NoSaint Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Why did we draft 2 safeties last year if we weren't going to use them? just because they drafted them doesnt mean they are working out. they were mid round guys, you dont bank on hitting on too many of those as starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 So with a this noise on how it is becoming a passing league and D's have to adjust. Causing teams (Bills anyways) to find more versatile players at certain positions. Wouldnt this cause teams to just go back to power running! Seems to me we are gaining speed n losing size. Corey Graham is 2 inches taller than Jairus Byrd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Corey Graham is 2 inches taller than Jairus Byrd. Thanks I was speaking generally or all around on D. I have no problem with the move, and its no guarantee. At worst we have a pretty good CB. Edited March 25, 2014 by snamsnoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinny Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Looking forward to see how we look on the field. And like mentioned before, with hitting receivers almost being eliminated you need guys who can cover and catch, not hit! And maybe with more up-tempo offenses like chip kelly being adapted we can change packages on the field easier without having to change the personel if that is the way the NFL is headed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 just because they drafted them doesnt mean they are working out. they were mid round guys, you dont bank on hitting on too many of those as starters. I think it has more to do with Marrone trying to get his best players on the field. Duke and Meeks are development players and haven't done much, which was expected. We don't know how they will look come camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since 1972 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 As long as it doesn't hurt us elsewhere, I am all for getting Robey more playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm sure some of this speculation can be chalked up to pre-draft smoke and mirrors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 This is good news that 1)they are thinking of ways in which to use the talent they have on the team in the best way to win games, 2) Corey is being more flexible now, it appears, than he was in his first couple years in he league which is typical. I don't think it means they don't see potential in Duke. But they haven't seen him play a game yet at Safety, so they need to be prepared. Kind of like when they lost Levitre... and weren't. so this is a good sign!This secondary has a lot of options both as a base package and sub-packages because of the versatility with many of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Not only that but you really dont want to just be giving these young players starting positions.....competition is a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitta Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm fine with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Bills are just joking, they take HaHa and think the joke is on everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 What are you basing this on? Also, on an unrelated note, imagine my shock when I read Chris Brown's tweet: Marrone: Graham to get a look at safety. Forgot we had another Graham now. I'm basing it on how well AW played as FS when Byrd was out. Remember when he had picks galore in the first half of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm basing it on how well AW played as FS when Byrd was out. Remember when he had picks galore in the first half of the season? I remember Jim Leonhard getting lots of reps at FS until Byrd came back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I remember Jim Leonhard getting lots of reps at FS until Byrd came back. I thought it was Leonhard at SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitta Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I remember Jim Leonhard getting lots of reps at FS until Byrd came back. Leonhard played SS in Byrd's absence, big guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Graham will be just as good as Byrd if not better.......that's right I said better. he's faster, can cover better, tackle better and as a free safety will get just as many picks.. Yeah, I don't know why the Saints didnt think of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 According to NFL.com's gamebooks, AW was at SS and Searcy at FS for most of Byrd's absence, with Leonhard taking over at SS when they needed AW to play CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 This can't be too bad; as long as he doesn't get looked off too easily and there's not too many CB injuries, everything should work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I remember Jim Leonhard getting lots of reps at FS until Byrd came back. AW started the season at FS. He had been in Byrd's spot all through the off-season when Pettine was installing the defense and that's where he started the year. It was only after our CB depth got shot to crap with injury and poor play that AW was forced to go back to CB. While I'm surprised that AW is slated for SS because I think he's the best centerfielder we have, it's a testament to his athleticism that they'd keep him at SS even though he lacks the ideal size for the position, imo. I hope to see him used like Charles Woodson, where they move him around a lot and give him lots of opportunities to play closer the ball. I predict AW will go down as one of the best signings in team history before it's all said and done. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 AW started the season at FS. He had been in Byrd's spot all through the off-season when Pettine was installing the defense and that's where he started the year. It was only after our CB depth got shot to crap with injury and poor play that AW was forced to go back to CB. While I'm surprised that AW is slated for SS because I think he's the best centerfielder we have, it's a testament to his athleticism that they'd keep him at SS even though he lacks the ideal size for the position, imo. I hope to see him used like Charles Woodson, where they move him around a lot and give him lots of opportunities to play closer the ball. I predict AW will go down as one of the best signings in team history before it's all said and done. GO BILLS!!! Well then ! I would like to add that Bills secondary will be very very good if Williams continues trending upwards. ( i think he will K-9 ) . Maybe one of the best . What pettine showed us could be done with coaching was pretty impressive. Lets see how Jim S. lines em up though . Ps i am a Corey Graham fan already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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