deluca67 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 I don't think their as bad as its record shows. They do have several HUUUUGE weaknesses/flows. And if this Trent Edwards is the true Trent Edwards, then we are in major trouble. But, i do think James Hardy will have a much more successful sophomore season. I think they can add to the offense in terms of tight end in the 3rd round or so or free agency. And they MUST fix the pass rush (or lack of). Drafting a blitzing DE or OLB is what the Bills need. Although, to be honest, right now, i'd much prefer Sam Bradford and sign DE in free agency. I don't think they are as good as their record shows. They have yet to beat a team that is above .500 and the six scrub teams they did beat they needed Trent Edwards to go off in the fourth quarter for comeback wins. To answer Ink's question, we don't have to hope the Bills are going to lose out. It's going to happen. The four teams they have left are all fighting for playoff spots. The Broncos, Jets and Pats have the potential to ring up 40+ points on the Bills easily.
Two or less Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Can't run blockNo pass rush Average WR No TE LB's too slow DL not good, at any position Coaching sucks at all phases So how is this going to be fixed in one season? It's not that bad man. 1. Offensive line has improved last 3-4 weeks. Just like last season, slow start, finish well, give us hope for next season. We've been getting plenty of holes last few weeks. And our line is hurt so i think they do deserve some credit. 2. Agreed. 3. Lee Evans is not average. Sorry. Lack of an arm by Trent Edwards is why he seems average. Evans is not suited well for a Edwards-lead offense. It's something the coaches must work on or we won't be successful. But coaches is another part i agree with. No way is Evans "average" though. While this season they don't seem to do much, i do like the prospect potential of James Hardy and Steve Johnson. i think both will be solid WRs in the NFL. 4. Agreed. I want to see Derek Fine play though, he has potential but he's not a playmaker. They definitely need a new TE. But i do want to see as much of Fine as i can before this season ends to see really how much time and effort they gotta put in to getting a new TE. 5. Mitchell and Poz are what they are and are great at what they do. Mitchell has a glaring weakness of coverage and its hurt us alot but we all knew that when he signed the dotted line. Poz is great at stopping the run. I don't think we expected more then what he's doing. 6. DE blow. Agreed. Marcus Strout is having a great season though. 7. Agreed. It's not only Jauron. The defensive coach is a moron. And the offensive coach is the worst of them all. All 3 gotta go. Clean out the house. Quick fixes? 1. Draft Aaron Curry (OLB) 2. Sign Bertrand Berry (DE) 3. Sign Erik Johnson (TE) 4. If Viks don't pick Sam Bradford with first round pick, trade up to mid-20s and draft Bradford. 5. New coaches.
deluca67 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Can't run blockNo pass rush Average WR No TE LB's too slow DL not good, at any position Coaching sucks at all phases So how is this going to be fixed in one season? How is it going to be fixed in one season? How is it going to be fixed in one season with no GM and the self imposed cash to the cap mentality? If the Bills had a GM and were willing to spend to the Cap? Here are the top three priorities. Hire "Marty Ball" as your new head coach. Convert to a 3-4 defense. Spend what ever it takes to get the best Center available to anchor offensive line.
deluca67 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 5. Mitchell and Poz are what they are and are great at what they do. Mitchell has a glaring weakness of coverage and its hurt us alot but we all knew that when he signed the dotted line. Poz is great at stopping the run. I don't think we expected more then what he's doing. What? Except for one game Mitchell has been invisible. Poz is great at stopping the run. Stopping it 4-5 yards past the line of scrimmage. This team needs to get some physical linebackers in here in a hurry.
Two or less Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Mitchell is invisible many games because he's misused because Ellison is a joke. Mitchell biggest weakness is pass coverage yet thats how we use him alot. He's a pass rusher. But even with a bad line, he can't do it all. But when he rushes the passer, he does do a good job with limited support. In pass coverage, he's garbage, but that's something we knew coming in. He sucked covering the pass with KC and NYG and we think he'll be good here? Ellison's inability to cover because he totally stints, is another reason why Mitchell is mis-used. But i think Mitchell has had a handful of good games, not just the SD game that i'm assuming you're talking about.
Bmwolf21 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 What? Except for one game Mitchell has been invisible. Poz is great at stopping the run. Stopping it 4-5 yards past the line of scrimmage. This team needs to get some physical linebackers in here in a hurry. None of the LB's are worth a damn right now, simply because none of the DT's - outside Stroud - can beat anyone 1-on-1. So the opposing O-lines are getting to the "second level" untouched and engaging our LB's 3-4 yards past the LOS. The only chance our LB's have to make a play near the line or in the backfield is if Fewell calls one of his rare blitzes.
wjag Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Can't run blockNo pass rush Average WR No TE LB's too slow DL not good, at any position Coaching sucks at all phases So how is this going to be fixed in one season? I think the real point is no pass rush. The Bills DL scares no one. You look at the teams that are traditionally successful and it all starts with a real DL. You can make up for a lot less talent at all the other positions (accept OL) with a real pass rush and rush defense. I was watching Pitt beat the snot out of NE this weekend. I was so envious of a franchise that year in, year out terrorizes other QBs, RBs and WRs with a stout DL and defense. Pitt can change out pieces each year (coaches and players) and still return with a solid defense which is anchored by their DL. Face it, Rothlesburger, H Ward, M Ward, etc are all average players playing behind a beast of a defense.
inkman Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Convert to a 3-4 defense. Well, here is what they would have to do in order to re-shape the roster to fit that scheme: Make Stroud and S. Johnson your starting DE's Obtain a true NT, i.e. a fat guy Schobel and Kelsay are now OLB's Mitchell and Poz are now your ILB's It could work but I'm not sure if these guys could make it work. Pittsburgh, NE, Dallas; all teams that employ the 3-4 defense, have crazy athletes all over the field at NT, DE and LB. If the Bills really want to switch to a 3-4 defense, they would probably need to draft/sign a NT, and at least 2 pass rushing LB's.
inkman Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 It's not that bad man. Yes it is. 1. Offensive line has improved last 3-4 weeks. Just like last season, slow start, finish well, give us hope for next season. We've been getting plenty of holes last few weeks. And our line is hurt so i think they do deserve some credit. The Browns, Chiefs and Niners are among the three worst run defenses in the league. 3. Lee Evans is not average. No, he's not, but along with the rest of the WR, they form a very pedestrian bunch. 4. Agreed. I want to see Derek Fine play though... Schouman and Fine should be the #1 and #2 TE's on the roster. Instead, the Bills stay with loadmouth blowhard Robert Royal, who may be the worst starter in the league. 5. Mitchell and Poz are what they are and are great at what they do. Unfortunately, what they do is whiff on tackles, not cover anyone, and blitz poorly. 6. DE blow. Agreed. Marcus Strout is having a great season though. Stroud may be having a decent season but it's nowhere near great. 7. Agreed. It's not only Jauron. The defensive coach is a moron. And the offensive coach is the worst of them all. All 3 gotta go. Clean out the house.None of this will happen. Quick fixes? 1. Draft Aaron Curry (OLB) 2. Sign Bertrand Berry (DE) 3. Sign Erik Johnson (TE) 4. If Viks don't pick Sam Bradford with first round pick, trade up to mid-20s and draft Bradford. 5. New coaches. This would not fix the Bills next year. They may win one more game than this year but considering whatever their schedule is next year, it will definitely be much more difficult and I foresee the Bills winning less games next year. Maybe 3 or 4 wins.
deluca67 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Well, here is what they would have to do in order to re-shape the roster to fit that scheme: Make Stroud and S. Johnson your starting DE's Obtain a true NT, i.e. a fat guy Schobel and Kelsay are now OLB's Mitchell and Poz are now your ILB's It could work but I'm not sure if these guys could make it work. Pittsburgh, NE, Dallas; all teams that employ the 3-4 defense, have crazy athletes all over the field at NT, DE and LB. If the Bills really want to switch to a 3-4 defense, they would probably need to draft/sign a NT, and at least 2 pass rushing LB's. You are right, they don't have the guys to make a 3-4 work. The sad thing is they don't have the guys to make the 4-3 work either.
shrader Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Well, here is what they would have to do in order to re-shape the roster to fit that scheme: Make Stroud and S. Johnson your starting DE's Obtain a true NT, i.e. a fat guy Schobel and Kelsay are now OLB's Mitchell and Poz are now your ILB's It could work but I'm not sure if these guys could make it work. Pittsburgh, NE, Dallas; all teams that employ the 3-4 defense, have crazy athletes all over the field at NT, DE and LB. If the Bills really want to switch to a 3-4 defense, they would probably need to draft/sign a NT, and at least 2 pass rushing LB's. At this point do they even have 4 healthy LBs on the roster? They would need to sign more than just 2. They'd need an almost complete overhaul (but then again, I think that's the point you're making).
Knightrider Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 You are right, they don't have the guys to make a 3-4 work. The sad thing is they don't have the guys to make the 4-3 work either. I would think from a cost perspective, that the 3-4 would be a no brainer, as linemen tend to be more costly than linebackers.
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