Rocky Landing Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Graham wasn't good enough to be the man absent AW. I thought he was very highly suspect last year. But, as I mentioned before, wasn't he our leading tackler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 no. No he's not. He says it talking sideways. He backs in to the statement either bringing someone else with him or leaving the bus to hit someone else. He doesn't take full credit or voich for mistakes. Belicheck does. Tomlin does. Riverea does. Fisher and lewis don't. They do it like Rex. They don't stand there to take the sword. They don't sir there to take the brunt of the burden. That is what a leader does right or wrong, faulted or not. Boy, given the outrage over Whaley's comments this week and given what we know about the nature of Bills fans in general, not hard to imagine a universe in which an admission of culpability would be used against him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 no. No he's not. He says it talking sideways. He backs in to the statement either bringing someone else with him or leaving the bus to hit someone else. He doesn't take full credit or voich for mistakes. Belicheck does. Tomlin does. Riverea does. Fisher and lewis don't. They do it like Rex. They don't stand there to take the sword. They don't sir there to take the brunt of the burden. That is what a leader does right or wrong, faulted or not. REX: Well, but that’s my fault. That was the difference. That was a mistake that I made. It was the exact opposite of that. Nobody told me to do this. I screwed up, and that’s totally on me. So if people lost a little faith in it, or whatever, I can understand. I should be doubted, because I made a mistake in judgment. But just go back and look at the history. You are going to get the real deal this year, and we’ll see how it goes. I know how it has gone my whole career. http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/26/rob-rex-ryan-buffalo-bills-interview-nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 He was missing Aaron Williams. He should be better this year if Williams comes back to form. Williams was ok at best as a CB, but was a heck of a good safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'm inclined to believe were a zillion miles ahead of last year. Bill Polian on siriusxm said it takes a year to install the Rex Ryan D properly and you can't judge the team based on last year. Whether that'll translate on the field who knows, but it's a factor for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 He definitely had his share of bad plays but he was far from the biggest disappointment on the defense. The whole defense sucked. Graham is a very good guy to have on the roster because of his versatility. (And he's from B-Lo ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'm inclined to believe were a zillion miles ahead of last year. Bill Polian on siriusxm said it takes a year to install the Rex Ryan D properly and you can't judge the team based on last year. Whether that'll translate on the field who knows, but it's a factor for sure. Greg Bedard said much the same after breaking down our games vs. the Patriots last year. Hopefully another offseason and some personnel changes make the difference. It was a radio interview so I'd have to hunt for w link. He said Ryan was limited with looks and formations and the D was a shell of what he was accustom to seeing in NY. (Keep in mind he was breaking down Jets/Pats games during RR tenure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 REX: Well, but that’s my fault. That was the difference. That was a mistake that I made. It was the exact opposite of that. Nobody told me to do this. I screwed up, and that’s totally on me. So if people lost a little faith in it, or whatever, I can understand. I should be doubted, because I made a mistake in judgment. But just go back and look at the history. You are going to get the real deal this year, and we’ll see how it goes. I know how it has gone my whole career. http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/05/26/rob-rex-ryan-buffalo-bills-interview-nfl yes, i know this quote and that's my issue. he didn't get in front of it. he didn't say anything in the season. he kept on saying he was going to change things and that they'd get better and keep trying to give us kool aid. we kept hearing that we are catching on to the system, it needs buy in, etc etc. then we heard players contradicting that - made it more confusing. it wasn't until the season was over week 15/16 that rex finally started to call himself out in the slightest. saying this after the fact. saying this after we lost 3 defensive starters. yes i consider leodis a starter because of how the nfl plays and injury factor. bradham and mario - starters. and we lost what was once considered by all of us to be the best defensive specialist we had - donne henderson. rex, saying all of this after all of that... its just not easy to swallow. my personal belief is obvious. it's not easy to swallow because rex ryan is **** and i don't swallow bull ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 yes, i know this quote and that's my issue. he didn't get in front of it. he didn't say anything in the season. he kept on saying he was going to change things and that they'd get better and keep trying to give us kool aid. we kept hearing that we are catching on to the system, it needs buy in, etc etc. then we heard players contradicting that - made it more confusing. it wasn't until the season was over week 15/16 that rex finally started to call himself out in the slightest. saying this after the fact. saying this after we lost 3 defensive starters. yes i consider leodis a starter because of how the nfl plays and injury factor. bradham and mario - starters. and we lost what was once considered by all of us to be the best defensive specialist we had - donne henderson. rex, saying all of this after all of that... its just not easy to swallow. my personal belief is obvious. it's not easy to swallow because rex ryan is **** and i don't swallow bull ****. jboyst do i really have to go back and present comments where he took blame? Are you really gonna make me do that....cuz they are there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Boy, given the outrage over Whaley's comments this week and given what we know about the nature of Bills fans in general, not hard to imagine a universe in which an admission of culpability would be used against him! i have no problem with what whaley said. taken out of context and taken 100% at topical value in a sound bite it sounds... like it sounds. taken as the reality of what we ask 250 lbs. men to do - it's akin to gladiator and caveman lifestyle. Are you saying that Rex has not taken blame when things are not going well Come on man.....he is usually the FIRST one to say that in his press conferences did i say he has not taken blame? he takes some of the blame. it's a very big contextual thing that's very complicated about the english language and the psychology of what one means when they say and how they say it. basically, it's not worth spending my time to write it because everyone is so steadfast in what they believe. but i true leader never lets the criticism get to the team. a true leader bares all of the burden. a true leader is a protector and never lets the wolves get to the flock. a true leader is kim jung un. jboyst do i really have to go back and present comments where he took blame? Are you really gonna make me do that....cuz they are there no, because i ignore your posts. jboyst do i really have to go back and present comments where he took blame? Are you really gonna make me do that....cuz they are there no, because i ignore your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 i have no problem with what whaley said. taken out of context and taken 100% at topical value in a sound bite it sounds... like it sounds. taken as the reality of what we ask 250 lbs. men to do - it's akin to gladiator and caveman lifestyle. did i say he has not taken blame? he takes some of the blame. it's a very big contextual thing that's very complicated about the english language and the psychology of what one means when they say and how they say it. basically, it's not worth spending my time to write it because everyone is so steadfast in what they believe. but i true leader never lets the criticism get to the team. a true leader bares all of the burden. a true leader is a protector and never lets the wolves get to the flock. a true leader is kim jung un. no, because i ignore your posts. no, because i ignore your posts. I can see that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 @NFL Top 3 defenses ready to climb in 2016 (via @NFLNow): 3. @Saints 2-1. NFL Now: Top 3 Defenses Ready to Climb (2:01) Bills at #2 on Heath Evans' list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 @NFL Top 3 defenses ready to climb in 2016 (via @NFLNow): 3. @Saints 2-1. NFL Now: Top 3 Defenses Ready to Climb (2:01) Bills at #2 on Heath Evans' list. I love that a defense that was a top 5 unit in 2014 has to suddenly "climb." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 @JoeBuscaglia My annual #Bills Top 20 Talents countdown is back! The Bills are hoping No. 20 will return to his form from 2014: https://t.co/8lXJup7Q7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 He was missing Aaron Williams. He should be better this year if Williams comes back to form. Williams was ok at best as a CB, but was a heck of a good safety. Agreed. Losing Aaron Williams last year, really hurt. Graham was left with Rambo & Duke, and it was not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Graham wasn't good enough to be the man absent AW. I thought he was very highly suspect last year.Graham would have been a better player if the team didn't go from 54 to 21 sacks, and put 100 million dollar linemen into pass coverage. Not that it's important mind you, but do ya think there will ever be one thing upon which we agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Graham would have been a better player if the team didn't go from 54 to 21 sacks, and put 100 million dollar linemen into pass coverage. Not that it's important mind you, but do ya think there will ever be one thing upon which we agree? True. Gilmore and Darby are guys that can stick with their man in the absence of pressure, Graham is not. But to his point, I don't think they were planning on using Graham they way they had to once AW went down. Graham was solid in run defense and blitz packages while struggling in coverage. I think AW was supposed to be the guy roaming the back end. Don't think he would have let that last Jags TD happen if he were playing that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 True. Gilmore and Darby are guys that can stick with their man in the absence of pressureThey are good players but given time, a pro receiver will get open. Rex's vaunted defense simply sucked. There is no other way to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Looks like it's still 2015 with the same old tired circular arguments. Can't wait until camp at Fisher and the start of the regular season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 He was a sure tackler, but I think his coverage faultered a little last year. I recall him being the one that let the Jags take back the lead at the end of the game. Could simply be the transition to safety, could be the system, who knows? I like the guy though. Hope he steps up this year. I dont know man. Looked good there 2 years ago. when has Rex done that? You saw he said LEADER right Rex said we're a zillion miles ahead of last year....who will be the first to call him out? Keep dareus at nose and I wonder where my money goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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