26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I am very pleased with what I have seen thus far in two practice games from the Bills' defensive unit. The run D is stout and they're getting good pressure on QBs as well. We're looking at the strength of the team especially early in the season with so many moving parts on offense. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I am very pleased with what I have seen thus far in two practice games from the Bills' defensive unit. The run D is stout and they're getting good pressure on QBs as well. We're looking at the strength of the team especially early in the season with so many moving parts on offense. Go Bills! The run D was the most impressive thing in an unimpressive performance overall, and I do think it will be tremendously improved this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I think we will back top 12 again this year....mostly because our DL will be allowed to attack and still have talent there. Young talent too. Mark Kelso mentioned this last year, Sal C brought it up recently. The Bills secondary didn't play zone well last year. We brought in guys that are good in zone and let go the ones who didn't. Not only did the run defense kill this defense last year....deep balls did as well. I think, correct me if I'm wrong, we allowed the most 30 yard passes last year? Our corners won't be on an island anymore and will have 2 or 3 deep safety's. I feel good about our defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 our d-line is great, LB not so great, and the secondary is garbage. don't even bother watching the Falcons or Pats games - it's not going to be pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I agree and it makes me dislike Rex even more. The depth on D is a bit of a concern, but I think they will be much improved this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 our d-line is great, LB not so great, and the secondary is garbage. don't even bother watching the Falcons or Pats games - it's not going to be pretty The LBers have been playing pretty good imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 our d-line is great, LB not so great, and the secondary is garbage. don't even bother watching the Falcons or Pats games - it's not going to be pretty How about waiting to see how cohesive they can be at all three levels before making such a statement? Maybe that's too much to ask of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The LBers have been playing pretty good imo against the run. there was a big hole in the middle of the field in zone coverage and Humber wasn't doing much in the flats How about waiting to see how cohesive they can be at all three levels before making such a statement? Maybe that's too much to ask of you. they better sack the QB every play then! the d-line is good but i don't know if they are that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 against the run. there was a big hole in the middle of the field in zone coverage and Humber wasn't doing much in the flats they better sack the QB every play then! the d-line is good but i don't know if they are that good They have time to get better coordination of assignments at all three levels and they'll have more wrinkles once they start specific game planning for opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 And the off cycle continues. D returns to strength while the O regresses. One of these days they'll both be on the upswing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 for the sake of being positive...Lorenzo Alexander still looks pretty good in his new role which is very surprising. a former lineman moving to 3-4 LB later in life is one thing but now playing in the 4-3 which is completely out of position for him is one of the more remarkable things i've ever seen. lucky for us because we don't really have a plan B but so far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Agreed.they seem to have nice depth too. Just need to see what the do against a better QB. Flacco is likely the best test they get in the preseason as stafford won't likely play the final one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Agreed.they seem to have nice depth too. Just need to see what the do against a better QB. Flacco is likely the best test they get in the preseason as stafford won't likely play the final one They won't face Flacco either. It'll be Mallett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Preseason is so hard to get a real read on anything. I remember one year they were #1 or #2 in run defense during the preseason but were historically bad stopping the run in the regular season. There isn't a whole lot to take from preseason. Even OL blocking. Preseason is mostly 1 vs 1,regular season you help out weak spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 They'll be on the field a lot this season. Think the legs of 35 year old Lorenzo Alexander and 34 year old Kyle Williams will hold up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 They'll be on the field a lot this season. Think the legs of 35 year old Lorenzo Alexander and 34 year old Kyle Williams will hold up? The offense will still be better than the defense by a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Yea. Would've liked to see a Lynn/Bradley combo and see immediate results rather then this semi tear down. Good defense with bad offense or vice versa. Would be great to put together two competent units in the same year for once. The offense will still be better than the defense by a lot. How do you figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I think our D will feel better, given the DL is going to be freed, but I'm not sure we'll get the results we want with our god awful DBs. Edited August 18, 2017 by Chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I am very pleased with what I have seen thus far in two practice games from the Bills' defensive unit. The run D is stout and they're getting good pressure on QBs as well. We're looking at the strength of the team especially early in the season with so many moving parts on offense. Go Bills! Agree completely..The 1 thing i wanted to see was them stopping the run..Back to the 4-3 and they seem right back in tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 How do you figure? The offense has more talent. They will score points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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