MarlinTheMagician Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Not popular with many, but I think he is very under-appreciated. Is he an athletic freak? No. Is he smart, in position and a team fit? Absolutely. The rise in the defense has coincided with the return of Wallace. Is he the sole cause? No. But it is not pure coincidence either. He has been a big upgrade since his return. Plus, how many DBs post their cell number and call back EVERY person that calls them?? We have to get behind Levi a little, IMHO. 7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I’m ok with him. He needs to be upgraded but there’s a lot of teams feeling the same way about CB#2. There’s bigger problems on the team for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thanks OP, I couldn’t help but think similarly during the game—and Big Ben went to the well opposite Tre one too many times turns out!! Good for Levi redeeming himself from the TD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I agree. Love Levi. He’s not great but he seems to get going when the going gets tough. I’m used to that interception being called DPI, but he played it confidently and aggressive. Huge play. Another thumbs up to Taron Johnson. After a rough start to the year, where I was extremely critical of him, he’s completely turned his season around. Let’s hope he doesn’t miss any time. His resurgence has been a key in our Ds resurgence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, Stank_Nasty said: I’m ok with him. He needs to be upgraded but there’s a lot of teams feeling the same way about CB#2. There’s bigger problems on the team for sure You upgrade CB2 which I think they should do, you're probably losing something somewhere else. Maybe not in equivalent measures, but you're using resources on it. In terms of priority, I'd say it's maybe the 3rd or 4th position I'm concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, NewEra said: I agree. Love Levi. He’s not great but he seems to get going when the going gets tough. I’m used to that interception being called DPI, but he played it confidently and aggressive. Huge play. Another thumbs up to Taron Johnson. After a rough start to the year, where I was extremely critical of him, he’s completely turned his season around. Let’s hope he doesn’t miss any time. His resurgence has been a key in our Ds resurgence same. I have been really critical of Taron and Levi (especially Taron). But what a play by both guys! Those were big-time plays on the ball. levi seems to be in good position and plays the ball well— he just is a step slow. We saw it on the TD and the INT— thankfully the INT was thrown late. But great play on the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Yeah, I cut him slack here. Great pick, but I will say it seemed like he was in shock after the catch. I was yelling at the TV... Run!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 After last week's nightmare, Levi Wallace had hisself a day today. 2 PD's and 1 huge INT to basically seal the game. The TD is not all his fault, given that the Squeelers got the ball on our 30, and Micah Hayde was just a step late on the inside help. Nice bounceback from a really bad game from him against the 49ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Shannon doesn't agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, BuffaloBillies said: Yeah, I cut him slack here. Great pick, but I will say it seemed like he was in shock after the catch. I was yelling at the TV... Run!!!! I think he knew he was down by contact but ended up doing a return just in case. Just now, Solomon Grundy said: Shannon doesn't agree I assume this was after the James Washington TD which was a really bad play for Levi. He got spun all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Today’s interceptions were needed. They sent a message to the league that “you can’t just play keep away from Tre.” Plus, swag factor. Giving Wallace and Johnson some extra confidence to trust their judgement will pay dividends as well. Loved seeing them show up big when all 👀 were on this team. Doesn’t hurt that Tre played damn well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Let’s not forget this guy was undrafted. I am more than happy with his play. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 And I stated it at the outset, but I just love that he posted his cell and chatted with all of us. Really picked me up at the worst of the pandemic here in NYC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 40 minutes ago, MarlinTheMagician said: Not popular with many, but I think he is very under-appreciated. Is he an athletic freak? No. Is he smart, in position and a team fit? Absolutely. The rise in the defense has coincided with the return of Wallace. Is he the sole cause? No. But it is not pure coincidence either. He has been a big upgrade since his return. Plus, how many DBs post their cell number and call back EVERY person that calls them?? We have to get behind Levi a little, IMHO. Wallace had himself a Game tonight, no doubt. Leslie Frazier has said it, in response to the media commenting earlier in the season that Wallace was being picked on: "He needs to make some plays, then he won't be picked on so much" Tonight he made plays, in addition to the pick he had a pass defense that could have been a pick-6 (3 total). Good game for Levi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, Beast said: Let’s not forget this guy was undrafted. I am more than happy with his play. Also a walk-on at Alabama. He is resilient. Plus he is going to get picked on a lot because of Tre. Life is hard being a CB 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 44 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: same. I have been really critical of Taron and Levi (especially Taron). But what a play by both guys! Those were big-time plays on the ball. levi seems to be in good position and plays the ball well— he just is a step slow. We saw it on the TD and the INT— thankfully the INT was thrown late. But great play on the ball. These two have frustrated the hell out of me, but tonight they were flat out heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLBillsFan Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 39 minutes ago, SageAgainstTheMachine said: I think he knew he was down by contact but ended up doing a return just in case. I assume this was after the James Washington TD which was a really bad play for Levi. He got spun all the way around. SS is so up to speed. Yup he got turned on that play. Then played solid rest of the game. Where was tweet after pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I want him upgraded next year but it isn't his fault. He is playing the absolute best that he can considering his athletic profile. His technique and knowledge of the defense are great. He just won't ever be a player you can rely on every week and I believe the Bills can do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 I believe we could do a lot worse. Upgrade wherever you can, always. But take Worley, he was a third round pick and when he was out there I was reminded of what comes out of the south end of my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Is it ok to like him and still hope they take a CB early ( even pick 32) next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Lot of upgrade talk, but I don’t think it’s as easy as many think. Unless you are going to invest a pretty hefty coin he’s not that easily upgraded imo. Looking around the league I don’t see a lot of great corners. You can draft high and hope but I don’t think many rookies can step in and play at Wallace’s level. He’s not an all pro but he is a serviceable starter and many teams don’t have one of those. We will obviously add to that group but I’m not positive we’ll upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Any word on why Norman went in for a bit and then back out? Did they bench Levi and then bench Norman? Didn’t hear anything injury related on the broadcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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