JPS Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I just watched the Bills-Bengals game and I thought Stroud looked awful. For a 300 lb man, he was pushed around easily and just couldn't hold the point of attack at all. Anyone else notice?? I just kept asking myself what does Stroud well? My question: Is Marcus Stroud's position on this team safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Please, just stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightinIrishBills Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Is this some advanced form of super-trolling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If one assumes the Bills are in total rebuilding mode(which I do not) and if they were up against a salary cap(which there is not one) then he could be traded for a low round pick to a team that plays a 4-3 defense. That aint happening. My hunch is he will play well at DE and that he is going through the motions of the pre-season just like a veteran should. His only task - don't get hurt. I would be shocked if he even dresses for Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Good point. Ive read he looks to be in phenominal shape and ready to go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonestake Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I don't think this is wise considering he IS one of out best D-linemen and is a big-time gamer for us. He is also very valuable in the locker room. No a snowball's chance in Hades he gets red-tagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I agree, he did not look very good against Cinci. I think that he and the rest of the DEs are looking much better in practice going against the Bills OTs than they are going to look in games against NFL quality players. Still, he and Edwards are the best they've got right now and they're decent. I think the problems the Bills are having on defense are primarily due to the LBs- just like last season. I agree, he did not look very good against Cinci. I think that he and the rest of the DEs are looking much better in practice going against the Bills OTs than they are going to look in games against NFL quality players. Still, he and Edwards are the best they've got right now and they're decent. I think the problems the Bills are having on defense are primarily due to the LBs- just like last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 My question: Is Marcus Stroud's position on this team safe? McCargo will be the first to go if they require a cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 He is saving his body for the regular season, like he does every year. He'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I agree, he did not look very good against Cinci. I think that he and the rest of the DEs are looking much better in practice going against the Bills OTs than they are going to look in games against NFL quality players. Still, he and Edwards are the best they've got right now and they're decent. I think the problems the Bills are having on defense are primarily due to the LBs- just like last season. I agree, he did not look very good against Cinci. I think that he and the rest of the DEs are looking much better in practice going against the Bills OTs than they are going to look in games against NFL quality players. Still, he and Edwards are the best they've got right now and they're decent. I think the problems the Bills are having on defense are primarily due to the LBs- just like last season. OK, then.. OK, then.. We're talking about Marcus Stroud, right? It's a departure for him that he's even in camp! He's the best we have. He'll be fine. We're talking about Marcus Stroud, right? It's a departure for him that he's even in camp! He's the best we have. He'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 I thought Stroud looked the same in the Cincy game as he did most of last year. He may be in fantastic shape, but it seems to me he gets moved at the O-line's will and just makes very little diffeerence out there. Do you guys really thing he's that good? Maybe I'm delusional. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I agree, he did not look very good against Cinci. I think that he and the rest of the DEs are looking much better in practice going against the Bills OTs than they are going to look in games against NFL quality players. Still, he and Edwards are the best they've got right now and they're decent. I think the problems the Bills are having on defense are primarily due to the LBs- just like last season. I agree, he did not look very good against Cinci. I think that he and the rest of the DEs are looking much better in practice going against the Bills OTs than they are going to look in games against NFL quality players. Still, he and Edwards are the best they've got right now and they're decent. I think the problems the Bills are having on defense are primarily due to the LBs- just like last season. You can say that again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I also noticed that he was totally ineffective. Spencer Johnson and the kid Carrington are waiting in the wings. Come to think of it, McCargo looked better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I also noticed that he was totally ineffective. Spencer Johnson and the kid Carrington are waiting in the wings. Come to think of it, McCargo looked better! Spencer Johnson is more apt to be on the chopping block than Stroud. Buffalo Rumbling's opines that Carrington won't see the field much at all early in the season do to the effective play of Edwards and Stroud thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Stroud is one of our best linemen on either side of the ball. I have this strange feeling we'll look at 3rd and 4th string players to cut, not our starters. Darn, the "vote this post down" feature still isn't working.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I just watched the Bills-Bengals game and I thought Stroud looked awful. For a 300 lb man, he was pushed around easily and just couldn't hold the point of attack at all. Anyone else notice?? I just kept asking myself what does Stroud well? My question: Is Marcus Stroud's position on this team safe? No chance. He is the best DE on the team. Watch the games closer and consider recording and reviewing the plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 No chance. He is the best DE on the team. Watch the games closer and consider recording and reviewing the plays. Right. He's going no where. Vets dont go 100% in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 No he looked pretty good or at least NFL caliber in the other two games (From what I saw) the guy is better then what we have and cutting him would hurt the depth of the D-line big time and hurt the locker room. This team needs veteran leadership and Stroud provides just that and he is more then a serviceable NFL Lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Stroud looked great against the first two preseason opponents. I was much more concerned about the linebacking play than Stroud's play. Kelsay looks confused out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Stroud looked great against the first two preseason opponents. I was much more concerned about the linebacking play than Stroud's play. Kelsay looks confused out there. Its hard to switch positions. Esp hard to switch in the NFL after playing another for so many years. LBs will be exploited all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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