Webster Guy Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Boy it seemed like there have been some HUGE passing holes open over the middle of the field against us. I understand that sometimes that falls on the corners, the SS or sometimes even the linebackers, but our rank against the pass is a bit misleading. Taking away the middle is usually the first priority of a secondary. If we don't shore that up immediately, I don't care if we have 3 picks a game, the Pats are gonna smoke us. I wonder how Byrd will grade out as far as pass defense, aside from the picks. Is he possibly being a little too sneaky and trying to bait QB's but giving up some passes he shouldn't in the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing_joker Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 that's the downfall of the cover 2 defense. that's how you beat it. 20 yard seam pass to the TE down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 that's the downfall of the cover 2 defense. that's how you beat it. 20 yard seam pass to the TE down the middle. Name for me an infallible defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishouldbegm Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 the mlb covers the middle in a cover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Name for me an infallible defense. Seriously. Does anyone watch any other NFL football besides the Bills? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Qbs have a 59.8 QB rating against us this year, which is tied for #1 in the league. We also led in INTs. I'd say the pass defense is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Dang it! I was looking for pics of Jairus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3irty1 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 In my opinion, it seems like most of Byrd's interceptions are him playing over top and the ball being tipped or dropped into his hands. Not saying he's not a beast, but i dont think he over bates the QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 In my opinion, it seems like most of Byrd's interceptions are him playing over top and the ball being tipped or dropped into his hands. Not saying he's not a beast, but i dont think he over bates the QB Agreed; though the one play where he got flagged for PI this past week, was a nice close-out for a near pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Dang it! I was looking for pics of Jairus. Hahaha, when I read "Byrd's pics are great" I immediately thought of the OJ thread and proceeded with caution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Byrd's pics are great....but, I still have to find something to about because I can't allow one moment of pleasure into my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Name for me an infallible defense. "If the glove does not fit you must acquit." Works everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Byrd's pics are great....but, I still have to find something to about because I can't allow one moment of pleasure into my life. Well, teams have attempted 426 passes on us and we have 25 INTs. That means we have missed out on 401 INTs. That's pretty terrible if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VADC Bills Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Boy it seemed like there have been some HUGE passing holes open over the middle of the field against us. I understand that sometimes that falls on the corners, the SS or sometimes even the linebackers, but our rank against the pass is a bit misleading. Taking away the middle is usually the first priority of a secondary. If we don't shore that up immediately, I don't care if we have 3 picks a game, the Pats are gonna smoke us. I wonder how Byrd will grade out as far as pass defense, aside from the picks. Is he possibly being a little too sneaky and trying to bait QB's but giving up some passes he shouldn't in the process? The fact of the matter is he has 9 pics from his position which is more than we were getting. Byrd can be better in run coverage but remember that he is the free safety and not the strong safety. His job is to defend the pass and create the turnover. The middle of the defense is normally handled by the mlb with safety help if long. Thats why Poz has taken such a beating in the blogs his pass coverage and instincts are suspect. It's not just Poz, opposing offenses always try to match up a TE on a linebacker because this is usually a mismatch. Asking how is Byrd with out the pics is like asking how is Florida without the sunshine. Because that is what he is suppose to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The fact of the matter is he has 9 pics from his position which is more than we were getting. Byrd can be better in run coverage but remember that he is the free safety and not the strong safety. His job is to defend the pass and create the turnover. The middle of the defense is normally handled by the mlb with safety help if long. Thats why Poz has taken such a beating in the blogs his pass coverage and instincts are suspect. It's not just Poz, opposing offenses always try to match up a TE on a linebacker because this is usually a mismatch. Asking how is Byrd with out the pics is like asking how is Florida without the sunshine. Because that is what he is suppose to do. Good points. Regarding Poz though, it seems like every Tom Dick and Harry outsider has a perspective on Poz which differs greatly from those within the organization. Fewell himself said that the defense is lost without him. I question those who criticize Poz's instincts when everyone who's actually involved with the defense makes it sound like Poz is covering the real estate otherwise manned by two or three of his teammates. I maintain that with a developed Harris on the weak side and a stud on the strong side, Poz becomes one of the most reliable MLB's in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The fact of the matter is he has 9 pics from his position which is more than we were getting. Byrd can be better in run coverage but remember that he is the free safety and not the strong safety. His job is to defend the pass and create the turnover. The middle of the defense is normally handled by the mlb with safety help if long. Thats why Poz has taken such a beating in the blogs his pass coverage and instincts are suspect. It's not just Poz, opposing offenses always try to match up a TE on a linebacker because this is usually a mismatch. Asking how is Byrd with out the pics is like asking how is Florida without the sunshine. Because that is what he is suppose to do. Byrd gets lots of interceptions because he is ALWAYS playing the ball. He is never looking to make a big hit on a receiver to dislodge the ball or send a message or something like that. He is looking for the ball all the time. That is how free safety is supposed to be played, IMO. Regarding Poz, cut him some slack. Most of those passes over the middle that he was supposed to cover were on play action passes on early downs. He got sucked up and they throw it over him. How do you not commit to the run when you have the worst run defense in the NFL? If the run defense improves, those play action passes to the middle of the field will start to dry up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Dang it! I was looking for pics of Jairus. Try this link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Try this link. Bless you, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Qbs have a 59.8 QB rating against us this year, which is tied for #1 in the league. We also led in INTs. I'd say the pass defense is ok. That's cause they only throw when they get bored with running for 7 yards a carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Qbs have a 59.8 QB rating against us this year, which is tied for #1 in the league. We also led in INTs. I'd say the pass defense is ok. our DBs are amongst the best in the league....-and amazing the stats are decent given our ZERO pass rush and awful LBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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