RyanC883 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Any word on CB Aaron Williams. I have high hopes for this guy. He is a monster hitter, and could help out in the running game as well as passing game. Reminds me a bit of a better version of Byron Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Any word on CB Aaron Williams. I have high hopes for this guy. He is a monster hitter, and could help out in the running game as well as passing game. Reminds me a bit of a better version of Byron Scott. I didn't know that Byron Scott the former Laker played football for the Bills? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Agreed. Run support is a strength of his. Man we could use him now. The skinny on Aaron.... Read & React: Reads routes well and starts to close when receivers throttle down to catch curl or hitch. Sniffs out bubble screens. Gets fooled on double moves and misdirection when receivers and backs sell their routes. Recognizes run immediately in man or zone coverage and gets around the receiver to make the play. Man Coverage: His size makes him a prototypical outside corner, able to stay with NFL pass-catchers down the sideline. Usually matches up with opponent's biggest receiver. Shows relatively quick feet when in the slot. Mirrors receivers on most straight-line routes but struggles to stop and return on throws behind him. Stays too high in his pedal, however, lets receivers eat up cushion too quickly. Needs to play more physically; usually plays well off the receiver, fails to land his hands when on the line. Gets pushed around too easily, allowing separation outside. Zone Coverage: Practiced as a zone defender. Comes off of initial target a bit late, but gets to the ball in a hurry once he picks up the quarterback's read. Adjusts to jerk routes and can change his angle on the fly. Gets a hand on passes thrown over his head when underneath. Lacks great suddenness to change direction with quick slot receivers over the middle. Closing/Recovery: A bit slow transitioning forward to plant and drive, but likes to make big hits and is tough for receivers to escape when he closes. Owns only adequate hands for the interception; picks off some easy passes but drops high and wide throws when in position to make the play. Able to knock away passes by swiping his long arm in front of receivers and winning jump balls. Lacks recovery speed if beaten off the line and does not gain ground running down the field. Run Support: Solid run defender on the edge. Not afraid to take on large outside receivers and reacts quickly to get around potential blockers to make the tackle on running plays to his side of the field. Gets outside of the blocker to funnel plays back inside, but could do a better job shedding blocks when he's not able to elude them. Takes deep angles to be a last line of defense. Tackling: Inconsistent tackler who displays the length and aggressiveness to wrap up ballcarriers but lacks great strength. Like to hit running backs on the edge and usually leads with a shoulder. Gives good effort, coming off his man to help teammates and laying out to make ankle tackles. Blitzes effectively due to his straight-line speed and size. Height can be a detriment against smaller, quicker ballcarriers; will leave his feet instead of dropping his hips to wrap and tackle. Gets dragged for extra yardage by stronger receivers. Intangibles: Showed great maturity working though disappointing dropped punt against Oklahoma last fall. Missed UCF game in 2009 with a right knee injury. Uncle, Ken Taylor, played defensive back at Oregon State (1981-84) and Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears. Career Notes Three-year defensive back who appeared in 37 games, including 23 starts in his last 26 games, at cornerback and on special teams … declared for the NFL Draft as a junior … 2010 Nagurski Trophy and Thorpe Award watch lists … second-team All-Big 12 in 2010 … posted 106 tackles (64 solo), three sacks, 12 TFL, three pressures, four INTs, 24 PBU, six forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and five blocked punts (No. 2 on UT's all-time list) for his career … also had 11 punt returns for 86 yards (7.8 ypr) for his career … started nine of the 11 games in which he played in 2010 … led the team with 13 PBU, to go along with 46 tackles, one sack, five TFL, three forced fumbles and one blocked punt … started 13 games at cornerback in 2009, missing the UCF game with an injury … compiled 44 tackles (25 solo), two sacks, six TFL, three pressures, three INTs, eight PBU and two forced fumbles … appeared in all 13 games, starting one, at cornerback and on special teams as a true freshman in 2008 … recorded 16 tackles, three PBU, a pressure, a TFL, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, four blocked punts (T-No. 1 on UT's single-season list) and returned an INT 81 yards for a TD … tied for second on the team with nine special-teams tackles … a prep All-American and all-state selection who saw action on both sides of the ball … named a Parade All-American … also tabbed second-team All-USA by USA?Today and a second-team EA Sports All-American … blocked 12 kicks as prepster … a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2010). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Aaron was a non-participant in practice yesterday. That doesn't rule him out, but it's not hopeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Id be surprised if he played this week Bell is the guy the Bills need back this week....did i just say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Id be surprised if he played this week Bell is the guy the Bills need back this week....did i just say that? What's Hairston's prognosis?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I didn't know that Byron Scott the former Laker played football for the Bills? ;-) He was pretty tough in man to man coverage, although he got roasted during that championship series against Jordan. Any word on CB Aaron Williams. I have high hopes for this guy. He is a monster hitter, and could help out in the running game as well as passing game. Reminds me a bit of a better version of Byron Scott. Id be surprised if he played this week Bell is the guy the Bills need back this week....did i just say that? What's Hairston's prognosis?? All out as far as we have heard. Also Merriman. It sounds like the only returning player will be Kelsay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I didn't know that Byron Scott the former Laker played football for the Bills? ;-) He's on our official media roster along with Ryan Fitzgerald, Fred Johnson, Ryan Lindell, Marcus Darius, and Kalvin Sheppherd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 What's Hairston's prognosis?? All reports I've seen say Bell will be back well before Hairston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 He's on our official media roster along with Ryan Fitzgerald, Fred Johnson, Ryan Lindell, Marcus Darius, and Kalvin Sheppherd Don't forget Rueben Brown in the alumni section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just a hunch, I think Williams broke his collerbone. I dont think hell be ready this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 He's on our official media roster along with Ryan Fitzgerald, Fred Johnson, Ryan Lindell, Marcus Darius, and Kalvin Sheppherd Exactly and I'm not sure when David Jones will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 From Joe B Twitter: Aaron Williams told me he's hoping to be back practicing by next week, but that in all actuality it might be two weeks away. #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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