dave mcbride Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm not giving them credit for the Rivers second quarter whiff/fumble that got called a sack (God knows why). The only sack they have is Kawika Mitchell's fourth quarter sack against Rivers. They had none against Warner, Pennington, or Favre, and not one of those guys is remotely mobile. Favre also kept a close pace with the other three in terms of completion percentage: 68%. They've had 2 INTs in those four games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm not giving them credit for the Rivers second quarter whiff/fumble that got called a sack (God knows why). The only sack they have is Kawika Mitchell's fourth quarter sack against Rivers. They had none against Warner, Pennington, or Favre, and not one of those guys is remotely mobile. Favre also kept a close pace with the other three in terms of completion percentage: 68%. They've had 2 INTs in those four games. I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure that if the defensive coordinator doesn't call for blitzes more than 2 times a game, your sack count isn't going to be a whole lot. Actually, I didn't mean for that to sound so sarcastic. It really looks like Fewell has called the dogs off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure that if the defensive coordinator doesn't call for blitzes more than 2 times a game, your sack count isn't going to be a whole lot. Actually, I didn't mean for that to sound so sarcastic. It really looks like Fewell has called the dogs off. Huhh??? blitzes shouldnt be the bread and butter for sacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Huhh??? blitzes shouldnt be the bread and butter for sacks agreed we are getting no push at all rushing 4. were is that scheme we showed with no down line men? we seem to not run stunts etc in attempts to get to the QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Unfortunately, Marcus Stroud has been consistently double teamed and taken out of every play. That should open things up for "undersized but high motor" players like Kyle Williams, Chris Kelsay, and Ryan Denney, but they just cannot seem to beat their single coverage. All three of them are too weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Huhh??? blitzes shouldnt be the bread and butter for sacks I could care less where they come from as long as we get them and hold the other team from scoring more than our team (which we've done 5 out of 8 games). There are no style points in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Huhh??? blitzes shouldnt be the bread and butter for sacks No they shouldn't, but Kelsay and Denney are just horrible. There needs to be small changes in scheme that compensate. The sad thing about it. Even blitzing we don't really have any playmakers to do that. Mitchell is the closest thing in our lb core to a playmaker. There's a bunch of problems, because of continuing to ignore the front 7 lack of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills4sb Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 It was amazing that the Greer TD return was the result of pressure from a blitzing L-backer. It's clear we cant get consistent rush from the front 4 so logic would dictate to try something different, something our staff doesn't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure that if the defensive coordinator doesn't call for blitzes more than 2 times a game, your sack count isn't going to be a whole lot. Actually, I didn't mean for that to sound so sarcastic. It really looks like Fewell has called the dogs off. I saw a fair share of Blitzes. But we were getting stuffed.I saw the Poz get stuffed a couple of times. We plain and simple have no pass rushers on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm not giving them credit for the Rivers second quarter whiff/fumble that got called a sack (God knows why). The only sack they have is Kawika Mitchell's fourth quarter sack against Rivers. They had none against Warner, Pennington, or Favre, and not one of those guys is remotely mobile. Favre also kept a close pace with the other three in terms of completion percentage: 68%. They've had 2 INTs in those four games. Horrible coaching for the d-line doesn't help with the less than adequate talent provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 It was amazing that the Greer TD return was the result of pressure from a blitzing L-backer. It's clear we cant get consistent rush from the front 4 so logic would dictate to try something different, something our staff doesn't understand. Send more than 4 or if you don't do that, send 2-3 and drop even more into coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Huhh??? blitzes shouldnt be the bread and butter for sacks Bread and butter? Fewell calls blitzes what....2 times a game? We are getting little to no pressure on opposing QB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I saw a fair share of Blitzes. But we were getting stuffed.I saw the Poz get stuffed a couple of times. We plain and simple have no pass rushers on this team. If Fewell actually calls a "fair share" of blitzes and we can't get to the QB, then how in the hell are other teams getting to OUR QB's so much? A- Our offensive line is a bunch of lard buckets B- Our defensive blitzes and blitzers are pathetic C- Other offensive lines are THAT much better than our defense and our offensive line is THAT much worse than other defenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Huhh??? blitzes shouldnt be the bread and butter for sacks Tell that to the Steelers and Eagles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1BillsfaninTx Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 what needs to happen is take Peters out and switch up the 2 DL like we started the season with they were always in the backfied causing pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 How much are they getting out of #90. Watch him week to week and you'll amazed that he can't beat anyone one on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'm not giving them credit for the Rivers second quarter whiff/fumble that got called a sack (God knows why). The only sack they have is Kawika Mitchell's fourth quarter sack against Rivers. They had none against Warner, Pennington, or Favre, and not one of those guys is remotely mobile. Favre also kept a close pace with the other three in terms of completion percentage: 68%. They've had 2 INTs in those four games. it could not be due to the fact that we are missing our best d/lineman and pass rusher who teams have to account for on every play. really you guys who make these type of comments dont have a clue!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I could care less where they come from as long as we get them and hold the other team from scoring more than our team (which we've done 5 out of 8 games). There are no style points in football. Frankly, I find the above post annoying. Our defensive line's lack of pass rush is a significant problem with this team. Attempts to discuss it deserve a better thought-out response than, "we're 5-3 so why worry about anything?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Frankly, I find the above post annoying. Our defensive line's lack of pass rush is a significant problem with this team. Attempts to discuss it deserve a better thought-out response than, "we're 5-3 so why worry about anything?" Right, and this problem isn't solved by Fewell screaming into the headset, "JUST BLITZ!!!!!11" This defense isn't built to blitz at any of the three levels. The coverages aren't made for it, the secondary isn't built to play man-to-man bump and run, we're made to play with less than 4 linebackers on the field, and the linebackers aren't particularly good at blitzing. I'm afraid there's just going to be a lack of a pass rush until we can improve the personnel along the front four. It was foolish to go into another season with Kelsay/Denney manning a DE spot...some of us were ignored when we were screaming as much prior to the draft. All that said, I do think Fewell calls significantly more blitzes than people are giving him credit for...the posts saying he only calls 2 a game are laughable. Poz alone probably blitzes a good 4 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I wonder why people think Greer and MeGee are not good enough to play man? They could and we could keep the LBs and safeties in zone. During the Miami game I was screaming why not put Greer in man on Ginn? and give MeGee help on the other guy. I think the zone 2 is a "bend and lose" D, the way we play off on short passing QBs. We need to bump them, not stand 10 yards off. Take a chance to get burned and MAKE some plays. 50 little mistakes vs. a big play or 2 going against us seems like a good move if we become more effective in the turnover catagory. The stunting seems ineffective too, can't phantom why we do it every week. Blitzing well, I think the statement live by the blitz die by the blitz still stands in this league. There are other ways to handle it IMO. Some blitz can be a good thing, but we need a DE type LB to do it well, we don't have the personnel it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts