NewEra Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 That would mean the Bills were probably successful, so in one respect that would not be bad It'll be bad if our defense becomes top 5 leads us to 6-9 wins and the QB that we drafted sucks. Pettine leaves, defense sucks again and we pick 14th, missing out on the good QBs. Ugh. We're Bills fans. We should realize that there's a chance that happens.
run dat back Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Fixing the McCargo mistake? Good news. There's no fixing the McCargo disaster. Nor the Maybin one for that matter.
eball Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 It'll be bad if our defense becomes top 5 leads us to 6-9 wins and the QB that we drafted sucks. Pettine leaves, defense sucks again and we pick 14th, missing out on the good QBs. Ugh. We're Bills fans. We should realize that there's a chance that happens. I am REALLY hoping that the Nix/Whaley/Marrone/Hackett consortium has a specific idea of which QB(s) in the draft will be able to get the job they need done in this offense. I know we've been down this road many times over the past 16-17 years, but for some reason I do have more faith in our new HC and OC than I have in the previous decision makers. Look, the chances are damn near 100% we'll have either Geno, Barkley, Nassib, Wilson, or Manuel on the roster going into camp -- one or more of those guys are going to wind up being solid NFL starters. It's time for the Bills to catch a break and pick the right guy.
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Seems like I am only one dissappointed with this signing. Not a bifg fan of the guy.
Magox Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 The more I think about this signing, the more I am believing he was signed to fill a specific role, which was to cover TE's. I don't believe he will be an every down LB, but I can envision him having an important role to what this defense will be looking to accomplish moving forward.
Kelly the Dog Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 The more I think about this signing, the more I am believing he was signed to fill a specific role, which was to cover TE's. I don't believe he will be an every down LB, but I can envision him having an important role to what this defense will be looking to accomplish moving forward. While I don't think he will play every down, I think most of the guys the Bills will sign and/or draft will be like him, who can play in a multitude of defenses. They want to disguise what kind of defense they are going to be in so the O won't be able to tell from the personnel on the field is it going to be 3-4,4-3, 46, or other variations. Lawson does everything pretty good, not great. I doubt we will see many one dimensional guys, like guys who are good run stuffers or just good pass rushers but do little else. The exception would be, of course, if you get a guy like Jarvis Jones who really excels at one thing.
BillsBytheBay Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I mentioned this in the other thread, but Lawson is a tremendous cover linebacker. Won't generate a lot of sacks but he blankets TEs and slot WRs. but he can rush the passer. In san Fran, he was a 34 olb. He rushed a lot. The last two years, he was a 43 olb. Didn't rush so much. With us he, and that position will be hybrid. I am Sooo excited to see how it turns out. Dude can cover, rush, and may be our fastest line backer now. I see him as the closest thing to a three down linebacker we have Edited March 15, 2013 by JaxBills
Pete Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 I like the Lawson signing a lot. Now I am wondering if we see any other signings pinned the rest of the year
Iraq Vet Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Awesome signing... How much are super bowl tickets?
thebandit27 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Awesome signing... How much are super bowl tickets? They go up $1 for every snarky, team-hating comment a poster makes...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Awesome signing... How much are super bowl tickets? O SNAP! Wicked burn! Did you spend all week coming up with that one? PTR
NewEra Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 I am REALLY hoping that the Nix/Whaley/Marrone/Hackett consortium has a specific idea of which QB(s) in the draft will be able to get the job they need done in this offense. I know we've been down this road many times over the past 16-17 years, but for some reason I do have more faith in our new HC and OC than I have in the previous decision makers. Look, the chances are damn near 100% we'll have either Geno, Barkley, Nassib, Wilson, or Manuel on the roster going into camp -- one or more of those guys are going to wind up being solid NFL starters. It's time for the Bills to catch a break and pick the right guy. Praying that we pick the right guy. I too, have more confidence in our current coaches than the previous regime.
CodeMonkey Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Praying that we pick the right guy. I too, have more confidence in our current coaches than the previous regime. Maybe you really do, but I see this type of statement a lot. But what I remember here is very few people expressing doubts about Gailey and Stache right after they were hired. It was pretty much all "I have much more confidence in Gailey than I did with Jauron" etc. . Edited March 15, 2013 by CodeMonkey
3rdand12 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) but he can rush the passer. In san Fran, he was a 34 olb. He rushed a lot. The last two years, he was a 43 olb. Didn't rush so much. With us he, and that position will be hybrid. I am Sooo excited to see how it turns out. Dude can cover, rush, and may be our fastest line backer now. I see him as the closest thing to a three down linebacker we have The every down line backer . I suppose most intend that to mean a guy that can stop the run, and cover.Lawson can do that i suppose. I mean i have read up on him. But Mikes defense is about bringing pressure and being sneaky about it. if you are going to pressure you might need to confuse the qb during his reading of coverages. Lawson is the type of guy who will provide a more open playbook to pettine. Freedom to react or counter the call at pre snap. as compared to Sheppard last year who most probably is a thumper type and every one knew who would not be in coverage long if at all. Lawson will be an asset and probably find a sweet spot with the Mike Pettine Buffalo bills defense. He is going to ruch the passer too. More than he did with bengals especially in the 4-3. Manny played De at N.C. opposite M Williams and they tore it up big time. Albeit almost 8 years ago. But they were extremely dominate together. I can see Mr Lawson being a strong player for us. A bit of a surprise to our board in general I would wager. Very well thought out pick up by Whaley and company, The 12:01 phone call thing tells us they knew exactly who they wanted before hand. Now if we could find another guy who could play MLB with Kelvin we might have something. Go Bills ! ! Edited March 15, 2013 by 3rdand12
QCity Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Cannot believe the lack of respect for Manny Lawson from this board
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Cannot believe the lack of respect for Manny Lawson from this board I thought his last name was Slauson?
NoSaint Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 I thought his last name was Slauson? I thought it was clausen
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 I thought it was clausen Lanny Clausen? That doesn't sound right, NS. I think it's Slausen.
outsidethebox Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Cannot believe the lack of respect for Manny Lawson from this board Who?
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Who? Lanny Slausen or possibly Clausen. Actually we're not sure.
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