Mango Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Thinking about this today. The Bills defense was relatively mediocre last season as a whole. Given the continued investment in this years and past years drafts, what are the expectations for the front 7 this season? Is there a line for pass/fail based on draft and salary cost? We have invested: 3x 1st round picks in Edmunds, Oliver, Groot. 2x 2nd round picks in Basham and Epenesa A major extension to Milano. 3rd highest paid DL in the league for 2021 (source: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/positional/breakdown/) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 top 7ish in sacks is my hope and expectation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Top 5 D overall, by whatever metric you want to use. Top 10 in sacks. I expect them to bend a bit in the run game and that's fine. It's kind of part of their philosophy. And with Star back, they have some philosophical wiggle room there, if you know what I mean. But I definitely expect them to break the quarterback. I also expect the backend to cash in. I want to see Edmunds post his best INT count. Tre and the safeties too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 The only number I really care for is a top 10 defense. I hope for an improved pass rush, but not if we can never stop the run. Hate to see a great pass rush and focus on stopping the run and then have the back end not play well. Just need solid production from all levels and to be consistent, the offense should do the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FilthyBeast Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I don't care where this defense ranks overall in terms of YPG and total defense. The key metrics are PPG, pressure rate, sacks, turnovers, etc. It's also a make or break year for Edmunds and can't use the age excuse anymore entering his 4th season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Bills expect a lot from their front four, given their low blitz rate. Doubt they change that, but front 'D' play should be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 In order to achieve their team goals this year, the defensive front 7 will need to dominate at times and make the plays that need to be made in the tight games and situations which will inevitably define their season. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, I am the egg man said: Bills expect a lot from their front four, given their low blitz rate. Doubt they change that, but front 'D' play should be improved. You got to be able to win without the Blitz or else really good teams/QBs will make you pay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 mediocre.....i'd say smack dab in the midlle....around #15th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Bring in Rex Ryan and they will be #1 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Mango said: Thinking about this today. The Bills defense was relatively mediocre last season as a whole. Given the continued investment in this years and past years drafts, what are the expectations for the front 7 this season? Is there a line for pass/fail based on draft and salary cost? We have invested: 3x 1st round picks in Edmunds, Oliver, Groot. 2x 2nd round picks in Basham and Epenesa A major extension to Milano. 3rd highest paid DL in the league for 2021 (source: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/positional/breakdown/) I will admit, I personally have high expectations for not only the front 7 but also the defense as a whole this year. If our front 7 plays up to its potential, the combination of its depth, youth, veteran experience and a talented secondary gives us the potential to be special on defense this season. I am expecting a big season from Edmunds, especially having size upfront again and him being healthy. I think Oliver has his best season yet, and I expect a breakout season from AJE as well. We may not have a league leading type sack player this year, but I think that will be more about being so deep and rotating players a lot. But I do think we can be one of the leaders in sacks as a team this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Warcodered said: You sonofa….. I only read the thread title and came in here to post that video. I tip my cap to you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I am just glad they went the draft pick route......when Addison and Hughes are no longer with the team (which will be soon if not this year) the amount of money going to D line drops considerabley 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, WMDman said: top 7ish in sacks is my hope and expectation If we can get to 45+ sacks that would be a good improvement IMO 2 hours ago, papazoid said: mediocre.....i'd say smack dab in the midlle....around #15th Go back to New England ************************** Edited August 16, 2021 by Putin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I'm hopeful for a top 5 defense this year. But it all depends on how well our youth does. As they go, our entire defense goes. Last year, our defense was broken because we had to blitz more than almost every other team. Our defense is designed to NOT blitz and must generate pressure from front 4. That's fundamentally why our whole defense struggled so much despite a fantastic secondary. We have a lot of promising young players. If they pan out, our defense will be very, very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Expectation: Top 10 overall ranked defense (preferably top 1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hopefully they are an all around improved unit this year. Particularly with stopping the run and improved tackling. Honestly, I’ll be surprised if our pass rush improves this year. I’m not counting on the two rookies or AJ to have an immediate impact. If having Star back helps then we really need Oliver and Edmunds to be disrupters and impact players on D. Otherwise I expect our D to be like last year. Overall, I hope we stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 My general thought is, the defense will live and die by the front 7. (Crazy I know) But we have depth issues at DB and have invested a poop ton into DL and LB. the secondary depth will continue to get worked if we don’t start hitting on those draft picks and FA$$$ in a very big way very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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