We chose some of the better posts, edited for brevity and clarity, and present them here, along with Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak’s take on what’s being discussed.
Run defense
Gotta stop the run. It’s killing the team.
— Posted by Chris Mercardo
Won’t say we can’t stop the run but we’re inconsistent like last year. We shut down Jacobs and limited Henry but got thrashed against Chiefs. Kinda like last year where for most games we didn’t give up much but against Eagles and Pats got ran all over. When Star opted out I was like, ”Meh, we’ll be OK.” Boy was I wrong!
— Posted by Chirag Patel
The reason why they’re getting run on is because they missed Star since he opted out, they’re banged up and the free agents from Carolina haven’t kicked in.
— Posted by Jimi Jamm
ML’s take: It all starts up front on the defensive line, where the Bills have been unable to consistently win at the line of scrimmage. Until that happens on a semi-regular basis, the Bills will continue to struggle against the run.
Feliciano’s return
This is really significant ... if they can start getting opposing defenses to respect the run, this will really help open things up for Josh ... not to mention if they get John Brown back!
— Posted by Roger Fox
This fixes a LOT of what was ailing the running game. Running lanes to the right have been few and far between. Last year Singletary ripped mad yards off running right.
— Posted by Lenn Totten
Jon Feliciano brings the brawler mentality to the Bills OL and it is contagious. Can’t wait to see a re-energized Bills OL!
This story is from the November 15, 2020 edition of Bills Digest.
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TRACKING TRAINING CAMP
Bills Digest was there for all the big moments at training camp. Here are some observations …
‘We're constantly trying to evolve'
For more on what’s happening within Buffalo’s offense, here are some highlights from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s recent press conferences.
‘On the field you must flip that switch'
Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.
ALLEN GETS HISTORIC DEAL
Bills QB now under contract through 2028
Right back in the swing of things
It’s fair to say that this year’s Bills training camp looks wildly different from those of the past.
1st & Ten with STEFON DIGGS
Stefon Diggs had one of the best seasons ever by a Bills receiver in 2020, and he’s looking for an encore. Diggs was clearly amped up and ready to go as the Bills began their preparations for the new season, leading the huddle and supporting his teammates as they kicked off training camp in Orchard Park. Diggs recently touched on his goals for the upcoming season for both himself and the team in an informative discussion with members of the media. Here are the highlights from that discussion.
RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Aaron Jones, Packers 5-9 • 208 pounds • 27 years old A fifth-round steal in the 2017 draft out of UTEP, Jones is equally proficient in the running and passing games. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards the last two years, and caught 49 and 47 passes, respectively. He’s also a touchdown machine with 30 TDs the last two years (25 rushing and 5 receiving). The son of two career Army officers, he’s a tough, driven player and the kind of guy players want on their team.
THE RIGHT STUFF?
Keeping two important starters is a priority as the right side of the O-line hits free agency
QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Dak Prescott, Cowboys 6-2 • 235 pounds • 27 years old A solid starter who has a nice TD-INT ratio over his first five seasons (104-40), Prescott is an accurate thrower and very mobile. However, he’s coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, so it remains to be seen if this will impact his game moving forward.
TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Hunter Henry, Chargers 6-5 • 250 pounds • 29 years old A very talented player, Henry has had issues staying healthy, unable to complete an NFL season, including missing the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. But when healthy, he’s a terrific all-around tight end who really connected with Justin Herbert in 2020 with 60 catches. Henry is very good at finding holes in zone coverage.
