Homey D. Clown Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 If you watch him throughout the game, Mario commanded so much of the offensive line's attention that it allowed other players to make plays. He and Freddie were the main reasons this team won, and an honorable mention to Stevie Johnson for some really sharp catches. Would I love to have signed Mario for a little less money, sure, who wouldn't, but the guy is definitely earning his pay this year, and the bashing at this point just seems pedantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Dude, he had 10 sacks last year; that's not invisible. I swear, on this board there's no middle ground; a guy's either a 1st ballot HOFer or a complete bust. I swear, there is little to no appreciation for the game in general and competition in particular. I'm sure it's a reflection of something in our society, but I'm not sure exactly what. Few, if any, of the expectations we have for players, are steeped in reality. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mario's postgame interview: http://podcast.wgr550.com/wgr2/4179019.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 He STILL stinks in division games. Who cares of he has 4 sacks against a nearly meaningless NFC game? Read it perfectly fine - you said Mario's "play" reminded you of Bruce Smith -You need to watch games sober..... Azucho, you keep referencing this. Obviously, no one is persuaded by this observation. I think it's time to let it go. Anyone can cherry pick stats to make virtually any player look good or bad. Here's the most important stat of all: 10 sacks in the first 7 games. Bruce never did that. I don't think anyone is saying Mario is the 2nd coming of Bruce but arguing that Mario hasn't been impressive so far this year is lunacy. And he's getting these sacks despite frequent double-teams. On a side note, he beat Tyson Clabo twice in the 4th quarter for his sacks. Didn't we all want to sign Clabo a couple years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 TBDs resident QB guru, I've grown to just believe that the opposite of whatever you say is reality. Mario has 20 sacks in his 23 games here and Tannehill still sucks. That's a great stat. Watching the game, you could tell it was only a matter of time before they got to the quarterback. Mario was just overpowering Martin and it was only a matter of time before he broke through. He was awesome yesterday when we needed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 If you include pressures, Smit's best season was clearly 1996. He had 14 sacks, but he had an insane 47 pressures and was a great run defender by then too. He was defensive player of the year too. I think that was the year we had Bryce Paup on the other side and he had something like 17 sacks. Both Bruce and Bryce benefited from having the other on the opposite side. That's a great stat. Watching the game, you could tell it was only a matter of time before they got to the quarterback. Mario was just overpowering Martin and it was only a matter of time before he broke through. He was awesome yesterday when we needed him. You mean Clabo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Was it me or was Mario on the right side most of the game, and then late in the 4th he moved tothe left, and got us the two sacks to win the game. Maybe there really is something to him wanting to be on the left side? Someone should do an analysis of where his 10 sacks this season have come from, right or left. He was also on grass, someone here has a stat where Mario gets all or most his sacks on Grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Was it me or was Mario on the right side most of the game, and then late in the 4th he moved tothe left, and got us the two sacks to win the game. Maybe there really is something to him wanting to be on the left side? Someone should do an analysis of where his 10 sacks this season have come from, right or left. He was also on grass, someone here has a stat where Mario gets all or most his sacks on Grass He was flip flopping all game, and tossed Martin (LT) around on more than one occasion. That stat about grass is wrong, at least as far as this season is concerned. 6 of his 10 sacks this season have been at home on the field turf; the other 4 have come on grass (at Cleveland and Miami). I know last season he had 6 of his 10 on turf (1 each vs. Mia, Jax, and St.L at home, and 3 at Indy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Dude, he had 10 sacks last year; that's not invisible. I swear, on this board there's no middle ground; a guy's either a 1st ballot HOFer or a complete bust. Or, if you don't think that Mario is the most overrated, overpaid player in NFL history then you think that hes the best DE who ever played, worthy of every penny. Typical TBD argument, if you disagree with someone then you automatically believe the contra-positive to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mario is probably the best DE in the game today. He may not be quite as good as Bruce Smith was, but he is the closest player out of anyone in the league today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I think that was the year we had Bryce Paup on the other side and he had something like 17 sacks. Both Bruce and Bryce benefited from having the other on the opposite side. Nope - Paup only had 6 sacks that year because of the groin injury. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/1996.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mario was player of game as far as I'm concerned Fred for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy in 4C Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Something that got overlooked - he was very influential in the opening pick-6. Collapsed the pocket and took down Tannehill - blocking the throwing lane and making him release early off balance. Robey made a great play but without Mario's pressure I'm not sure that was a pick-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Something that got overlooked - he was very influential in the opening pick-6. Collapsed the pocket and took down Tannehill - blocking the throwing lane and making him release early off balance. Robey made a great play but without Mario's pressure I'm not sure that was a pick-6. I missed this when it happened because it was so early. I should have some time later to look at the game rewind so il try to grade out Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 He's a menacing specimen, especially when healthy. Not the kind of guy running all over the place making plays. But that's OK. Alonso fits that role. Straight on bull rusher and ball buster. If he stay healthy, he'll be worth all the coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The nice thing is that he will likely play the rest of his career for the Bills, so we can really build our D around him, Kiko and Gilmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 @PatrickMoranBSD So Mario Williams basically just forced the Dolphins to trade for Bryant McKinnie after abusing Clabo/Martin yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 he was invisible last year F*** THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 F*** THAT! Awesome. My main worry with Mario is that he seems real laidback. Physically, he might be the most gifted DE in the NFL. But the guy only has 20.5 sacks in 23 games as a Bill. BUST!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mario is worth every penny. now we need someone like him coming from the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Tremendous 4th quarter by him. He is the main reason we were able to pull of a victory late today. Early in the game I saw him just throw Johnathan Martin like a rag doll. Dude is a beast and is finally healthy. 10 sacks in 7 games. Tremendous Yup. Virtually took control of the Bills D from the last half of the 4th quarter on. His strip-sack iced for the Bills. Way to go, Mario! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 yep, 1 good game a month Skelton since the trade Deadline when Buddy was asleep at the wheel 95/173 (54%) 2 TDs 8 INTs and 4.7 yards per attempt Cut By the Cards, Bengals and 49ers Mario Williams 17 sacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Skelton since the trade Deadline when Buddy was asleep at the wheel 95/173 (54%) 2 TDs 8 INTs and 4.7 yards per attempt Cut By the Cards, Bengals and 49ers Mario Williams 17 sacks Ouch. That's gonna leave a mark. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 one thing though, i wish mario would go for forcing a fumble a little bit more often. i've seen a few times where it looks like he could have easily knocked the ball out rather than trying to crush the QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Gotta Love this play: http://www.buffalobi...36-8e674be872b0 The play or the fan reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 and now the dolphins have traded for bryant mckinney. nothing bad could happen with him on south beach. not like he has a history there or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The play or the fan reaction? Like Radio said....Both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mario gets props here...Pro Football Focus @PFF 3m Your pre-MNF look at the 'Team of the Week'... assembling a complete line-up of Week 7's best performances... http://bit.ly/TOTWk7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 As impressive as the strip-sack was, the one before was more amazing to watch. He got in there so fast and just planted Tannehill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mario mic'd....enjoy. http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/Bills-Focus-Mario-Williams-Wired-for-Sound/ccbe1c04-6c88-4207-aee3-cb39a21c7cf2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mario is worth every penny. now we need someone like him coming from the other side. We already do...Jerry Hughes is ranked 3rd in the NFL in QB disruption index---which is pass rush attempts/(sacks+hits+hurries), ranking even ahead of Williams who is 8th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mario gets props here...Pro Football Focus @PFF 3m Your pre-MNF look at the 'Team of the Week'... assembling a complete line-up of Week 7's best performances... http://bit.ly/TOTWk7 Note Hughes was in there as honorable mention as well...he helped caused the last sack as he drove his man back and closed in on Tannehill and gave him no where to move as the pocket was being pushed by Dareus and Kyle as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mario mic'd....enjoy. http://www.buffalobi...e3-cb39a21c7cf2 He looks like hes having fun out there. Thats great to see now knowing all the troubles he had last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 the strip was huge, and should count as a sack. honestly, between sacking tanehill to get him out of field goal range and getting the strip, he easily is the most valuble player for the day. He was also responsable for the Roby pick six, hurrying Tanne into a bad throw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Bumping this, as Buffalo Rumblings has put together a nice piece on Mario's season thus far: http://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-re-watch/2013/10/22/4866958/mario-williams-making-big-plays-for-buffalo-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Mario Williams wins 2nd AFC Defensive POW honor http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Mario-Williams-wins-2nd-AFC-Defensive-POW-honor/c6fb7914-b755-4bfa-bb4a-54024d75932f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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