LabattBlue Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, HOUSE said: A.J. Klein signed a 3 year, $18,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $1,200,000 signing bonus, $11,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. Good signing. Just realized you are back. Thought you left for good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Very solid 3rd LB in a 2 LB scheme. Contract IS a bit rich for a backup LB. Should be cut after the season if he doesn’t take a pay cut. 400k dead cap is better than an almost 6M cap hit to keep him. I’d be happy if we brought him back for 1-2M a year as a backup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DQW87 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 He played sideline to sideline, put on a great pass rush, and covered his drop back zone area very nicely. I also didn't see him bouncing off anyone's ankles during a tackle,....cough cough. Thinking he should be seeing the field a lot more even when everyone is healthy. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Cotton Fitzsimmons said: AJ’s skill set is definitely different than Milano and Edmunds, but he brings a sort of violence to the game that is unique. After that awful start he had filling in early last season, he has been terrific in the role they’ve designed for him. He gets in the backfield and really lays the wood. I remember how bad he looked last year until his amazing game against Seattle. He's a different style of MLB then Tremaine and fans will just have to get used to it. We're very fortunate to have this depth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, HOUSE said: A.J. Klein signed a 3 year, $18,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $1,200,000 signing bonus, $11,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. Earned his keep as a top end BU that can play both Milanos and Edmunds spots is needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, NewEra said: Very solid 3rd LB in a 2 LB scheme. Contract IS a bit rich for a backup LB. Should be cut after the season if he doesn’t take a pay cut. 400k dead cap is better than an almost 6M cap hit to keep him. I’d be happy if we brought him back for 1-2M a year as a backup. I kind of doubt he is going anywhere but we shall see, one of McD's boys Edited November 15, 2021 by HOUSE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 You can clearly see from this picture, the guy has no fingers. You ever try to tackle without fingers ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 55 minutes ago, HOUSE said: I kind of doubt he is going anywhere but we shall see, one of McD's boys Yeah you could be right. It’s just a lot of money for a backup LB imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 We are paying a backup LB $6,000,000 a year? Wtf? McBeane really needs to get better with his spending..way too much money spent on average players / situational guys. I was very happy with Klien until I saw the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Klein did exactly what I expected yesterday and showed played like a grisled veteran. I'll also go as far to say that even if Edmonds is healthy this week that Klein should get the bulk of the snaps against a physical colts team that's going to look to run all over the Bills defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I think the Jets are a good matchup for AJ. They dont have as much speed at TE or RB so he is not exposed in pass coverage as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Ray Finkel said: He plays the way a middle linebacker should play. Reminds of Paul Posluszny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, Process said: We are paying a backup LB $6,000,000 a year? Wtf? McBeane really needs to get better with his spending..way too much money spent on average players / situational guys. I was very happy with Klien until I saw the OP. He was paid to be a Starting SLB. Then the Defense changed to running a Nickle over 90% of the game. His next contract in Buffalo will reflect the BU status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moulds 808080 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Starter on any nfl team!!! Pay him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I think Klein is a great back up...but if we was a starter teams would be able to gameplan to take advantage of his deficiencies. Him coming in a few times...he can get by but he's not a starter imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Klein and Edmunds have different playing styles, and I'm glad the coaches figured out how to play to his strengths instead of asking him to just be like Edmunds. Given that, I'd love to see him and Edmunds rotated based on the down/distance/gametime situations. Let each one use his strengths when they're needed and, like the D-line rotations, keep everyone fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 We played the Jests. Everyone calm down...our whole Defense looked HOF worthy yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moulds 808080 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 24 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: We played the Jests. Everyone calm down...our whole Defense looked HOF worthy yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 7 hours ago, JMF2006 said: So after you saw him in the tent what was your evaluation? jets team doctor diagnosed him: “Mr. White, I believe you were smooshed by AJ Klein.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moulds 808080 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 We didn't look like that versus Jaguars? Let's get rid of him like Teller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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