1B4IDie Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Yeah its week 2 of the Pre-Season. Yes the Minnesota centers appeared to be trying out for long snapper on 1st down. But seriously this defense looks fearsome. They are shuffling the D-Line like back in the day when Bruce would jump around and attack the weakest link. They are fast, like my fast is faster than your fast, fast. Jerry Hughes was wide wide wide and got to the QB fast fast fast. The Safeties are bringing some major wood when someone gets the ball. It has been a long time since the Bills had a defense that sparked fear in the hearts of the opposition. I have been trying not to believe the Pettine hype until I see it with my own eyes on the field. I've seen it now. Yes its pre-season but it looks real. I'm calling it now. Bad things Man . ..
bills44 Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Bad things Man . .. Probably my favorite SI cover of all-time.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I would temper the enthusiasm just a bit. I think our D looks better because Indy and Minny did not game plan for such an attacking defense. But I hope I'm wrong. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR
Wazzu Bill Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR The thought of that made me laugh.
The DarkeKnight Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 This defense is obviously way ahead of last years, but that is not a very high standard to compare to. Wanny was a total Loser and it was clear that he was just here to collect a pay check. This coaching staff clearly has a plan, and these younger coaches are not going to make fools of themselves. This fact alone will provide better play on both sides of the ball.
boyst Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Game 3 we work on execution. Rest the starters a little more. Get guys going in as sub's every series. Get a rotational chemistry built while not wearing our guys down. That February game is 5 mos. Away
Nikademus Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) I would temper the enthusiasm just a bit. I think our D looks better because Indy and Minny did not game plan for such an attacking defense. But I hope I'm wrong. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR That would make me so happy. Edited August 17, 2013 by Nikademus
nemhoff Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Probably my favorite SI cover of all-time. Had it on my wall for most of high school
Ma Kelly Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Their speed is real ... but going to need discipline to rattle Brady. It can be done, and is the way to beat the Pats (see Baltimore, Giants in both bowls). Expect a lot more run/pass balance out of them this year, though.
Bad Things Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Mine too! Probably my favorite SI cover of all-time.
BuffaloBill Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Had it on my wall for most of high school Along with the Farrah poster?
bbb Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Mine too! But your avatar shows that it says Bruce is Loose. Not Bad Things, Man. That was the Dennis Hopper commercial. I would temper the enthusiasm just a bit. I think our D looks better because Indy and Minny did not game plan for such an attacking defense. But I hope I'm wrong. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR it's way better trying to temper the enthusiasm than the usual "come on, it's only preseason. Remember how many preseason games the Super Bowl Bills lost?"
n3wyork13 Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Im super excited about the defense but they havent faced any real threat yet...i want to see what happens after they get burned for a long one on a blitz. The way the come back. Edited August 17, 2013 by n3wyork13
papazoid Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I am very concerned about Dareus stopping the run. on running plays he was getting pushed around. he looks fat and out of shape. on passing plays he looked ok. obviously he over powered the RB on his sack coming off the edge unblocked.
Thurmal34 Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I was very pleased by what I saw from the D in the first half. I get that the Vikings are a poor offense and that All Day was not on the field, but I have to believe they are going to at least be middle of the pack this year. It was exciting to see pressure, real pressure, instead of a QB siting in the pocket for 5+ seconds, calmly hitting his 4th option for 15+ yards. At least they were making the QBs react to them, instead of them reacting to the QBs. Well see what happens come reg season time, but tonight did not suck. I am very concerned about Dareus stopping the run. on running plays he was getting pushed around. he looks fat and out of shape. Agreed, he looks way too chunky. Will be interesting to see how the staff handles him.
Big Turk Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I would temper the enthusiasm just a bit. I think our D looks better because Indy and Minny did not game plan for such an attacking defense. But I hope I'm wrong. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR Brady did not have a lot of good days against the Jets D... he had some but he looked pretty ordinary a lot of times against them...
JESSEFEFFER Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Here's a different take. According to Football Outsiders, the Houston Texans D was ranked 31st in 2010, 6th in 2011 and 3rd in 2012. Maybe the biggest difference was more maturity, better health or JJ Watt but, in my opinion, the biggest reason for this rather abrupt improvement was Wade Philips. So, the question becomes, if the 2013 Bills can be a top 10 defense under Mike Pettine (that's where the NJ Jets were every year and I think the Bills have more talent) what kind of record could they have?
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I would temper the enthusiasm just a bit. I think our D looks better because Indy and Minny did not game plan for such an attacking defense. But I hope I'm wrong. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR That would bring me great joy.
n3wyork13 Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I would temper the enthusiasm just a bit. I think our D looks better because Indy and Minny did not game plan for such an attacking defense. But I hope I'm wrong. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Tom Brady looking out his earhole every time he passes. PTR Think the rest of the league's hold that against the bills? Meaning they are like wtf are they doing that for its the preaseason?
NoSaint Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Here's a different take. According to Football Outsiders, the Houston Texans D was ranked 31st in 2010, 6th in 2011 and 3rd in 2012. Maybe the biggest difference was more maturity, better health or JJ Watt but, in my opinion, the biggest reason for this rather abrupt improvement was Wade Philips. So, the question becomes, if the 2013 Bills can be a top 10 defense under Mike Pettine (that's where the NJ Jets were every year and I think the Bills have more talent) what kind of record could they have? Well, wade, and adding probowl talent to one of the worst secondaries in the history of the game. Did you see any texans games in 2010? disastrous. Watt helped too but the 31st ranking was WRs running wiiiiide open all day long and they totally revamped the personnel because of it. Jonathan Joseph, I think daniel manning, 3 of their top 5 picks were DBs, and a first rounder the year prior. Edited August 17, 2013 by NoSaint
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