bills_red Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/statuses/8968032316 Bob Sanders will coach the outside linebackers and Giff Smith will coach the team’s defensive line. the ILB coach will be..... http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/statuses/8968015882 The Buffalo Bills today announced that DeMontie Cross has been retained and will serve as the inside linebackers coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 NSFW Just kiddin'. I hope these guys turn out to be geniuses. We sure need them to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Also of note: In the buffalobills.com article on the hirings, they mention that Bob Sanders will likely coach Aaron Maybin and Chris Ellis, who will likely transition to OLB in the new defensive scheme. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...5d-4238dbf8222f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Also of note: In the buffalobills.com article on the hirings, they mention that Bob Sanders will likely coach Aaron Maybin and Chris Ellis, who will likely transition to OLB in the new defensive scheme. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...5d-4238dbf8222f My god. If we could anything close to some production from those 2, it could be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 My god. If we could anything close to some production from those 2, it could be huge. Now we have so mnay LBs and zero linemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 My god. If we could anything close to some production from those 2, it could be huge. Absolutely. I forgot about Ellis in all of this. No idea if he'll be able to transition, but if he can it would be a big for him and the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 My god. If we could anything close to some production from those 2, it could be huge. Yeah well, easier said than done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 My god. If we could anything close to some production from those 2, it could be huge. Can you imagine if Ellis turns into a stud pass-rusher at OLB? We'll be dancing in the streets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Yeah well, easier said than done. True and I'm not expecting much, especially from Ellis. But these 2 guys do have talent so maybe a switch in scheme and maturity (gotta hurt Ellis' pride to not even be allowed to dress) will do wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Can you imagine if Ellis turns into a stud pass-rusher at OLB? We'll be dancing in the streets... Both he and Maybin were drafted early specifically for their 1st step, speed end rush. Where it appears after 2 years he's just another blown draft pick, he's stayed around -meaning some people still have faith in his abilities. I'm hoping for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABills08 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I, too, forgot about Ellis. I have much more faith in him as an OLB than as a DE. It is absolutely crazy to me that the Bills drafted players for a scheme that they didn't plan on running (ie, Ellis and Maybin...who were always thought to be 3-4 linebackers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It is absolutely crazy to me that the Bills drafted players for a scheme that they didn't plan on running (ie, Ellis and Maybin...who were always thought to be 3-4 linebackers). Unless that was a potential plan all along (to possibly switch to a 3-4). Who knows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Now we have so mnay LBs and zero linemen So true, but our linemen were undersized and subpar, however perfect sizes for the LB in the 3-4 role. Guess this means our FA/Draft will be targeting some D linemen with some size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I can't speak for Ellis because I don't really have an opinion one way or the other, but when it comes to Maybin I don't like his chances as an OLB in the NFL. During the combine drills last year, Maybin looked lost when he was asked to drop in coverage and move in space. Add to that the fact that he looks to be about 230 lbs. and gets swalloed up by NFL offensive lineman, and it doesn't look promising. I'd like to be wrong, and hopefully with some quality coaching he can make some contributions on the field this next season, but if you just look at Maybin there's no way he looks like an OLB in a 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I like Sanders as OLB coach. He's a defensive guy who specializes in the pass rush. He gets to focus on just coaching the rush LBs. I like it. Maybin should benefit tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny3000 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Unless that was a potential plan all along (to possibly switch to a 3-4). Who knows.... don't be ridiculous. i don't get how ppl actually believe that the bills drafted last year knowing that they were going to fire jauron and retool the front office. it's ridiculous to think that they (even if they wanted to) would have had the foresight to draft for the 3-4 if they didn't even have the foresight to fire jauron before week whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABills08 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I can't speak for Ellis because I don't really have an opinion one way or the other, but when it comes to Maybin I don't like his chances as an OLB in the NFL. During the combine drills last year, Maybin looked lost when he was asked to drop in coverage and move in space. Add to that the fact that he looks to be about 230 lbs. and gets swalloed up by NFL offensive lineman, and it doesn't look promising. I'd like to be wrong, and hopefully with some quality coaching he can make some contributions on the field this next season, but if you just look at Maybin there's no way he looks like an OLB in a 3-4. I didn't see Maybin in his drills, but I imagine that there is a learning curve when you ask someone who has never dropped back in coverage, to drop back in coverage. By all accounts, Maybin is extremely athletic. Sure, he might be undersized as a DE, I would agree with that. But the guy is what, 21? He was one of the youngest guys drafted last year I'm pretty sure. Lets see what he can do after the proper tutelage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW_Bills_Fan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 don't be ridiculous. i don't get how ppl actually believe that the bills drafted last year knowing that they were going to fire jauron and retool the front office. it's ridiculous to think that they (even if they wanted to) would have had the foresight to draft for the 3-4 if they didn't even have the foresight to fire jauron before week whatever. Or DJ was taking the D to the 3/4 when he had the personnel to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Now we have so mnay LBs and zero linemen Linemen will not be necessary is commissioner does away with 3 pt stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Lieutenant Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Demontie Cross-otherwise known as the guy CBS thought was Perry Fewell for 3 and a half years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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