YoloinOhio Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Just read he only played 7 snaps yesterday. Is preston brown taking over strong side LB? Is Rivers signed for 1 year or 2? Edited October 24, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 He should've been benched since that POOR effort in the Texans game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Were Keith Rivers and Chris Williams Nix or Whaley decisions? Better ask Russ. 2014 UFAs not looking good. Even Graham hasn't been as good of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just read he only played 7 snaps yesterday. Is preston brown taking over strong side LB? Is Rivers signed for 1 year or 2? Brown is a baller. Loved the pick for a developmental player to get a few reps here or there. But the way he's played? He deserves all the playing time he gets. And Rivers? Two year deal he signed. Were Keith Rivers and Chris Williams Nix or Whaley decisions? Better ask Russ. 2014 UFAs not looking good. Even Graham hasn't been as good of late. Quick! Switch him to safety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 3m3 minutes ago LB Brown emerging as starter http://wp.me/plmrg-aIy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Were Keith Rivers and Chris Williams Nix or Whaley decisions? Better ask Russ. 2014 UFAs not looking good. Even Graham hasn't been as good of late. That is complete horse pucky Edited October 24, 2014 by John from Hemet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 He's looking like a great pick and a true 3-down back. With Kiko back next year, we'll have two outside 3-down backs and one of the best run-stuffing MLBs in the league. That's a pretty damn good LB corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 He's looking like a great pick and a true 3-down back. With Kiko back next year, we'll have two outside 3-down backs and one of the best run-stuffing MLBs in the league. That's a pretty damn good LB corps. I think this might make Spikes more expendable actually or at least give the Bills more leverage when negotiating with him. You forget how well Bradham has played. When Kiko comes back, Bradham will slide to strong side and I could see Brown being moved to middle. I'm not saying Brown is as good of a run stuffer as Spikes because he's clearly not (at least not currently), but if he's good enough they'll have the option of going with him at middle and we'd have three backers that could play all three downs. I get excited thinking about next year's LB corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Just read he only played 7 snaps yesterday. Is preston brown taking over strong side LB? Is Rivers signed for 1 year or 2? Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 3m3 minutes ago LB Brown emerging as starter http://wp.me/plmrg-aIy This is a strange report and observation. Preston Brown has played the most snaps of any LB on the roster this year. He has been a starter since Day1, and is actually a stronger ROY-Defense candidate then some of the bigger NAMES. (Like Clowney may get ROY votes even though he hasn't done anything this year.) He just doesn't have the sizzle Highlight reel plays yet. Edited October 24, 2014 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) This is a strange report and observation. Preston Brown has played the most snaps of any LB on the roster this year. He has been a starter since Day1, and is actually a stronger ROY-Defense candidate then some of the bigger NAMES. (Like Clowney may get ROY votes even though he hasn't done anything this year.) He just doesn't have the sizzle Highlight reel plays yet. I think the observation is that he is emerging as a starter even with all 3 "starters" healthy. He started in week where either Bradham or Rivers were out. Now both are active, but he is still going to start. I don't know offhand, but only a couple games have both Bradham and Rivers been active. Edited October 24, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I think this might make Spikes more expendable actually or at least give the Bills more leverage when negotiating with him. You forget how well Bradham has played. When Kiko comes back, Bradham will slide to strong side and I could see Brown being moved to middle. I'm not saying Brown is as good of a run stuffer as Spikes because he's clearly not (at least not currently), but if he's good enough they'll have the option of going with him at middle and we'd have three backers that could play all three downs. I get excited thinking about next year's LB corps. That's a good point. People probably forget that he was drafted as a Spikes-type run stuffing MLB. If he can do that, even if not quite as good as Spikes, AND do ok in coverage Spikes isn't really needed. Bradham - Brown - Alonso would make a great second level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Were Keith Rivers and Chris Williams Nix or Whaley decisions? Better ask Russ. 2014 UFAs not looking good. Even Graham hasn't been as good of late. that was Whaley, IIRC. Williams was someone the FO said they were high on for a few years - like Urbik. Rivers two year deal is healthy and quite reasonable, in fact I would love to trade him for a prospect this off season to an injury riddled team in need of an MLB. Miami? Graham has been solid on ST. That's a good point. People probably forget that he was drafted as a Spikes-type run stuffing MLB. If he can do that, even if not quite as good as Spikes, AND do ok in coverage Spikes isn't really needed. Bradham - Brown - Alonso would make a great second level. for the first time in a decade our run D isn't crap. Almost worst to first. I would resign spikes 2 to 3 years at a reasonable amount and keep him as insurance at LB. If anyone goes down you're set. You can slide someone around and then put Spikes in. Kiko goes down? Spikes at MLB Brown to SLB Bradham at WLB. Bradham goes down? Spikes at MLB. brown to SLB. Kiko at WLB. Brown down, Spikes to MLB. And we have talent with Ty Powell, lest we forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I think linebacker is our most improved position this year, and that's even with Kiko out. (Of course, quarterback is improved too ... and wide receiver) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Rivers looked good in preseason and even the first game. Don't know what happened, but I am definitely imPreston with Brown (lolol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 More Brown emerging than Rivers failing Its good to have depth like Keith Rivers instead of John Dipizzaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Really good interview with Preston Brown. Kiko giving him tips; he is a film junkie. John Murphy @JohnMurphyShow 15h15 hours ago Preston Brown: The Voice of the Defense – JMS http://wp.me/plmrg-aIg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I think the observation is that he is emerging as a starter even with all 3 "starters" healthy. He started in week where either Bradham or Rivers were out. Now both are active, but he is still going to start. I don't know offhand, but only a couple games have both Bradham and Rivers been active. I think just logically speaking, why would you ever take a guy out that has started every game when the defense is working? Doesn't matter if he was an injury replacement he has still be then starter since week 1 and played better than most of the other LBs every week. Its just news if you're not paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Really good interview with Preston Brown. Kiko giving him tips; he is a film junkie. John Murphy @JohnMurphyShow 15h15 hours ago Preston Brown: The Voice of the Defense – JMS http://wp.me/plmrg-aIg I can only imagine the tips he gets. "Preston see ball. Preston tackle ball. Preston go home and make dip from chicken soup." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I can only imagine the tips he gets. "Preston see ball. Preston tackle ball. Preston go home and make dip from chicken soup." I listened again, and he actually said Kiko was giving him "dips." oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 What's all this next year talk! Kiko back this year! Kiko see injury, Kiko scare injury, injury heal self. Meanwhile, Kiko play using Brown's body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Preston Brown!!! Way to ball out today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Loved the Int while in coverage on the TE. He's come a long way in half the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Preston Brown IMO got way too much credit for his play the first three or so games. But lately has been getting better and better. He had a whale of a game today against the run and pass. He was very, very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just read he only played 7 snaps yesterday. Is preston brown taking over strong side LB? Is Rivers signed for 1 year or 2? Brown started the Jets game as weak side LB. spikes was in the middle and bradham was strong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Brown is fantastic. leads team in tackles. he can cover a tight end and will probably move to strong side next year when kiko plays weak side. Bradham sucks. mental midget. too many penalties. takes wrong angles in coverage. Spikes is so bad in coverage it wipes out any strength he brings vs the run. Rivers sucks. Edited October 27, 2014 by papazoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Brown started the Jets game as weak side LB. spikes was in the middle and bradham was strong side. i posted that after the Vikings game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Gotta say that great defensive LINE play makes linebackers look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Preston Brown played a helluva game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Preston Brown played a helluva game! maybe his best so far ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The heading of this thread is misleading. Brown has been a starter since day 1. What he is emerging as is a star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Yea.... I thought Chicago got after him in pass coverage in game 1.... since then.... no complaints. This kid can flat out play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Brown is fantastic. leads team in tackles. he can cover a tight end and will probably move to strong side next year when kiko plays weak side. Bradham sucks. mental midget. too many penalties. takes wrong angles in coverage. Spikes is so bad in coverage it wipes out any strength he brings vs the run. Rivers sucks. This game was Bradham's ticket out of Buffalo. No Thank you. Kiko, Brown, and ??? in 2015 will be a great LB set. Brown should be a top candidate for ROY-Defense, but atlas he was not hyped in college and was a 3rd round pick so we won't win that popularity contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Brown is looking like a stud. Great pick. He seems like a good dude as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 This game was Bradham's ticket out of Buffalo. No Thank you. Kiko, Brown, and ??? in 2015 will be a great LB set. Brown should be a top candidate for ROY-Defense, but atlas he was not hyped in college and was a 3rd round pick so we won't win that popularity contest. This is hilariously ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 This game was Bradham's ticket out of Buffalo. No Thank you. Kiko, Brown, and ??? in 2015 will be a great LB set. Brown should be a top candidate for ROY-Defense, but atlas he was not hyped in college and was a 3rd round pick so we won't win that popularity contest. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Taunting, 15 yards. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, False Start, 5 yards. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Roughing the Passer. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Face Mask (15 Yards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Bradham had one bad game. It's not really a pattern. The heading of this thread is misleading. Brown has been a starter since day 1. What he is emerging as is a star! it isn't misleading. He only started early on the season due to injury. He is just now starting with all LBs healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Taunting, 15 yards. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, False Start, 5 yards. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Roughing the Passer. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Face Mask (15 Yards). Crusade time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Taunting, 15 yards. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, False Start, 5 yards. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Roughing the Passer. PENALTY on BUF-N.Bradham, Face Mask (15 Yards). How many times has that happened ? Compare that to the times he has diagnosed a play and made a stop at or behind the line of scrimmage. He has shown passion and being a lower round pick, worked his way up. He needs to continue being a Bill. Bradham had one bad game. It's not really a pattern. it isn't misleading. He only started early on the season due to injury. He is just now starting with all LBs healthy. Agreed Brown is looking like a stud. Great pick. He seems like a good dude as well. Safe to say that Whaley knows linebackers. Edited October 27, 2014 by Fan in Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Bradham brings some attitude on defense. Yeah, it would be great if he didn't get penalized for stupid crap, but sometimes you need a guy to intimidate the opponent out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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