Sisyphean Bills Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If it ain't broke... Wait, wrong cliche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Forgive my ignorence, but the OLB do more of the blitzing/pass rushing than the MLB right? So we should see more sacks from Kiko this season right? CBF schwartz has traditionally had one of the lowest blitz rates in the league, so itll depend. i wouldnt expect a ton of kiko blitzes but you never know at this stage of the offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I'm dumbfounded as to why we havent even reached out to Spikes given the connection to Pepper Johnson schwartz has traditionally had one of the lowest blitz rates in the league, so itll depend. i wouldnt expect a ton of kiko blitzes but you never know at this stage of the offseason I mean generally speaking... CBF Edited March 14, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I believe when he said on campus he was referring to "already on the roster". Mentioned Ty Powell Maybe so - I thought he meant they had some guys on campus they were taking a look at and perceived that to mean FAs. You are probably right and he did say Ty Powell was a strong contender. Still feel like a rookie could win the job if they take one relatively high. I'm dumbfounded as to why we havent even reached out to Spikes given the connection to Peppers I mean generally speaking... CBF OBD is like a vault these days. There is no reason to think they haven't. Only that he has not been signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I mean generally speaking... CBF generally speaking he blitzes more in line with what wannstedt did, so im saying while the olb may be more prone to blitz between the positions - if we are cutting our number of blitzes down you might not actually see an increase for kiko still. Edited March 14, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 to add to it - isnt schwartzs scheme considered "aggressive" because he send the lineman up field instead of blitzing and kinda has a big thumper in the middle to clean up the inside run game? that would be a bit the opposite of what you are discussing with a big DT. Suh and fairley were known as pass rushers, haynesworth was disruptive in the backfield, etc... it is aggressive and it will work with Dareus and KWilliams. But with only MWilliams setting an edge I worry about outside containment and bouncing back RB's to explioit the cut back lanes if the pressure is too far up field. Both DTs are quick but not agile and strength combined enough to get laterally across the field and do what Suh does. Dareus looked a lot better on his toes though. Until we know what's at MLB I really can only draw guesses on what could be. But I am pretty certain I can come up with what should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Lets see what Kiko can do outside, can't hurt to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) it is aggressive and it will work with Dareus and KWilliams. But with only MWilliams setting an edge I worry about outside containment and bouncing back RB's to explioit the cut back lanes if the pressure is too far up field. Both DTs are quick but not agile and strength combined enough to get laterally across the field and do what Suh does. Dareus looked a lot better on his toes though. Until we know what's at MLB I really can only draw guesses on what could be. But I am pretty certain I can come up with what should be. with the wide 9 he tends to be vulnerable against the run a bit with the ends and tackles told go get the qb.... thats the aggression - in detroit if you dig in i think you find his ypc allowed isnt great, its that teams didnt rush against them as there were often shootouts on the offensive side and a weak secondary. Edited March 14, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 generally speaking he blitzes more in line with what wannstedt did, so im saying while the olb may be more prone to blitz between the positions - if we are cutting are number of blitzes down you might not actually see an increase for kiko still. Gotcha Thanks CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Lets see what Kiko can do outside, can't hurt to find out. Well, really it can hurt. But I do agree with the move. Kiko's strength is his ability to read quickly and flow to the ball and the Weakside accentuates those talents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I thought I read awhile back that Ty Powell was a speed rush type of player? I am kind of surprised he'd be mentioned as a posibility to take over the MLB spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Well, really it can hurt. But I do agree with the move. Kiko's strength is his ability to read quickly and flow to the ball and the Weakside accentuates those talents Yep - Pettine had said last year to the media that MLB was not his natural position and he was looking to move him to WLB as well, but they didn't have anyone else better to play MLB. He said that when they did, they would move him. That was his defense... now Schwartz may feel that he can play both and this is the best spot for him because he has other plans for MLB in his D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Doug Whaley says no plans for veteran QB in Buffalo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/14/doug-whaley-says-no-plans-for-veteran-qb-in-buffalo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1m As Brandon Spikes is still available… RT @buffalobills: Whaley: #Bills plan to move Kiko Alonso from MLB to OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So let me get this straight. Whaley is comfortable starting a 7th round, two time practise squad player with 9 career tackles at MLB?? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 So let me get this straight. Whaley is comfortable starting a 7th round, two time practise squad player with 9 career tackles at MLB?? CBF That's the roster on March 14. They could still pick up a guy in FA or the draft who could walk into that starting job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 3/14: Doug Whaley on WGR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So let me get this straight. Whaley is comfortable starting a 7th round, two time practise squad player with 9 career tackles at MLB?? CBF Worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 3/14: Doug Whaley on WGR Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If it ain't broke... Wait, wrong cliche. I'm going to take credit until proven otherwise for being the first to suggest this months ago. If it aint broke was one of the nicest things that folks said about the proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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