YoloinOhio Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000499604/article/why-bills-might-sack-less-but-be-a-better-defense Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan is inheriting a defense that led the league in sacks last year with 54. For the laid back fan, a simple equation likely follows: Expert coach plus already sack-happy defense equals record-breaking numbers, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Conor's analysis certainly leaves something to be desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Conor's analysis rambling avoidance of analysis certainly leaves something to be desired. That was like a 6th grade term paper that's written the morning its due. Why do 6th graders think they're smarter than the teacher? F+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'll take a few less sacks for more dependable run D, and more turnovers. But uh, who wouldn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 To he fair, that's some pretty piss poor analysis but it's what we heard from Schwartz last year. I believe the comment was something along the lines of "The best indicator of a strong pass rush isn't sacks, because that doesn't count rushed passes that fall incomplete. A much better guide is Pressures, because that means you're shrinking the field and consistently beating the O-line." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Summary: The Bills can't have nice things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 To he fair, that's some pretty piss poor analysis but it's what we heard from Schwartz last year. I believe the comment was something along the lines of "The best indicator of a strong pass rush isn't sacks, because that doesn't count rushed passes that fall incomplete. A much better guide is Pressures, because that means you're shrinking the field and consistently beating the O-line."i do agree with that philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Run D http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=RUSHING_YARDS_PER_GAME_AVG&tabSeq=2&season=2014&role=OPP&Submit=Go&archive=false&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&qualified=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Well after Jauron, Chan and Marrone, the Bills couldn't be any more sackless. Whip it out Rex!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Well after Jauron, Chan and Marrone, the Bills couldn't be any more sackless. Whip it out Rex!! YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Heck with that, I say we set a new record of most sacks in a season with 78. I figure about 8 in week 2 against the cheatriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Give me a top 15 QB in YPA and this defense and they go to the SuperBowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Give me a top 15 QB in YPA and this defense and they go to the SuperBowl. What about top 5 rushing attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Sometimes a D pressures the QB all game and gets 3 sacks as well as a high number of hurries and QB knock-downs and maybe a couple tips. Sometimes a D gets 3 sacks but other than those 3 plays, doesn't bring a lot of pressure allowing the QB to get comfortable. Generally speaking, though, the more you pressure a QB, the more sacks you get. Good Ds usually produce a lot of sacks. In a passing league, this is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 You know they said the same thing about last years defense.....fear that while it might be more run sound we were going to get less sacks then under Pettine That did not happen.....and now we have the MASTER SENSEI of defense at the helm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 We didn't blitz much last year (#30 in the NFL if I recall correctly) yet we still produced a lot of sacks. Given Ryan's aggressiveness, I expect a lot of sacks again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 The Bills have set their sights on being the number one defense overall. No way do they get there by focusing in on any one category of outcome versus another. Given the talent on this defense, unless there are significant injuries, no way do they substantially drop in sack totals. I can agree that for the sake of overall production maybe they drop some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Buffalo didn't blitz a lot last year folks. They got 40 sacks from their regular starting front four. They got another 9 sacks from guys that were spelling/substituting for the starters. That's 49 out of 54 sacks. I can't see the number dramatically changing, unless the defensive theory becomes more of one that focuses on closing holes before trying to put pressure on the quarterback. Call me skeptical here, but when in his coaching career has Rex Ryan been more focused on stopping the run than terrorizing quarterbacks? The answer for you is NEVER. 49 sacks by the way would have ranked them #2 in the NFL last year, tied with Philadelphia. The reality is that the Buffalo defense just has too many guys that can't be matched up one on one. Edited July 2, 2015 by Luxy312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Well after Jauron, Chan and Marrone, the Bills couldn't be any more sackless. Whip it out Rex!! I was waiting for that one. Good job Mr. Weo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Heck with that, I say we set a new record of most sacks in a season with 78. I figure about 8 in week 2 against the cheatriots. Yes, that would be a nice first half total indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 2013 - above average overall, spectacular SACK and INT totals. Only 13 overall in points/game. Pettine selling out get great stats and HC job? Which he did... http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&tabSeq=2&season=2013&role=OPP&Submit=Go&archive=true&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&qualified=false 2014 - elite stats. 4th in yards/game AND point/game. Vast improve. 1st in NFL sacks. 6th INTs. http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&tabSeq=2&season=2014&role=OPP&Submit=Go&archive=false&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&qualified=false Much better overall, no comparison IMO, with the Schwartz!! If Ryan and staff mess around too much with their 4-3 hybrid, there could be a big drop-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 What about top 5 rushing attack? Might need both--see Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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