Taron Johnson/Cam Lewis

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

1 hour ago, BullBuchanan said:

McDermott's visibly pained expression and statement, "it's not good", weren't enough? " Dude is done.

 

They said the same thing about hyde, and he returned THAT season.  It's certainly possible, but he is SO far from a medical professional that i don't think reading his facial expressions should be considered gospel.

[BullBuchanan]

3 minutes ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said:

 

They said the same thing about hyde, and he returned THAT season.  It's certainly possible, but he is SO far from a medical professional that i don't think reading his facial expressions should be considered gospel.

And how did that end up for Hyde?

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

Just now, BullBuchanan said:

And how did that end up for Hyde?

 

He started 14 games a year later fwiw

[BullBuchanan]

1 minute ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said:

 

He started 14 games a year later fwiw

And was a shell of his former self, was constantly plagued by head and neck injuries and retired due to those reasons just a year later. I'd bet a significant amount of money his doctor told him to retire and he tried to tough it out for a chance at a chip.

 

[BuffaloBill]

Hate to say it but time has diminished  TJ to a partial player. He always played bigger than his size and those hits have taken their toll.

[gonzo1105]

2 hours ago, stlbills13 said:

The good news is we restructured Taron's contract for our trade deadline acquisition (I know I know there are other reasons but this is more fun to say)

I already looked it up if we post June 1st him we will save 7.6 million but I think they keep him one more year because there is no replacement for him. I will be harping big time to replace the 2nd level of the defense next year. 

[Rousseauisnoschmo]

2 hours ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said:

 

 

TJ seems to be playing a bit slower this year, and i wonder if quad/groin injuries are a big part of that.  

He's also had pretty physical roll for his position in that defense. Age plus wear and tear catch up with all these guys.

[billykay]

2 hours ago, BearNorth said:

Hairston got abused a couple of times by Tee Higgins, that sideline reception in the end-zone was a a catch only a few can make.

H. pushed off

2 hours ago, BearNorth said:

Hairston got abused a couple of times by Tee Higgins, that sideline reception in the end-zone was a a catch only a few can make.

H. pushed off

[Steve Billieve]

32 minutes ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said:

 

They said the same thing about hyde, and he returned THAT season.  It's certainly possible, but he is SO far from a medical professional that i don't think reading his facial expressions should be considered gospel.

 

It was reported that the injury was getting worse not better, it's completely different.

[JoshAllin]

Lewis might be the worst 3rd down and long yard defender in the league. No way he should be on the field in the playoffs. And something definitely happend to Taron

[HamptonBillsfan]

3 hours ago, SCBills said:

Do we have any options to fix this?

 

Can Darnell Savage play nickel?

 

Anything outside the box we can do?

 

Or do we just have to hope they stop being an absolute explicit weakness on this Defense. 
 

Linebackers looking much better.   Maybe we get back Bernard healthy and actually use him off ball. 
 

Bishop and Benford are absolute studs. 
 

Hairston shows promise and White/Poyer have stabilized and are solid.  
 

DL, not great, but IF we can get back Bosa and Oliver come postseason… even at 80%, there’s hope this group elevates some when it matters.  
 

Taron Johnson and Cam Lewis are being targeted and abused every game out there.  Without a doubt, the biggest weakness this Defense has.  

Cam shouldn’t be here since2 years ago. Taron is just having a tough time with coverage and penalties this year. He might have some nagging injury but our depth is nowhere and he’s still the best option. I think he’ll have better games ahead.

[Chuck Schick]

3 minutes ago, HamptonBillsfan said:

Cam shouldn’t be here since2 years ago. Taron is just having a tough time with coverage and penalties this year. He might have some nagging injury but our depth is nowhere and he’s still the best option. I think he’ll have better games ahead.

I’m fine with Cam on the roster as a special teams and depth guy, but I totally agree with his limitations. Maybe a blessing in disguise that Ingram got claimed as I would put him in the same category- and probably worse. 

[MJS]

Taron Johnson isn't the player he used to be. The Bills need to replace him next year, or play 3 linebackers more and put him on the field a lot less.

 

Lewis is a depth player and always has been. He is great for what he is. He can fill in at a lot of spots, but he is never going to be a starting caliber player, and that's fine. He is valuable as a depth player, and he usually plays quite well when he plays. But yeah, he'll give up some plays as well, because he isn't a starting caliber player.