JOSH HUFF 31 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 So many missed tackles! Edmunds has to do a better job wrapping up! I don't know how he made the Pro Bowl this year! The 4th and 1, Edmunds should have easily stuffed it, but somehow ends up on the ground face down looking at the RB's shoes move past him. IT WAS BAD!! T White also needs to tackle better. So many times they had the Colts RB's for no gain or for a loss, but couldn't seem to hold on or plain whiff when the RB has nowhere to go. Watch the game again and you will see a ton of missed tackles that resulted in big runs. Someone give Edmunds a re-run of the Darius Leonard tackle on Josh Allen, that is how you wrap up! The good thing is this can be fixed. I think Edmunds has the potential to be a star at his position, however, this year he has been off more than on, just needs to be more consistent. 2 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Turk 6,552 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Been like this for a while. We were 3rd in missed tackles last year, 6th this year. Ironically, Baltimore is 2nd highest in missed tackles this year. Appears both teams use speed to get players to the ball to tackle. Edited January 13 by Big Turk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somnus00 117 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Thank you! That 4th and 1 killed me. He tries to take down an RB on fire with a shoulder hit...behind the line of scrimmage...on 4th and 1...on a play that would have ended the game. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BADOLBILZ 4,985 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 They haven't ever been a good tackling team under McDermott........which has been one of the great oddities because they have been an efficient defense. It's possible that having an arm tackler like Edmunds as your defensive leader might set the tone but it's almost like they are taught to slow down the ball carrier and wait for help. It's frustrating to watch........but being a great solo tackling team takes a physical toll. When Xavier Rhodes took Knox down with that great solo tackle on 3rd down the other day he hurt himself. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 2,672 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 That whiff on 4th and 1 just about ended me... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miyagi-Do Karate 4,204 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 If you guys are talking about the 4th and 1 at the end of the game, you’re too hard on the Bills. Taylor is a beast. You’re not stopping him on 4th and 1. The guy breaks tackles for a living. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoyBatty is alive 1,931 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 If we have a lot of missed tackles versus the ravens, esp on Lamar, we are going to lose. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Never NEVER Give-up 70 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Guys don't like to wrap-up and tackle because that's how they hurt their shoulders. So they like to ram or stick runners. If the runner has good balance, they bounce off the hit and keep going. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gobills404 643 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 At least Levi has improved 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JOSH HUFF 31 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 13 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: If you guys are talking about the 4th and 1 at the end of the game, you’re too hard on the Bills. Taylor is a beast. You’re not stopping him on 4th and 1. The guy breaks tackles for a living. Taylor's momentum was already stopped, he was not exploding through the hole, Edmunds had the momentum. No excuses on that one! 14 minutes ago, Never NEVER Give-up said: Guys don't like to wrap-up and tackle because that's how they hurt their shoulders. So they like to ram or stick runners. If the runner has good balance, they bounce off the hit and keep going. Tell the great LB's that, they will laugh at you. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In Summary 73 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Watching Antoine Winfield spoiled me. Not big at all and a great tackler. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John from Riverside 7,488 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 If they brought up Dane Jackson you would not see missed tackles Just kidding .....but not really 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortchaz 108 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Ball carriers seem to always fall forward when facing the bills. It’s frustrating to watch. i don’t have any tangible evidence of this, it’s just a sense I get watching the games. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Jokeman 1,089 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 33 minutes ago, gobills404 said: At least Levi has improved Levi might tackle better yet he still struggles in coverage. I'd be looking to replace him this off-season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DCbillsfan 562 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 14 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: If they brought up Dane Jackson you would not see missed tackles Just kidding .....but not really He reminds me of Antoine Winfield. Solid tackler. I think he makes the 53 next year and possibly CB2. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TroutDog 2,841 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Everyone! Quickly! Let’s crap on a 14-3 team!!!! They SUCK!!!!!! Give me a break. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr.Sack 778 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looking specifically at Edmunds / Milano it is my belief that linebackers should also rotate as we do with DL. Perhaps every 3rd or 4th possession, would help these guys stay fresh so we can close out the 4th Qtr. There isn’t much of a drop off between Klein and Matakevich/Dodson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billsfan89 1,976 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, Big Turk said: Been like this for a while. We were 3rd in missed tackles last year, 6th this year. Ironically, Baltimore is 2nd highest in missed tackles this year. Appears both teams use speed to get players to the ball to tackle. Last year I thought this team tackled really well. I guess that goes to show you the eye test isn't always accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leh-nerd skin-erd 3,916 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 38 minutes ago, TroutDog said: Everyone! Quickly! Let’s crap on a 14-3 team!!!! They SUCK!!!!!! Give me a break. In fairness though, they only backed into that record by winning those games. Had they not won some they would have more losses. I’m not even going to argue about it. Huh. That sure looks different than it sounds in my head. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Turk 6,552 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 35 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: Last year I thought this team tackled really well. I guess that goes to show you the eye test isn't always accurate. It's because we have a lot of people around the ball so when they break the first and second tackle the third guy is there to clean up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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