YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Whaley: Bills S Aaron Williams is 'ready to go,' sees no need for an overhaul on defense http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/01/26/249700/ @tydunne Most newsworthy? #Bills S Aaron Williams (neck). He could have played in the playoffs if needed. Whaley says "He's ready to go." #Bills DT Kyle Williams is also on track. Whaley said he's not sure about the offseason but expects him to return by training camp. Bills don't see need for 3-4 new starters on D. Whaley: "I dont think we need a major overhaul like we did last year with the offense." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Who takes Mario's spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So we are running a 3-4 with 4-3 personnel and we are losing Mario? This should go well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Maybe they plan on picking up a couple front seven immediate starters with their first couple of picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Must mean they're planning to play Kyle Williams at NT and Dareus/Bryant at 5T/4i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I heard an interview where Rex was saying the Dline started asking questions and giving input later in the season. When he started getting that they started playing better. Per Rex that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So we are running a 3-4 with 4-3 personnel and we are losing Mario? This should go well I'm with you, I don't see how this can work well - that is without an "overhaul" nor the money to bring in that many players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) I could see 2 new starters, if they do indeed sign Bradham like he keeps saying. True NT and pass rusher or MLB. That's not an overhaul but would help a lot. A safety could be taken high as well but not start right away unless he had to (like the Darby pick) Edited January 26, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'd love to see Buffalo make a move for Danny Trevathan if he hits the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So we are running a 3-4 with 4-3 personnel and we are losing Mario? This should go well Losing Mario? He contributed next to nothing this season and will not be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So we are running a 3-4 with 4-3 personnel and we are losing Mario? This should go well Well, there's guys that can play in a 3-4 on this roster now, and there are guys that aren't ideal. For example, Dareus will be fine as a 5-tech or a 4i. So too will Corbin Bryant. Jarius Wynn is an ideal backup 5-tech, and Stefan Charles can give you snaps there as well. Preston Brown can play the thumper in a 3-4, but needs someone rangy that can cover next to him. There's a small chance that Ty Powell can do that, but I wouldn't hang my hat on it. Jerry Hughes is absolutely fine as the Joker, and Manny Lawson can play the Sam (but I'd prefer to see him split snaps there with another pass rusher--Badol suggested a guy like Calvin Pace, who'd be cheap and reliable in that spot) Problem areas are ILB (as I mentioned above), and NT, where Kyle Williams isn't the ideal fit as a 0-technique. He's more of a 1-tech in a 40 front. So I can see where Whaley says he doesn't need an overhaul, but I'd like to see a body brought in to rush the passer as a LB and a more traditional 0-technique. A guy like Brandon Mebane, Terrence Knighton, or BJ Raji may come cheap given their age and mileage. I'd love to see Buffalo make a move for Danny Trevathan if he hits the market. So would I, but I think he's going to get a big inflated contract in FA a la Dannelle Ellerbe post-Superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well, there's guys that can play in a 3-4 on this roster now, and there are guys that aren't ideal. For example, Dareus will be fine as a 5-tech or a 4i. So too will Corbin Bryant. Jarius Wynn is an ideal backup 5-tech, and Stefan Charles can give you snaps there as well. Preston Brown can play the thumper in a 3-4, but needs someone rangy that can cover next to him. There's a small chance that Ty Powell can do that, but I wouldn't hang my hat on it. Jerry Hughes is absolutely fine as the Joker, and Manny Lawson can play the Sam (but I'd prefer to see him split snaps there with another pass rusher--Badol suggested a guy like Calvin Pace, who'd be cheap and reliable in that spot) Problem areas are ILB (as I mentioned above), and NT, where Kyle Williams isn't the ideal fit as a 0-technique. He's more of a 1-tech in a 40 front. So I can see where Whaley says he doesn't need an overhaul, but I'd like to see a body brought in to rush the passer as a LB and a more traditional 0-technique. A guy like Brandon Mebane, Terrence Knighton, or BJ Raji may come cheap given their age and mileage. So would I, but I think he's going to get a big inflated contract in FA a la Dannelle Ellerbe post-Superbowl. I agree with everything. The two positions we need are truly needed for this to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well, there's guys that can play in a 3-4 on this roster now, and there are guys that aren't ideal. For example, Dareus will be fine as a 5-tech or a 4i. So too will Corbin Bryant. Jarius Wynn is an ideal backup 5-tech, and Stefan Charles can give you snaps there as well. Preston Brown can play the thumper in a 3-4, but needs someone rangy that can cover next to him. There's a small chance that Ty Powell can do that, but I wouldn't hang my hat on it. Jerry Hughes is absolutely fine as the Joker, and Manny Lawson can play the Sam (but I'd prefer to see him split snaps there with another pass rusher--Badol suggested a guy like Calvin Pace, who'd be cheap and reliable in that spot) Problem areas are ILB (as I mentioned above), and NT, where Kyle Williams isn't the ideal fit as a 0-technique. He's more of a 1-tech in a 40 front. So I can see where Whaley says he doesn't need an overhaul, but I'd like to see a body brought in to rush the passer as a LB and a more traditional 0-technique. A guy like Brandon Mebane, Terrence Knighton, or BJ Raji may come cheap given their age and mileage. So would I, but I think he's going to get a big inflated contract in FA a la Dannelle Ellerbe post-Superbowl. i really could see them drafting LB Joshua Perry because he's big, very intelligent, and can play so many different positions including edge rusher. And almost never misses a tackle. Just seems to fit Rex's desire for sound technique and versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Losing Mario? He contributed next to nothing this season and will not be missed. So before the season, when Rex arrived, if he said we are going to cut Mario and play a 3-4 would you be ok with that? No, you would expect a similar result to what we had this year. We went from leading the league in sacks and top 3 in defense to a complete disaster and it's not getting any better Edited January 26, 2016 by kdiggz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Who takes Mario's spot? Considering 94's contributions to the defense Last season. IMO Jarius Wynn Could be in the running for the spot. If not a great rotational DE in the least if he is all healed up. mario did nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So before the season, when Rex arrived, if he said we are going to cut Mario and play a 3-4 would you be ok with that? No, you would expect a similar result to what we had this year. We went from leading the league in sacks and top 3 in defense to a complete disaster and it's not getting any better What might have happened before last season is irrelevant. Mario had a horrible year and he is not worth paying $19 million if he's going to give us the kind of production he did while also being vocal about his displeasure with what he's being asked to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Whaley: Bills S Aaron Williams is 'ready to go,' sees no need for an overhaul on defense @tydunne Most newsworthy? #Bills S Aaron Williams (neck). He could have played in the playoffs if needed. Not needed. Cuz. Rex. Sux. Who takes Mario's spot? His spot on the DL or his spot as scapegoat? Some scrub will take his spot on DL but the new guy can't be the scapegoat. My guess is that this year's scapegoat will be Hughes. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 How about if Mario realizes he was a fool and buys in and decides to take a huge cut? What then? Hypothetically that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Not needed. Cuz. Rex. Sux. His spot on the DL or his spot as scapegoat? Some scrub will take his spot on DL but the new guy can't be the scapegoat. My guess is that this year's scapegoat will be Hughes. Just a guess. this years scapegoat is very likely to be dareus, and the supposed long in the tooth kyle williams - as our run defense is likely to suffer next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So before the season, when Rex arrived, if he said we are going to cut Mario and play a 3-4 would you be ok with that? No, you would expect a similar result to what we had this year. We went from leading the league in sacks and top 3 in defense to a complete disaster and it's not getting any better Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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