Brianmoorman4jesus Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 To this point, I would have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with the offseason. If the 3 guys we have drafted already can come in and give us something...we may only have 1 true "hole" left. The WLB is a very important part of the modern defense. Considering that our base set will most likely be a big, versatile nickle. My guess is we won't have Brown and Ragland as the only 2 LBs on the field. Both guys are probably to slow and certainly having both on the field would cause all sorts of coverage issues. Does the current staff view one of these guys as the Will? Or are they going to actually start Humber? My thoughts all along were that we would play Ragland at MLB, Lorenzo at SLB and draft a kid to play WLB. At this stage of the draft, finding a starter would be unexpected. Is is possible that Humber or Preston Brown can be our WLB for opening day? If that's the case, I am a little concerned about backs sliping out of the backfield and shallow drag routes killing us. I have enjoyed the offseason to this point. I just personally wish we made Zach Brown more of a priority and may have had to sacrifice The Lorax to do so. Maybe I would have been a little quicker to take a LB and lived with our OT situation. Maybe I'm missing something more obvious with the position or maybe these coaches hold Preston Browns athleticism in a slightly higher regard then I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Season doesnt start tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Season doesnt start tomorrowI never said it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 We will run more 5 DB sets then 3 lb sets LB is not as important as everyone thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemsonBills Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Might be on another roster currently and will be cut in about a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 We need a LB who can cover and run sideline to sideline. No question. I can only assume that they are going to use the 3-4m saved by not matching Gillislee on a yet to happen cut they will sign before September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Season doesnt start tomorrow Brilliant point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 TJ Watt... Oh, wait:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 i wouldn't be surprised to see a package where we run a 3rd safety as a bryan scott type or pick up a vet in cap cuts or post draft. a stop gap similar to what nick barnett offered us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaista2k Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Eddie Robinson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Jayon Brown Elijah Lee Jalen Reeves-Maybin Anthony Walker are still available Edited April 29, 2017 by CNY315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 TJ Watt... Oh, wait:( Really was hoping for Haasan, but oh well.. this org has a nice habit of finding LB talent in plain sight. Don't worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Perry Riley, Deandre Levy, or Sio Moore maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 We will run more 5 DB sets then 3 lb sets LB is not as important as everyone thinks Who plays next to Ragland in nickel sets? It IS important. Don't fool yourself. I hope we draft Jayon Brown with our first pick this rd. He needs some time to fill out and get stronger but he has the coverage ability. Just needs to fill out to be able avoid getting wrecked in the run game. Our WILL LB spot is currently our weakest position. By FAR imo. I don't see many draft prospects available that can step in next year and have a positive impact as a starting WILL. Maybe we can pickup a FA. If not, draft Brown and throw him to the wolves and get him acclimated while dealing with his growing pains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 We will run more 5 DB sets then 3 lb sets LB is not as important as everyone thinks I understand that. That's why I said our base defense will be a nickle. As in 5 DBS. The issue is that leaves 2 LBs on the field and one of them has to be able to run and cover. Out of Brown, Ragland and Alexander...none of them can run IMO. That's the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Gerald Hodges is still a free agent. The way it's going, I'd give the guy a call. Even if it's only a Zach-like one-year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Jayon Brown Elijah Lee Jalen Reeves-Maybin Anthony Walker are still available Those are the answers. Nothing else in this draft is a possibility imo. One of those 4 guys or a free agent. If it's Preston Brown, I'll be sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) As much as I hated Duke Williams as a Safety, I always thought he should be locked in a weight room or a buffet until he put on 25 LBs and became a new aged MLB. He was real aggressive and was fast. Wasn't afraid to hit and could cover well for a LB standards. He was a terrible Dback but I always wanted to see the Bills try and convert him into a small fast LB like the cardinals use. Edited April 29, 2017 by Brianmoorman4jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 The simple fact of the matter is you cannot fill every spot on the team with a well known veteran or early draft pick and you cannot fill every spot in one draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Gerald Hodges is still a free agent. The way it's going, I'd give the guy a call. Even if it's only a Zach-like one-year deal.or him. He played pretty well for the. Knees last year. I forgot he was still available. Get on the horn DougAs much as I hated Duke Williams as a Safety, I always thought he should be locked in a weight room or a buffet until he put on 25 LBs and became a new aged MLB. He was real aggressive and was fast. Wasn't afraid to hit and could cover well for a LB standards. He was a terrible Dback but I always wanted to see the Bills try and convert him into a small fast LB like the cardinals use.. Me too. Really sad that he turned out to be such a detriment to our D Edited April 29, 2017 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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