Coach Klein Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/05/19/stroud-looking-fit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/05/19/stroud-looking-fit/ Maybe the less weight will help him transition better to a DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Maybe the less weight will help him transition better to a DE. maybinot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 maybinot Clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossage Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I am ten pounds heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I can't wait for Marcus's Mailbag !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastRochBillsfan Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I am ten pounds heavier. lol This is good news about stroud. I am glad he wants to be better and losing the weight should help him be quicker at end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Good to see that Stroud is taking the transition to the 3-4 very seriously. He needs to be quicker in order to generate a pass rush and push the gap at DE. Its good to see that we have a bunch of hard workers on the roster and that we drafted a bunch more to join them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Maybe the less weight will help him transition better to a DE. This is not his natural position. I doubt he will be a force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 at his size/stature, losing ten pounds can happen after a nice morning bowl movement...speaking of which......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Maybe the less weight will help him transition better to a DE. This thread made me look at the front three in light of reading all the pre-season fizz. So much has been written about putting Williams at NT. Unless he completely washes out in camp, however, Troup is going to be starting at NT on opening day. The wild card that now has me scratching my head is that guy Harvey (and forgive me, I should have done my research first). He's the kid from Morgan State who checks in at about 330-340. I'm not expecting Canton out of the kid, but IF he blossoms, and IF he makes the roster, the Bills would have two legitimate NTs on the roster. NT is certainly a position that will require rotation, so both Troup and Harvey would get plenty of playing time. Let me get back to the point - and that's about Williams. I just don't see Kyle Williams as a classic NT. Great guy, gives his all, blah blah blah, but he's a square peg in a round hole. If, however, Harvey shows that he has what it takes, what do you think about Williams at DE? I personally think it plays much more to his strength, which is getting after the passer (as opposed to being a woolly mammoth plugging up the middle). If THIS were to transpire, I'd be relatively happy with a slimmed down Stroud at DE. Stroud Troup/Harvey Williams Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 StroudTroup/Harvey Williams Thoughts? My thoughts are that we didn't sign a starting DE - Dwan Edwards - off the Ravens' roster so he could sit behind two guys - Williams and Stroud - who haven't played the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 This thread made me look at the front three in light of reading all the pre-season fizz. So much has been written about putting Williams at NT. Unless he completely washes out in camp, however, Troup is going to be starting at NT on opening day. The wild card that now has me scratching my head is that guy Harvey (and forgive me, I should have done my research first). He's the kid from Morgan State who checks in at about 330-340. I'm not expecting Canton out of the kid, but IF he blossoms, and IF he makes the roster, the Bills would have two legitimate NTs on the roster. NT is certainly a position that will require rotation, so both Troup and Harvey would get plenty of playing time. Let me get back to the point - and that's about Williams. I just don't see Kyle Williams as a classic NT. Great guy, gives his all, blah blah blah, but he's a square peg in a round hole. If, however, Harvey shows that he has what it takes, what do you think about Williams at DE? I personally think it plays much more to his strength, which is getting after the passer (as opposed to being a woolly mammoth plugging up the middle). If THIS were to transpire, I'd be relatively happy with a slimmed down Stroud at DE. Stroud Troup/Harvey Williams Thoughts? The Bills drafted Troupe because they know Williams can not be a full time NT -- he just wouldn't hold up. I expect if Troupe does well during camp, he will start the season as the "obvious running down" NT and Williams will be the "obvious passing down" NT. This keeps both fresh, and utilizes each player's strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 This is not his natural position. I doubt he will be a force. His primary responsibility will be stopping the run. At which he'll be a force. Pass rush probably not so much. But great to hear he's taking the position switch seriously and losing weight, which will only help him. My thoughts are that we didn't sign a starting DE - Dwan Edwards - off the Ravens' roster so he could sit behind two guys - Williams and Stroud - who haven't played the position. Yep, Edwards and Stroud will be the starters at DE. Johnson will rotate in with them. The Bills drafted Troupe because they know Williams can not be a full time NT -- he just wouldn't hold up. I expect if Troupe does well during camp, he will start the season as the "obvious running down" NT and Williams will be the "obvious passing down" NT. This keeps both fresh, and utilizes each player's strengths. The Bills won't be playing the traditional 2-gap 3-4, at least not initially. If Troup shows he's ready for primetime sooner rather than later, they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMzeke Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Stroud did what professionals do and put himself into the best possible condition to compete and make a difference for his team. He has always been a dedicated team-oriented player and he knows the years are taking their toll too. It is great to see him set a higher standard and to lead by example. I hope he has a great season for us. Go Bills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Stroud did what professionals do and put himself into the best possible condition to compete and make a difference for his team. He has always been a dedicated team-oriented player and he knows the years are taking their toll too. It is great to see him set a higher standard and to lead by example. I hope he has a great season for us. Go Bills... And Hopefully he gave those 10 pounds to Maybi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I can't wait for Marcus's Mailbag !!!!! My favorite thing ever: "Dear infamous number 99, Hey thats me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Shows that he's putting in the effort. That's usually good news..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 His most beneficial attribute to his transition to 3-4 DE is more his height. Length at that position is very important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 His primary responsibility will be stopping the run. At which he'll be a force. Pass rush probably not so much. But great to hear he's taking the position switch seriously and losing weight, which will only help him. Yep, Edwards and Stroud will be the starters at DE. Johnson will rotate in with them. The Bills won't be playing the traditional 2-gap 3-4, at least not initially. If Troup shows he's ready for primetime sooner rather than later, they may. Excellent. I think in their initial transition they will platoon DE, NT and DE as much as they can and rely on the linebackers to generate a pass rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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