ajzepp Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Such a great point AJ. Maybinizing is a losing pass rush strategy. Yes occasionally you'll get a coverage or second effort sack on the "return trip" when running past the pocket but it's always better to compress the pocket and trap the quarterback in an ever-shrinking space. Many QBs are very uncomfortable having no escape lanes when they're in the pocket. Better to trap them and not let them extend plays with their legs. lol@Maybinizing And yep, there was a play last night that was a perfect example of what you said about how the QB reacts when they have no escape lanes. I dont' remember who else we had on the play, but I recall our #91 (Im too lazy to look it up lol) lined up on the left, and as he pulled up on that side and assessed the play, you could see Ponder all of a sudden looking frantic. It was so refreshing to see that. I can't even remember the outcome of the play, but I know it was in our favor. As excited as I am about EJ's progress and the season that Spiller is likely to have, I can't wait to watch this defense. I've always just felt - like many of us - that it's just not right when the Bills don't have a stout, playmaking defense. Something about a cold weather team, it just feels right when we're solid on that side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) He was right, its preseason and they were playing a team that had never seen or prepared for their defense. The Bills had the ultimate element of surprise and it worked. Not to say the Bills defense won't be effective but that you can't base it on how well it worked in this game. Edited August 17, 2013 by billsfan89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I've always just felt - like many of us - that it's just not right when the Bills don't have a stout, playmaking defense. Something about a cold weather team, it just feels right when we're solid on that side of the ball. Add to that Marrone's credo that "you pass to score and run to win" and the fact that the Bills have run the ball on nearly half their plays (80 of 163) and it looks like Buffalo might finally have a team with a stout defense and a strong run game. Just the kind of team a city like Buffalo should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Nothing wrong with this article. It was a simple classic no news article. Something ESPN has been good at for 5 years. ..I never said anything was wrong with the article. I still think it had a NE bias from this reporter.. Mike Rodak Verified account @mikerodak Buffalo Bills reporter for http://ESPN.com . Formerly New England Patriots reporter for http://ESPNBoston.com . Providence College alum. Buffalo, NY via Boston · espn.go.com/blog/afceast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Add to that Marrone's credo that "you pass to score and run to win" and the fact that the Bills have run the ball on nearly half their plays (80 of 163) and it looks like Buffalo might finally have a team with a stout defense and a strong run game. Just the kind of team a city like Buffalo should have. Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 My only issue with the article was this EJ Manuel: Enters the game at the start of the second half and leads the Bills on an 80-yard touchdown drive. Isn't spectacular, but continues to avoid making critical mistakes. How can you not love that drive? He went 6 for 6 and probably a 100+ passer rating. Granted was against 2nd stringers, but still, a great drive for the rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I had nothing wrong with that article whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 ..I never said anything was wrong with the article. I still think it had a NE bias from this reporter.. Mike Rodak Verified account @mikerodak Buffalo Bills reporter for http://ESPN.com. Formerly New England Patriots reporter for http://ESPNBoston.com. Providence College alum. Buffalo, NY via Boston · espn.go.com/blog/afceast You're trying to make an issue out of something that isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 ..I never said anything was wrong with the article. I still think it had a NE bias from this reporter.. Mike Rodak Verified account @mikerodak Buffalo Bills reporter for http://ESPN.com . Formerly New England Patriots reporter for http://ESPNBoston.com . Providence College alum. Buffalo, NY via Boston · espn.go.com/blog/afceast don't see it. If anything it was just an article submitted to meet his quota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 ..I never said anything was wrong with the article. I still think it had a NE bias from this reporter.. Mike Rodak Verified account @mikerodak Buffalo Bills reporter for http://ESPN.com. Formerly New England Patriots reporter for http://ESPNBoston.com. Providence College alum. Buffalo, NY via Boston · espn.go.com/blog/afceast I think after Astro, Rodak has been the best training camp reporter out there. Way better insight than the Buffalo press corp. Light years ahead of James Walker. I think he writes very fairly when it comes to the Bills judging the 20-25 pieces he's blogged so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I think after Astro, Rodak has been the best training camp reporter out there. Way better insight than the Buffalo press corp. Light years ahead of James Walker. I think he writes very fairly when it comes to the Bills judging the 20-25 pieces he's blogged so far. And this is the most important thing. Rodak replaced James Walker who doesn't even deserve to have a job. I haven't formed an opinion of Rodak yet but he couldn't possibly be worse than Walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) The reality of last nights game was that Ponder didn't throw a single pass without having a Bills defender in his face. When you can put that kind of pressure on a QB it has a cumulative effect. The clock in his head starts to speed up and the result is bad decisions and bad throws. The fact that a certain QB in our division HATES to get hit and hates having people in his face makes the prospects of this season that much more promising. It's kind of like in that Steven Seagal movie where he writes on the mirror "Anticipation of Death is worse than death itself"... Well, in some cases the anticipation of pressure may be worse than the actual pressure itself...even if they actually have the time, they are anticipating a rush and a defender to be in their face and hurry their throws... Edited August 17, 2013 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefootballexpert Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I thought it was a well written article with a lot of truth to it. You can't tell, even one iota how the Bills defense is going to be at this time. Teams don't practice for the blitz this early in the preseason. It will be a WHOLE different story when the bullets start flying. Have you heard the term live by the blitz, die by the blitz? In the regular season teams watch film and game plan for different protections to pick up blitzes. Remember if the blitz doesn't get there the defense is vulnerable for a big play against them. Someone on the offense is left WIDE OPEN. I think that's what the writer was pointing out. Don't get excited over this defense just yet. It's only preseason and you have to wait until they're up against the big boys before you will see what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Here's a different - and interesting - take on the Bills defense... http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/17/the-all-22-christian-ponders-confusion-against-buffalos-defense-speaks-to-a-larger-issue/?sct=nfl_bf4_a4 The article is mostly about Ponder but does break down some of the things the Bills were doing including using psycho fronts (love that expression!). The last sentence concludes: As for Buffalo’s defense? Things are looking pretty bright right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I don't see anything wrong with being realistic about our D. Sure, it's encouraging what we are seeing so far... but it's also pre-season. I think it's fair to wait for "final" judgement until we see some regular season games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 must be the homer in me.....looking thru my kool-aid glasses All that sugar can't be good for your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hey Leslie, exactly what does game-planning or scheme have to do with the way Hughes abused Matt Kalil 1-on-1 for a sack on the first play from scrimmage? Vikings are just whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 My only issue with the article was this EJ Manuel: Enters the game at the start of the second half and leads the Bills on an 80-yard touchdown drive. Isn't spectacular, but continues to avoid making critical mistakes. How can you not love that drive? He went 6 for 6 and probably a 100+ passer rating. Granted was against 2nd stringers, but still, a great drive for the rookie. Well, it wasn't "spectacular." It was workman-like, NFL-quality which is why I loved it. But spectacular? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Well, it wasn't "spectacular." It was workman-like, NFL-quality which is why I loved it. But spectacular? No. What does he have to do to be spectacular? I loved the drive, especially with all the penalties that could have stalled that drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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