D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm pretty sure it will be multiple looks. McDaniels and Brady can't be given the same look time after time. Alot of good ideas on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 @JeremyWGR: Last year's attempt to defend Gronk didn't include Aaron Williams...and it went poorly. http://t.co/XY79Sw1bkM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Have Mario shadow him just to jam him at the line, let Hughes, Kyle, Mario and Lawson be your down lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Lawson can handle gronk with safety help. He's just as long and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Poll so far on WGR 550 If you had to pick 1 guy to cover Rob Gronkowski, who would it be? Stephon Gilmore ( 31% ) Aaron Williams ( 40% ) Nigel Bradham ( 12% ) Manny Lawson ( 17% ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Being facetious, as a cover for Gronkowski, I kind of like this one Being serious (really- I am serious here), I have wondered about putting a fast, agile lineman like Mario Williams on Gronk. I know this deserves to be laughed at, but even a busted clock tells correct time twice a day, and here's the thing: whoever said that Rob Gronkowski was a 6th grader playing with 2nd graders really captured a valid point. And unlike many teams, the Bills actually have the talent and depth on the line and the scheme flexibility to pull something like this without gutting their DL. And most DL don't have the speed or agility to stay with Gronk for an instant, but Mario actually does. Rob Gronkowski is 6'6", 265 lbs, with 34" arms and a 4.62s 40 time. Our tallest DB is Stephon Gilmore, at 6'1", 190 lbs, with 31" arms and 4.38s 40 time. I know, leverage, angles, timing and all that, but it's just a tough order. Even our best LBs give Gronkowski 20 lbs and a few inches. On the other hand, consider Mario Williams: 6'6", 292 lbs, 4.73s 40 time and while I couldn't find his wingspan, I bet it matches. Set Mario Williams to jam Gronk off the line, and he'd know he'd been jammed. Then hand him off to a DB. OK, let the laughter begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 WEEI guys laughing themselves silly over Gilmore wanting Gronk. They said he will get "thrown outta the club" like that DB from Indy last year (Sergio Brown) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) WEEI guys laughing themselves silly over Gilmore wanting Gronk. They said he will get "thrown outta the club" like that DB from Indy last year (Sergio Brown) I feel certain that Stephon Gilmore enjoys the comparison to a part-time Notre Dame player who was picked up by the Pats as an UDFA and scrubbed by them twice before catching on to two noted defensive powerhouse, Indy and the Jags. All these 6'1" 190 lb black CB with braids are exactly alike in abilities. Kinda like 6'1" black QB, you know, "wildcat" guys. Edited September 16, 2015 by Hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) WEEI guys laughing themselves silly over Gilmore wanting Gronk. They said he will get "thrown outta the club" like that DB from Indy last year (Sergio Brown) Perhaps they're too stupid to know... http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000219168/Stephon-Gilmore-breaks-up-long-pass-to-Gronkowski One of the two left the field looking shaken up after that play...hint: it wasn't Gilmore Edited September 16, 2015 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 How about they throw a big blanket over him and then pound him with some sledge hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 @AndyTWCNews #Bills Rex Ryan on one player covering Gronk: They'd have to look like King Kong. @TWCNewsBuffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 How about they throw a big blanket over him and then pound him with some sledge hammers. I'd settle for having Mario Williams body-slam him a few times followed by a few full-speed pass breakups into his midsection by Gilmore. Kind of the same thing, when you think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Being facetious, as a cover for Gronkowski, I kind of like this one Being serious (really- I am serious here), I have wondered about putting a fast, agile lineman like Mario Williams on Gronk. I know this deserves to be laughed at, but even a busted clock tells correct time twice a day, and here's the thing: whoever said that Rob Gronkowski was a 6th grader playing with 2nd graders really captured a valid point. And unlike many teams, the Bills actually have the talent and depth on the line and the scheme flexibility to pull something like this without gutting their DL. And most DL don't have the speed or agility to stay with Gronk for an instant, but Mario actually does. Rob Gronkowski is 6'6", 265 lbs, with 34" arms and a 4.62s 40 time. Our tallest DB is Stephon Gilmore, at 6'1", 190 lbs, with 31" arms and 4.38s 40 time. I know, leverage, angles, timing and all that, but it's just a tough order. Even our best LBs give Gronkowski 20 lbs and a few inches. On the other hand, consider Mario Williams: 6'6", 292 lbs, 4.73s 40 time and while I couldn't find his wingspan, I bet it matches. Set Mario Williams to jam Gronk off the line, and he'd know he'd been jammed. Then hand him off to a DB. OK, let the laughter begin. Mario is not nearly quick enough to cover Gronk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 @AndyTWCNews #Bills Rex Ryan on one player covering Gronk: They'd have to look like King Kong. @TWCNewsBuffalo Sounds like an interview or a presser - Linky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Shannon Sharpe a HOF TE recommends pressure Brady and hit Gronk hard at LOS . Looks like a job for a DE at los on him http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/09/16/holding-gronkowski-in-check-a-tall-order-for-bills/ Edited September 17, 2015 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 It doesn't matter. If he's covered and can't get the ball, the officials will call questionable pass interference penalties. That's just how it's always been with the NFL's the golden boys. Guaranty there will be a few 15-yard personal foul penalties to keep the Pats drives alive if Tom Terrific gets touched by a Bills defender. The best defense will be a good offense. Sustained drives by the Bills that result in points and winning the time of possession battle. Keep the ball out of their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Mario is not nearly quick enough to cover Gronk. This. As soon as they see a lineman trying to knock him at the LOS they will just split him out wide - where he can just have his way in open space (and also create a big hole on that side of the D line to exploit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 This. As soon as they see a lineman trying to knock him at the LOS they will just split him out wide - where he can just have his way in open space (and also create a big hole on that side of the D line to exploit) That, IMO, is why you use Manny Lawson for the task. He's big enough to compete with Gronk physically, but also fast enough to keep up with him. Bracket him with a safety (either Rambo or Graham), play press-man against the WRs, and make someone else beat you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Darby, he's so small Gronk will never see him. Darby versus Goliath edit and I doubt Rex will put 2 or 3 guys on Gronklike he said in the media report Edited September 17, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 NFL NOW Next Gen Stats Week 2 (2:06)Bucky Brooks uses Next Gen Stats to break down the Week 2 matchup between Rob Gronkowski and the Buffalo Bills linebackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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