Beck Water Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Dion Dawkins talking about what Milano eats 😅 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 A guy like Milano makes you rethink the NFL's reliance on numbers and the combine. He is a LB the size of a strong safety, but it doesn't really matter. If you can play, you can play. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 He's been great a long time nice to see him finally get some national attention 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 It's kind of weird. The Bills have been a high-profile team since McD and Josh came to town. And yet Milano - despite his superior play being pointed out by announcers - hasn't seemed to have gotten the respect nationally that he deserved. Good to see that changing. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Ben said: He's been great a long time nice to see him finally get some national attention he was 1st team All Pro last season. That’s national recognition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Good to see Cookie get some run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 And on a great contract for the team. Easily my favorite player on defense 2 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Man that hit on Mike White probably still hurts sheesh. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Glad he is a Bill & i hope it's for his entire career !! Go Bills !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I have Milano home and away jerseys. I dig Milano- one of favorite Bills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) No QB is calling milk checks on Matty Milano Edited July 28, 2023 by Jauronimo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 69? Fitting for that stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Some tidbits on Milano: First, in terms of passer rating against defensive players, he was 13th best in the entire NFL last season, and that includes all CBs and safeties: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/defense_advanced.htm. QBs had only a 62.6 rating against him (sort the page by passer rating). Secondly, in PFR's equivalent of WAR/VORP for the NFL -- AV (approximate value) -- Milano was rated a 19 last season. That was third overall: Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts tied for first at 20, and Milano was tied for third at 19 with Mahomes. Bottom line: he is ELITE. Finally, https://theathletic.com/4727127/2023/07/28/nfl-draft-franchise-defensive-players/ (great piece overall, but paywalled; I'm including the bit on Milano): 'Let’s finish with the second level of defense: linebackers and slot defenders. On the former, what does it take to succeed at that position in the modern game? On the latter, what kind of nickel defender do you prefer: a third corner, safety or off-ball linebacker? Baumgardner: We don’t have a Luke Kuechly playing right now, I don’t think. Closest to that would be San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner — no disrespect to Bobby Wagner, who is still getting it done. Another guy I love is Bills standout Matt Milano. The thing all these guys have in common is that they are coverage assets. It’s so hard to find guys who can take the physical burden you’re asking in the box while maintaining stamina and focus to be functional coverage players. This position, to me, is as mental as any on the field. Its offensive counterpart today is more tight end than running back. There’s a lot going on, so on top of being athletic enough, the player has to be insanely dependable from an IQ standpoint.' 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 In other news ...Happy Birthday too 🎊🎈🎉🏈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 When we 1st got him I liked him but never thought of him becoming what he has become. Dedication and hard work has worked in his favor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Guido torpedo !! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: It's kind of weird. The Bills have been a high-profile team since McD and Josh came to town. And yet Milano - despite his superior play being pointed out by announcers - hasn't seemed to have gotten the respect nationally that he deserved. Good to see that changing. Idk, a couple ProBowls and an All Pro would signify otherwise. I know WE love him and he’s missed every game he hasn’t suited up for- which, thankfully, hasn’t been often the last couple seasons. The man is a BEAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jauronimo said: No QB is calling milk checks on Matty Milano LOL. That was actually one of the funniest parts of the Mlik Check segment on Bussin with the Boys. One of the boys asked Josh something like "you call that on Matt Milano?" Josh says "He's Italian" No Milk Check on the Guido Torpedo Edited July 28, 2023 by Beck Water 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 After Josh Allen Milano is the best player on this team. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I don’t believe they whiffed on that draft pick.. 5th Round wasn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 He's pretty darn dope, ya dig? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, wppete said: After Josh Allen Milano is the best player on this team. Tie between him and Diggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 7:45 AM, Nextmanup said: A guy like Milano makes you rethink the NFL's reliance on numbers and the combine. He is a LB the size of a strong safety, but it doesn't really matter. If you can play, you can play. Smaller LBs have gotten it done for years and years, so I don't think Milano is changing anything within the professional sector. NFL professionals know the ideal numbers and that the combine is good for such data. They also know how to evaluate play on the field and that advanced metrics add substance to an evaluation. I think the reliance on numbers and the combine is all media and fan driven. Non-football types are the ones who use those as crutches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Will be one of the best 3rd day picks when it's all said and done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Love the Man. Plays hero ball all day long Thanks for the Thread and highlight Video. WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 10:45 AM, Nextmanup said: A guy like Milano makes you rethink the NFL's reliance on numbers and the combine. He is a LB the size of a strong safety, but it doesn't really matter. If you can play, you can play. True, but I think they might have whiffed hoping that Terrel Bernard could replicate Milano’s success. I think we might see the Bills try to swing a trade before the regular season to find someone who can reasonably play along with Milano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) On 7/28/2023 at 12:28 PM, wppete said: After Josh Allen Milano is the best player on this team. I’d rate him 3rd or 4th behind Diggs and possibly Von Miller Edited July 30, 2023 by NewEra 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 6 hours ago, 3rdand12 said: Love the Man. Plays hero ball all day long Thanks for the Thread and highlight Video. WOW Oh so if you're on defense it's ok but if you're on offense it's a bad thing, is that how it is!?!?! 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 4:15 PM, The Jerk said: He's pretty darn dope, ya dig? Gotta stay healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, OldTimer1960 said: True, but I think they might have whiffed hoping that Terrel Bernard could replicate Milano’s success. I think we might see the Bills try to swing a trade before the regular season to find someone who can reasonably play along with Milano. Well possible of course but it's equally plausible they got the players that can compliment each other and practicing against our new plsymakers will keep them ready to shut down opponents. I can see our defense raise their recent game and I can see the Bills offense right there with them and I don't think Bills new offense is gonna be stopped by any defensescout there. No one has the defensive horses to stop them and I dont see the Bills vets regressing they are still very hungry and I think they are more focused and players will be as healthy as Bills trainers usually keep them fit with all the therapies they offer players on getzingnover bumps and bruises. Last year they were overwhelmed. This year they will overwhelm other teams as Josh and company claim their rightful place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Best #58 since Mike Stratton! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 5:10 PM, Mr. WEO said: he was 1st team All Pro last season. That’s national recognition Yea I think the point is more it is only the last 12 months that a lot of the league has woken up to how good he is. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Yea I think the point is more it is only the last 12 months that a lot of the league has woken up to how good he is. Beg to different, GB. I’m positive every team who’s played us knows he’s great. Outsiders? Pffft.. who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 53 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Beg to different, GB. I’m positive every team who’s played us knows he’s great. Outsiders? Pffft.. who cares. Hmm. Top 100 is voted by players and this year is his first appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills6969 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 BuT yOU neEd LinEbacKerS to bE 6’4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 3:08 PM, Starr Almighty said: When we 1st got him I liked him but never thought of him becoming what he has become. Dedication and hard work has worked in his favor. In Buffalo he has been working solo with a Chinese martial arts teacher who does not want publicity. Last year he worked on his core and it shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 7:37 PM, NewEra said: On 7/28/2023 at 3:28 PM, wppete said: After Josh Allen Milano is the best player on this team. I’d rate him 3rd or 4th behind Diggs and possibly Von Miller Yep. 1. Josh 2. Diggs 3. Von 4. Milano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 5:37 PM, NewEra said: I’d rate him 3rd or 4th behind Diggs and possibly Von Miller Tre White, too, probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 9:16 AM, bills6969 said: BuT yOU neEd LinEbacKerS to bE 6’4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, MJS said: Tre White, too, probably. Maybe 2019 Tre. Gotta see it to believe it at this point. Sounds like Tre might be back to form, so there’s a chance. Based on Milanos 2022 season- I think he’s a better LB than tre is cornerback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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