Bills claim Darnell Savage

[Herc11]

8 hours ago, Buffalo Ballin said:

This would be extremely hilarious if we, somehow, actually win the AFC title game to get the Super Bowl this season while the Eagles are sent home WITH Darius Slay already AT home on his couch the entire time. LOL.

 

Itd be even better if we played Philly in the SB while Slay sat on the couch

[BuffaloBill]

On 12/5/2025 at 5:24 PM, Steptide said:

We went from SLAY to SAVAGE. These names for real 😅

 

We should have a Bills themed slasher movie.  

[CEN-CAL17]

QUESTION?

 

 

Why are we not talking more about the Savage pick up?

 

Bills play a ton of Nickle/Dime, this guy is a former first round pick. In his 7th season with over 80 career starts on defense.

 

McDermott gets the most out of his secondary guys. Could Savage see some playing time in the last couple games . He’s been a starter in the league for 7 years. You’d figure he should get some snaps soon!!! I mean, gotta be better than Cam Lewis right?!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 12 hours ago by CEN-CAL17

[Prospector]

On 12/5/2025 at 2:13 PM, T.E. said:

All this guy has to do is talk about how excited he is to be here and he will become an instant fan favorite lol

[transient]

On 12/7/2025 at 7:54 AM, BuffaloBill said:

 

We should have a Bills themed slasher movie.  

Honestly, I've about had it with OJ documentaries...

[hondo in seattle]

I've been using AI as my scouting department...

 

Savage’s strengths:

• Speed and range: He can close quickly on underneath throws, which helps in zone.
• Versatility: Has experience at free safety, strong safety, and nickel corner. That flexibility is valuable in Buffalo’s rotating zone looks.
• Football IQ: Coaches have praised his ability to learn systems quickly, which helps in complex zone rotations.

Savage’s weaknesses:

• In Washington, zone responsibilities exposed his tendency to bite on play‑action and misread route combinations.
• Missed tackles in space were a recurring issue—zone schemes often leave safeties as the last line of defense.
• His declining burst means he’s less effective closing deep zones compared to his Green Bay prime.

Bottom Line

Savage can function in Buffalo’s zone‑heavy defense because of his speed and versatility, but he’s not a seamless fit. His past struggles in Washington’s zone scheme suggest he’ll need to be carefully deployed—likely as a situational safety rather than a full‑time starter. Buffalo claimed him as a low‑risk depth move, not as a centerpiece.

 

[Pete]

On 12/5/2025 at 5:51 PM, BuffaloBillyG said:

Maybe they are picturing a 3 safety look with Poyer in the box more. IIRC, they ran that look a few years ago and it helped the run defense. 

3 safety, Poyer in the box, Taron on the bench