cover1 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 If you follow me on Twitter, you know that when I started watching this guys film soon after he was signed, I really liked his game. I think he has a lot of the traits that McDermott looks for in his DBs and most of them have shown through two games. But if you just look at the box score, you may think to yourself, he hasn't really produced. But take a look at a few of the clips I put together on him. Enjoy http://www.cover1.net/2017/08/jordan-poyers-brand-of-football/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 He is what he is. An average starter in a good scheme. Safety is much more about instincts and awareness than physical traits so I think he'll play well. But he certainly is upgradable in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 He was one of Pettine's favorites in Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 He was one of Pettine's favorites in Cleveland. Yea but it's Cleveland... That's like bragging about being the tallest midget Or The skinniest person at fat camp But in all seriousness I knew he'd be our starter when we signed him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for posting, always enjoy these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Yea but it's Cleveland... That's like bragging about being the tallest midget Or The skinniest person at fat camp But in all seriousness I knew he'd be our starter when we signed him it was his work ethic. There were a bunch of clowns on that team. He was one of the ones he could count on, and that was as a rookie. Edited August 24, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 it was his work ethic. There were a bunch of clowns on that team. He was one of the ones he could count on, and that was as a rookie. I was teasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folz Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Great stuff as always Cover1; I really enjoy your breakdowns. A very encouraging look at Poyer's game. Like you said, if we only watch the game once and then look at the stat line, so many great contributions from players get missed/overlooked by us fans. I think the D is going to be fun to watch this year---back to being a stout unit. In the first play that you showed, when he was still a Brown, I love how he holds contain against both the QB and RB until he was sure the RB had the ball and then the RB made his decision on what hole to attack...and then he still got inside quick enough to make the tackle. How many big plays happen because someone didn't set the edge properly. Nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Based on the timeline he must have been a McDermott call to bring in. If he's a good effective starter it's a +1 for new guy and his process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderingsquid Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I loved him at Oregon State. He had great instincts then and was all OVER the field. It's like he got lost in Cleveland in addition to the injury he had. Great to have him here, great analysis by Cover 1 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Outstanding stuff as usual, Eric. Much appreciated. I haven't seen much of him in Pettine's schemes in Cleveland so I've been wondering what he brings that McD would value so much in his. It's readily apparent he has the toughness required to force the play and I wouldn't have had that appreciation otherwise. That play he made to force the run into the pursuit was courageous. Not many guys are willing to sacrifice their bodies like that, especially when that play will never show up on a stat sheet. You can't teach desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Outstanding stuff as usual, Eric. Much appreciated. I haven't seen much of him in Pettine's schemes in Cleveland so I've been wondering what he brings that McD would value so much in his. It's readily apparent he has the toughness required to force the play and I wouldn't have had that appreciation otherwise. That play he made to force the run into the pursuit was courageous. Not many guys are willing to sacrifice their bodies like that, especially when that play will never show up on a stat sheet. You can't teach desire. Well that is his job. If my safety played Soft and folded on that kick out I would've yanked him. This is football not patty cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 He is what he is. An average starter in a good scheme. Safety is much more about instincts and awareness than physical traits so I think he'll play well. But he certainly is upgradable in the future Overall agree but it really depends on the d line. D lines can make defensive backs. Hopefully, Poyer will be our Kurt Coleman. Plus, it will be nice to have his lady around Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well that is his job. If my safety played Soft and folded on that kick out I would've yanked him. This is football not patty cake Yes, that's his job. And that job isn't for everybody so I'm glad it's a job he has the required toughness to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yes, that's his job. And that job isn't for everybody so I'm glad it's a job he has the required toughness to play. Jairus Byrd doesn't set that edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Can he play RG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Overall agree but it really depends on the d line. D lines can make defensive backs. Hopefully, Poyer will be our Kurt Coleman. Plus, it will be nice to have his lady around Buffalo. A ferocious D line makes a secondary look a whole lot better. It's easy to cover for 2 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 If you follow me on Twitter, you know that when I started watching this guys film soon after he was signed, I really liked his game. I think he has a lot of the traits that McDermott looks for in his DBs and most of them have shown through two games. But if you just look at the box score, you may think to yourself, he hasn't really produced. But take a look at a few of the clips I put together on him. Enjoy http://www.cover1.net/2017/08/jordan-poyers-brand-of-football/ Thanks. He looks like he's got some game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think we've upgraded at safety with him and Hyde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Jairus Byrd doesn't set that edge Neither do a lot of safeties over the years. You get two 300lb+ OLmen coming at you with a head of steam, some tend to shy away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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