Italian Bills Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 As we all know we are one of the teams that blitz less. Don’t you think that vs the Jets we could change this and go for Wilson much more ? Could it be a good strategy ? Actually we are 7th in number of sacks (19) tied with the Chiefs and Commanders, Cowboys first with 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 The Bills already have one of the best pressure rates in the league, so there is no need to blitz. Getting pressure without blitzing is the gold standard for defenses. 9 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 They will likely get a lot of pressure with 4, leaving 7 guys dropping back to fight for Wilson's likely INTs. There will be a few time that I think they throw a 5th guy into the pass rush to take Wilson by surprise an possibly force a mistake. Feels like a game we could see Taron blitz from his spot around the edge or Hamlin one or twice up the middle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Blitz more. Blitz often. 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, Italian Bills said: As we all know we are one of the teams that blitz less. Don’t you think that vs the Jets we could change this and go for Wilson much more ? Could it be a good strategy ? Actually we are 7th in number of sacks (19) tied with the Chiefs and Commanders, Cowboys first with 29. Only the French blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 8 minutes ago, MJS said: The Bills already have one of the best pressure rates in the league, so there is no need to blitz. Getting pressure without blitzing is the gold standard for defenses. But what would Don Martindale say about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I think we have one of the highest pressure percentages without Blitzing so it’s working. But it also never hurts to bring it once and a while at timely opportunities. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 This was brought up in the Locked On Bills podcast and I think they said Zach Wilson is one of the worst against the blitz. Idk if that changes their strategy, but at least they know they won't get killed if they blitz (as opposed to someone like Mahomes or Rodgers.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Blitzing makes things easier on Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 The Jets are an NFL POWERHOUSE and Zackary Wilson will read the blitz and make Buffalo pay. Bills 22 Jets 21 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I think if you went off schedule and blitzed the Jets 80% of the downs this week, you might hold them to under 20yards 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I don't think they will. For all the pillorying of Zach Wilson this week, he can and will throw the ball around. Buffalo has been pretty good rushing 4 and dropping 7 into coverage. The knock on Wilson is he is a one-read pony. So if you can take away the Conklin and Wilson targets he gets erratic. My guess is the Packers, Broncos and Patriots all blitzed him. The JETS gave up seven sacks total in those 3 games. That's three good defenses in a row. With the exception of last weekend (and I know they don't have Hall now), he seems to have held up. Robinson has had a second week to learn the offense and Carter is back there as well. Should be interesting to see if the Jets believe they can do what the Packers did with a run heavy offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 No need to fix something that’s not broken. One of the reasons Dane and Benford and Elam have been so successful is they have not been left in 1 on 1 matchups down the field. If you wanna blitz more you’re probably exposing them to more penalties and big plays given up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I think they will blitz Wilson more than they blitzed Rodgers or Mahomes for example.... but I don't expect or even want them to go blitz heavy. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) I’m not as quick to blow off the idea. The Bills have played against top tier QBs like Mahomes, Rodgers, Lamar, and Stafford this year. Zach Wilson has nowhere near the skill set or experience of any of those guys. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Bills defensive brain trust force him to do and see things he’s not expecting. Edited November 3, 2022 by SoCal Deek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Just a personal opinion but I prefer the Bills D to be more aggressive and blitz often. It makes for more exciting games. Either we get in the backfield all day long and rack up the sacks and TFLs or we give up the big plays and the game turns into a shootout which we win anyway. 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I think it plays a little easier with the 2 great Safety’s but now that we are banged up back there, you might want to get the ball out of the QBs hands faster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Bills will get pressure on Wilson with their front 4. With the safeties banged up its probably a good idea not to blitz as much. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags24 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I think they'll blitz more in this game for sure but nothing crazy. Leslie has always dialed up more blitz calls against lower rated QBs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDO'Kearney Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Get a wild-eyed Rex Ryan out there for one game and dial up every blitz he can think of. not sustainable but will probably work for one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 No reason to blitz if your getting pressure and disruption with 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a K-Gun Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 57 minutes ago, Draconator said: Only the French blitz And maybe zee Germans? Bills sacked Wilson 9 times in week 18...blitzed a bit more than usual if I remember correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) The longer Wilson holds the ball, the worse his completion percentage and QB rating. He has a problem moving off his first read and working through progressions. Therefore, it may be more productive to rush four, blanket the field and force Wilson into poor decisions as the pocket collapses. Edited November 3, 2022 by Max Fischer Grammar 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Max Fischer said: The longer Wilson holds the ball, the worse his completion percentage and QB rating. He has a problem moving off his first read and working through his progressions. Therefore, it may make more productive to rush four, blanket the field and force Wilson into poor decisions as the pocket collapses. He also has a really bad habit of running 15 yards backwards trying to escape the rush and tends to get sacked or throws up a lame duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 My thoughts on what now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Draconator said: Only the French blitz The French blitz……….in reverse. Someone cue Monty Python and “RUN AWAY!” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 hour ago, DallasBillsFan1 said: But what would Don Martindale say about this? He'd wink wink and say no more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I'll take the gamesmanship angle here. Do you use this week to get a few blitzes on tape? Seems like this would be the week to do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I'm going to like blitzing a lot more once Tre is back in the lineup full time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ethan in Cleveland Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 People don't like it but modern NFL defense is to get pressure with a front 4. And even more frustrating in 3rd and long to rush 3 and drop 8 in coverage. It is the safest option to prevent big plays which is what this defense does well. I think we all get caught up when the blitz works well and forget about the times when the opponent burns you. Also there is other ways of getting pressure rushing four with stunts, overloads, and zone blitzes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Italian Bills said: As we all know we are one of the teams that blitz less. Don’t you think that vs the Jets we could change this and go for Wilson much more ? Could it be a good strategy ? Actually we are 7th in number of sacks (19) tied with the Chiefs and Commanders, Cowboys first with 29. The Bills don't blitz much because usually they can pressure the QB and get sacks without blitzing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoofHearted Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Italian Bills said: As we all know we are one of the teams that blitz less. Don’t you think that vs the Jets we could change this and go for Wilson much more ? Could it be a good strategy ? Actually we are 7th in number of sacks (19) tied with the Chiefs and Commanders, Cowboys first with 29. Why? With as much gap scheme stuff they do it'll hurt us vs the run more than help us vs the pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 If they are backed up inside the 10, I’d like to get after them a couple of times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Pags24 said: I think they'll blitz more in this game for sure but nothing crazy. Leslie has always dialed up more blitz calls against lower rated QBs I wonder if Milano or Edmunds possibly being out will affect the number of blitzes called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, DallasBillsFan1 said: Blitz more. Blitz often. I have to say, it's fun when we do, especially if they get home! But honestly, I say "stay pat" with rushing 4 and doing what we do best. I'm expecting a lot of INTs this game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 From The Athletic today: "[Zach] Wilson is 7-for-31 for 128 yards and three interceptions when pressured without a blitz." The Bills defense is ranked 9th in the NFL at pressuring the opposing passer, and as we all know, they do it primarily with just the front four. So if the Bills are very good at getting pressure without a blitz, and if Zach Wilson is VERY bad when facing pressure without a blitz....the Bills should not blitz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, NewEra said: Blitzing makes things easier on Wilson. No actually that is NOT true, it is the direct opposite, he is one of the worst when he gets blitzed. Having said that, I wouldn't blitz UBNLESS we find ourselves behind late in the game. Our front four will do well and as other have noted, he does poorly when he is pressured without a blitz which is exactly what the bills can provide. Edited November 3, 2022 by RoyBatty is alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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