26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 They are congealing into a unit that can keep the team in games on a weekly basis. It's nice to see after the slow start to begin the season. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Johnson, Edmunds, Phillips...these defensive rookies have done some very nice things so far...only gonna get better and better as the year moves on... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Love it when the D takes form 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, LeGOATski said: Love it when the D takes form 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Love it when the D takes form Me as well. Sometimes though man it has off days though which sucks. Edited October 7, 2018 by Real McCoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I would keep Hughes next year... He is not overly expensive for his abilities, and he will be motivated in a contract year to play well for one last payday.. ( maybe not with Buffalo for 2020 and beyond..) I have feeling though that there will be another dozen or so "trade Hughes for a 6th" threads over the next 8 months...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTC Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just now, Aussie Joe said: I would keep Hughes next year... He is not overly expensive for his abilities, and he will be motivated in a contract year to play well for one last payday.. ( maybe not with Buffalo for 2020 and beyond..) I have feeling though that there will be another dozen or so "trade Hughes for a 6th" threads over the next 8 months...... Our team has been dismantled. The players who remain will be here for a while, Hughes will sign a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 This defense started slow for some unknown reason, but the pieces and belief are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, eball said: This defense started slow for some unknown reason, but the pieces and belief are there. Could that "unknown reason" be Sean McDermott taking over the defensive play calling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, eball said: This defense started slow for some unknown reason, but the pieces and belief are there. In my book the D won todays game. The slow start had a rookie MLB first games, Trent Murphy didn't play in preseason, DL wasn't getting pressures and Vontae was well really bad. They played great today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Star was an animal out there. Jordan Phillips today is making me wonder if he’s the best DT with the last name Phillips, and I say that acknowledging Harry is legit. Hughes and Murphy bring heat off the edge. Lawson and Eddie made plays. Lorax/Edmunds/Milano are everywhere. Edmunds closing speed on the almost sack was sooo sexy. Our secondary has a stud outside corner, stud slot corner and two stud safeties. Very excited about this defense moving forward this year, and the next few years, as the core is all young/in their prime. Edited October 7, 2018 by SCBills 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: Could that "unknown reason" be Sean McDermott taking over the defensive play calling? He only did that for the 2nd half of the Chargers' game. Since then Frazier has called the defense on game days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, COTC said: Our team has been dismantled. The players who remain will be here for a while, Hughes will sign a new deal. I am thinking Hughes will sign a new deal as well..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Likes The Bills Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 THE DEFENSE WAS LEGIT TWO YEARS AGO TOO. wtf does that get you when your offense is dead last every year.... I’m so fed up with how dismal we’ve looked on O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rad Likes The Bills said: THE DEFENSE WAS LEGIT TWO YEARS AGO TOO. wtf does that get you when your offense is dead last every year.... I’m so fed up with how dismal we’ve looked on O A win...today. So there's that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: He only did that for the 2nd half of the Chargers' game. Since then Frazier has called the defense on game days. True. Now the question is, did McDermott tell Frazier to use more defensive alignments and play calls that McDermott used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Johnson, Edmunds, Phillips...these defensive rookies have done some very nice things so far...only gonna get better and better as the year moves on... ...think you have to throw in Lewis and Marlowe as instant contributors, unexpected IMO..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: They are congealing into a unit that can keep the team in games on a weekly basis. It's nice to see after the slow start to begin the season. Things sure did change after McD and Frazier had a closed door meeting post the Chargers game.I wish I was a fly on the wall for that "conversation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rad Likes The Bills said: THE DEFENSE WAS LEGIT TWO YEARS AGO TOO. wtf does that get you when your offense is dead last every year.... I’m so fed up with how dismal we’ve looked on O Two years ago? When Rex and Rob were in charge? When we lead the league in rushing attempts and years and actually had a great OL? *yawn* carry on with your rash teenage posts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 D has been good except for the first game and a half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, ScottLaw said: Why the !@#$ would you trade Hughes? I wouldn't ... But as he is one of a few vets on this team with any trade value it has been proposed here many times and will again before too long... (probably after the next loss..) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just now, ScottLaw said: For some reason posters just want to trade the whole roster away and have NO players. Literally 0 players. It makes 0 sense to me. There seems to be some obsession here about trading good players away for low round draft picks... I agree... I don't get it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I think I heard they’ve only allowed 3 TD’s in the last 3 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 39 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: I would keep Hughes next year... He is not overly expensive for his abilities, and he will be motivated in a contract year to play well for one last payday.. ( maybe not with Buffalo for 2020 and beyond..) I have feeling though that there will be another dozen or so "trade Hughes for a 6th" threads over the next 8 months...... Hughes will be 31 next season pass rushers tend to stay productive in their early 30's (the cliff for pass rushers tends to be 32/33) so I certainly think that if you also factor in his role in the locker room along with his current level of production I think Hughes has to be on the 2019 roster. Hughes isn't paid a crazy contract for his level of production so I don't see why he wouldn't be on the 2019 roster. I think if Hughes ends up playing at his current level then I can't see any sensible fan calling for him to be traded. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Looks like the defense is improving. As some other posters mentioned I think the DT Phillips we just signed played well & our backup players are coming in & holding their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, 1st&ten said: Looks like the defense is improving. As some other posters mentioned I think the DT Phillips we just signed played well & our backup players are coming in & holding their own. The DL rotation is much stronger with him on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Once the offense catches up, This team is going to be dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: I would keep Hughes next year... He is not overly expensive for his abilities, and he will be motivated in a contract year to play well for one last payday.. ( maybe not with Buffalo for 2020 and beyond..) I have feeling though that there will be another dozen or so "trade Hughes for a 6th" threads over the next 8 months...... Hell yes you keep Hughes. He is a borderline elite edge rusher, and those guys don’t grow on trees. He might be having his best year... Edited October 8, 2018 by mannc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: They are congealing into a unit that can keep the team in games on a weekly basis. It's nice to see after the slow start to begin the season. Not according to half the shouters in the shoutbox during the game when the D would give up a first. In fact every possession was going to end in a TD......but wait.....it didnt...you my friend are a genius again today! Goint for the hat trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Rad Likes The Bills said: THE DEFENSE WAS LEGIT TWO YEARS AGO TOO. wtf does that get you when your offense is dead last every year.... I’m so fed up with how dismal we’ve looked on O It’s annoying, but they had zero money to spend this year. I don’t agree with the offensive talent they let go, but it’s apparent there will be no reinforcements until 2019. The defense during Rex’s last year here ( two years ago) wasn’t very good, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Love it when the D takes form Depending on the average age (whether too old or not) may be hard to do (info from a friend). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 This D is legit. Just need a little O to go with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: I would keep Hughes next year... He is not overly expensive for his abilities, and he will be motivated in a contract year to play well for one last payday.. ( maybe not with Buffalo for 2020 and beyond..) I have feeling though that there will be another dozen or so "trade Hughes for a 6th" threads over the next 8 months...... He's been a very good Bill, has played his butt off this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 They built this D basically from the ground up and it's littered with legit talent. That Dline is starting to look scary with Shaqs versatility and Phillips looks extremely explosive for a 330 pounder. Alexander and Hughes are playing outta their minds! Edmunds looks better every week , Milano is everywhere. The secondary has been banged up but still playing fantastic , so much to like about this D. I see a top 10 unit by week 17. And a d that will be good for a long time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Noggin Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Love it when the D takes form That's what she said? Edited October 8, 2018 by Richard Noggin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moulds_80 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I agree with everything but something about the word "congealing" makes me think of really old milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Bills d is 6th best in nfl in ypg. Very good considering the lack of offense and a pretty tough schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Mark Vader said: Could that "unknown reason" be Sean McDermott taking over the defensive play calling? He only took it over for a half. It has been back with Frazier since. But I think Frazier just needed reminding that fundamentally we want to be aggressive on early downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We have a very talented young core with a lot of good players 27 or younger (Milano, T. White, Edmunds, T. Johnson, Harrison Phillips, Poyer, Hyde, Murphy). Even Shaq Lawson is decent against the run and made a nice strip today (just not good as a pass rusher) and Ryan Lewis has been a pleasant surprise. We should be able to focus solely on upgrading the offense next year. I just hope Josh Allen isn't in a wheel chair by the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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