smapdi Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Brandon Spikes. He was may be their biggest FA signing since Mario Williams. There is simply no better ILB against the run then Spikes right now. He has led the league the past 2 seasons and in the prime of his career. The scary thing is, he has never played behind a line as good as our current d line. 3 pro bowlers in front of him eating up blockers and letting him do his thing which is to destroy the ball carrier. He takes tremendous pride in that and is looking to bring the pain. He has a huge chip on his shoulder after the way things went down in NE and cannot wait to take it out on BB twice a year. This unfortunate injury to Alonso also opens the door for Spikes to show he can be more then just a 2 down ILB. He claims he wasnt given the chance in NE so hopefully he can step up and provide some 3rd down reps. He is also a natural leader. This team has been desperate for some vocal, fiery leaders on defense and Spikes brings that
reddogblitz Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Kiko sniffed out run plays last year? Who knew?
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 you should get yourself some sleep. The run d was putrid w your guy Kiko last season. Question is, did the players know the run defense was putrid so that they could work on the necessary skills and conditioning in the off-season, or were they unable to smell the putridity?
John from Riverside Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 The best run stop MLB in the league? I read somewhere we signed him
3rdand12 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 OK, so our run defense has been pretty bad for several years now. And Kiko's hurt. So we need somebody else to sniff out running plays and shut 'em down. How are we gonna do that with the talent at hand? Preston Brown's a rookie - - so he's likely to over-pursue and leave cutback lanes. If Aaron Williams is taking Byrd's FS spot, he's gonna be preoccupied with the pass. True, we got several other Williams on the team - - but they ain't Kiko. Marcel Dareus - - well, don't get me started on Marcel's shortcomings. But we are in luck. Advances in stem cell research can now give our weaker players the opportunity to sniff out the run, even if some road-grading OL or smash mouth FB gets them completely turned around at the line of scrimmage. Don't believe me? Read this article - - this breakthrough could have made John DiGiorgio a star: http://www.popsci.co...&obref=obinsite Thats some crazy stuff. I was reading something about visual enhancements, possibly based of google glass.Goodell has his hands full. Of technological media challenges . Which creat moral discussions , and purist get uppity . As soon as the plays were called into the helmet , the Game changed . And then the Patriots cheated . I want hard dirt turf , bulhorns and head hunting back . Bradham will surprise . yep. i agree . The best run stop MLB in the league? I read somewhere we signed him Oh yes then again we have Spikes ! I think he is The Problem Solver. even if he looks fat at camp
Gugny Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Who sniffed/snuffed the run out when Kiko was in last year? No one. This is not a huge loss. Get over it.
Big Blitz Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Who sniffed/snuffed the run out when Kiko was in last year? No one. This is not a huge loss. Get over it. Was just going to say this. And when did Kiko consistently snuff out the run? He is an animal and a playmaker. Not a run stuffer. He'll be missed but this injury can be overcome. Plus what if Brandham is the real deal? Edited July 24, 2014 by Big Blitz
NickelCity Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Run defense is the key to our season. Unfortunately, I'm not terribly optimistic about our odds.
papazoid Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Brandon Spikes. He was may be their biggest FA signing since Mario Williams. There is simply no better ILB against the run then Spikes right now. He has led the league the past 2 seasons and in the prime of his career. The scary thing is, he has never played behind a line as good as our current d line. 3 pro bowlers in front of him eating up blockers and letting him do his thing which is to destroy the ball carrier. He takes tremendous pride in that and is looking to bring the pain. He has a huge chip on his shoulder after the way things went down in NE and cannot wait to take it out on BB twice a year. This unfortunate injury to Alonso also opens the door for Spikes to show he can be more then just a 2 down ILB. He claims he wasnt given the chance in NE so hopefully he can step up and provide some 3rd down reps. He is also a natural leader. This team has been desperate for some vocal, fiery leaders on defense and Spikes brings that what he said !
3rdand12 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Who sniffed/snuffed the run out when Kiko was in last year? No one. This is not a huge loss. Get over it. The abilty to stop the run was not exactly last years starting MLB fault now was it? Really. He was the best one they had to put there maybe ? But gugny it is a huge loss . And its not about the run game . Its about having the best players on the field . Alosnso will be missed. He was just scratchin' . The kid has a ton o f upside. The reaons most of us are butt hurt , well me anyways . He was moving to what i considered his natural position of running to the ball . Spikes in theory fixes the run along with DC Jim . I will be pining for Kiko all the Fall long . But Nigel Bradham will surprise. what he said ! what both of them said. in
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 Was just going to say this. And when did Kiko consistently snuff out the run? He is an animal and a playmaker. Not a run stuffer. He'll be missed but this injury can be overcome. Plus what if Brandham is the real deal? Bradham is certainly athletic, but is he instinctive enough? Once he figures out where to go, he snuffs things, but does he sniff them out quickly enough? I'm not convinced he has a nose for the ball, but maybe with more experience he'll get better.
CountryCletus Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 I think the OP sniffed too much of an illegal substance...
machine gun kelly Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Do you think that was a weakness of Kiko as a rookie also? That was going to be my point. We will see the loss of Kiko against the pass, but he was beaten up by Guards against the run as he was just not big enough and made for the Wil. I think Preston Brown could surprise people with his speed, and coverage skills. He's definitely stronger and more powerful than Kiko so we could be stout against the run. It would be fun to shut down the Jets so they have to pass as we can watch Geno get picked 4 times a game.
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 I think the OP sniffed too much of an illegal substance... We should get Dareus to have the new medical procedure and switch to snuff - - at least it's legal in both NY and Alabama.
John from Riverside Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Thats some crazy stuff. I was reading something about visual enhancements, possibly based of google glass. Goodell has his hands full. Of technological media challenges . Which creat moral discussions , and purist get uppity . As soon as the plays were called into the helmet , the Game changed . And then the Patriots cheated . I want hard dirt turf , bulhorns and head hunting back . Bradham will surprise . yep. i agree . Oh yes then again we have Spikes ! I think he is The Problem Solver. even if he looks fat at camp Its like a bear shedding his winter layer of fat......and its all good at absorbing punishment from blockers to run stuff..... Dont worry....I think Spikes has been in this rodeo before
CountryCletus Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Its like a bear shedding his winter layer of fat......and its all good at absorbing punishment from blockers to run stuff..... Dont worry....I think Spikes has been in this rodeo before Every rodeo needs a clown, insert MD99
3rdand12 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Every rodeo needs a clown, insert MD99 No that wasnt called for was it ? : ) To John's point . No doubt Spikes is all in and about competing to win every down he can get on the field . I am going to assume he is well prepared and has a mind set to dominate the game. I think he wants everyone withiin earshot to do the same . even though he is still shedding those wintry layers LOL ! Kiko could play the run like nobodies business with his very good play recognition and speed to the ball . I expected that to improve this year . And being able to move him outside is just a joy to consider . Some of us think its his natural postion . Those who criticise the run defense and focus on Alonso are barking at the wrong tree . Spikes and Alonso are both excellent at play recon And Brandon has enough experience to give me confidence this year in him. But we have Rivers an unknown really. And Nigel . I believe that Nigel weakness is his reading plays , as another fine poster mentioned . Last year is last year let it go. I did not at first think Jim Schwartz was all that hot . I currently think he might be just what the doctor ordered and a smart pickup by Whaley. Bills defense should be making a marked improvement this year . If the DTs can get in shape finally ? Go Preston Brown !
Mark Vader Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 I think the OP sniffed too much of an illegal substance... Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
3rdand12 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue. Well that makes two of us. geesh.. wait what ?
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 26, 2014 Author Posted July 26, 2014 Do you think that was a weakness of Kiko as a rookie also? I think most rookie LBs who aren't high draft picks have a tendency to over-pursue. Think about it - - you're new to the league, you've spent a few months with your nose in the playbook trying to figure out what's what, and all of a sudden you're chasing a hard-nosed speed merchant like Antoine Peterson. You know the guy is probably faster than you, so you run as hard as you can to beat him to the corner. Leaves you set up for the cutback. Until a rookie like Preston Brown realizes that nobody can rub his nose in it, and he really does have the talent and speed to get to the edge, he's gonna go flat out to avoid getting' embarrassed. A guy who nose he has the speed to avoid getting beat to the edge is less likely to over pursue, because he will be more under control as he heads toward the sideline. Makes change of direction easier if the RB cuts back.
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