DrDawkinstein Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Last year I was happy about this. Now, not really. I hope that Pettine views him as ONLY a SS. And even then, he's not that great of a SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 LB problem solved! Â who needs LBs anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Last year I was happy about this. Now, not really. I hope that Pettine views him as ONLY a SS. And even then, he's not that great of a SS. Â He had 4 Ints, 8 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries in 2012. He also has 2 tds in hte last 2 years. That's pretty good production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I trust Pettine to spot good defensive players for his system. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 My fault. I was thinking prepared as in being calm, not as in getting the pitchforks to the front porch. Â That is calm for Bills' fandom. They are only angry when they are carrying torches and marshmallows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he was cut in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Ryan/Pettine defenses always relied on a large number of DBs, and I can see how they value Scott as a swing LB/S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 So Pettine likes to have 3 Safties on the field. So I'm hopping that is the move here. "Don't want to hear 43 is the MIKE" in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 im not sure there was a worse victim of whatever new mic was added near the offensive line.... a totally common qb read on where and who is MLB (granted, coupled with some poor play on his part) just totally destroyed his reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Depends on who they get in FA or the draft, then we will know more now is kinda early. Â I love that helmet on you avatar! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I thought Bart Scott by the title. We all know you intentionally put only "B.Scott" to get views. Damn you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 im not sure there was a worse victim of whatever new mic was added near the offensive line.... a totally common qb read on where and who is MLB (granted, coupled with some poor play on his part) just totally destroyed his reputation. Â I'm guessing most people make light of that and really blame Wannstedt for the actual carnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 He had 4 Ints, 8 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries in 2012. He also has 2 tds in hte last 2 years. That's pretty good production. Â Yeah, Im not pissed he was re-signed. I just dont have my hopes up. My reaction is simply "meh..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hopefully this is the first in a few dominoes of signings to happen over the next several days... Â Let's Go Buffalo! "Give me an L!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Okay, this seals it for me. Â I think Pettine's goal is to architect an EXTREMELY DB heavy defense. I think we should expect to see 5-7 DB's on the field 90% of the time, so he can disguise blitzes and coverages with a ton of little guys running around the backfield. Â Any one else getting this sense??? Â Very much so.He was talking about running a nickel as a base, and that as the league keeps getting pass happy we need to use more DB's. In the Jets greatest triumph under Rex Ryan (knocking NE out of the playoffs) the entire strategy was using a ton of DB's creatively. We'll see how free agency goes, but I would be intrigued to see a system running 5-7 DBs that mix up packages to bring in the SS to act as linebacker for run defense or on blitzes. Â I really want to see what Pettine can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm not too sure if his contract amount has been stated yet.... Â From what I can see, 1 year, $825,000 There will likely be a Veteran cap discount of close to $400,000 on that as well. Â End result....very cheap....can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Also, after thinking for a moment, I can see Scott fitting in well into 46 formation. I've rambled on about it before, but it essentially has the OLB and one ILB in a 3-4 system rush the line while keeping one ILB and the SS in at run support. It seems to fit Pettine's desire to bring pressure, and fully utilizes his tweener nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Also, after thinking for a moment, I can see Scott fitting in well into 46 formation. I've rambled on about it before, but it essentially has the OLB and one ILB in a 3-4 system rush the line while keeping one ILB and the SS in at run support. It seems to fit Pettine's desire to bring pressure, and fully utilizes his tweener nature. Â I like your breakdown and idea, but if we are planning on keeping a SS in for run support, that should be Searcy. Scott is better in coverage than he is playing the run in the box. We learned that the hard way last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The profile of LBs is changing as the game becomes more and more pass happy. While Scott is smaller than the run-stopping LBs of a few years ago, he is a pretty good fit in a league where teams pass a lot more than they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The guy is a play maker and game changer on defense. Creates turnovers, can't say that about many of our other defenders besides byrd, whom they don't seem to value for the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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