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Forums :: Blog World :: Hank Balling: 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres: 1C – Casey Mittelstadt (+ The Elephant in the Room)
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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Sep 12 @ 6:43 PM ET
The ridiculous qb sneaks up the middle will positively Jauron-esque. What was he thinking? They were giving us the whole short middle of the field to throw.
- Slump Buster

The entire gameplan was baffling.

Barely any help chipping the ends to give Allen an extra second, rarely keeping backs in to pass pro

The 4th and 1 call might be the worst thing I’ve seen in a long time

The last scoring drive where we have 1st and goal at the 10 and they run it twice and throw a 1 yard out? No shot to end zone?

It was really poor calling by Daboll
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Sep 12 @ 6:47 PM ET
The entire gameplan was baffling.

Barely any help chipping the ends to give Allen an extra second, rarely keeping backs in to pass pro

The 4th and 1 call might be the worst thing I’ve seen in a long time

The last scoring drive where we have 1st and goal at the 10 and they run it twice and throw a 1 yard out? No shot to end zone?

It was really poor calling by Daboll

- sbroads24


That's what pissed me off the most. The line could not block anyone, and yet they got next to no help.

homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 12 @ 6:50 PM ET
On the bright side, it’s only week 1.

Next week is a new week

- Pegullaville

just saw the jays score

I feel a little better
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 12 @ 6:57 PM ET
The entire gameplan was baffling.

Barely any help chipping the ends to give Allen an extra second, rarely keeping backs in to pass pro

The 4th and 1 call might be the worst thing I’ve seen in a long time

The last scoring drive where we have 1st and goal at the 10 and they run it twice and throw a 1 yard out? No shot to end zone?

It was really poor calling by Daboll

- sbroads24


They literally come out in 4 wide too and just sling it.

Now they do a damn good job at it but you’re telling me you have no other tools in the bag ?

No 2 TE sets ?

3 TE’s ?

Finally started to run the ball in second half and they got going.

Very few teams in the NFL can defend what the Bills do like Pittsburgh didtoday, however they’ll have to possibly play one of those teams in the playoffs.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 12 @ 6:58 PM ET
just saw the jays score

I feel a little better

- homiedclown


I just watched Jerry Jeudy’s ankle bend the wrong way in the middle of a 6 catch 72 yard game.

So now I’m sad
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 12 @ 7:27 PM ET
Baker nooooooo
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 12 @ 8:00 PM ET
Yeah, the Steelers were really good last year until Roethlisballs ran out of gas.

And it's hard to have success when you have no time to throw and have like 5 bad drops.

And to the people complaining about Allen's play today, and it wasn't great, I direct your attention to Aaron Rodgers.

- Wetbandit1

Fair enough, I realize it all goes hand in hand. The main thing that seemed off was the play calling. They seemed impatient at times. Many of the throws in my mind (saying Josh was off) they were trying to force the ball downfield into windows that weren’t really open.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Sep 12 @ 8:05 PM ET
I just watched Jerry Jeudy’s ankle bend the wrong way in the middle of a 6 catch 72 yard game.

So now I’m sad

- Pegullaville

My two fantasy teams are sad
LarryDingee
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Atlanta via LA and Buffalo
Joined: 01.21.2007

Sep 12 @ 8:25 PM ET
Hank - shouldn't you revisit leaving Robert Hagg off your list?

Most likely Hagg should slot in for Samuellson, who I really like but should probably marinate in the Roch for another year (or to mid year, lol!)
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 12 @ 9:51 PM ET
I just watched Jerry Jeudy’s ankle bend the wrong way in the middle of a 6 catch 72 yard game.

So now I’m sad

- Pegullaville

6-8 weeks
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 12 @ 10:05 PM ET
Hank - shouldn't you revisit leaving Robert Hagg off your list?

Most likely Hagg should slot in for Samuellson, who I really like but should probably marinate in the Roch for another year (or to mid year, lol!)

- LarryDingee

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Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 12 @ 10:26 PM ET
Hank - shouldn't you revisit leaving Robert Hagg off your list?

Most likely Hagg should slot in for Samuellson, who I really like but should probably marinate in the Roch for another year (or to mid year, lol!)

- LarryDingee


If it were me I’d have UPL, Samuelsson, Quinn and Peterka play the whole year down there. Maybe get a cup of coffee at most but try to slide the ELC’s an extra year
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 12 @ 10:31 PM ET
If it were me I’d have UPL, Samuelsson, Quinn and Peterka play the whole year down there. Maybe get a cup of coffee at most but try to slide the ELC’s an extra year
- Pegullaville


You probably know this, but only Quinn and Peterka can slide.

There's just no good reason to rush anyone this season.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 12 @ 10:33 PM ET
You probably know this, but only Quinn and Peterka can slide.

There's just no good reason to rush anyone this season.

- Lunaion


Pretty much
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 13 @ 2:35 AM ET
You probably know this, but only Quinn and Peterka can slide.

There's just no good reason to rush anyone this season.

- Lunaion


I'm confused by the rush to have the young players on the Sabres for this season when it seems obvious that Adams and co. are intentionally trying to be bad.

I understand people being tired of watching the Sabres sucking, and also wanting to have hope the team won't be horrible, but the direction of the team for the 21-22 season seems crystal clear based on the roster, and especially the goaltending.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 13 @ 2:42 AM ET
You probably know this, but only Quinn and Peterka can slide.

There's just no good reason to rush anyone this season.

- Lunaion


A reference for those that may not know:

https://www.capfriendly.com/slides/2021

They are fortunate with Peterka as he misses the 12/31 cutoff by 14 days.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 6:40 AM ET
What a let down yesterday, Allen was off so many missed opportunities and the Oline needs to get it together. Think that's the worst game I have ever seen Dawkins play.
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Sep 13 @ 7:09 AM ET
Can you trade your offensive line for the jets?

The jets looks sooooo lost
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 13 @ 7:48 AM ET
Allen and daboll take the L for this game
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 13 @ 8:00 AM ET
What a let down yesterday, Allen was off so many missed opportunities and the Oline needs to get it together. Think that's the worst game I have ever seen Dawkins play.
- Buff36


Objectively, in 2021 this is a penalty in the NFL. Bad call? Yes. But that’s the call refs are making now. So when people tell me the Bills need more balance, we should show them this to illustrate that it is a passing league and the rules tilt in favor of teams who throw.

https://twitter.com/NateG.../1437208374018514946?s=19

The Bills don’t need to run more like the Cowboys don’t need to run more. The difference is one team is paying $90M to a RB and one isn’t. Empty sets, 10 personnel, volume passing… these are things smart teams do and what I hope the Bills continue to do through thick and thin

https://twitter.com/NateG.../1437208837430390784?s=19

The Bills didn’t have enough calls go their away against the Steelers defense. They got away with more than the Bills did, but that’s going to happen in the NFL. There will be plenty of games the Bills get more calls. The rule is bad, but it is what it is.

https://twitter.com/NateG.../1437209327421509632?s=19

If they go down, go down doing exactly what got you 15 wins last season and an AFC Championship appearance. They’re going to live and die by the passing game and that’s cool. They need to evolve though and find ways to consistently beat zone coverage. I believe they will.

https://twitter.com/NateG.../1437209818037686274?s=19
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 13 @ 8:01 AM ET
Allen and daboll take the L for this game
- Sabretooth9


The offensive line was often offensive as well.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 8:06 AM ET
The offensive line was often offensive as well.
- kingcong39

Agree with this
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 13 @ 8:07 AM ET
Damn throat is sore.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 13 @ 8:42 AM ET
https://www.hockeybuzz.co...--Dylan-Cozens/290/113409
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Sep 14 @ 10:50 PM ET
If it were me I’d have UPL, Samuelsson, Quinn and Peterka play the whole year down there. Maybe get a cup of coffee at most but try to slide the ELC’s an extra year
- Pegullaville


If UPL and Samuelson earn it, so be it. It isn't rushing them. Samuelson was fantastic in a small sample size. The other two better not get even a sniff. There won't be anyone rushed this year.
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