Buffalo Rumblings - Mistakes, poor offense doom Bills comeback effort in 24-17 loss to BroncosBuffalo Bills news, notes, discussions, opinions and analysis. 24/7/365 since 4/7/2007.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48063/buffalorumblings_fave.png2022-03-24T12:04:00-04:00http://www.buffalorumblings.com/rss/stream/70897982022-03-24T12:04:00-04:002022-03-24T12:04:00-04:00Opinion: Bills GM Beane subscribes to “if at first you don’t succeed” method with defensive line
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<p>The Bills will have a good defensive line, by gosh.</p> <p id="RvbXJP">“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” It’s a phrase said to children by their parents the first time they skin their knee riding a bike. It’s repeated when they don’t make the cut for the school basketball team and again when they don't win the spelling bee. </p>
<p id="zA9WWQ">Bob and Cindy Beane must have said it to their son Brandon a time or two, because he believes in it when it comes to the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a>’ defensive line.</p>
<p id="EWWrwT">When he arrived after the draft in 2017, general manager Brandon Beane looked at a Buffalo defensive line made up of Shaq Lawson, Kyle Williams, Adolphus Washington, Jerry Hughes, Eddie Yarbrough, Cap Capi, Ryan Davis, Rickey Hatley, and Beane’s only defensive line addition of 2017: Cedric Thorton.</p>
<p id="dMlQKc">Fast forward to 2018. The biggest signing of Beane’s free agency was defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to the tune of five years and $50 million. Trent Murphy was a big-ticket signing in hopes he could reclaim his previous form as a pass rusher following an injury. Edge rusher Owa Odighizuwa came over from the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>. Defensive tackle Tenny Palepoi signed a one-year deal. In terms of dollars spent, defensive line far outweighed any other position group in spending for the Bills at Beane’s first crack at free agency. The starters that year on the defensive line were Murphy, Kyle Williams, Lotulelei, and Jerry Hughes with Mike Love, Shaq Lawson, Jordan Phillips, draft pick Harrison Phillips, and holdover Eddie Yarbrough. From 2017-2018, 56% of the Bills’ defensive line was turned over.</p>
<p id="sBeVYW">In 2019, the turnover on the defensive line continued, even though the free-agency focus was on the offensive side of the ball. Ed Oliver was the team’s ninth overall pick out of Houston, Darryl Johnson was the toolsy, long-limbed developmental rusher from North Carolina A&T in the seventh round, and the defensive line room turned over yet again, though not as significantly as the previous year. Corey Liuget and Vincent Taylor were the only other additions to the room, meaning the defensive line room had 3% turnover.</p>
<p id="MUPjhG">In 2020, after an offseason highlighted by the trade for former <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Beane spent his first draft pick yet again on a defensive lineman, selecting Iowa’s A.J. Epenesa at pick 54 overall. But even before that pick, defensive tackles Quinton Jefferson, Vernon Butler and Justin Zimmer were added. Defensive end Mario Addison was brought in from Carolina. When the dust settled, 50% of the defensive line room had been turned over.</p>
<p id="HU0Qo7">In 2021, there was a continued focus on both investment and turnover. The first two Bills draft picks were edge rushers (Gregory Rousseau and Boogie Basham). Efe Obada was added in free agency. Overall, the Bills experienced 30% turnover in the defensive line room.</p>
<p id="G9HC47">The final rosters for 2022 are not yet set, of course. The draft picks have yet to be announced. But we shouldn’t be surprised that the largest Beane UFA signing is a defensive lineman in former <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> pass rusher Von Miller. The previous largest contract given by Beane to an unrestricted free agent was an offensive lineman (Mitch Morse). The one in third place? Another defensive lineman (Star Lotulelei). But fourth? Also a defensive lineman (Mario Addison). How about the contract in fifth place? A wide receiver (John Brown). And in sixth place, another defensive lineman (Trent Murphy).</p>
<p id="TamGJg">There is a running theme since Brandon Beane took over: investment and turnover at the defensive line. High picks and big signings keep happening, because if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.</p>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/3/24/22993829/opinion-bills-gm-beane-subscribes-to-if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-method-with-defensive-lineBruce Nolan2014-12-13T10:03:29-05:002014-12-13T10:03:29-05:00Hughes says he’s learned his lesson<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-hughes-says-hes-learned-his-lesson-after-costly-penalties-20141212">Hughes says he’s learned his&nbsp;lesson</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Hughes speaks at length about his penalties, what he needs to do in the future, and his relationship with Doug Marrone.</p></p></div>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2014/12/13/7386917/hughes-says-he-s-learned-his-lessonMatt Warren2014-12-13T10:00:53-05:002014-12-13T10:00:53-05:00No fines for complaining about refs<blockquote>
<p><p>"No Bills players, including safety Aaron Williams, were fined for their comments or tweets about the officials after the game."</p></p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/16128/no-bills-fines-from-broncos-game?ex_cid=espnapi_public">ESPN.com's </a> Mike Rodak reporting</p></div>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2014/12/13/7386913/no-fines-for-complaining-about-refsMatt Warren2014-12-10T19:27:05-05:002014-12-10T19:27:05-05:00Bills vs. Broncos video recap
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<p>The Buffalo Bills put on a good defensive effort on Sunday but special teams, coaching, and the offense weren't very good. We break it down for you.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Bills</a> lost to the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> on Sunday and there were several things for fans of the team to rant about after the loss. In this video recap, we distill some of those thoughts (leaving out most of the conversation about penalties and referees fist-bumping) to wrap up the game.</p>
<p>In this video, we look closer at what prevented Buffalo's offense from establishing themselves against an underrated Broncos defense and look at how the Bills were able to hold Manning without a touchdown pass for the first time in more than three seasons. We also discussed the bad day from the special teams units, poor coaching decision to punt on 4th-and-2 late in the game, and more.</p>
<p>Each week, Buffalo Rumblings Live lets you ask questions of the Editors while we discuss the latest game and the upcoming contest. Keep an eye out for our regular Tuesday night time slot to join the conversation.</p>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/videos/2014/12/10/7368101/buffalo-bills-denver-broncos-video-recapMatt Warren2014-12-09T09:30:02-05:002014-12-09T09:30:02-05:00#BRLive takes on Broncos, Packers
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<p>This week, we look back at what might have been against the Denver Broncos, and preview the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Bills</a> lost to <span>Peyton Manning</span> and the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> on Sunday, and their continued playoff chase won't become any easier with <span>Aaron Rodgers</span> and the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> coming to town this week. After a brief recap of the loss to the Broncos, Evan "Tex" Western from <a href="http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Acme Packing Company</a>, SB Nation's Packers blog, joins me to preview the game on this week's episode of Buffalo Rumblings Live.</p>
<p>We look closer at what prevented Buffalo's offense from establishing themselves against an underrated Broncos defense, and look at how the Bills were able to hold Manning without a touchdown pass for the first time in more than three seasons.</p>
<p>After that, Western joins us to chat Green Bay. Will the Bills' defense be able to put up a second straight week shutting down a future Hall of Fame quarterback? What is the offense going to have to do this week to put points on the board?</p>
<p>We answered fan questions, which you can see in the comments section below. Watch this week's video and tune in next week to participate!</p>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2014/12/9/7359621/buffalo-rumblings-live-bills-broncos-review-bills-packers-previewMatt Warren2014-12-09T06:39:48-05:002014-12-09T06:39:48-05:00FredEx dominates Broncos snap counts<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.buffalorumblings.com/pages/buffalo-bills-snap-counts-2014-year-to-date">FredEx dominates Broncos snap&nbsp;counts</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Jackson played 61 snaps to Anthony Dixon's 6 and Bryce Brown's 14 as the Bills went into pass sets for the entire second half. It's the most snaps he has played all year.</p></p></div>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2014/12/9/7359361/fredex-dominates-broncos-snap-countsMatt Warren2014-12-09T06:31:58-05:002014-12-09T06:31:58-05:00GIF Recap: Broncos 24, Bills 17<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thegoosesroost.com/2014/12/week-14-bills-gif-recap-broncos-24-bills-17/">GIF Recap: Broncos 24, Bills&nbsp;17</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Always on point, the final GIF of this game recap made me think of Doug Marrone and Pepper Johnson for some reason.</p></p></div>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2014/12/9/7359309/gif-recap-broncos-24-bills-17Matt Warren2014-12-09T06:20:35-05:002014-12-09T06:20:35-05:00CBS' video choices ruin broadcast<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://talkintv.buffalonews.com/2014/12/08/gannon-harlan-much-stronger-cbs-camera-work/">CBS' video choices ruin&nbsp;broadcast</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Alan Pergament's weekly review of the Bills' game broadcast includes several barbs at the directors for not showing significant penalties from the game.</p></p></div>
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2014/12/9/7359295/cbs-video-choices-ruin-broadcastMatt Warren