Can we PLEASE sit Milano?

[JMM]

I loved Matt when he had the physical ability. A true underdog who just had tremendous football sense, anticipation and feel. Unfortunately he has lost that physical ability and now simply cannot make the plays he used to on guile. I know this is his last year, and I'm sure he could still make a splash play here and there. But he should no longer be starting. Whether that means Dorian or some other combination I don't know. But he's clearly a liability at times now as a starter. I just can't believe the coaching staff doesn't see that as well. Is our LB core THAT poor in their minds that they still believe he is the best option as a starter??

[Warriorspikes51]

Shaq Thompson is our best LB and should be starting once fully healthy 

[BuffaloBillyG]

I have a LOT of respect for Milano. Guy has been a damn warrior for years here. Always could come up with a big hit or turnover when we needed it. And he was out best kept secret. No one outside WNY really knew how good the guy was until later in his career. He's provided a lot of outstanding snaps for this team. 

 

But, time and injuries have come to pass. While he will remain in my personal Top 10 favorite Bills of all time, he just doesn't have it anymore. He could possibly serve a role as depth, but his time being an amazing player is over. 

 

I thank him for his time here. But it's time for him to go. 

[BearNorth]

20 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Shaq Thompson is our best LB and should be starting once fully healthy 

I saw that Shaq had a FP on Friday but was still inactive for the game.  Not sure what was behind that decision.  Tired of RB's gashing us with runs to the house.

[CirclnWagons]

Would’ve loved to see his career without all of the reoccurring injuries and respect what he has played through in his time in Buffalo but yea hes heading the wrong direction and paired with an undersized Bernard, it really shows in the run game. Dude has been a stud for the bills and could still be a rotational guy maybe grabbing a few snaps to get other some rest but it just ain’t there anymore 

[uticaclub]

Despite the extensive discussion about our needs at WR, DB, and DL during the trade deadline, the gaps at LB often go overlooked. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

Can’t really sit him when Shaq is hurt…we have seen this before with Milano I have to say where he is absolutely terrible after returning from injury then turns it on late.  Seems like he is very taped up and it looks like he’s probably got some kind of harness on too. 
 

if Shaq was healthy milano would definitely be sitting right now because I don’t think he’s quite healed up in the first place.

Edited 1 hour ago by Generic_Bills_Fan

[zow2]

Shaq is older, and you want him ready for January.  I wouldn't rush him back

[BuffaloBillyG]

2 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

I saw that Shaq had a FP on Friday but was still inactive for the game.  Not sure what was behind that decision.  Tired of RB's gashing us with runs to the house.

I really think it had a lot to do with the short turnaround to a Thursday game. Not sure they thought he way physically ready to play 2 games in 5 days. I fully expect him back on Thursday.

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

Shaq-Bernard and Williams 

[gonzo1105]

13 minutes ago, uticaclub said:

Despite the extensive discussion about our needs at WR, DB, and DL during the trade deadline, the gaps at LB often go overlooked. 

LB will either be one of our top 2 selections or we will be taking 2 in the middle rounds. I’m sorry but the smallish LBs have to go they don’t need to be 240-250 but 230-240 would be nice. We are also going to have to start looking for Taron Johnson’s replacement  because he is falling off a cliff too. I think this is why they were tied to Carson Schwesinger so much leading up to the draft and everyone was like why???
 

It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if we have another very heavy defensive draft again. I do expect a WR though at some point in the first 3 rounds. 

Edited 1 hour ago by gonzo1105

[Donuts and Doritos]

Shaq to the Bernard's spot, Bernard to Milano's spot, Dorian to rush in and stop the run. Then you could bench Milano. (Run a 3-4 D like they did in the second half yesterday). When I suggested this to Bills customer service they laughed at me. So doubt it happens. 

[26TrapDraw]

22 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

I saw that Shaq had a FP on Friday but was still inactive for the game.  Not sure what was behind that decision.  Tired of RB's gashing us with runs to the house.

Maybe they were just having him be fully healthy for Houston. I expect him to play that whole game

[DabillsDaBillsDaBills]

Honestly Bernard should be benched as well. 

 

Hopefully he's dealing with an injury that's making him play as poorly as he is. 

 

 

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

6 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said:

Shaq to the Bernard's spot, Bernard to Milano's spot, Dorian to rush in and stop the run. Then you could bench Milano. (Run a 3-4 D like they did in the second half yesterday). When I suggested this to Bills customer service they laughed at me. So doubt it happens. 

 

If they were ever all healthy this might become an issue but there are wrinkles with everyone.  Bernard seems slower with an ankle injury he's had all year but i thought he had a nice game against TB, milano has a partial pec tear and seems to be tackling without his arms, Thompsons is a soft tissue hamstring injury that tends to reoccur if you don't rest (and playing a full slate snap count would probably lead to a higher likelihood of that, and Williams is a liability in pass coverage.  

 

I'd expect us to need all 4 come January, so how that splits up during the season isn't really as important imo.  

2 minutes ago, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

Honestly Bernard should be benched as well. 

 

Hopefully he's dealing with an injury that's making him play as poorly as he is. 

 

 

 

I thought he had a nice game.  2 tackles for loss, led the team in solo tackles, and had two pass defenses.  

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

I am a little surprised that the Bills haven’t made some more moves at linebacker. That is a position where you can easily find some solid thumpers just off others’ practice squads. 
 

we view shaq as some savior. He is just a mid-tier ordinary linebacker. I would guess there are a bunch of comparable guys floating around to snag.

[Aussie Joe]

So far , this season has been a sad way for Milano to go out in Buffalo… he was a great player before that terrible injury in London .. 

 

hoping he can still find something ….

[HOUSE]

What we need is a big fat physical MLB.

But in McD's defense you have to cover in the passing game

When McD is fired he can take all this lightweight LBs with him.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

5 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

What we need is a big fat physical MLB.

But in McD's defense you have to cover in the passing game

When McD is fired he can take all this lightweight LBs with him.

I am with you. The fatter, the better. Need some big thumpers to hit some guys.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

48 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

I saw that Shaq had a FP on Friday but was still inactive for the game.  Not sure what was behind that decision.  Tired of RB's gashing us with runs to the house.

That will continue with our DT play. 
 

Bernard needs a week to heal up as well.

8 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

What we need is a big fat physical MLB.

But in McD's defense you have to cover in the passing game

When McD is fired he can take all this lightweight LBs with him.

Disagree, we need better DT play/philosophy. 220-230 pound LBers is the norm in today's NFL. 
 

Brandon Spikes-type would be a huge liability in today's NFL, you'd have a 10 man defense every pass play.