Report: Bills Starters To Get 12-14 Snaps Against Detroit

by Brian Galliford on Sep 2, 2010 12:11 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

Chris Brown at BuffaloBills.com is reporting that Bills head coach Chan Gailey plans to play his starters 12-14 snaps in this evening's preseason finale against the Lions.

Brown writes that Gailey's decision is based upon his belief that anything less would not allow either unit to get into a rhythm. The snap count should represent a significant chunk of the first quarter for each unit, if not longer.

BuffaloBills.com also reported earlier this week that running back Fred Jackson, tight ends Shawn Nelson and Derek Schouman, and linebacker Reggie Torbor are all out for this game, while right tackle Cornell Green will be a game-time decision.

Tonight's game begins at 6:30 PM. Join us then in our customary GameThread to chat about the game as it happens live.

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I like the move

We’re not exactly the Colts or Saints going into this season. While injuries are always a concern, I think it’s more important to get a few more reps in with new offensive and defensive systems.

by LetsGoBflo on Sep 2, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

We tend to think these kind of reflect a coaches thoughts about the offense, but the more undefined positional question marks are on the defensive side. I think seeing the LB’s still fighting for first team playing time is the more crucial evaluation tonight.

by Buffalonian on Sep 2, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

NFL Network

Can’t see game till Friday at some obscure time I might add! NFL Network what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!!

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by buffalobacker on Sep 2, 2010 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

Our game got bumped for days by “Football Follies”.

by Buffalonian on Sep 2, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

No, that’s just how the TV guide refers to Bills games.

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by Jon Harrington on Sep 2, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs

lol

good one dude!

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by buffalobacker on Sep 2, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

bahahhaha

actually though, marshawn was prominently featured on one of those episodes not too long ago. it was hilarious.

by quantumuprising on Sep 2, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

what about?

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by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 2, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

rec worthy

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by Undee on Sep 2, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

haha - rec'd

thats funny

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by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 2, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s on Friday at noon.

Without NFL network I wouldn’t see any of the games. Just set the DVR and watch it the next day.

by Pistol on Sep 2, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

Those with DVR, I’m kinda in stoneage :)

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by buffalobacker on Sep 2, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

Those with DVR, I’m kinda in stoneage :)

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by buffalobacker on Sep 2, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, VCRs work too!

by Pistol on Sep 2, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

god vcr’s were so freaking difficult to program

by quantumuprising on Sep 2, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions

What a VCR?

lol, I’m between getting a surround sound system for my 46" flat screen. I’m under the impression when you buy surround sound system they come with DVD player so I’m waiting till GF approves of expenditure :)

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by buffalobacker on Sep 2, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Huh!!!

Absolutely nothing!! say it again!!

That was not a laterall!!!

by brendar of the bills people on Sep 2, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Any chance Meredith earns himself a starting role...

If Green doesn’t play and Meredith shines tonight?

Green has been pretty horrible so far, and while Meredith isn’t that much better, he might still be a better option.

So is there any chance that Meredith can earn himself a regular season starting role at RT?

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by CanadianBillsFan on Sep 2, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

It will be interesting.

I mean if he doesn’t earn the starting role that sends one message, if he does earn the role it will send another message. I guess the bottom line is depth, and level of qualtiy depth would be the question. I think we will be average at RT which isn’t saying much, but the end result of getting qualtiy depth out of the position is greater as time goes on than right now/today.

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by VanScottM on Sep 2, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

The again Meredith might be more valuable as depth this season. Seeing as he can play both LT and RT. i wouldn’t want Green to be our only depth at LT.

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by CanadianBillsFan on Sep 2, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

In that case, I’m guessing Meredith would switch to LT and Green would go in at RT.

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by thefourwinds on Sep 2, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Not right away IMO.

I would say that the better he plays tonight tho… and if/when Green struggles… Meredith would be able to put himself in a good position to end up starting some games at RT halfway thru the year or so… Id say thats definitely a possability.

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by bflo on Sep 2, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds about right.

Hopefully we put together a 10-12 play drive, capping it with a TD, and get the starters out of there. And three 3 and outs would be a nice 12 plays for the D :-)

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by bflo on Sep 2, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions