BillsFan619 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Because of the overall play of Bernard in the Commanders game (well deserved), not really seeing the love for AJ. This was an awesome play. Give AJ his props. Go Bills! 5 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Thicc Six. My favorite play in football. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Why doesn't he do this every week? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 AJE has definitely flashed at times. He was the right guy to keep over Boogie and he's shown improvement as a pass rusher each year in the league IMO. Teams need guys like him that can step in and give you some snaps a game. That all said, I'd still like to see him improve in the run game at setting the edge. But as far as a backup DE he's good. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: Thicc Six. My favorite play in football. it was pretty thicc talk to text will get you every time 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Are we going so far as giving him flowers too or just props? Flowers is one step above props, right? 3 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, BuffaloBillyG said: AJE has definitely flashed at times. He was the right guy to keep over Boogie and he's shown improvement as a pass rusher each year in the league IMO. Teams need guys like him that can step in and give you some snaps a game. That all said, I'd still like to see him improve in the run game at setting the edge. But as far as a backup DE he's good. Yes he was the right guy to keep over Boogie. He'll be a nice #4 rotational pass rusher after Groot, Floyd & Von. He still has to develop his pass rush moves. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: Yes he was the right guy to keep over Boogie. He'll be a nice #4 rotational pass rusher after Groot, Floyd & Von. He still has to develop his pass rush moves. Brings something a little bit different. Seems to play with a bit more of an edge and physicality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) I like AJE and think he still has more potential. TBH, I hope we let Gabe walk, and focus on (if it's possible) extending Floyd, Jones and Epenesa. Bring back Lawson and Phillips on cheap deals and draft a space eating DT. Through three games, it looks like Beane finally got the DL right and we're seeing how incredibly important that is. AJE is showing to be a splash player off the edge that brings consistent pressure for a rotational guy. His length and athleticism, along with Floyd and Rousseau "could" be a game changer against Tua and that quick rhythm passing attack. Edited September 28, 2023 by SCBills 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I think AJE will be key to this weeks game. Tua gets the ball out so quick I believe the best way to attack him is to bull rush and get your hands up. Taking it wide and you’ll be ineffective. I believe he’s our best DE at doing just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conlan58 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Why doesn't he do this every week? It's because McD just insists on that D-line rotation. We will also never have a 20+ sack guy because of this! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 That’s not even AJ Klein in the video. Fail. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJGauna Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 With the stiff arm to add insult to injury lol, great play! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I was just watching his hit on Tua a couple years ago where Epenesa broke him. He was in sooooooo fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim17 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 If the dude can hit 8 sacks this year, and he had 6.5 in 2022, I'll be happy. He's not going to be a star but he can be a solid player. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 It's almost like every dude that was underperforming last year under Frazier is performing at a much higher level this year...Oliver(for the most part), AJE, etc... Kinda like the Granato effect with the Sabres where the good players suddenly became good again and actually reached new heights in their careers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 49 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: Are we going so far as giving him flowers too or just props? Flowers is one step above props, right? Flowers > props for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 It's not a play or 2, either - he's very noticeable on a lot of plays now. Looks like the guy we thought we might get when he was drafted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I hate it when a guy that we draft "figures it out" in his contract year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, Big Turk said: It's almost like every dude that was underperforming last year under Frazier is performing at a much higher level this year...Oliver(for the most part), AJE, etc... Imagine what Edmunds could do in this defense. 😉 (Sorry - couldn't resist.) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, BillsFan619 said: Because of the overall play of Bernard in the Commanders game (well deserved), not really seeing the love for AJ. This was an awesome play. Give AJ his props. Go Bills! Did you "search" here? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I saw the title and wonder what on earth Klein had done to deserve props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, HOUSE said: Why doesn't he do this every week? Because other teams we cannot bring the HOUSE on QB? 26 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said: I saw the title and wonder what on earth Klein had done to deserve props. Heard he had played Washington DE Chase Young in practice, Dion Dawkins made a comment about AJ getting him ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Rc2catch said: I was just watching his hit on Tua a couple years ago where Epenesa broke him. He was in sooooooo fast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folz Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Besides the pick six, AJ also had one sack, a tackle for loss, and 5 QB pressures. And one of those QB pressures led to the Micah Hyde INT. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Semi-related, but one thing I noticed while re-watching the game this week was how Floyd gets upheld so fast, but not too far upfield to be completely taken out of the play - he's always aware where the ball is and seems to be in position to set the edge/contain. This I think has been AJs biggest weakness - there are times where he takes himself out of plays and loses contain by just willy-nilly going upfield 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 hours ago, FrenchConnection said: Thicc Six. My favorite play in football. Great play! I do think AJ is a little on the smaller side to call it a thick six tho lol There are linebackers around his weight in the league... A d tackle bringing it back is a thick six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 AJ looks pretty fluid with the ball in his hands. Almost looks like a tight end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Had a nice even stat line. Hit through the cycle. 1 tackle, 1 TFL , 1 sack, 1 int, 1 td 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoolhouserock Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Beast said: I think AJE will be key to this weeks game. Tua gets the ball out so quick I believe the best way to attack him is to bull rush and get your hands up. Taking it wide and you’ll be ineffective. I believe he’s our best DE at doing just that. Completely agree. AJ is actually a pretty tall dude. He and Groot… respect the run and get those hands up. That can really impact this Miami offense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, TheBrownBear said: AJ looks pretty fluid with the ball in his hands. Almost looks like a tight end. He played tight end in high school. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Great play! I do think AJ is a little on the smaller side to call it a thick six tho lol There are linebackers around his weight in the league... A d tackle bringing it back is a thick six 265 current weight - not too many LBs that big. Levon Kirkland retired a while ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, freddyjj said: 265 current weight - not too many LBs that big. Levon Kirkland retired a while ago! Bills have him listed at 260 And the 2023 average size of an NFL linebacker is 240 lbs.. which means they're certainly are some 250-260 lb linebackers running around I usually start the weight rating for a thick 6 at 285-290 Edited September 28, 2023 by Buffalo716 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Slippery Rubber Mats said: Flowers > props for sure We'll give him flowers for the interception, and props for his sack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I have given him some grief on this board for not setting the edge when he is on an island out there taking an inside rush, but you can tell he has been working hard on his craft. Teams used to do the same with Hughes run or roll outside when he would take himself out of the play with that inside move and get pinned in the scrum. With Hughes it also helped that offensive linemen could literally headlock him without drawing holding calls. His beef with the zebras had consequences. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Beast said: I think AJE will be key to this weeks game. Tua gets the ball out so quick I believe the best way to attack him is to bull rush and get your hands up. Taking it wide and you’ll be ineffective. I believe he’s our best DE at doing just that. I hope McDermott drills that idea into the heads of every defensive lineman. Tua has a very quick release and sacks aren’t going to come easy like last week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said: I hope McDermott drills that idea into the heads of every defensive lineman. Tua has a very quick release and sacks aren’t going to come easy like last week. That's why guys like Hill need to be disrupted at the line, just to throw the quick release timing off. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: That's why guys like Hill need to be disrupted at the line, just to throw the quick release timing off. By playing them physical they are risking a huge play. If Tyreek breaks free then he’s gone. Usually i HATE this philosophy, but Buffalo needs to play slightly back and keep everything in front of them. Let Tua dink & dunk his way into field goals. Send an occasional blitz their way. This is only assuming the front 4 is playing good. At least this what I think McDermott is planning to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 7 hours ago, Bferra13 said: Are we going so far as giving him flowers too or just props? Flowers is one step above props, right? Just props. I'm pretty sure a thread already declared Tre White was getting flowers this week. There are only enough flowers to go to one player a week or else we will have another Dutch tulip crisis on our hands....ain't nobody got time for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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