jahbonas Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I have not seen enough of him to guess if he could slide inside- but it seems he has the size to do so at 6'3 248lbs. I remember Wade Phillips had used Cornelius Bennet inside at times and worked very well. It could be the final piece to a tough defense and allow Kiko to move outside to a more natural weak side OLB position. Then draft OL in rd2 and rd 3........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I think on the D side LB is there #1 need and resigning Byrd. They don't need a LT so going guard or RT in round #2 makes sense as you don't want ot pick a guard or RT at #9. Wouldn't mind them trading dow neither. If they don't go with LB I also wouldn't mind another CB though admittedly their secondary played much better than I would have expected, but can never have too many QB. The way the game is going, we have the nickel back, then the dime, can't jump to the "quarter" or "half" so what's next, only think left is the penny back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerland Bills Fan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Why do people keep thinking Kiko would better outside? He did pretty well this year right where he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Why do people keep thinking Kiko would better outside? He did pretty well this year right where he was. Even the Bills think he'll end up outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I have not seen enough of him to guess if he could slide inside- but it seems he has the size to do so at 6'3 248lbs. I remember Wade Phillips had used Cornelius Bennet inside at times and worked very well. It could be the final piece to a tough defense and allow Kiko to move outside to a more natural weak side OLB position. Then draft OL in rd2 and rd 3........ Mack certainly has the talent to play MLB, but I think it'd be a waste. I see him as a WSLB in a 4-3. That would maximize his value. And with Kiko at MLB already and playing very well there why mess with such a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Getting a true #1 WR is priority #1 this offseason. Stevie isn't one. WR, then LB and Guard. Mack certainly has the talent to play MLB, but I think it'd be a waste. I see him as a WSLB in a 4-3. That would maximize his value. And with Kiko at MLB already and playing very well there why mess with such a good thing? Exactly. We have our ILB WTF would anyone want to screw with success? Kiko is our ILB for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Even the Bills think he'll end up outside. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Even the Bills think he'll end up outside. I think what you are thinking is where Pettine said he wasn't suppose to originally be the MLB but was put there out of necessity. He also said he could see Kiko playing a lot of different positions. I don't think he's ever said he plans or had planned to move him to WLB, which is still an ILB in Pettines scheme. Personally, I think why change a good thing. Kiko played MLB all season and played it well. There's more to the position than just being a big thumper. It requires intelligence and leadership. He can do everything thats required of a MLB. He takes on blockers and sheds them well. He made some rookie mistakes, but that has nothing to do with his size. Unless the Bills think they are getting a MLB thats better than Kiko, I wouldn't change it. Just find the WLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjjr Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Mack could play the LB position next to Kiko and probably be a player like Bart Scott used to be for the Jets. He probably wouldn't like this because its hard to get drafted in the top 50 for this position. If they could get him in round 3, good deal and most likely great fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Even the Bills think he'll end up outside. correct. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Re: Kiko, he wouldn't really be moving "outside"...the Bills want him to play the "Will" LB spot. In Pettine's D, the Will isn't really an outside 'backer, even though he technically the last LB to his side of the field. The style of play and responsibilities are almost identical to a traditional 3-4 ILB. I think the distinction is worth noting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Mack at MLB is like asking Gilmore to play with one hand tied behind his back. Let the man use his god given pass rush talents as an edge rusher in his natural OLB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Kiko did pretty well, but the middle positon kind of neutralizes his speed to a degree... as well as he played, he got caught out of postion numerous times over the last season, and big runs were given up through the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 To answer the op's question in the thread title, I suppose that will be up to whoever drafts him. We will draft on the offensive side of the ball in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvanvol Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Mack is not a MLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Mack is not a MLB But he would be a huge upgrade over Bradham or Moats and possibly Lawson who mostly played very decently this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I like Max Bullough out of MSU... true MLB. Can get him a bit later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Getting a true #1 WR is priority #1 this offseason. Stevie isn't one. WR, then LB and Guard. Exactly. We have our ILB WTF would anyone want to screw with success? Kiko is our ILB for years to come. the only thing I can think of, is switching back to the 3-4 full time. Having Kiko and Mack inside with Mario at OLB and switching between Hughes and Lawson in pass vs run situations. Would then keep Williams on the DL at RDE and Dareus on the DL at LDE and Bryant inside at DT. Would be pretty solid actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Anyone who drafts Mack will be doing so because of his pass rushing ability so why would you want to change his position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Anyone who drafts Mack will be doing so because of his pass rushing ability so why would you want to change his position? doesnt mean he can't rush the passer from the ILB spot. But I agree, don't fit a square peg Into a round hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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