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They do tho, which is dumb lol for example in the SF game, we were charged three sacks. 2 by armstead and 1 by Buckner. Including this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeFKAFMcHyw Definition of a sack In order for a play to be considered a sack, it must be obvious that the quarterback either intends to throw a forward pass, or is still in the pocket without a clear, discernable objective for the play. If the play was a designed rush for the quarterback, a tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage does not count as a sack, but rather as negative rushing yards by the quarterback. If a defensive player makes physical contact with a quarterback who is then ruled down by contact that is also counted as a sack. The quarterback must pass the statistical line of scrimmage to avoid a sack. A sack is also credited when a defender causes the quarterback to fumble the ball and the defending team recovers the ball behind the original line of scrimmage. Quarterbacks often opt to throw the ball away to avoid getting sacked. This way, the result of the play would just be a loss of down, rather than a loss of yards and a loss of down. However, when the ball is thrown up-field in order to avoid a sack, there must be a reasonable chance of completion. Otherwise, the quarterback will be called for intentional grounding. Intentional grounding is a violation of the rules in which a pass throws a forward pass without a realistic chance of completion. This most often occurs when a quarterback is trying to avoid a sack.

No problem at all, I am going to have Rylan come discuss as he did all of the legwork on this one. Great points here, it does play into the elusiveness factor if no one is open which is built into Romans offense. But gun was also supposed to help him with his field vision. But it is our opinion they needed to do more deeper drops (which they did the last three games) to help him see over the line even more. Something that the hawks and Saints do for their QBs.

Wow tons of questions...I dont know where to begin. One that caught my eye is the question about 8 sacks from the limited number of snaps from under center. That is a great point and something I will see if we can go back and analyze. For the record, 15 of TTs QB sacks were credited to him per PFF. I found a few..Ill add more as we find them. 1-https://twitter.com/Cover1Bills/status/810152629456211968 2-https://twitter.com/Cover1Bills/status/808793023719047168 3-https://twitter.com/Cover1Bills/status/804138266941386752 4. This counts as a sack believe it or not-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeFKAFMcHyw 5. https://gfycat.com/AgonizingLividIrishterrier I also think the amount of time we spent in the gun does the O a disadvantage, almost anytime we were under center if almost guaranteed run. The Bills had 332 plays from under center, that means 246 plays were run plays (332-46passes). If that is not cluing the D, I dont know what is. I don't want people to think like we are saying the coaches don't know what they are doing, I KNOW they know much more than us. The point of this examination was to show what was asked of TT within the scope of the offense. I have personally studied the offense heavily the last two years. If you have been following me you know that I loved Roman and his run offense but have always felt the passing game was vanilla. Some may say its bc of TT, but I come to that conclusion on Roman since entering the league. His passing offenses have not been complex, have not been conducive to developing a QB. They have been very good with athletic QBs who stand back there and if nothing opens up then they take off. They have had WRs that can separate typically based on athletic talent alone, ie speed, or physicality at the top of the route. It has not been a scheme that has designed plays specifically to get guys open. It asked its QBs to find the best matchup, or if you see single high throw it deep or to the deep comeback bc they have 1 on 1 outside. Single high zone coverages jam up the middle of the field and underneath, so I can see why he decided to look elsewhere. Check out the numbers to the middle of the field tho. TT's % of passes to middle of the field (does not include behind the line of scrimmage passes) '16 Att 34% Comp 28% Yards 33% TDs 10% INTs 0% '15 Att 33% Comp 37% Yds 31% TDs 33% INTs 67% TT's completion % Middle of the field '16 70.5%, '15 71.4% In my opinion, based on my experience as a coach, player and from watching the prior two seasons TT looks better from under center. One of his biggest issues, or perceived issues-accuracy, gets cleaned up when asked to focus on a drop. This would also help his play action bc the second level LBs will flow downhill, instead of horizontally, which can open up passes to the intermediate area.

A lot of times we as fans criticize players on their play or style of play but fail to recognize the context of their play within the scope of the offense. I am currently going through scouting school at the Scouting Academy and the first thing they teach is context. So we wanted to analyze TT's play within the context of the offense-what it asked of him. Then to figure out where and how he could have been better or better utilized. Rylan charted the entire 2016 season and this is what he found. After reading this, I am sure you can see why he was brought back to be paired with Rick Dennison. http://www.cover1.net/2017/03/tyrod-taylors-2016-passing-campaign-misinterpreted-misused/

The guy is going to be used a lot. I do agree, it shouldnt stop them from looking at a S in the draft if one of the top two are there. Poyer looks like a decent player too. Feisty, player that can play in the box. Heres a Micah Hyde film breakdown. http://www.cover1.net/2017/03/free-agent-signing-scb-micah-hyde/

I scoured through several games from 2015 and 2016 to see what kind of player Micah Hyde is. We got a hell of a player on our hands. Take his athletic ability, instincts, play speed, tackling and much more with the Bills new defense and the sky is the limit. He can match up with TEs, Big WRs and RBs..great chess piece.. Full breakdown with a ton of film: http://www.cover1.net/2017/03/free-agent-signing-scb-micah-hyde/ Enjoy

I am just happy that the waiting game is over!!!! I got the reaction to the Taylor news from some within the organization. Some film and advanced stats included. http://www.cover1.net/2017/03/breaking-tyrod-taylors-contract-restructured/

Thanks!

Those look sooo good.

NP!

So I had to oblige. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/richie-incognito-8362057

He had tremendous competitive toughness, such a feisty player. But with all of the cuts we freed up 5 mill. Thanks!

Thanks Too kind! But there are a ton of McDermott videos on the Cover 1 youtube channel and cover1.net

This draft is deep, and lets face it DBs aren't valued as high in this cover 3 system. You can find production in many places with players that fit the scheme better.

At first I was surprised that he was cut considering that his contract was not a big hit and he made some plays for the Bills. But considering the scheme change and his 31 missed tackles in 4 seasons (23 of which were in '13 and '14), I get why they let him go. A deep draft at CB plus NRC not being a fit due to size and length I can now see why they let him go. Nickel CBs are utilized a lot to cover run gap responsibilities. Check out this play here:

Here is a set of plays from Byrd's highest graded game per PFF. I think he would immediately start for us, just wonder what his price would be. https://twitter.com/Cover1Bills/status/836769467023634432

I think Baker in the second would be $

Still have to study him, not a lot of film out yet. I watched a similar player in Harvey Clemons who is 6'5" 230 similar to a Kam Chancellor. Played linebacker, good tackler, would be a good cover 3 buzz/flats defender.

I am currently going through the Scouting Academy and Mccown was one of our scouting assignments. So I have included my report including some film work. Tell me what you think. https://www.patreon.com/posts/backup-qb-josh-8269526

McDermott can mold the scheme to the players he has. Played a lot of zone with Ron Rivera in Carolina but remember back in Philly they were strictly man and a lot of pattern matching. Darby and Seymour are better man corners IMO. Havent gotten a chance to really browse the list. I have been super busy doing the Scouting Academy.

Adams is my #1, I pray that he falls!!! Aaron should just retire.

Open the video in youtube, you will be all set! Exactly, he needs to be in off coverage, bail technique.

I studied a bunch of Panther games from 2016 and noticed that Safeties are quite important and we NEED a few of them. So I did a little film room session to show their roles..Who are guys that fit the role in this draft?? http://www.cover1.net/2017/02/cover-1-film-room-the-role-of-safeties-in-sean-mcdermotts-defense/

Thanks! I think he can be better. We are finishing up some stats regarding him under center this season. Should have it posted soon!

Sorry guys I didn't realize it was posted already my bad.