CorkScrewHill Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) A nice couple minute video of practice with Poyer Mic'd up.n "Beautiful Day to be Great" Edited August 25, 2020 by CorkScrewHill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I'm basically starting to preemptively sweat facing our D if I'm any offensive coordinator in this league. You know they will be meticulously prepared, aggressive ball hawks and will be playing fast. Which overall unit would you trade ours for at this point? I'll hang up and listen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, NoHuddleKelly12 said: I'm basically starting to preemptively sweat facing our D if I'm any offensive coordinator in this league. You know they will be meticulously prepared, aggressive ball hawks and will be playing fast. Which overall unit would you trade ours for at this point? I'll hang up and listen. I mean, what is the weak spot? Maybe CB2 and LB depth? It is going to be nasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, SWATeam said: I mean, what is the weak spot? Maybe CB2 and LB depth? It is going to be nasty. Honestly answering: Pass rush and takeaways. We play a bend-but-dont-break Defense which allows opponents up the field before forcing them to punt or settle for a FG. But we dont really go out and "SHUT IT DOWN". Lost our sack leader in FA (Phillips), but replaced those stats with Addison, hopefully. Although they play vastly different positions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Honestly answering: Pass rush and takeaways. We play a bend-but-dont-break Defense which allows opponents up the field before forcing them to punt or settle for a FG. But we dont really go out and "SHUT IT DOWN". Lost our sack leader in FA (Phillips), but replaced those stats with Addison, hopefully. Although they play vastly different positions. I'm expecting Oliver to take a step in that regard. And with all of the other horses on that D line, I don't think pass rush should be a problem. With an improved pass rush the takeaways should come. I mean we have guys on the back end that can pick it, and Edmunds range in coverage is nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, SWATeam said: I'm expecting Oliver to take a step in that regard. And with all of the other horses on that D line, I don't think pass rush should be a problem. With an improved pass rush the takeaways should come. I mean we have guys on the back end that can pick it, and Edmunds range in coverage is nuts. I hope so. I'm not a huge fan of McDermott's passive style of D, but I certainly cant argue with the results. It just leaves me wanting in "aggressive" stats like sacks and turnovers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elroy16 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Honestly answering: Pass rush and takeaways. We play a bend-but-dont-break Defense which allows opponents up the field before forcing them to punt or settle for a FG. But we dont really go out and "SHUT IT DOWN". Lost our sack leader in FA (Phillips), but replaced those stats with Addison, hopefully. Although they play vastly different positions. 3rd in the NFL in yards per game is pretty strong. They don't bend too much. I know what you mean, it felt like they gave up more yards than you'd like, but teams are going to move the ball at times against any defense. Edited August 25, 2020 by elroy16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 3 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Honestly answering: Pass rush and takeaways. We play a bend-but-dont-break Defense which allows opponents up the field before forcing them to punt or settle for a FG. But we dont really go out and "SHUT IT DOWN". Lost our sack leader in FA (Phillips), but replaced those stats with Addison, hopefully. Although they play vastly different positions. Differences between Phillips and Addison: Phillips was playing out of position and made plays but he also gave offenses holes while Addison is good at sacking and good on blocking/tackling. Phillips is a much better cheerleader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 4 hours ago, SWATeam said: I mean, what is the weak spot? Maybe CB2 and LB depth? It is going to be nasty. There were a couple teams and formations that took it to the Bills D last year. Our Run D was poor when really needed. And the Bills gave up 4.3 YPC for the year. The Eagles put Howard and Miles Sanders on the field together in 21 formation and they ran wild versus the Bills that day in the second half. So their ability to run versus our nickel package was an issue. Even when Eagles late in game went 1 back and 3 TEs vs Bills they had success versus our Base D and Jumbo package. For 218 yds rushing! Then in the 2nd NE game the Bills gave up 143 yds on 35 rushes to NE. They ran it when Bills knew it and Bills couldn't stop them. This is where Jefferson, Butler, Horrible Harry, Addison and Epenesa should help this year. Even AJ Klein at LB in the base 4-3 D should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Poyer looking like he put on some muscle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 14 hours ago, GoBills808 said: Poyer looking like he put on some muscle I think accusing him of juicing is a little harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 22 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: I hope so. I'm not a huge fan of McDermott's passive style of D, but I certainly cant argue with the results. It just leaves me wanting in "aggressive" stats like sacks and turnovers. Totally agree with this but most teams will self destruct the more plays they have to run. But I would love to have a young pass rusher who can just wreck shop. It’s my one concern with this defense. Our pass rushers are all old and I don’t know if AJ is an elite pass rusher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Totally agree with this but most teams will self destruct the more plays they have to run. But I would love to have a young pass rusher who can just wreck shop. It’s my one concern with this defense. Our pass rushers are all old and I don’t know if AJ is an elite pass rusher. I think Oliver is going to be an elite pass rusher. Probably starting this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, SWATeam said: I think Oliver is going to be an elite pass rusher. Probably starting this year. I definitely can see that. I would love an elite edge guy but I definitely can see Oliver as a top 5 DT pass rusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 10:56 AM, DrDawkinstein said: Honestly answering: Pass rush and takeaways. We play a bend-but-dont-break Defense which allows opponents up the field before forcing them to punt or settle for a FG. But we dont really go out and "SHUT IT DOWN". Lost our sack leader in FA (Phillips), but replaced those stats with Addison, hopefully. Although they play vastly different positions. Sacks and turnovers tend to be the things that vary widely from season to season. Defenses that thrive in them can have big swings in production because of the randomness of both stats. Phillips is a great example of this. QB pressure rate was low but sack rate was off the charts. That’s not sustainable. The reason McDermot has consistent success is because he runs a scheme that doesn’t rely on these things. He makes teams earn their entire way down the field which also cuts down in the game altering big plays. Its not sexy but it is the best way to have a consistent performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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