Rockinon Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is a little tidbit from bleacher report concerning Kelvin Sheppard. There's an interesting quote from Dave Wannstedt and the writer believes Shep could be a break out player this season. Linky This kind of got me thinking who else might be a break out player for our team..... Any input guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 We know Barnett is solid at WLB. If Shep can do a good job at MLB, the LB'ing corps looks a whole lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsSD Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Why do people insist on linking to BR? Not trying to be a dick but that place is as credible as TSW, at least here we are 99% Bills fans, and know more than the people posting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still don't know why shep is going to be the inside backer when barnett has the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalover4life Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still don't know why shep is going to be the inside backer when barnett has the experience. Barnett has better speed to play outside. while not many other linebackers on our team do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still don't know why shep is going to be the inside backer when barnett has the experience. Because Shep is 244 pounds and is a banger. Barnett is smaller and can cover better than Sheppard. At least that's the Stache's thinking. We'll see. Barnett is a great player and would also excel in the mike spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Why do people insist on linking to BR? Not trying to be a dick but that place is as credible as TSW, at least here we are 99% Bills fans, and know more than the people posting there. Maybe because it had a direct quote from Wannstedt. That's authoritative enough of an endorsement for me. Edited May 9, 2012 by BillnutinHouston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsSD Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Maybe because it had a direct quote from Wannstedt. That's authoritative enough of an endorsement for me. I stopped clicking the links because I saw tired of their 20 slide "articles" but a quote from The Stache is good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Onobun will have a break out year, you heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllib olaffub Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If Marcus Easley stays healthy, and is ready to play - I think he has the physical skill set to be a terror at WR - and would be the type of WR we all wanted the Bills to end up with in this years draft, which is to say, tall, fast, and powerful. He is as big as some tight ends, or linebackers - and he's fast. If he can run the routes and catch, he looks to be the Bills most talented WR. Otherwise, I'll say Byrd, Aaron Williams, and I'm hoping this QB, Alex Tanney, turns out to be a real gem. I like what I've seen and read of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 At least the BR wannabe got an actual authoritative quote to base his article on. Perhaps they're tightening up their 'standards' over there finally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I predict that Marcel Dareus will be a terror this season. His talent was wasted playing the nose much of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 1336526588[/url]' post='2461664']Still don't know why shep is going to be the inside backer when barnett has the experience. Because Barnett CAN play OLB. Of Barnett starts at MLB, than we lose sheppard in the lineup completely. He's not a 4-3 OLB. The reason sheppard was drafted in the 3rd rd was so he could hopefully be our starting MLB for the next half decade. Why would we start Barnett there and completely eliminate a high draft pick from the lineup. Makes zero sense to start Barnett in the middle IMO. Why would you want Barnett in the middle? Who would be playing OLB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Maybe because it had a direct quote from Wannstedt. That's authoritative enough of an endorsement for me. Coaches can be guilty of happy-speak sometimes but Wanny's endorsement did sound genuine. And that makes me feel a little better about MLB. Who cares if the quote was found on BR??? Shep might indeed be the break out player of the year. But I also might pick Aaron Williams. I'd be thrilled if it was Chris Hairston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canks Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I've said it before and I'll say it again. Andy Levitre, his arms are long enough to be a great player. Now if he would just widen his hips and square his stance the sabres would be in business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still don't know why shep is going to be the inside backer when barnett has the experience. As Dave Said his skill set fits better in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Marcel Dareus and Danny Batten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebills Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Sanborn and potter will be the best kicker long snapper combination ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is a little tidbit from bleacher report concerning Kelvin Sheppard. There's an interesting quote from Dave Wannstedt and the writer believes Shep could be a break out player this season. Linky This kind of got me thinking who else might be a break out player for our team..... Any input guys? 70 Tackles last season. I'd say he already broke out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still don't know why shep is going to be the inside backer when barnett has the experience. Because Sheppard played MLB at LSU and (to my knowledge) never spent any significant time at OLB, whereas Barnett started at OLB for his final 2 seasons at Oregon State, and played both OLB and 3-4 ILB with Green Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Maybe because it had a direct quote from Wannstedt. That's authoritative enough of an endorsement for me. Plus the article was linked to the BB.com article where the quote came from. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just to come up with something different, McKelvin. If the guy has the talent to be a productive CB in this league, then he will show it in his last year before hitting FA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) I like Chris Hairston as a possible candidate, CJ Spiller maybe, Marcel Dareus...... How about Fred Jackson makes it to the Probowl this year? Or how about Fitz leads the league in touchdowns for the whole season....OK, maybe that's a stretch but he was up there at the beginning of the year last year. How about Aaron Williams? What if our nose tackle stays healthy all year. The possibilities are endless. This could very well be a break out year for the whole team. Edited May 9, 2012 by Rockinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is a little tidbit from bleacher report concerning Kelvin Sheppard. There's an interesting quote from Dave Wannstedt and the writer believes Shep could be a break out player this season. Linky This kind of got me thinking who else might be a break out player for our team..... Any input guys? My #1 breakout guy is Easley... Honorable mention: Brooks, Sheppard, or one of the new LB's (Tank/Bradham) depending on who gets the PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Marcel Dareus and Danny Batten. I thought Batten, too, but first thought of Da'Norris Searcy. The whole secondary will profit from the pressure up front.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If Marcus Easley stays healthy, and is ready to play - I think he has the physical skill set to be a terror at WR - and would be the type of WR we all wanted the Bills to end up with in this years draft, which is to say, tall, fast, and powerful. He is as big as some tight ends, or linebackers - and he's fast. If he can run the routes and catch, he looks to be the Bills most talented WR. Otherwise, I'll say Byrd, Aaron Williams, and I'm hoping this QB, Alex Tanney, turns out to be a real gem. I like what I've seen and read of him. Yeah, if he can do that kind of stuff, he should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 i really liked the draft pick of Sheppard, and i think he will be a very good player in the league for a long time. He has a ton going for him and a great attitude and work ethic. I was pretty disappointed in his play though. I understand he was a rookie and I didnt expect him to be great, but he had a lot of trouble getting off blocks, and reacted slow. I'm sure a lot of it was because he was a rookie, and adjusting, and he got no help. The DL this year in front of him may help Shep more than any other player. I'm expecting a good year from him, but I didnt think he played well at all last year. My breakout players are Easley and Brad Smith. I also predict Byrd will be in the pro bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 shawne merriman? i would love for him to have a good season here. he's been a huge advocate for the team and i would like to see him contribute. seems like he really has a passion for the game and would be like a fire under everyone's butt on the field, kinda like a little addrenaline shot out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 not sure whether my opinion is good or bad. we have a couple of second year rookies and or players that were injured or injured reserves that might break into highlight reels. But we have alot of players that are in make or break seasons with the team. Guys that are supposed to be healthy starting camp. The list of 17 or so that were down last year almost all have potential to be good players this year besides Parrish who is gone now. so too many to list + spiller. But some one said, this year might be the break out year for the team! Of course i must pick one. Stevie Johnson will make the naysayers billieve. I have been one to a degree. But he wont drop those highlight touchdowns this year. Not one in open space, ever again. My secret root is Easley though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 We know Barnett is solid at WLB. If Shep can do a good job at MLB, the LB'ing corps looks a whole lot better. Bradham will be a solid nfl lb. If he Barnett and shep are on the field together at mid season I won't be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 George Wilson. He is going to make the pro-bowl this season and finally banish all the Whitner talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Bradham will be a solid nfl lb. If he Barnett and shep are on the field together at mid season I won't be surprised. I will. Everything I've read on Bradham says he needs time to pickup a new defense. If he can make it onto the field this year, great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 George Wilson. He is going to make the pro-bowl this season and finally banish all the Whitner talk. ? Have you spoken with Crayonz about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 What about the LB that ended Favre's streak? Can't seem to even remeber his name, but I thought that he would do more for us last year, and if Meriman can't come back, he could have been a source of pressure from off the line, any chance he breaks out? Or at least contributes more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayray808 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Marcel Dareus and Aaron Williams would be at the Pro Bowl next year... if they had one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I thought Batten, too, but first thought of Da'Norris Searcy. The whole secondary will profit from the pressure up front.. Batten will be in our NASCAR PACKAGE, Anderson and Batten on the outside Marrio and Kelsay on the inside. Gentleman start your engines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 What about the LB that ended Favre's streak? Can't seem to even remeber his name, but I thought that he would do more for us last year, and if Meriman can't come back, he could have been a source of pressure from off the line, any chance he breaks out? Or at least contributes more? Arthur Moats. He is still around but we are not sure about him with the swtch to 4-3. Training camp might tell us more. And yes it may depend on Merriman being able to start that we keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBackupQB Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Biggest concern.... pass coverage.....looked lost a few time ....I know no training camp...but this was happen in week 7 and 8 .... However, I believe watching film and techique can improve pass coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) The exciting thing about the 2012 Bills is that you can look up and down the roster and find several guys who seem poised to have "breakout" years. My short list (not including rookies for obvious reasons): QB -- Fitz (is he the QB of the first 7 weeks of 2011 -- Chan thinks so) RB -- Spiller (last 6 games of 2011 just the tip of the iceberg) WR -- Easley (finally healthy, has been able to watch and learn for two years) CB -- Williams (cutting Drayton a big vote of confidence) LB -- Shep (the Stache says so) DL -- Kyle (finally has players around him) Add the rookies expected to make significant contributions, and this could be a real fun year. Edit: dammit, I forgot Brad Smith. I'm definitely expecting a breakout season for him. Edited May 10, 2012 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widerightradio Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Bradham will be a solid nfl lb. If he Barnett and shep are on the field together at mid season I won't be surprised. Bradham reminds me of Nic Harris. I'm going to reserve judgment this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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