Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 We have 4 CBs on the practice squad now. Seems strangeĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 45 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: Why would the Steelers, who are currently in first place in the AFC North, trade away their starting CB for a 7th? Exactly . Steelers not looking like theyāll be sellers at the deadline this year.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Ā Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I get the "familiarity with the system" criteria, but I can't imagine that he adds anything to the effectiveness of the defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonderful Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Kaiir Elam must really suck. Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 2:11 PM, BillsFanForever19 said: Um, well, uh, at least he was still getting gigs through last season. I thought maybe he was out of the league for a year or two. Ā On one hand, absolutely crazy. On the other, McDermott puts an incredible amount of emphasis on guys who know his system. And midseason, he's going to value that over someone learning on the fly. So I guess I shouldn't be as shocked as I am. Ā Especially since there's absolutely no one out there right now and teams trading away good CB's midseason are exceedingly rare. Ā Edit: The more I think about it, the more I think this move is less about Norman on the field and more about a lack of a real veteran presence in the CB room. Ā Norman knows McDermott's D inside and out. I think Norman will be more of a coach to the young guys like Benford and Elam than anything else.Ā Well put. This was my thought as well. (I mean really, Normanās tank looked to be running low the last time he was wearing a Bills uniā¦) Especially for the sake of Elam, this signing may be his last chance to get his act together, at a time when we need him the most.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I had a thought... Maybe they brought in Norman to be a sort of player-coach to support the young CBs on the roster. Nobody knows the scheme as well as Norman, and he's obviously in good with the coaching staff. Maybe practicing with Norman can help make a light bulb go off for Elam? 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndonvilleBill Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, DapperCam said: I had a thought... Maybe they brought in Norman to be a sort of player-coach to support the young CBs on the roster. Nobody knows the scheme as well as Norman, and he's obviously in good with the coaching staff. Maybe practicing with Norman can help make a light bulb go off for Elam? I was thinking the same. One on one with Elam.š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Joe Marino making the case that it's good, Josh Norman can mentor the young players.Ā Ā That stuff reeks of the old 7-9 Bills who looked to every veteran to mentor everyone.Ā Ā And we know McDermott has a soft spot for all these ex-Panthers, if he finds his way onto a football field the Bills deserve what they get.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 5 hours ago, The Wiz said: Ā Ā That is literally all you can expect in the season the bills run a complex defense, and whoever comes in, will have the benefit of going through training camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 hours ago, John from Riverside said: That is literally all you can expect in the season the bills run a complex defense, and whoever comes in, will have the benefit of going through training camp It was meant as a joke but I'll play the devil's advocate here.Ā He's been off the team for as long as Elam has been on the team but he might be a better option even as a PS signing? Ā Kind of speaks volumes in both directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Higgins hair Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Either a player gets it, or he doesnāt. After two full seasons of OTA, training camps and game experiencesā¦, our former #1 pick doesnāt seem to have anything between the ears.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) Stable pony for Elam to see if he can be salvaged. Teach Elam McD's defense. Last chance for the youngster. Edited October 12, 2023 by CodeMonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DCofNC Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 9:56 AM, Brian Higgins hair said: Either a player gets it, or he doesnāt. After two full seasons of OTA, training camps and game experiencesā¦, our former #1 pick doesnāt seem to have anything between the ears.Ā I donāt agree that he doesnāt have anything between the ears, it was pretty widely pushed that he was quite smart coming out of Floridaā¦ that said, he isnāt getting it for us. Either he just canāt handle the zone scheme, which does take a little more on the fly recognition than ācover that guyā or he has done something to piss McD off for the ages. I canāt imagine what he could have done to get no PT with all that physical ability. Ā Itās a mystery to me, all I know is the Chiefs completely Fād us by taking McDuffie and leaving us with what appears to be a panic pick.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, DCofNC said: I donāt agree that he doesnāt have anything between the ears, it was pretty widely pushed that he was quite smart coming out of Floridaā¦ that said, he isnāt getting it for us. Either he just canāt handle the zone scheme, which does take a little more on the fly recognition than ācover that guyā or he has done something to piss McD off for the ages. I canāt imagine what he could have done to get no PT with all that physical ability. Ā Itās a mystery to me, all I know is the Chiefs completely Fād us by taking McDuffie and leaving us with what appears to be a panic pick.Ā his most recent review by cover1 shows that he indeed has some decent understanding of the Bills zone concepts. Maybe its more of a consistency thing, or some gaps in certain areas still, and Norman could help with that. Ā Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Apparently Dane Jackson has a foot injury so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just now, Coach Tuesday said: Apparently Dane Jackson has a foot injury so.... Ingram needs to play.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Rumor is Norman tripped on his walker on his way to film study and may be headed to IR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ths the charm Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 7:10 PM, John from Riverside said: What was your handle before you got banned and changed it John from Riverside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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