Dragonborn10 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Like or hate him, the guy has proven to be a great interior pass rush DT. When he is consistently out on 3rd and long you can't say it is just the rotation. The defense has played wonderfully so any criticism seems odd. I just dont understand why coaches don't coach to a player's strengths. Let Dareus rush the passer. At least give him the chance to prove he doesn't belong before getting rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Proven to be when he wants. The guy is on his way out and knows it. He's not going to give an ounce of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Keep in mind this is the same staff that chose 2 FBs over a young RB who started to look good this offseason, and are now shopping for a RB. Edited October 13, 2017 by Elite Poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Looks to me like they asked him to bulk up to help clog the running lanes and he's just not as explosive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Because he can't run routes very well. I think the bigger question is: why isn't he in on running downs? I want to see him coming out of the backfield. Looks to me like they asked him to bulk up to help clog the running lanes and he's just not as explosive. Maybe they should give him an after-dinner mint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Keep in mind this is the same staff that chose 2 FBs over a young RB who started to look good this offseason, and are now shopping for a RB. As much as I think the front office has mishandled the RB situation this season (both in roster selection and snap counts), I think it's very disingenuous to label Mike Tolbert as a FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Last I heard Dareus is competing for a starting DT spot, so stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 As much as I think the front office has mishandled the RB situation this season (both in roster selection and snap counts), I think it's very disingenuous to label Mike Tolbert as a FB. A fat RB that is only useful against the weaker teams in the NFL* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Apparently Cedric Thornton is a better option than a guy making $20 million per season. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Apparently Cedric Thornton is a better option than a guy making $20 million per season. Go figure. Y'know...if you were making $20m a year, and the rest of us here were destitute, I'm pretty sure we'd still all be better posters than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Looks to me like they asked him to bulk up to help clog the running lanes and he's just not as explosive. ...the :bulk" is in his "wallet" who has led to a woeful slowdown IMO............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I thought he got a sack against Cinci? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I thought he got a sack against Cinci? Yeah, but if you take away all the good plays, he only makes bad ones, so he sucks. Just like Tyrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 @andy_benoit #Bills #Bengals Film: Dareus sack was tremendous pass rush move faked a stunt and RG Johnson departed the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I thought he got a sack against Cinci? He did. The only sack we had that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Because he can't run routes very well. I think the bigger question is: why isn't he in on running downs? I want to see him coming out of the backfield. Maybe they should give him an after-dinner mint... Tom, Go check your blood sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 He has not played well or at a minimum nowhere near his potential. You cant play a guy who is half asing it because he is paid the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 From a technical Xs and Os perspective, I think the reason Dareus is not in on passing downs is that usually, by then, his fat ass is so winded he has trouble lifting the Gatorade bottle to his mouth, let alone rush the passer. Makes sense really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Like or hate him, the guy has proven to be a great interior pass rush DT. When he is consistently out on 3rd and long you can't say it is just the rotation. The defense has played wonderfully so any criticism seems odd. I just dont understand why coaches don't coach to a player's strengths. Let Dareus rush the passer. At least give him the chance to prove he doesn't belong before getting rid of him. I searched google images for tub o goo. The result was a vat of slime from the original Batman movie and Dareus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 I don't see what you guys are seeing when it comes to effort on the field? Perhaps in practice or arrival for meetings, but I still see a guy that commands double teams the vast majority of the time he is on the field. I fear McDermott has already formed opinions of players like Watkins, Darby, and Dareus. Maybe those opinions are accurate but his play on the field has been just as good as any other DT on the team. Watkins was by far the best weapon they had on offense. Gaines has proven to be a good player and better that Darby in this zone heavy scheme but is also in the last year of his contract unlike Darby was. But I digress, I still don't see the lack of effort on the field and think he deserves more snaps when they are in the nickel and expect a pass based on formation or down/distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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