JStranger76 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I personally don't want Maybin to get a whole lot bigger, especially if it affects his burst. As he gets more expirience, he will need to learn more technique and leverage. That will help him when playing the run, not another extra 20-25 lbs. When your going against guys who weigh anywhere from 315- 340 lbs, weighing 260 instead of 240 really isn't gonna help any, that OT is still gonna be way bigger than you. It's gonna be a learning process when it comes to Maybin playing the run, but look at Jason Taylors career( also probably the player with the most similar skillset to maybin) : early in his career was considered a little bit of a liability in the run D department but over the years from learning leverage, technique, and studying his opponent Taylor became quite a good run defender himself. Never did Taylor weigh over 240 lbs (lighter than what Maybin weighs right now) in his career and I'd be very satisfied if Maybin turns into that type of player. For now, I hope he plays 3rd down specialist 80% of the time and just gets playing time here and there on run downs. He'll get better there, but it will take a couple years..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyjustbcuz Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Well, this is funny. 1.5 months ago, everyone was down on RUSS BRANDON for drafting Maybin. Hhmmm. I don't see the same vibe on this thread (or others lately). That's why I joined, and that's why most of my input is negative (mainly towards fellow posters & repliers). Stupid people piss me off. I've said it before and I'll say it again... get off Brandon's case. He's doing a pretty God Damn fabulous job. ...especially, considering he has a coach, whom he did not choose, that has no emotion and cannot get out of textbook mode for gameday, and an owner whom WE all know so well for being 'Thrifty'. There won't be any tarps at the Ralph in '09. We have a good GM... one who bleeds crimson red and royal blue. As a business owner, I shall also throw Ralph some credit- mainly for NOT overpaying for services that should not be overpaid for. Men who LOVE to play A GAME, should not be overpaid for playing A GAME. It's a F K ing game! It's not taking a bullet on war-torn front-line. Oh, so it's entertainment (you say)... you gullible media-driven nit wit & psychologically nude can't-think-for-yoursefl twink... In that case, the pay should be even less. Entertainment is not an essential amino acid. All you anti-Russ Brandon people get off the man's case. Let's hope Maybin doesn't mirror Jauron's intensity Monday Night. If R.Brandon was doing such a "G/D Fabulous Job", as you so eloquently put it the Bills wouldn't be 7-9 the past three seasons and playing a technically speaking home game in Toronto! Buffalo has been nortorious for filling their seats even in the lean years. Dick Jauron would not still be here either if R.Brandon was doing such a splendid job either...Being in charge of marketing as well R.Brandon should be capable of motivating people to buy into his ideas, yet he fails to convince a 90+ year old owner to allow him to replace D.Jauron. As a business owner myself I am inclined to think part of the reason that they are keeping D.J. on the cheap compared to other coaches and dumping some salaries of players like Jason Peters and Langston Walker is that Ralph Wilson is strongly considering selling the team in the near future. The value of the team has gone up more than almost any team (3%) and it's approx: 900 million dollars...minus expenses= net sales value. If they were really interested in success they would have brought in a couple more talented free agents ie: Albert Hanynesworth etc....Well good post and it's okay in my view to disagree on some issues despite the anticipated negative feedback that you so proudly adore! Good luck & be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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