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Forums :: Blog World :: Michael Pachla: Blue and Gold scrimmage, part II tonight. Jeff Skinner w/Curtis Lazar
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jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 10 @ 3:27 AM ET
Skinner - Staal - Reinhart was the best line all camp until they broke it up.
- kingcong39


I’m ok trying things out...
Bc if Skinner & Cozens look good together on line3, they could pose matchup problems & give us an advantage we haven’t had since the Briere/Drury days
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 10 @ 7:43 AM ET
Dude, i always resist correcting you on this (u do it all the time)
But i gotta tell ya:
you always use the word “are” when u mean “our”

Nbd, just thought u should know

- jdfitz77

Thanks, writing is not my strong point
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 10 @ 7:44 AM ET
I’m ok trying things out...
Bc if Skinner & Cozens look good together on line3, they could pose matchup problems & give us an advantage we haven’t had since the Briere/Drury days

- jdfitz77

Good Post. Isn't practice were your suppose to try different things anyways.
Losman
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 08.30.2006

Jan 10 @ 8:43 AM ET
Rams will be a tough out in the NFC
- sbroads24


Goff isn’t right, and Donald and Kupp left injured.

I don’t think they survive next weekend.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 10 @ 9:19 AM ET
Well... the Bills didn’t play great, that’s for sure
U could even argue we were outplayed

But the sign we are a good team is that we won anyways!

Idk if we took them lightly, or the Colts just played great, but hopefully this tight game gives the Bills that extra jolt to prepare harder & dig deeper here going forward.
Could be a blessing in disguise?


Also... shout out to the crowd in the stands!
They were pretty damn loud for only being 1/10 of what’s normally at the game
Nice freaking job Bills fans!

Next up.... hopefully a Pittsburgh rematch
I’d much prefer playing them than the BAL/TEN winner

GO BILLS!!!

- jdfitz77


Stats show the Colts gaining more yards in total and in the running game.
Should not have been unexpected...Rivers can still play, they have two very good RBs, and their D is pretty, pretty good. The players are well coached, unfortunately for them, Frank made a couple questionable calls that ultimately cost them.

On the Bill's side, Daboll had a less than stellar day, especially early on. I thought his play calling took a step backwards. The running game was virtually useless as the O-line struggled against a better defensive front 7. The Bills weakness continues its' difficulty in containing the running game.
kritter65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jan 10 @ 9:21 AM ET

The Zach Pascal fumble triggered four mistakes in officiating

https://sports.yahoo.com/...gered-four-221103061.html
kritter65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jan 10 @ 9:25 AM ET
Stats show the Colts gaining more yards in total and in the running game.
Should not have been unexpected...Rivers can still play, they have two very good RBs, and their D is pretty, pretty good. The players are well coached, unfortunately for them, Frank made a couple questionable calls that ultimately cost them.

On the Bill's side, Daboll had a less than stellar day, especially early on. I thought his play calling took a step backwards. The running game was virtually useless as the O-line struggled against a better defensive front 7. The Bills weakness continues its' difficulty in containing the running game.

- IonSabres



Did Isaiah McKenzie even play ? Right about now, he seems like the better option over Brown. Perhaps Isaiah's ankle was bothering him ... but I think the team really missed him yesterday (without his runs or motion in the backfield).
kritter65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jan 10 @ 9:26 AM ET
Just a reminder :

If Steelers defeat Browns, Buffalo hosts Pittsburgh.

If Browns defeat Steelers, Buffalo hosts winner of Tennessee/Baltimore.

IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 10 @ 9:30 AM ET
Good Post. Isn't practice were your suppose to try different things anyways.
- Buff36


Yes, yes it is.
On the other hand it is curious as to why Krueger is so seemingly intent on ensuring of Skinner's demise...or at the very least under performance.
I'll wait to see how it all shakes out, but will also comment when I see looks that were horrible last year.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 10 @ 9:38 AM ET
Just a reminder :

If Steelers defeat Browns, Buffalo hosts Pittsburgh.

If Browns defeat Steelers, Buffalo hosts winner of Tennessee/Baltimore.

- kritter65


Go Steelers!
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 10 @ 9:40 AM ET
Yes, yes it is.
On the other hand it is curious as to why Krueger is so seemingly intent on ensuring of Skinner's demise...or at the very least under performance.
I'll wait to see how it all shakes out, but will also comment when I see looks that were horrible last year.

- IonSabres

That's all we can do is wait and see. Would think the next few days will tell what lines will be together.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 10 @ 9:47 AM ET
Did Isaiah McKenzie even play ? Right about now, he seems like the better option over Brown. Perhaps Isaiah's ankle was bothering him ... but I think the team really missed him yesterday (without his runs or motion in the backfield).
- kritter65


Not sure...didn't read The Athletic yet.
I'm also interested in understanding how Indy took away Brown.
Thank goodness we have another elite receiver in Davis...his toe tapping sideline catches were unbelieveable and frankly critical in securing the win.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 10 @ 9:53 AM ET
That's all we can do is wait and see. Would think the next few days will tell what lines will be together.
- Buff36


Hopefully sense and sensibility enter the coach's office.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 10 @ 10:13 AM ET
Stats show the Colts gaining more yards in total and in the running game.
Should not have been unexpected...Rivers can still play, they have two very good RBs, and their D is pretty, pretty good. The players are well coached, unfortunately for them, Frank made a couple questionable calls that ultimately cost them.

On the Bill's side, Daboll had a less than stellar day, especially early on. I thought his play calling took a step backwards. The running game was virtually useless as the O-line struggled against a better defensive front 7. The Bills weakness continues its' difficulty in containing the running game.

- IonSabres


My only question about the oddity of the abundance of run calls early is how many were audibles by Josh and how many were calls by Daboll that Josh stuck with.

The Bills players were saying the Colts were the best defense they had played all year, for whatever that is worth.

Is the Colts offensive line the top ranked offensive line in football?
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jan 10 @ 10:25 AM ET
My only question about the oddity of the abundance of run calls early is how many were audibles by Josh and how many were calls by Daboll that Josh stuck with.

The Bills players were saying the Colts were the best defense they had played all year, for whatever that is worth.

Is the Colts offensive line the top ranked offensive line in football?

- kingcong39


I agree with the daboll play calling. Like the 3 run plays in the 3rd quarter to moss


Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 10 @ 10:26 AM ET
My only question about the oddity of the abundance of run calls early is how many were audibles by Josh and how many were calls by Daboll that Josh stuck with.

The Bills players were saying the Colts were the best defense they had played all year, for whatever that is worth.

Is the Colts offensive line the top ranked offensive line in football?

- kingcong39

There interior 3 are very good, losing Canstzo (spelling) hurt them, but definitely one of the better Oline's
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jan 10 @ 10:42 AM ET
One win away from Nick Wright having to do the Pinto Ron.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jan 10 @ 10:43 AM ET
On one hand I want the Steelers to win and see a Pitt vs Buff playoff game. On the other hand and 2 feet I want to see Cleveland stick it to them and win.
- 3rd GM's the charm


I don’t want the titans ....... the ravens in okay with. The Steelers I’m good with
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 10 @ 10:44 AM ET
Yes, yes it is.
On the other hand it is curious as to why Krueger is so seemingly intent on ensuring of Skinner's demise...or at the very least under performance.
I'll wait to see how it all shakes out, but will also comment when I see looks that were horrible last year.

- IonSabres



In regards to krueger/ skimmer:

Could it be as simple as 2 adults not really "jiving"
A boss and an employee?

Ralph wanted to let the team know he was the new sheriff in charge.

Skimmer wanted coach to know, he's a superstar and signed/ committed too - much longer term and $.

Odd scenario in real life where the employee is making much more than his boss.

A "sitdown" is probably in there best interests.
I'm guessing there is more to krueger liking skimmer on the 3rd or 4rh line because of his career portfolio.

He could also want to have balanced line scoring?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 10:48 AM ET
One win away from Nick Wright having to do the Pinto Ron.
- buffalofan19

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

Jan 10 @ 10:48 AM ET
Well... the Bills didn’t play great, that’s for sure
U could even argue we were outplayed
But the sign we are a good team is that we won anyways!

Idk if we took them lightly, or the Colts just played great, but hopefully this tight game gives the Bills that extra jolt to prepare harder & dig deeper here going forward.
Could be a blessing in disguise?


Also... shout out to the crowd in the stands!
They were pretty damn loud for only being 1/10 of what’s normally at the game
Nice freaking job Bills fans!

Next up.... hopefully a Pittsburgh rematch
I’d much prefer playing them than the BAL/TEN winner

GO BILLS!!!

- jdfitz77

so do you think home field made a difference?


Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jan 10 @ 10:50 AM ET
so do you think home field made a difference?



- homiedclown


Seattle and Washington lost yesterday.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 10:54 AM ET
Seattle and Washington lost yesterday.
- Pegullaville

no fans in either stadium, right?



this is exactly what my point was


fans matter
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jan 10 @ 10:55 AM ET
no fans in either stadium, right?



this is exactly what my point was


fans matter

- homiedclown


They definitely do.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 10:56 AM ET
I don’t want the titans ....... the ravens in okay with. The Steelers I’m good with
- Sabretooth9

I prefer the steelers


rather have the titans then baltimore, but looking at the big picture, I would rather one of those teams play kc next week and we get the steelers

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