atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Brooks is terrible. This is going to be bad He is not mentally where he is physically yet, i will give you that. But Brooks has size and speed and is not afraid to make a hit. The question is can he learn the nuances of play DB. I hope so and i hope it comes quickly to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Brooks has some skills, he hits, and has ball skills. But, his speed and cover ability are suspect. Last year against Indy, Ty Hilton left him in the dust, Brooks cannot run with the burners. So, I look for this to be trouble...not saying I have a better answer, just that the Pats will make use of that situation I am afraid. Brooks reminds me of a young Drayton Florence. (who the Bills cut because he was getting burned to often) Â 4.37 in the 40. Â If you blitz Brady, he will kill you. the key is to generate pressure with 4. Â Particularly inside pressure. Â Get right in his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) I really can't believe we didn't address the other CB spot opposite Gilmore in the offseason. Now we are in a real mess now that Gilmore is out. Brady is going to pick these guys apart. Nothing frustrates me more than seeing Brooks or McKelvin 10 yards off their man and then watching them do a little curl or out and picking up 7-8 yards every play. These guys need to get physical this week imo Edited September 4, 2013 by kdiggz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I really can't believe we didn't address the other CB spot opposite Gilmore in the offseason. Now we are in a real mess now that Gilmore is out. Brady is going to pick these guys apart. Nothing frustrates me more than seeing Brooks or McKelvin 10 yards off their man and then watching them do a little curl or out and picking up 7-8 yards every play. These guys need to get physical this week imo They did address the other corner in the offseason - they resigned McKelvin - who actually looked pretty good toward the end of last year when he got back in the DB line up. It hurts having Gilmore out no doubt, but I do not expect Pettine to adjust his style and plays the CB's "10 yards off". They will be pressing and physical. Brooks can hit and is faster than any of the Patriots receivers. The key will be covering Amendola - besides that they have no one to be afraid of. Lets see how Danny Boy does after getting rocked a few times. I am quite sure the game plan will be to hit their receivers often and hard. No comparison to any of the previous defensive coaches we have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Spiller out of the backfield should scare the hell out of them as well. Â Very true, but he doesn't have Brady throwing it to him. Hopefully EJ can erase the memory of all those terribly overthrown balls to Spiller where CJ had 3-4 steps on his man in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pats haven't seemed to play the deep game so much since Moss left. Â The Pats kicked the Bills tail last year by establishing the run on that crappy hybrid nickel with Bryan Scott as MLB. Â Belli has always been adept at exploiting weak LBs. This game will be a great test for Kiko. Â The front 7 wins or loses this game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Very true, but he doesn't have Brady throwing it to him. Hopefully EJ can erase the memory of all those terribly overthrown balls to Spiller where CJ had 3-4 steps on his man in the first place. That shouldn't be a problem for EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If the pass rush can't get to Brady Sunday, Brooks will be toast. Brady has torn up some very good DBs in his career if he can throw comfortably. The defense, if that can hit him early, can protect the CBs and if they don't, it will be a long day for the team and its fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 it's fun looking back on this topic when last year at this time we were angsting about how brooks had to go onto pup because he looked so good in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 it's fun looking back on this topic when last year at this time we were angsting about how brooks had to go onto pup because he looked so good in preseason. the season is about to start We are a desperate folk annually about now. Even though the optimism is peaking for Bills fans we are border line, treatable patients for the nearest psych study Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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