RJsackedagain Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I would have to say Schobel would rank in the middle of the pack when it comes to defensive ends in the league. Wondered how the rest of bills nation feels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I would have to say Schobel would rank in the middle of the pack when it comes to defensive ends in the league. Was wonder how the rest of bills nation feels? 864529[/snapback] why do you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I'd say he's clearly better than average, but falls short of "great". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJsackedagain Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 why do you say that? 864532[/snapback] Don't feel he's very good against the run and he disappears at times out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willis990 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 why do you say that? 864532[/snapback] Because all he can do is rush the passer. Watch on run plays when he gets blown off the ball every single time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 His motor is always running...I'll give him that. Bit of a reach though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I wouldn't say he's great/average or a fraud so I can't vote. I'd say he's an above average player who will consistentely be criticized because every good defensive end we have now and in the future will constantly be compared to bruce. The same goes for qb's being compared to kelly, and rb's being compared to thurman. Schobel is the only bills player other then Bruce to have 3 double digit sack seasons. He's an above average end who seems to be getting better. That's all I can really ask for. I think the bills could stand to upgrade LDE, but schobel is a very solid player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Because all he can do is rush the passer. Watch on run plays when he gets blown off the ball every single time. 864543[/snapback] I wouldnt say he gets blown off the ball. I've noticed though he has a maddening habit paticularly on end arounds and reverses to bite and not stay home. I don't think he's as bad against the run as people make it out to be, but by no means great against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I'd say he's above average, but not great also. Every good DE has games where they get to "pad" their stats. He does need to become more active in the run defense though. He seems to be a little one dimensional at times. Also, he does disappear at times altogether like others have stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Why don't all those other average DEs pad their sack totals too? I mean, if it's so easy to do they should just go ahead and do it. And while we're on it, why don't the good/great DEs pad their sack totals? Man, this padding your sack total seems so easy. If Merriman would just do it he'd break the single season record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 above average to very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 "Average player good at padding his sack stats" Not undestanding this whole post in general. Padding his sack stats? Don't you mean doing his job and getting to the QB a lot... whether it be a sack or pressuring the QB? So his tackles aren't as high as other players, but remember most teams run up the gut on the Bills and since he's a DE... kind of makes sense for those numbers not to be there. Sounds like typical Bills-nation. Instead of giving a great player credit, people are trying to find faults. Quite sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Schobel has 10 forced fumbles to go with his 33 sacks in the last three seasons, with a below-average D-Line next to him. He is very consistent and well-rounded, doing everything from hurrying/sacking QBs to falling back into zone-blitz coverge regularly. Especially since he's not getting a bank-breaking salary, he really is great addition to our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Teddy Bruschi wishes he were Aaron Schobel. Rumor has it they are skipping the friggin waiting period and putting him into the Hall of Fame this year. He's made me forget Tom Sestak, Fred Smerlas, Bruce Smith and Ted Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemhoff Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 This year compared to other DE's in the NFL this year, I would say that he is a great DE that deserves to be in the pro bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch19079 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 he is a very good player who has consistnatly 10+ sack seasons for the buffalo bills. hes not as flashy as merriman or taylor, but he gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJsackedagain Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 "Average player good at padding his sack stats" Not undestanding this whole post in general. Padding his sack stats? Don't you mean doing his job and getting to the QB a lot... whether it be a sack or pressuring the QB? So his tackles aren't as high as other players, but remember most teams run up the gut on the Bills and since he's a DE... kind of makes sense for those numbers not to be there. Sounds like typical Bills-nation. Instead of giving a great player credit, people are trying to find faults. Quite sad. 864604[/snapback] Translation = he gets a lot of garbage sacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I would have to say Schobel would rank in the middle of the pack when it comes to defensive ends in the league. Wondered how the rest of bills nation feels? 864529[/snapback] GREAT PLAYER..lol---Deluded deluded little Bills fans. Ive never seen such a non-factor great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 He's a high motor white guy like most of our D lineman......... Aint worth much in a smash mouth game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 GREAT PLAYER..lol---Deluded deluded little Bills fans. Ive never seen such a non-factor great player. 864804[/snapback] That being said..I'll give him an 'above average' label. I know they played different positions....but Schobel couldnt shine Ted Washington's or Pat Williams' shoes. Yes--Schobel is a good man to have on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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