in NFL trades like you can in the NHL.

The Bills have less than $1.5M in cap space.

Barkley has a $7.2M cap hit and it is all base salary with him being a UFA after the season. There would be roughly $3.5-4M in remaining cap hit at the trade deadline.

Add in all the injuries and the probable need for some cap space to address injuries throughout the season and I just doubt this is something that Beane makes work.

I've been outside prepping the homestead for Ian, while my son was grilling, so I come back in for dinner, check email, etc., and this board and read this post above. Admittedly I've had a couple beers. So my first thought was "Matt Barkley makes $7.2M?"

 

[yahhockey]

 

[Dirty Dog]

He is becoming a star player before our eyes this year

 

[Buffalo Norsemen]

He is becoming a star player before our eyes this year

Miller on the other side helps, but he does look like he going to be a very solid player us.

 

[Mike McDermott]

I’m still not used to hearing Kirk Herbstreit call a professional game.

 

[TheStorm]

Terrible throw by Tua leads to an INT

 

[Onry]

Phins are a hot mess on O. Bills clearly outclass them

 

[BowieSabresFan]

Terrible throw by Tua leads to an INT

Yeah, all the time in the world to throw, he steps onto it, and horribly underthrows it.

 

[Waterfowlist]

I hate the decision to accept a 5 yard penalty and replay the down.