BB Fan 4 LIFE Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I might be out of the loop, does anyone know what our plan is for Stroud with the switch to the 3-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I believe he is going to be kicked out to DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I believe he is going to be kicked out to DE. He's not tough enough to play the middle. Is it me or is everyone disappointed in this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 He's not tough enough to play the middle. Is it me or is everyone disappointed in this guy? As long as he's not forced to fight through a double team every play Stroud will be an absolute BEAST as a DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 He's not tough enough to play the middle. Is it me or is everyone disappointed in this guy? It's just you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 If we have a decent guy to man the middle, I'm kind of excited to see what he can do as a DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I can't believe he's only 31, it feels like he's been in the NFL forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's just you. Yeah its just you JPS. Stoud DE is Unfathomable. He doesn't have the speed but he could make a pocket collapse real quick. Plus if they try to double him at the DE, a LB will be free for a Blitz. Will be interesting to see. I'm not worried about the Defense as much as the NO-ffense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygskin36 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I believe he is going to be kicked out to DE. I think he's ideal for that spot... We need to find a NT. I am thinking more and more they are planning on using a high pick for a NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Fan 4 LIFE Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think he's ideal for that spot... We need to find a NT. I am thinking more and more they are planning on using a high pick for a NT. I actually Like T. Cody with our 2d or 3d if he's there. He looked disgusting at the combine but his game film doesn't lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think he might make a good right DE, but don't you need speed to play the left/ blind side. I don't think he produce a ton of sacks, but he should be able to hold his own and maybe free up a blitzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I might be out of the loop, does anyone know what our plan is for Stroud with the switch to the 3-4? As far as we know he will be tried at end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I might be out of the loop, does anyone know what our plan is for Stroud with the switch to the 3-4? He will play DE on most downs - not sure which side. He is taller than he is wide. Should be quite good at DE. May slide to NT on obvious pasing downs for more penetration up the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthtobrint Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's just you. No. It's not just him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 He's not tough enough to play the middle. Is it me or is everyone disappointed in this guy? He's a penetrating DT not a low to the ground, wide body NT. He's tall and about 300 to 310 pounds. So no, I'm not disappointed in him. He's durable and our best lineman. He may play nose in certain situation, but he's not a NT. He may be better off dropping a few pounds and becoming a DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I just couldn't believe how much I saw him out near the hash marks...and not by his choice. And if he was so good, why did RBs routinely get to the 2nd level up the middle? and why did we have one of the worst run defenses in the league? For a man his size, he just doesn't seem to impose his will on a consistent basis. I'm open to him being a dominant DE, but I am not optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I just couldn't believe how much I saw him out near the hash marks...and not by his choice. And if he was so good, why did RBs routinely get to the 2nd level up the middle? and why did we have one of the worst run defenses in the league? For a man his size, he just doesn't seem to impose his will on a consistent basis. I'm open to him being a dominant DE, but I am not optimistic. Are you familiar with our LB corps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 IMO, Stroud is not the same player he was in Jacksonville. I don't know whether or not it's him breaking down, the system he was in, or the difference in support but he hasn't made a consistent impact in Buffalo yet. I think he is a good player still and is very likable, so I'm happy he's here. I also think he is one of a few guys that stand to benefit greatly from the defense change. I believe Stroud has mentioned that he knows he's not a 3-4 NT. If you look around the league most 3-4 NT are in the 6'0 - 6'2 range and thick. It's not about strength and toughness, Stroud isn't built to get low and anchor in that defense. At 6'6 he doesn't have the leverage, so DE will fit him just right I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Are you familiar with our LB corps? Yeah, they had issues....However, are you telling me Stroud gets a pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's just you. It's not just him...stroud shows up for about 3 plays every other game..i'm extremely dissapointed honestly he isn't a difference maker anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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