I am waiting in line for an echl game

Maybe I will see lehner
- homiedclown

2pm game eh?

I might know a guy who is working the game on Wednesday...I might be that guy

Also:
Football post coming

Andrew Luck was hit and sacked a ton the last few years.

The Colts drafted OL and spent money in FA and he was only hit twice and hasn't been sacked in the last 2 weeks and Luck has been playing lights out.

Rebuild this OL

It helps the passing game, having a passing game opens things up for the running game.

It's not establish the run to open up the passing game anywhere (I hope you're reading this McDermott). Establishing a passing game opens up the running game!

Matt Barkley...played the best game all year from the QB position in a Bills jersey.

I don't know if Allen would have had the same success. Not saying he is a bust but he needs time. I would play Barkley against Jacksonville.
-stripes

Sounds like you’re saying he’s NOT READY

In all seriousness,
Allen is gonna get back in at some point
Hopefully he’s been able to digest what he’s learned now that he’s had a chance to step back for a few weeks

He’s gonna be our starter again next year no matter what
We need this kid to work out

Does it have to be one or the other?
As long as we aren’t wasting the extra picks we have on rentals
We can bring in guys that’ll be here long term, and let the kids fight their way into the lineup

We still have some Vets i think we could do without too
So that could clear roster spots if/when we move on from them
- jdfitz77

Scandella tops that list for me

Pommer can stay for another year just not at his cap hit

Bogo has been a pleasant surprise, sure he has made some boneheaded plays but he hasn't be noticeably bad in a while. Hopefully he can stay healthy

Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0

I'm down

2pm game eh?

I might know a guy who is working the game on Wednesday...I might be that guy
- Stripes77

It may be the worst officiated game in the ECHL history

Sounds like you’re saying he’s NOT READY

In all seriousness,
Allen is gonna get back in at some point
Hopefully he’s been able to digest what he’s learned now that he’s had a chance to step back for a few weeks

He’s gonna be our starter again next year no matter what
We need this kid to work out
- jdfitz77

I wish he wouldn't have gotten hurt.

Mayfield started hot and fizzled out but has had 2 really good games back to back.

I would have liked to see Allen make those same improvements.

Let's see what he has after the Jags game is all I am saying.

Dolphins, Jets, Lions, Pats, Dolphins to finish the year up.

You're absolutely right we need this kid to work out. Maybe he has improved sitting and learning during his injury. I am just nervous about sending him out against a top ranked defense after an injury.

Scandella tops that list for me

Pommer can stay for another year just not at his cap hit

Bogo has been a pleasant surprise, sure he has made some boneheaded plays but he hasn't be noticeably bad in a while. Hopefully he can stay healthy
- Stripes77

The notion that the guys in the AHL can step right in and provide what this current depth is providing is optimistic at best.

Rasmus Asplund has 1 point this year

Nylander has been ok. He has some points but he still isn’t dominating which you’d expect by now from someone who’s as skilled as him

It may be the worst officiated game in the ECHL history
- hubie

Hey now, don't throw the rest of the crew under the bus like that

There are reasons to go either way IMO. I think it's easier to start Barkley, if you lose so what, if he plays great you can say you were resting Allen. My issue is simply that I'd like to challenge Allen and really know by year's end what we have.

If he isn't the answer, I'd be drafting another QB or trying to acquire one in the offseason. If Allen only plays 3 or 4 games the rest of the year, you don't have the data necessary to make that call, effectively ruining another season if he isn't the answer.

Not saying you are wrong at all, just would go a different way for different reasons. They could be playing the Pats or KC, same answer.

You are right about the Jets, didn't know their defense had been okay thus far.
- RhinoFan

That’s not gonna happen though

We all knew when Allen was drafted that he was gonna need time to develop
1 season is nowhere near enough time to tell what he’s gonna become
Especially one that’s been as Fd as this one

The line has played better, but still needs work
Haven’t been able to run the ball, bc defenses are crowding the line
Haven’t been able to pass downfield, bc of a lot of reasons

Tough to evaluate how good Allen will be as a QB when he’s pretty much just been relying on his athleticism to this point

The notion that the guys in the AHL can step right in and provide what this current depth is providing is optimistic at best.

Rasmus Asplund has 1 point this year

Nylander has been ok. He has some points but he still isn’t dominating which you’d expect by now from someone who’s as skilled as him
- sbroads24

I agree

They have to have real NHL players in the lineup

Exactly why Bailey hasn't stuck around. He just doesn't show it at the NHL level.

That is one of the reasons I didn't hate the ROR trade. They got two real NHL players. Depth is so important.

The notion that the guys in the AHL can step right in and provide what this current depth is providing is optimistic at best.

Rasmus Asplund has 1 point this year

Nylander has been ok. He has some points but he still isn’t dominating which you’d expect by now from someone who’s as skilled as him
- sbroads24

Who's his center? Genuine question

That’s not gonna happen though

We all knew when Allen was drafted that he was gonna need time to develop
1 season is nowhere near enough time to tell what he’s gonna become
Especially one that’s been as Fd as this one

The line has played better, but still needs work
Haven’t been able to run the ball, bc defenses are crowding the line
Haven’t been able to pass downfield, bc of a lot of reasons

Tough to evaluate how good Allen will be as a QB when he’s pretty much just been relying on his athleticism to this point
- jdfitz77

Having a QB that is athletic is not a bad thing, but only have a QB because he is athletic is a bad thing (Tyrod)

OL is the most important thing in football IMO. A great OL can make almost any QB/RB look good. Our OL actually played very well yesterday, and a QB with 6 practices had a great game.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

you wouldn't know it by the Buffalo media and their obsession with the quarterback position...

for recent evidence of this, look a the cowboys...their line was decimated this season and dak is having a rough go of it...

or indy...luck has been getting smoked for a couple years now...they fixed up the ol and he's back to being the luck everyone saw when he went first overall

I agree

They have to have real NHL players in the lineup

Exactly why Bailey hasn't stuck around. He just doesn't show it at the NHL level.

That is one of the reasons I didn't hate the ROR trade. They got two real NHL players. Depth is so important.
- Stripes77

There's a time and place to bring up more kids, it is definitely not the next 4 games!

The speed and depth of TB is brutal for this team to match up against.

Scandella tops that list for me

Pommer can stay for another year just not at his cap hit

Bogo has been a pleasant surprise, sure he has made some boneheaded plays but he hasn't be noticeably bad in a while. Hopefully he can stay healthy
- Stripes77

All those guys have been up & down at times, along with some others
I haven’t been shy about my “meh” feelings for Berglund & Sobatka
Are Larsson or Girgensons re-signed?
Does Okposo score enough this year that we can move his contract?

Lots of guys on the team are still “questioni marks” going forward imo

All those guys have been up & down at times, along with some others
I haven’t been shy about my “meh” feelings for Berglund & Sobatka
Are Larsson or Girgensons re-signed?
Does Okposo score enough this year that we can move his contract?

Lots of guys on the team are still “questioni marks” going forward imo
- jdfitz77

No. Malone, Asplund, O'Regan take over the bottom roles. Maybe supplement with a PK vet

The notion that the guys in the AHL can step right in and provide what this current depth is providing is optimistic at best.

Rasmus Asplund has 1 point this year

Nylander has been ok. He has some points but he still isn’t dominating which you’d expect by now from someone who’s as skilled as him
- sbroads24

c.j. smith might be the only exception at this point

I wish he wouldn't have gotten hurt.

Mayfield started hot and fizzled out but has had 2 really good games back to back.

I would have liked to see Allen make those same improvements.

Let's see what he has after the Jags game is all I am saying.

Dolphins, Jets, Lions, Pats, Dolphins to finish the year up.

You're absolutely right we need this kid to work out. Maybe he has improved sitting and learning during his injury. I am just nervous about sending him out against a top ranked defense after an injury.
- Stripes77

I think Allen getting hurt could be a blessing in disguise
Has all the pressure off him now
So hopefully, he can come in & start to execute
It’s not like e tea time in the film room & practice field will have hurt him at all

I also think the line has been improving throughout the season
Still needs work
But they aren’t the dumpster fire they were to start the season (i think)

Having a QB that is athletic is not a bad thing, but only have a QB because he is athletic is a bad thing (Tyrod)
- Stripes77

Sure
That’s not what i meant though

Was trying to say that the plays Allen was making were more often based on using his athleticism & arm talent,
and NOT based on him breaking down defenses with his reads and learning how to play QB in the NFL

It’s not a coincidence that we are seeing plays down field now

No. Malone, Asplund, O'Regan take over the bottom roles. Maybe supplement with a PK vet
- jcragcrumple

All three?
Idk about that

Our “4th line” has actually been playing pretty well this year

O’Regan seems like an AHL guy to me
Maybe he can be called up here & there,
but idk that he’s an NHLer

Malone is hurt more than Bogo,
so we just can’t count on him at all

I’ve heard Asplund has been playing well,
but only has 1 point so far
*early returns say he’s on the list of guys that Sbroads will continue to bash 😂😂😂

My point is that it’s tough to cycle in these “maybes” when there’s guys here that are currently performing at a decent level

All those guys have been up & down at times, along with some others
I haven’t been shy about my “meh” feelings for Berglund & Sobatka
Are Larsson or Girgensons re-signed?
Does Okposo score enough this year that we can move his contract?

Lots of guys on the team are still “questioni marks” going forward imo
- jdfitz77

I think Larsson is the one that stays between him and Girgensons but my opinion will probably change a few times during the year on that.

I don't have an issue with Berglund or Sobatka other than I'd like to see them get on the score sheet more.

Okposo is a big one, but I think he falls in line with Berglund and Sobatka, I want more production from him.

Sure
That’s not what i meant though

Was trying to say that the plays Allen was making were more often based on using his athleticism & arm talent,
and NOT based on him breaking down defenses with his reads and learning how to play QB in the NFL

It’s not a coincidence that we are seeing plays down field now
- jdfitz77

I knew what you meant and I was agreeing with you.

The Bills need Allen to be more like Aaron Rodgers and less like Tyrod.

Rodgers is very athletic but he uses his arm 95% of the time.

No. Malone, Asplund, O'Regan take over the bottom roles. Maybe supplement with a PK vet
- jcragcrumple

I got bashed last year when i said Larsson & Girgensons weren’t actually that bad

Now that they’re being used in their correct roles, we’re seeing decent play from them

Could we upgrade?
Sure
But idk that brining up rookies from the AHL does not?
Probably not
At least not right away
Especially if u swap out the whole line

All three?
Idk about that

Our “4th line” has actually been playing pretty well this year

O’Regan seems like an AHL guy to me
Maybe he can be called up here & there,
but idk that he’s an NHLer

Malone is hurt more than Bogo,
so we just can’t count on him at all

I’ve heard Asplund has been playing well,
but only has 1 point so far
*early returns say he’s on the list of guys that Sbroads will continue to bash 😂😂😂

My point is that it’s tough to cycle in these “maybes” when there’s guys here that are currently performing at a decent level
- jdfitz77

So then you would re-sign Pommer, Larsson and Girgs?

We'd roll into next year with the exact same forward lineup, most likely unless j botts pulls a rabbit out of his hat with an Okposo trade

2pm game eh?

I might know a guy who is working the game on Wednesday...I might be that guy
- Stripes77

Lol

I won't be there Wednesday