The Now Moment Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Matt seems like he's taken advantage of his opportunity and if he keeps playing like this and improving with each game, he may stick around as a starter and replace Alexander on the other side. His speed has been quite noticeable compared to our other linebackers and he's shown he has the potential to be a very solid linebacker. Could potentially a nice find late in the 2017 draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 As soon as Humber is back we will see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Matt seems like he's taken advantage of his opportunity and if he keeps playing like this and improving with each game, he may stick around as a starter and replace Alexander on the other side. His speed has been quite noticeable compared to our other linebackers and he's shown he has the potential to be a very solid linebacker. Could potentially a nice find late in the 2017 draft. He'll return to reserve duty once Humber is healthy per both Frazier and McDermott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 He'll return to reserve duty once Humber is healthy per both Frazier and McDermott.Right. He said Humber would start once he's healthy, but that doesn't mean there won't be some platooning going on. I think Milano will be seeing some D snaps moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I hope Humber takes Lorax's side when he comes back. Let Lorax come in for runs and rushing and keep him out of coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Right. He said Humber would start once he's healthy, but that doesn't mean there won't be some platooning going on. I think Milano will be seeing some D snaps moving forward. It's certainly trending that way with the way he looked against TB. His coverage skills are needed based on what we've seen of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I hope Humber takes Lorax's side when he comes back. Let Lorax come in for runs and rushing and keep him out of coverage.I like this idea, though I wouldn't expect Humber to disappear from the weak side altogether. Knowing that Milano can handle the position increases the Bills' flexibility at linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhDozeBills Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Milano has made some nice plays and filled in admirably (especially for a rookie), but don't kid yourself. Humber is the better player right now and we need him back ASAP. McD has confirmed Humber is the starter when back, as he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Id rather see Humber and Milano with either brown or the Lorax on the bench. Give me guys they can run and cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Id rather see Humber and Milano with either brown or the Lorax on the bench. Give me guys they can run and cover Me too. Brown is a glorified DT. He just takes up blockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Milano has made some nice plays and filled in admirably (especially for a rookie), but don't kid yourself. Humber is the better player right now and we need him back ASAP. McD has confirmed Humber is the starter when back, as he should be. Maybe explain more on why Humber is a better player, especially since Humber is injured and Milano was top notch this past week. 2 TFL, a QB hit + an int and the guy is just getting his wheels under him. Otherwise, I'm inclined to continue to fool myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Milano I do not believe is ready for being a full time, multi-game starter but as part of a rotation he is great especially when they go to 3-4 formation to give more coverage to the short passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 i think this team needs more italians in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 i think this team needs more italians in general. mangia! mangia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I think Matt has a huge game this week. I mean, we are honoring Cookie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Why do people keep saying Humber can cover? He was really bad in coverage against Carolina in particular and struggled in some other situations as well. Personally I believe that to play McDermott's defense to achieve the maximum possible results we will eventually need better coverage linebackers. If Matt Milano is the best coverage backer we have currently (and I think he is based on what I have seen from his limited action so far) then he should be on the field pretty much every down. What combination of the other 3 you then fit around him remains to be seen, but Zo needs to be in as an off the ball linebacker on as few passing downs as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 I don't know I think a few more games of solid play from Milano would convince the coaching staff to give him a starting spot. Why not? He is the type of linebacker that McDermott likes in his scheme. I think his ceiling is around Kiko Alonso's abilities. I think he is the first piece to the linebacker core that McDermott wants. If he can keep his play up, you can't tell me he wouldn't be an upgrade over Zo's lackluster coverage skills. And I would love to see him blitz, a guy of that speed could wreak havoc in the backfield if used properly and we know that McDermott knows how to utilize fast linebackers. I expect another big week from him against the Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Matt seems like he's taken advantage of his opportunity and if he keeps playing like this and improving with each game, he may stick around as a starter and replace Alexander on the other side. His speed has been quite noticeable compared to our other linebackers and he's shown he has the potential to be a very solid linebacker. Could potentially a nice find late in the 2017 draft. Humber is better player at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Humber is better player at this point What about Zo on the other side? Did he look better than Milano last week and does he make you confident in his coverage skills in the pass happy league that we are in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 At minimum, Milano has proved he can be a valuable part of the rotation. And he is probably our best coverage linebacker. Both he and Vallejo run like the wind. The speed of those two later picks say a lot about what McDermott wants in LBs long-term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 At minimum, Milano has proved he can be a valuable part of the rotation. And he is probably our best coverage linebacker. Both he and Vallejo run like the wind. The speed of those two later picks say a lot about what McDermott wants in LBs long-term. Agreed. Intrigued to see who he decides to grab at the Linebacker position in the draft with all the picks we have. I'm sure it'll be along the same type of skill-set. He can get his guy at linebacker this year and fill some of the other glaring holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 mangia! mangia! gnocchi dinners before every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 At minimum, Milano has proved he can be a valuable part of the rotation. And he is probably our best coverage linebacker. Both he and Vallejo run like the wind. The speed of those two later picks say a lot about what McDermott wants in LBs long-term. If we don't package picks to move up for a QB expect at worst one of those 2nd rounders to go on an inside backer. I could even see them spending a 1st on one. Roquan Smith from Georgia would look awfully good in this scheme IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 If we don't package picks to move up for a QB expect at worst one of those 2nd rounders to go on an inside backer. I could even see them spending a 1st on one. Roquan Smith from Georgia would look awfully good in this scheme IMO. Completely agree about Roquan Smith. Might even see him use one of our 3rd or 4th round picks to get another fast linebacker in the building. Three young fast linebackers in front of an underrated secondary who can make plays would be exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Completely agree about Roquan Smith. Might even see him use one of our 3rd or 4th round picks to get another fast linebacker in the building. Three young fast linebackers in front of an underrated secondary who can make plays would be exciting Is he a senior or a junior? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Is he a senior or a junior? Does anyone know? He's a junior but if he has a first round grade I think he'd come out. Right now he is rising up the boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 McD already said that Humber is getting his starting job back when healthy. Don't be surprised if we see Milano in more coverage sets though especially in place of Alexander. Only problem with that is we sacrifice a very good pass rusher by doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Humber is better player at this pointmore well rounded player. But Milano has a downfield pursuit that is nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 McD already said that Humber is getting his starting job back when healthy. Don't be surprised if we see Milano in more coverage sets though especially in place of Alexander. Only problem with that is we sacrifice a very good pass rusher by doing that. Keep Zo in if you are going to rush him. If he is dropping he is basically a traffic cone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I hope Humber takes Lorax's side when he comes back. Let Lorax come in for runs and rushing and keep him out of coverage. Yes please, he was terrible last game. He can keep rushing on passing downs, put him in as a DE but no more coverage for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Milano certainly is earning some more playing time. Lorax is a bit on the small side for this but I could see him being a edge rusher on obvious passing downs rather than a LB that has to drop into coverage. He tends to draw dumb penalties at the wrong time of the game to hurt the team as well which to me is reason enough to reduce his playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 gnocchi dinners before every game. Mingya, the peppers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 gnocchi dinners before every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 What is Milano, 221 pounds, yes he is very good in coverage if I were an offense I would run right at him, punish him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 What is Milano, 221 pounds, yes he is very good in coverage if I were an offense I would run right at him, punish him. Your coverage linebackers tend to be around that weight. Over the long terme I would like to see him add about 15 pounds to his frame as long as it doesnt cost speed.......but the kid is a very good tackler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 @salmaiorana Did bills find a gem in Matt Milano? Here’s my story. https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2017/10/26/buffalo-bills-linebacker-matt-milano-interception-tampa-bay-bucs-game-ball/803397001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Pretty sure McD said when Humber comes back it's his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I think they should let Milano take Poyer's spot if his knee is not 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I think they should let Milano take Poyer's spot if his knee is not 100%. Bizarre idea since he's starting at WLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Bizarre idea since he's starting at WLB. I think the Bills can more easily fill WLB than safety. Maybe Tanner Vallejo will have a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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