Mark Vader Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 When, not if, Jairus Byrd returns to the Bills, how will this affect the status of Aaron Williams? Does Williams become our starting Strong Safety or does he become a back-up to Byrd, or does he play in nickel & dime situations? The thought of DaNorris Searcy being our starting SS has me nervous. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 This defense isn't typical. Pettine has 3 safeties on the field. Pettine will play the best players in the best situations. Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 What ??!!! A Black Man cant be both Strong AND Free in this country?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If we are to trust the posted depth chart, I think it answers this question. Aaron Williams is listed as the starting SS, and Jairus Byrd is listed as the starting FS, with Searcy as his backup. I also think that, minus Byrd of course, this has been how they have been lining up in training camp: Aaron Williams at strong, and Searcy at free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If we are to trust the posted depth chart, I think it answers this question. Aaron Williams is listed as the starting SS, and Jairus Byrd is listed as the starting FS, with Searcy as his backup. I also think that, minus Byrd of course, this has been how they have been lining up in training camp: Aaron Williams at strong, and Searcy at free. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 From what I've read, Pettine uses his safeties almost interchangeably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Pettine has said many times he wants players to be able to play more then one position. Edited August 14, 2013 by Meatloaf Sandwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think Searcy is a good player, has some real NFL game experience at SS and has shown some good awareness out there. They are both explosive hitters. The upside to Byrd sitting out is that Aaron is getting excellent experience back there, and it will help him a lot in this interchangeable defense. The guy will have experience at corner, FS and SS when the real bullets fly. Not many NFL players--if any--can make that claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think Searcy is a good player, has some real NFL game experience at SS and has shown some good awareness out there. They are both explosive hitters. Searcy is a physical player, no doubt. I haven't seen where he shows much in the way of ball skills or range yet but he's only really starting out. What ??!!! A Black Man cant be both Strong AND Free in this country?? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 What ??!!! A Black Man cant be both Strong AND Free in this country?? :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If we are to trust the posted depth chart, I think it answers this question. Aaron Williams is listed as the starting SS, and Jairus Byrd is listed as the starting FS, with Searcy as his backup. I also think that, minus Byrd of course, this has been how they have been lining up in training camp: Aaron Williams at strong, and Searcy at free. Williams and Searcy are both big hitters, a sign that they both are best at SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsox Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 When, not if, Jairus Byrd returns to the Bills, how will this affect the status of Aaron Williams? Does Williams become our starting Strong Safety or does he become a back-up to Byrd, or does he play in nickel & dime situations? The thought of DaNorris Searcy being our starting SS has me nervous. Thoughts? Probably at Strong, but Pettine will figure it out. Just Sign Byrd already!!! Sick of the crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Ballhawk types who can cover better are usually the free. One thing I question with the new scheme is that they do have corners one on one w/o help over the top, you need a good 2nd do do that. I really have my doubts that McKelvin will ever be able to do that...makes me nervous. Camp battles for that spot are incredibly important this year. I am also of the opinion that maybe this is part of why they are not that worried about Byrd flying the proverbial coup. The safety position is more plug and play in this system and yes they would be able to switch. I just want to add that it also makes sense to do it this way, with the spread and run option thing, you kind of want small LBs who are good at tackling and very good coverage is more of a bonus. Probably at Strong, but Pettine will figure it out. Just Sign Byrd already!!! Sick of the crap! I think that Byrd is the one who needs to sign, until the offseason the clubs hands are tied since July 15th. Get INTO camp already! As a not so wise Sapp said. Edited August 14, 2013 by bowery4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Who knows, they only reason Williams is getting a nod at S is because he sucks at CB. Remember after his first season how everyone talked about how great his second season at CB would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Strong. He is not fit for FS Edited August 14, 2013 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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