Rigotz Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 How wrong were all of us about this guy?? - Led the team in tackles Week 1 and Week 2. - Huge interception Week 2 and a nice PBU. - Looked solid in coverage, redirecting routes and erasing short gains. - Surprisingly good in run fills both weeks. Quick trigger and getting downhill fast. Sure tackler. I don’t think any of us saw this coming, but a HUGE development if what we’re seeing early continues. 36 16 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillsFan130 Posted September 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2023 I didn’t know a MLB was allowed to intercept a ball and make a play 3 1 41 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andysplaylist Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 You forgot saving a touchdown against the Jets early that ended up not being important. Should have been 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 He definitely is off to a great start, let’s keep this thread going all season. Bills don’t need elite MLB play, just solid. The Nard-Dog has been an awesome surprise so far. 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Get him some calories. 1 2 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just now, Coach Tuesday said: Get him some calories. And Milano's strength and conditioning regime! 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Andysplaylist said: You forgot saving a touchdown against the Jets early that ended up not being important. Should have been If you're referring to Hall being caught from behind on his 80yrd carry, that was Benford that ran him down, not Bernard. A bunch of people mixed them up because the names are so close and they both have #s in the 40's (and they're almost the same size ) 1 1 4 8 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Dude looks like a safety out there. Maybe McD actually knew wtf he was talking about when he said Edmunds replacement was already in house. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Simon said: If you're referring to Hall being caught from behind on his 80yrd carry, that was Benford that ran him down, not Bernard. A bunch of people mixed them up because the names are so close and they both have #s in the 40's (and they're almost the same size ) Yup. When he made the interception today, I thought it was Benford. Dude looks tiny out there but already making more plays than Edmunds. Outside of the first two Raider drivers where we gave up the middle of the field on passes, I never again thought about MLB being a gap in this game 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 For what it's worth, Belicheck is playing 3 safeties tonight against Miami. I think Bernard will have tough games on teams wanting to run on us, but against the pass he looks good so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Bernard is starting to look like the guy who dominated the Sugar Bowl in his last season at Baylor. If that’s all anyone ever saw of him, you’d think he was a RD1 talent if not for being undersized. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 30 minutes ago, Rigotz said: How wrong were all of us about this guy?? - Led the team in tackles Week 1 and Week 2. - Huge interception Week 2 and a nice PBU. - Looked solid in coverage, redirecting routes and erasing short gains. - Surprisingly good in run fills both weeks. Quick trigger and getting downhill fast. Sure tackler. I don’t think any of us saw this coming, but a HUGE development if what we’re seeing early continues. This guy was all but forgotten on this board thru out the offseason. Glad they went w/ him instead of Dodson. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andysplaylist Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, Simon said: If you're referring to Hall being caught from behind on his 80yrd carry, that was Benford that ran him down, not Bernard. A bunch of people mixed them up because the names are so close and they both have #s in the 40's (and they're almost the same size ) Just watched YouTube and you are right! Wow, they look like the same player, makes much more sense that a corner could catch him. So Bernard really didn’t have a great first game, noticeably improved this game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Better than I expected thus far, that means little, but if he remains largely invisible, that’s probably for the best. He’s made more splash plays than I recall Edmunds making his entire career, so that’s a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Pretty excited about the potential, especially considering I was one of the “what a waste of a 3rd round pick” guys. Hope he keeps proving me wrong! 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Andysplaylist said: Just watched YouTube and you are right! Wow, they look like the same player, makes much more sense that a corner could catch him. So Bernard really didn’t have a great first game, noticeably improved this game I thought he played much better than some people were giving him credit for. A couple mental mistakes that are not unusual for a young guy in his first start but he led the team in both solo and total tackles and looked comfortable and aware in coverage. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Post snap he's been way better than I expected. Takes good angles and actually makes tackles in the hole. There have been a couple times presnap where I've seen him need help setting the defense. Been lined up wrong a couple times. But that's going to happen to an inexperienced MLB. He should get better there with more reps. Until then I would HOPE the more experienced Hyde/Poyer/ Milano can help him along. But he's a playmaker. Excited to see how he develops. 4 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just now, BuffaloBillyG said: Post snap he's been way better than I expected. Takes good angles and actually makes tackles in the hole. There have been a couple times presnap where I've seen him need help setting the defense. Been lined up wrong a couple times. But that's going to happen to an inexperienced MLB. He should get better there with more reps. Until then I would HOPE the more experienced Hyde/Poyer/ Milano can help him along. But he's a playmaker. Excited to see how he develops. Yeah, I thought Groot saved him with a great play on another one today where he was having trouble getting everybody home before the snap. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just now, Simon said: Yeah, I thought Groot saved him with a great play on another one today where he was having trouble getting everybody home before the snap. Really, it's not much different than having a rookie QB. There will be confusion and such at times. There will be times where he has to be helped along by teammates. But we have a lot of vets on that side of the ball that can step up. I'm actually ok with Kirksey not being moved to the roster yet....and I did NOT see that coming at all. Big pat on the back for McDermott, too. All 3 of the guys that he picked as winners of the position battles have looked solid. You love to see it! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 48 minutes ago, Rigotz said: How wrong were all of us about this guy?? - Led the team in tackles Week 1 and Week 2. - Huge interception Week 2 and a nice PBU. - Looked solid in coverage, redirecting routes and erasing short gains. - Surprisingly good in run fills both weeks. Quick trigger and getting downhill fast. Sure tackler. I don’t think any of us saw this coming, but a HUGE development if what we’re seeing early continues. I wasn’t as down on him as everyone else, was actually intrigued after he was drafted. But with him getting hurt, signing Kirksey, and how bad Dodson was looking, I came into the season thinking Kirksey was signed to be the starter as soon as he was up to speed. But now, I am quite encouraged with what we have seen so far. I’m still not going to jump the gun here and get too ahead of ourselves as we haven't exactly faced potent offenses yet, but the kid has definitely surprised with how well he has started the season. Im looking forward to seeing how he continues to do as it’s been fun seeing him start the season so strong. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigotz Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) On 9/17/2023 at 9:33 PM, Bubba Gump said: Dude looks like a safety out there. I see a lot of people talking about his size like he’s tiny. Roquan Smith is 6’1” 232. Fred Warner is 6’3” 230. Those are arguably the two best linebackers in the league. Bernard is 6’1” 225 … we just need to get used to guys who don’t look like a pterodactyl playing ILB. It hasn’t been a bad thing thus far. Edited September 19, 2023 by Rigotz 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 He’s been a nice surprise and arguably an upgrade over Edmund’s….if he keeps playing the way he has been……I do t buy him being 7 pounds less than Roque’s smith….that dude looks like a safety…..being so small and playing a physical position, he might not hold up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 He's finding his sea legs and earning playing time. He does in fact look tiny but he has heart. That lowered shoulder on Jacobs late in the game was legit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Meanwhile, Edmunds has graded poorly so far in Chicago. 51.2 PFF grade and the fans writing tweets like this… 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryMadman Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) I didnt really know who was going to be the MLB but I said before, the loss of Edmunds wont be as big a deal as people think and this is true so far. Edited September 18, 2023 by LarryMadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 I am not apologizing. I knew all along he would excel. Just look up my prior posts. 🤥 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, Einstein said: Meanwhile, Edmunds has graded poorly so far in Chicago. 51.2 PFF grade and the fans writing tweets like this… Who could have predicted this??? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 The only way this safety sized linebacker group works is if the front four disrupts the run game, like they did today. Wow 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 IVE BEEN POUNDING THIS DRUM FOR 15MONTHS, BUT IVE NEVER WANTED A DRAFT PICK TO SUCCEED MORE THAN THIS GUY. Were far from out of the woods, hes basically a redshirt sophmore, theres gunna be major learning curves all year.... however, he looked the part today. People started saying he should be cut before week 8 of his rookie year lol and hes calling a defense that has high output right now, and has an interception! Love how he looks on the blitz. I hope he wins MVP, Super Bowl MVP, 1st team all-pro generational LB.... and i hope he wind those by throwing the game winning TD on a Philly special this year. All time sack/int leader. Retires at 52, and becomes the US's first three term president with a polygamous staff of First Ladies. Likely a healthy dose of neuroticism from me, but the slack this guy caught from day 1 was infuriating to me 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Einstein said: Meanwhile, Edmunds has graded poorly so far in Chicago. 51.2 PFF grade and the fans writing tweets like this… Haha— enjoy the next 5 years of debates over this guy, Bears’ fans! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallser Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, Einstein said: Meanwhile, Edmunds has graded poorly so far in Chicago. 51.2 PFF grade and the fans writing tweets like this… *insert "that's a shame Jerry Seinfeld" gif* (what happened to the gifs!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Got a French dude and Italian in the middle (don’t know if Bernard is French j just always think French when I hear that name) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 During the drought most fans had a better understanding of what players were worth drafting. During the McBeane era fans have been wrong a lot which had been good. Thus far Benard has been decent to good hopefully that continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Rigotz said: I see a lot of people talking about his size like he’s tiny. Roquan Smith is 6’1” 232. Fred Warner is 6’3” 230. Those are arguably the two best linebackers in the league. Benford is 6’1” 225 … we just need to get used to guys who don’t look like a pterodactyl playing ILB. It hasn’t been a bad thing thus far. Bernard. 🙂 57 minutes ago, LarryMadman said: I didnt really know who was going to be the MLB but I said before the loss of Edmunds wont be as big a deal as people think and this is true so far. Yeah, I believe the word I used was "unconcerned." I'm still unconcerned and hoping to stay that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Einstein said: Meanwhile, Edmunds has graded poorly so far in Chicago. 51.2 PFF grade and the fans writing tweets like this… Edmunds makes a ton of plays! You just don’t see them! At least that’s what a few on this board (you know who you are) tried to sell me on 😂 Bernard looks good so far and that’s very encouraging. He’s around the ball a lot, aggressive, and plays without the hesitation that often doomed Tremaine. Edited September 18, 2023 by JayBaller10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 McDermott is a genius. Let him draft who he wants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 It is interesting that the Bills were able to stifle the Raiders run game so completely after giving up so many yards to the Jets last week. The Raiders and Josh Jacobs have been known for their effectiveness running the ball over the last couple seasons. It doesn't seem as if they would have suddenly have become terrible at running. We'll have to wait and see, but it's possible the defense just needed a little time to gel in it's present makeup. Bernard will have some time to demonstrate that he can be effective against big physical offenses. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloTX Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Bernard is playing well considering his lack of experience playing with starters. His play thus far is major improvement over Edmunds and his monster body and athleticism tackling 15+ yds down field by their shoe laces. Bernard actually tries to POP people like Milano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky7337 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Joe marino isnt gonna like this ..hes practically edmunds only fan and was a big bernard hater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky7337 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Joe marino isnt gonna like this ..hes practically edmunds only fan and was a big bernard hate Meanwhile over in chicago: https://www.chicitysports.com/forum/search/382408/?q=Edmunds&o=date Lot of "love" Edited September 18, 2023 by Sharky7337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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