BuffaloBill Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Middle of the field is a weakness with cover-2 or Tampa 2 scheme. Slants and deep middle routes are the ones most likely to expose the defense. Pash rush or playing the safeties differently are the most likely "cures." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Shiv the mofo! Actually, I would put Scott on him as well. Maybe a little gamesmanship towards Shockey as well, he's a former 'Cane, so he's always one trash-talk episode away from flipping his lid and taking himself out of the game. * Note that rule does not apply to former player from "duh U" Ray Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Klein Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I can't wait until we replace him with an NFL caliber linebacker you know who would be awesome to have on our team to cover a TE and play the LB position? someone that played as an oversized safety in college. You know one that is too slow to play safety in the NFL but could play as a fast LB? That would be the perfect scenario. Oh wait...wait a tick...we already have someone like that. His name is Nic Harris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Two things: we run the cover 2 and don't have a LB on the roster that is better than average (at best) in pass coverage which puts the safetys at a disadvantage. They are too small (Whitner/Byrd) or too slow (Scott) to primarily cover TE's.....Trade for Derrick Johnson baby!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGeorgiaBillsFan Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 The Bills have allowed a league-high four TD catches to tight ends after two games. How do we stop this trend? - Talk amongst yaselvs. For one thing, every one of those TDs has been targeted at our back up MLB. That is no coincidence. I do not see many realistic options other than find a better linebacker. Might just have to be a weakness for now. Upon reading a few more posts, I actually am partial to the Nic Harris idea. Hey it worked pretty well for Urlacher. Upon a few seconds of thought, it occurred to me: maybe Maybin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGeorgiaBillsFan Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yea I like this idea: Move Aaron Maybin to MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubills31 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 you know who would be awesome to have on our team to cover a TE and play the LB position? someone that played as an oversized safety in college. You know one that is too slow to play safety in the NFL but could play as a fast LB? That would be the perfect scenario. Oh wait...wait a tick...we already have someone like that. His name is Nic Harris! BINGO!!!!! Nic Harris is the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Put Scott on him. Last year Scott did a tremendous job against Gonzales. I think he could handle it. I'd be hesitant to refer to 10 catches for 100+ yards and a TD as tremendous defense on a TE. Especially considering that was Gonzales' season high for both catches and yards. I'm expecting more of the same on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Klein Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 BINGO!!!!! Nic Harris is the answer. i really don't understand what's so complicated about it. it was pretty obvious to me at least. you would think that a smart coaching staff would put that together. too bad we don't have the pleasure of having a smart coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Klein Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 For one thing, every one of those TDs has been targeted at our back up MLB. That is no coincidence. I do not see many realistic options other than find a better linebacker. Might just have to be a weakness for now. Upon reading a few more posts, I actually am partial to the Nic Harris idea. Hey it worked pretty well for Urlacher. Upon a few seconds of thought, it occurred to me: maybe Maybin? what part don't you like about the Nic Harris idea? I personally think it is a perfect fit to cover someone like shockey so im just curious to see the other side of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadDad Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'd be hesitant to refer to 10 catches for 100+ yards and a TD as tremendous defense on a TE. Especially considering that was Gonzales' season high for both catches and yards.I'm expecting more of the same on Sunday. What about putting Yobouty on him? He's big, decent in run support and did well against Winslow last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 What about putting Yobouty on him? He's big, decent in run support and did well against Winslow last week. Totally with you on this, Harris is too untested and Yobouty is good at/for this in particular. One question I have is Mc kelvin healthy this week? I think they should man up more on the Saints to try to slow Brees down. Make the patterns last longer and it will be good for frontal pressure. IMO I think blizting is asking for a burn and the bend don't break, would be give don't take against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 All you guys make great points. This game is really shaping up as a chess match. I can't wait. I think the Harris and the Yobouty proposals are both interesting. BTW, most of us were really down on Ashton this preseason and many of us were speculating on whether he would even make the final roster. He might have been saved by Drayton Florence's injury. Regardless, Yobouty as we know from his brief healthiness last year, has a lot of upside. If he came up big in this game it would be very opportune (especially with the injury dings to the guys in front of him). Yobouty also has three years in the system. I love Nic Harris, just as I did in the live draft thread, and can't wait till he gets his chance. But I think it would be very premature to throw him out in front of probably the best offense in the NFL right now. I think if you're doing that and hoping it's a solution to something that you're really grasping for straws. I also think that Nic Harris will be starting for us very soon and will be an upgrade over whoever he eventually replaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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