LeGOATski

By the examples in the video, there's a clear intent by tacklers to curl their lower body into the back of the runner's legs. It's a way to get all your weight on them and also trip them up. I do think they're just doing whatever they can to bring the guy down, but it's also more dangerous and something that can be cleaned up easily. Typically you just grab the runner and go limp, your legs stay behind you. You either drag them down by the waist or you slide down and wrap up their legs. Maybe people are confusing wrapping up the legs with a hip drop tackle. These things are not the same. So tacklers from behind can still wrap up a runner and it won't be called.... Ideally (We all know refs will screw this up.)

He has physical tools, but not the mental tools, IMO. And I think there are issues that run a little deeper than just mental processing. He is not a leader.

I don't think Wilson would've ever been good on any team. He should focus on what's next outside the NFL. Just my 2 cents.

And you'll be furious that I'M furious!

So, they WILL call them in game. Thanks.

Like every other rule, it will be called in game. What other rule never gets called in game?

I guess they'll just keep doing it like they have for the past 100 years....

We all know that title was a joke. And Tua's the best QB in the off-season.

It's not the rules that suck. It's the system. A system built to be a haven for the grey and the vague. A system willingly vulnerable to manipulation and corruption.

How ridiculous. We've created a new rule that we assure you is completely justified, but we're not going to be able to enforce it in the game....because reasons. That is absurd. Can anyone think of another example where a league implemented a new rule, but didn't enforce it right away? What a broken system. Since they're announcing it now, they should've already done their homework and be able to implement it straight away. That's how a legitimate league would handle their business.

That means you might not like football as much as the next. Literally.

Most of these unis look pretty bad. I really wish Houston kept the Gamblers over the Roughnecks. They looked 200% better and had a less cheesy name. If they had, I would be rooting for them simply because they're cool and were Jim Kelly's team. Otherwise, I have no ties to these teams. Currently I'm partial to the DC Defenders.

Oh....my ...god. Nooooooooo!!!

To start, maybe... they're still going to call it in game.

For sure. It's going to be a grey area that causes more variability in the officiating. This is where the USFL/XFL officiating system comes in handy. They have a ref in the booth at the stadium reviewing plays in real time with a better viewpoint and without the other distractions that the refs on the field have. This is the type of call the booth ref can get correct more often than the field ref can. If the NFL simply implemented a better system, which they've neglected for a decade now, this wouldn't be so painful. He was a victim of it by Joey Bossa I think, but fortunately didn't get injured (idk how because the replay looked ugly.) That was an infamous play that season where we heard on the replay Bosa saying "how else am I supposed to bring him down? He's too big." I think it was Bosa. Or maybe Watt. The Bills Oline took exception to it and was yelling at him.

I think so. I've tackled people from behind without needing to curl up my body the way the defenders in that video do.

Take a look at how the defenders use their lower body. Once they have grip, they swing their legs out in front in order to land on the back of the runner's legs. The answer, I think is to keep your legs behind you; don't swivel your hips/swing your legs. Sometimes the way the runner moves might still cause the defender's body to swing around, which is where this could get confusing. But there's a clear technique here that just needs to be adjusted. It'd be nice to see a video comparison showing the right technique vs the wrong technique.

You don't swivel your hips and drop your legs down onto the back of the runner's legs.

Look at this in context of drafting a 23 year old (you're original complaint) who turns into a #1 WR. In comparison to Diggs, this means you have him at least 9 years, producing 100+ receptions and double digit TDs. That also takes Josh to 37 years old, the probable end of his career. You're making up a problem where there isn't one. Look at Diggs production from the moment he was signed and tell me where the problem is? I mean, he's only been Josh's best receiver and one of the best in the league.... woe is we....

Your hypothetical scenario is not an issue at all. The Bills had no problem paying Diggs at 29 years old.

So, you're saying he could play for the Bills for 10 years. Oh no.

Yet, Legette is the type monster athlete Josh has never had at receiver. Josh already has good, quick route runners. The one type of guy he doesn't have is the jump ball winner. The icing on the cake is that Legette has legit top end speed.

I don't agree on all points, but it is true that the Bills have NOT taken a step back. I expect them to be contenders once again. Hopefully they land an offensive difference maker in the draft and hit the ground running this season.

I'm not talking about just a tall receiver. That's a very basic way of looking at my post. You see I mentioned Garret Wilson, who isn't even that big. I'm talking about a talented WR who actually has that skill set.

I agree. And Josh has never had a monster WR. Give him a guy he can just throw high balls to. We always see guys like Garrett Wilson, Courtland Sutton and the like make big contested catches against the Bills. I'd like the Bills to be able to do that. Paired with Diggs, Samuel, Kincaid, Shakir, that's a versatile receiver group.