26CornerBlitz Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 After Further Review: Why the Bills' stingy defense will look so familiar to the FalconsIn this week's After Further Review, we'll look at the similarities and differences in McDermott's defenses with the Panthers and the Bills, and how he's played the Falcons in recent years. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Buffalo Bills have the best scoring defense in the NFL. First-year Bills head coach Sean McDermott built one of the league’s best defenses in Carolina, so it’s no surprise that Buffalo is having success. What is a little surprising, however, is that the Bills have had so much defensive success so quickly. In 2016, Buffalo was No. 16 in scoring defense and No. 19 in total defense, allowing an average of 23.3 points and 357 yards per game, respectively. Three games are admittedly a small sample size, but this season the Bills are giving up just 12.3 points per game and 278.3 yards per game, which rank No. 1 and No. 6 in the NFL, respectively. In the seven seasons McDermott was in Charlotte, the Panthers were 5-8 against the Falcons. While the last two meetings in 2016 were lopsided games in Atlanta’s favor (more on that later), that wasn’t always the case. In a six-game span during the 2012 to 2015 seasons the Panthers won five of six matchups, including back-to-back games where Carolina outscored the Falcons 72-3. McDermott’s approach to defense isn’t too far off from what Dan Quinn believes, in that he doesn’t overburden his players with schemes and assignments. He prefers to keep things simpler for the players and allow them to maximize their athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 It's a good informative read on some elements of McD's defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) well under .500. In the seven seasons McDermott was in Charlotte, the Panthers were 5-8 against the Falcons. Edited September 28, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 well under .500. you missed this part... While the last two meetings in 2016 were lopsided games in Atlanta’s favor (more on that later), that wasn’t always the case. In a six-game span during the 2012 to 2015 seasons the Panthers won five of six matchups, including back-to-back games where Carolina outscored the Falcons 72-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 How could Matt Ryan miss this wide open guy??? Did I do this all 22 thing right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 you missed this part... While the last two meetings in 2016 were lopsided games in Atlanta’s favor (more on that later), that wasn’t always the case. In a six-game span during the 2012 to 2015 seasons the Panthers won five of six matchups, including back-to-back games where Carolina outscored the Falcons 72-3. noted. hopefully he'll have them up to the challenge. so far I have been impressed with McD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 The author writes What is a little surprising, however, is that the Bills have had so much defensive success so quickly. I think any of the members on here can easily say why. The author should do his homework before writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 The author writes What is a little surprising, however, is that the Bills have had so much defensive success so quickly. I think any of the members on here can easily say why. The author should do his homework before writing. It has been surprising and especially so with the all new secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Defense was good then Rex came ,defense sucked , Rex leaves defense is good again Doesn't that make sense?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Yeah I forgot they know him so well. This may not bode well for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills92 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Yeah I forgot they know him so well. This may not bode well for us And McD knows them very well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 After Further Review: Why the Bills' stingy defense will look so familiar to the Falcons damned fine find 26. and very enjoyable read. These types of writing/analysis are such a pleasure to digest. looking forward to Another Sunday of Bills Football !! How could Matt Ryan miss this wide open guy??? Did I do this all 22 thing right? I am quite sure we have a pretty awesome prize for this one ! The author writes What is a little surprising, however, is that the Bills have had so much defensive success so quickly. I think any of the members on here can easily say why. The author should do his homework before writing. This is not just a Rex thing. look at all the new Players. Frazier and Sean might have a clue here Defense was good then Rex came ,defense sucked , Rex leaves defense is good again Doesn't that make sense?? did you see the wide nine gif ? remind you of anything ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Git R Dun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLXbillsmafia Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 503!! yards for Matt Ryan against McDermott's defense last year, followed up by an efficient 27/33 277 yards in the 2nd game. Ouch!! This is going to be a huge test. If the Bills can hold them in the mid-20s that would be a great defensive performance. Offense needs to score at least 28-30 to have a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 503!! yards for Matt Ryan against McDermott's defense last year, followed up by an efficient 27/33 277 yards in the 2nd game. Ouch!! This is going to be a huge test. If the Bills can hold them in the mid-20s that would be a great defensive performance. Offense needs to score at least 28-30 to have a shot. . and what 3 points in 2015?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 503!! yards for Matt Ryan against McDermott's defense last year, followed up by an efficient 27/33 277 yards in the 2nd game. Ouch!! This is going to be a huge test. If the Bills can hold them in the mid-20s that would be a great defensive performance. Offense needs to score at least 28-30 to have a shot. The Carolina D had major problems last season without Norman and Kuechly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoolhouserock Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 That was a really good read! Stopping this ATL offense is going to be the Bills' D's biggest challenge to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 503!! yards for Matt Ryan against McDermott's defense last year, followed up by an efficient 27/33 277 yards in the 2nd game. Ouch!! This is going to be a huge test. If the Bills can hold them in the mid-20s that would be a great defensive performance. Offense needs to score at least 28-30 to have a shot. Julio had 300 Yards receiving that day. They had no answer for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 is our defense really McDermott's or Frazier's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I would say to McD's defense on the Panthers 2016 D's performance that secondary was a tire fire of inexperience. They lost both Norman and Tillman back there and were breaking in a really young group which got better in the 2nd half of the year. Add in the removal of Jared Allen and Kuechly injured up front and he had some real challenges there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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