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+1 I've said these very same words the past week...of course not verbatim,

We have been out-coached in this division for years. Let's start there, this would make better evaluators and developers of the talent at hand...take Harbaugh (SF) and Wade Phillips with Houston defense.

+1 I have been thinking & saying this for awhile now. It would be more effective for Chan to adjust his offense to a play action format (especially when Fred comes back) to make the offense & Fitz more efficient. Chan seems to view Fitz's intelligence as on par with his ability...and its not there. Team have squatted on the routes of our receiver whenever we go empty backfield, if Chan is determined to stay this course,IMO they're going to have to change the route combinations weekly to keep the defense off-balanced. Also its easier to teach Fitz ball fakes in the play action format wouldn't you think? But my #1 problem with him is when he throws a pass, he rarely leads the receiver to the open field. They often have to adjust or stop for the ball which allows the defender to gain ground...come on David Lee, this is just fundamental QB'ing. But I guess he can't make chicken salad out of chicken scraps.

Oh Ok...I'm in agreement with you then. My apologies...

So what's your point? Would you rather have Thigpen as your backup...because Fitz with damaged ribs was a better option then Thigpen last year.

+1 I really don't understand the hate for him as a backup to Fitz???? I see Chan using him in the wildcat sub-package and red-zone if need be. Also what's not to like about a backup QB with starter experience and a winning record to beat.IMHO, Some of these posters need to get off their high horse because i'm pretty sure they have made mistakes in the past....prolly not I forgot everyone here seems to have lived the model life.

+1 Don't these guys realize that the only board that matters are the draft board each team has created in their war room. These other draft sites equate to fantasy boards listing at best from a handful of scouts.

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+1. Besides his slotted positions at LB, I have no problem with his post.

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The 4-3 doesn't have a rush lb, thats the 3-4. The role of the linebacker position in the 4-3 depends on the scheme but mostly they're instinctive in nature and quick to the ball. Usually in the 4-3 the DE's are the pass rushers and the DT's are gap penetrators trying to make plays in the backfield while LB's makes tackles in front of them & diagnose screens & draws...but it depends on the scheme of the DC. With Wanny I refer back to the set he had with Miami with the 2 big DT's in the middle and quick DE's for pass rush, sprinkling in situational blitzs from the WLB& SS. But this may change because he did state that the league has changed since he's been away. Because of the pass he may tend to use small quicker LBs to cover in space ( we do face Brady 2x/yr).

No. I have the SOLB position as a need in FA. I have Sheppard at MLB if Wanny plays a one gap technique up front...A free agent SOLB (ie, B. Ruud)should be cheaper for OBD than an impact rush DE. Git er done Buddy !!!

Not a fan of Heard, he plays to high out of his stance (that's what I saw when he played the NT) maybe he's better suited for a 3 technique but we have Williams for that and Dareus when needed. IMO for Heard to stick he'll have to play the 5 and beat out Troupe for depth..plus he has mental lapses that will kill a team (he doesn't watch the ball which leads to off-sides)but it could've been 1st yr jitters.

I totally agree with you about his scheme & calls at pivotal moments in the game. Edwards was trying complicated schemes when the basics should have been re-inforced, IMO that would allow players to play more instinctive. I used to cringe everytime he'll rush 3 and drop 8 in coverage as if he could generate pressure upfront...the team also didn't have any exotic blitz packages to confuse opposing QB's when needed which totally fell on his situational awareness...the defense never seemed to establish an identity under his leadership. To bad cause he seems like a good guy just not NFL ready

If going to the 4-3 a rush DE is even more a necessity and a strong side OLB to jam the TE...so hopefully I see pick 10- Rush DE and a FA- OLB and this Defense should be decent in 2012. Starting Front 7 DL- Carrington-Dareus-Williams- 1st Rd Draft Pick (depth Kelsay,Troupe, Edwards,Johnson, Merriman) LB- FA- SOLB Shepard-MLB Barnett- WOLB (depth Moats,White& 3-5 rd pick) Decent start IMHO for Wanny but we need at least two playmakers for this front 7 to work properly. Git er done Buddy you can't be asleep when FA starts (Hey I can dream also, lol)

I have been saying this evertime he's one arm jamming WR 10 yds down the field. Sometimes it questionable when he cuts them off right before he's about to get burnt but they never call it on him... so I guess its why stop it, if their not calling it.

You do know that Wannstache's philosophy isn't creative blitz packages but rather what you'll seen thus far out of the Def...His track record as a DC is a good pass rush with four and play zone coverage behind them. The problem here is our LB aren't good enough and they're not active...I like Barnett because he's at least active, when was the last time you've heard Davis name associated with a play in the backfield. Merriman is struggling while trying to reclaim himself, Kelsay made a play today but we need more active LB's and more pressure from the up 4 for this def to function effectively.

He hinted about a former teammate in R Seymour, he was one that didn't agree with the trade of him at the time. There's a Pats connection there if I gamble to take a guess but I do agree as an analyst he should be more professional...save that tone for a night out with the boys not network TV.

Is it the Bills don't understand how teams like the Jets, Ravens & Giants play Brady or do they not have the players to do it? Cuz playing coverage against him will only prolong the slaughter...

Sometimes it puzzles me when a coaching staff out-think themselves...In this case you have two electrifying players handled entirely different by the OC's- offensive scheme: A- KC elects to go on the attack with McCluster using him to his strength (which stand to reason with his college production) they leave little doubt for why he's in the game...swing pass, wheel routes and the slot. They don't ask him to block opposing DE or blitzing LB's they rather put the defense on their heals and make them cover this water-bug. B- Buffalo for some reason wants the Def to not stereotype Spiller's role when in the game and want to make him a complete back focusing on developing his weakness (blocking and running between tackles) think Tiger working on his swing back in his prime...In this latter case the learning curve is gradual and instant returns are minimal hoping for long term gain ( I dunno). Chan keeps saying that they want to give him the ball in space but it seems once the game starts he loses his place or get caught up in the action but he calls the same run plays for him as if he's Jackson . This scenario is very frustrating to fans and CJ. If they want success for their top 10 pick IMHO alternate a series or so with CJ with a list of plays designed specific to his skill set (swing passes, wheel route and draws) to attack the Def and let him get a feel for the game. Hell they drafted a situational back within the top 10 stop trying to fool yourself into believing otherwise.Don't get it twisted I think Spiller is a special player just not being used properly.

C'mon dude !!! Bell played a helluva game, obviously Chan identified Hali the speed rusher & schemed accordingly minus the one sit when he flipped sides that 1 play but Bell was in 1 on 1 with Hali alot & held his own. When you scheme for the chip block on a speed rusher, the back goes to whatever side he lines up on. I watched that match-up in passing situations and Bell dominated whoever lined up against him...I will say there were a few stunts that he & Levitre need to work on. Levitre on the other hand had a shaky start & then hit his stride. Pears did OK with only 1 major wiff and a couple false starts( 1 was very questionable early on but the crowd noise played a factor)but it seemed the snap was late.

This statement here sez it all!!!! I try to stop but you pulled me back in...Why do you assume that just because you have a new toy its better than the one you just got rid of???? Haven't you learned anything from past moves by OBD?? Let's see L Walker- J peters; C Brown or Green (whatever he made me Blue...LOL)and so many other replacements for past starters. I won't put them all on Chanix watch but the bean-counters are the same. Hey I wish for the best but reality has set in with this org, the 50 yr track record proves otherwise. Some bash Evan because their assumption is that he's only a deep threat but by having over & under coverage slid to him allowed players like S Johnson the room to succeed (shown in the coaches tape at hlftime of this last game with C Brown). What amazes me is that fanatic complain that he's a one trick pony but damn he is a very good one. Here's a novel concept, instead of loading the team with gadget & KO returner (which seem fruitless with the new KO rules ) , how bout aquiring a power running game with timely play-action to utilize his talents off-set this with S Johnson abilities and there's something to get excited about...Now we have SJ being cast in a new roll (best of luck) sprinkled with unproven talent only makes a 25th ranked offense weaker IMHO.

Huh??? He went to the Dolphins, didn't he? Anyway I know he didn't sign here...

What he said ^^^^

I know D Bell is in the cross-hairs on this board but to be honest he had one bad outing against the former sack leader of the league. I watched Den v Seattle last week and their OL didn't fair well either. Not saying Bell's the optimal LT but he's far from the worst...