26CornerBlitz Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 @BuffRumblings The folks at @PFF call Preston Brown their #Bills "Secret Superstar." Check it out. http://sbnation.com/e/8544648?utm_campaign=buffalorumblings&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Secret Superstar: Buffalo BillsPreston Brown was drafted in the third round out of Louisville in 2014 and was expected to be a backup behind the starting trio of Kiko Alonso, Brandon Spikes, and Nigel Bradford. A season-ending injury to Alonso, however, meant he was pushed into the starting lineup sooner than expected and tallied 94% of the team’s defensive snaps on the year, the highest percentage on the Bills’ defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I cant wait to see what this kid does this year CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjjr Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The Bills must believe in him after trading Kiko and letting Spikes walk. He's not flashy but is tough, instinctive and very consistent. Should be a solid piece of a good D for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Fwiw, last year PFF picked Bradham as their Secret Superstar who I thought had an excellent season and made big strides. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/20/secret-superstars-2014-buffalo-bills/ Brown looked good last year. If he makes a similar leap, our LBs will be looking very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Interesting expert opinion on Nigel BradFORD's running mate. Oh well, I'll take any happy news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 As much as I take PFF grades with a grain of salt, they did wind up being spot on with Bradham last year. I remember not being thrilled with the pick at the time, but the more I hear of him, the more it sounds like Brandon Spikes, only he isn't a liability in coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 whaley drafts the f*ck out of linebackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 whaley drafts the f*ck out of linebackers. Pittsburgh Steeler roots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Gonna be fun to watch these guys blitz this year! The confidence this defense will have is going to carry this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Pittsburgh Steeler roots? Yep. I'm glad he's following that model. We just need to get our Big Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Pittsburgh Steeler roots? It's also the position he played in High School and in college at Pitt, so maybe he just knows LB better than anything else. He certainly does draft the !@#$ out of LBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Fwiw, last year PFF picked Bradham as their Secret Superstar who I thought had an excellent season and made big strides. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/20/secret-superstars-2014-buffalo-bills/ Brown looked good last year. If he makes a similar leap, our LBs will be looking very good. you mean Nigel Bradford, as PFF puts it. Geez. This team needs to start winning some games; maybe then the media types will actually pick up a roster and read the names. You don't see anyone misspelling player names on the top 15 teams.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 ... sounds like Brandon Spikes, only he isn't a liability in coverage. Or in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Preston brown is an absolute stud I think its going to be interesting to see if some of these later round LB's on the roster pan out as well.......they are loaded with athletic ability and have great size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The Bills must believe in him after trading Kiko and letting Spikes walk. He's not flashy but is tough, instinctive and very consistent. Should be a solid piece of a good D for a long time. Kiko didn't fit their defense for 2015 and Spikes was a 2 down guy. That said, Brown was put into the lineup early, wasn't a liability in coverage and improved throughout the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 whaley drafts the f*ck out of linebackers. Well, interestingly put, but it indeed appears to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Greg Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 What an awesome draft pick PB was. Looking to be a steal for a third round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) I always wondered when it comes to making a great decision on a draft pick, who gets more credit for the ability to see the talent and accurately project it at the NFL level - Whaley or the scouts? Edited June 15, 2015 by dpberr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 whaley drafts the f*ck out of linebackers. He deserves big props for taking a joke of a unit and turning it into a position of strength very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 He deserves big props for taking a joke of a unit and turning it into a position of strength very quickly. It's not delivery...it's DiGiorgio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I always wondered when it comes to making a great decision on a draft pick, who gets more credit for the ability to see the talent and accurately project it at the NFL level - Whaley or the scouts? I assume, like everything in football, it takes teamwork to get the job done. The glory goes to Whaley, but the credit should go to the entire front office -- scouts included. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Interesting expert opinion on Nigel BradFORD's running mate. Oh well, I'll take any happy news.They said the same about Bradham last year, kind of ironic they forgot his name. Lol. It's not delivery...it's DiGiorgio!Is this just coincidence? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AURT-qx6lII/TExxBfm1cTI/AAAAAAAAAjw/vjGbsWE_K24/s1600/john-digiorgio-buffalo-bills-football-2010-nfl.jpg http://www.buffalobills.com/assets/images/imported/BUF/photos/article-assets/Story-Photos/2014-september/brown-takes-over-story.jpg Lmao, I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 If the Bills continue their model of drafting quality starting caliber LB's and trading them for 26 year old All-Pro skill position players, we'll win the next ten Superbowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Kiko didn't fit their defense for 2015 and Spikes was a 2 down guy. That said, Brown was put into the lineup early, wasn't a liability in coverage and improved throughout the season. Spikes would have been a 0 down LB this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Spikes would have been a 0 down LB this year. it's hard to come off the bench when the bench is in jail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 If the Bills continue their model of drafting quality starting caliber LB's and trading them for 26 year old All-Pro skill position players, we'll win the next ten Superbowls. Next year will be Preston Brown for Alshon Jeffery straight up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Preston Brown kicked a## and will only get better. blew my mind by the end of the season. a natural. look for him to be captain. now Bradham and Lawson run down the QB. if they so choose Next year will be Preston Brown for Alshon Jeffery straight up. Thats my concern. whaley will just find another nugget. he does have knack it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 But, we could have had Gabe Jackson or Martivius Bryant!!!!!! Fwiw, last year PFF picked Bradham as their Secret Superstar who I thought had an excellent season and made big strides. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/20/secret-superstars-2014-buffalo-bills/ Brown looked good last year. If he makes a similar leap, our LBs will be looking very good. Anyone who watched Bradham knew he was ready to emerge as a solid player. I was calling for this in 2013 when others were scratching their head. I said give it time, you'll see. But, that they call Bradham Bradford just goes to show that the real information is all driven by analytics from people who know nothing about the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The Bills must believe in him after trading Kiko and letting Spikes walk. He's not flashy but is tough, instinctive and very consistent. Should be a solid piece of a good D for a long time. Our next generation London Fletcher ? If the Bills continue their model of drafting quality starting caliber LB's and trading them for 26 year old All-Pro skill position players, we'll win the next ten Superbowls. You forgot about the part of paying peanuts to the draftees and the ransom to the 26 year old All-pro skill players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thats my concern. whaley will just find another nugget. he does have knack it seems Dont buy that Brown jersey just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Our next generation London Fletcher ? You forgot about the part of paying peanuts to the draftees and the ransom to the 26 year old All-pro skill players. except taller LOL. London was too short to be any good! fact Dont buy that Brown jersey just yet! Oh hell no! that will sure enough get him traded or injured or he leaves the NFL and becomes a missionary. never buy the jersey!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He didn't make as many flashy plays & didn't have a Legend made about him, but Brown had a better all around rookie year than Kiko. Of course, behind our defensive line, Betty White would be a serviceable LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He didn't make as many flashy plays & didn't have a Legend made about him, but Brown had a better all around rookie year than Kiko. Of course, behind our defensive line, Betty White would be a serviceable LB. i like where you're head's at, but if this is true, it's not as matter-of-fact as you made it seem. i know stats don't tell the whole story, but the discrepancy in numbers is large: (keep in mind both played mlb and both play every defensive snap of the year.) Kiko: 159 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 int, 1 ff, 4 pd, 11 stf Brown: 109 tackles, 0 sacks, 1 int, 0 ff, 7 pd, 7 stf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 i like where you're head's at, but if this is true, it's not as matter-of-fact as you made it seem. i know stats don't tell the whole story, but the discrepancy in numbers is large: (keep in mind both played mlb and both play every defensive snap of the year.) Kiko: 159 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 int, 1 ff, 4 pd, 11 stf Brown: 109 tackles, 0 sacks, 1 int, 0 ff, 7 pd, 7 stf Better defense = less chances to make plays because you're on the field less. It's also worth noting that after game 5, Kiko didn't have an INT or sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Better defense = less chances to make plays because you're on the field less. It's also worth noting that after game 5, Kiko didn't have an INT or sack. After the whole season, Brown didn't have a sack, and only one INT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Of course, behind our defensive line, Betty White would be a serviceable LB. I'm pretty sute she's available and we could fit her in under the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm pretty sute she's available and we could fit her in under the cap. She's a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Michael Mountford: 2015 Bills Secret Superstar (10:35)Pro Football Focus Analyst Michael Mountford joined The John Murphy Show to discuss his recent article where he picked the Bills 2015 "Secret Superstar." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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