The Big Cat Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I really really hope we get to see more Harris. I think it will expedite where we'll ultimately settle with this corps. Of course, if they stick with Buggs, there's a reason to stick with him, but he just wreaks of Digi 2.0. Good, solid, but not going to set the world on fire anytime soon. Had it not been for Poz's injury, Harris probably wouldn't have gotten to see hardly any reps at his soon-to-be starting position. You might blame Jauron for not having the "will-win-enough" to play Harris from the start, but Poz's injury has definitely forced his hand, forcing a re-shuffling of the LB corps. When POZ returns to the lineup, we will have had an ample glimpse of fourth-year Keith Ellison. It's the time in players' careers when they put-up or shut-up. Ellison made a good case for himself on MNF, and now that there's a chance he'll get the nod to play MLB, I think Mitchell will ultimately be the odd man out. Assuming Ellison plays really well at MLB, and Harris at SLB, it will be difficult to keep both of them out of the lineup when POZ returns. POZ seems to be the choice at MLB, and Harris seems more suited for SLB than Ellison. Will Ellison's brains and veteran savvy keep Harris out of the lineup? Or will Fewell want to make room for all three of them by bumping Ellison (the smallest of the three) to the WLB, keeping POZ at MLB, and putting the big, strong, nasty Harris at SLB? Again, one would hope they'd be able to recognize the strongest lineup and take the gamble with the rookie right away, but that's simply not Jauron's style. Lest we forget it was the tuna who famously claimed, "you lose one game for every rookie you start." Buggs might be nice for now, but I don't foresee him being a part of the Bills future. But, now that POZ's injury (we really shouldn't be downplaying how severe this could impact the defense) has forced the coaching staff to audition some guys earlier than they otherwise cared to, it might actually accelerate the development of this potentially rock-solid corps (Ellison-POZ-Harris)(W-M-S). Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I agree that later on Mitchell could be the odd man out. Too slow and stiff. He'd be very good as an ILB in a 3-4 IMO. He'll be good to have though vs. teams that have big power backs, though not many are left anymore...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 5 rookies (plus Bell) did see significant playing time on Monday....just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac bills Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ellison did get burned by Watson on both TDs, right? Not a big fan. Would love to see Nic Harris get lots of reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Nic Harris and Byrd are too players I am really high on. Harris should get a lot of opportunity now with Poz hurt and I cant wait to see what he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Harris is good. Ellison sucks. What ekse does Jauron need (besides some balls) to make a decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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