Coach Tuesday Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Not a tackle to speak of tonight... this guy will NOT make the team.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Well, that saves $1M against the cap. Too bad, assuming he DOES get cut.
Bear Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 I don't think so. Unless something comes up where we NEED the money, why cut him? He was brought in to be a backup and 3rd down specialist. Is there a LB behind the starters that's better than Gildon. Haggan is as close as it would come, and he aint much.
jarthur31 Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Yea, I don't see the team cutting Gildon.
Guest Guest Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 It is better to cut Gildon and develop a player for depth rather than signing part time one year players.
Fixxxer Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Just to clarify, I didn't see this guy play too much neither as a Steeler or as a Bill but boy those Pittsburgh fans hate this guy (at least his last year with the team) check this out. http://www.stillers.com/article_show.asp?ID=1127
Simon Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Jason Gildon, we hardly knew ye... Yeah you did; he's a perfect clone of Posey. Weak against the run, not a good coverage backer and only effective as a rusher when he's unblocked;-) Although I give Posey big props for the play he made in the Titans game which is far and away the very best play I've ever seen him make in a Bills uni. Cya
KOKBILLS Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Just to clarify, I didn't see this guy play too much neither as a Steeler or as a Bill but boy those Pittsburgh fans hate this guy (at least his last year with the team) check this out. http://www.stillers.com/article_show.asp?ID=1127 16804[/snapback] Wow! That was harsh...and a little humorous... B)
Simon Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Just to clarify, I didn't see this guy play too much neither as a Steeler or as a Bill but boy those Pittsburgh fans hate this guy (at least his last year with the team) check this out. http://www.stillers.com/article_show.asp?ID=1127 That is hysterical; and not inaccurate. If I were that twisted and obsessed (zip it smartasses) I'd make a similar page reviewing Posey's 2003 season. And before I begin to sound like a disgruntled nutjob stalker, let it be known that I have already seen Posey be a little more physical than he was last year; i.e. I haven't seen him turn his back to any slot receivers.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Not a tackle, except not counting that he had a sack, one of the few times that he rushed the passer.
Fake-Fat Sunny Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 I don't think so. Unless something comes up where we NEED the money, why cut him? He was brought in to be a backup and 3rd down specialist. Is there a LB behind the starters that's better than Gildon. Haggan is as close as it would come, and he aint much. 16659[/snapback] Glidon actually reminded me tonight of GW's LB Robinson. A bright vet who understands a lot of the plays and what's going on, but at his advanced age for a player simply does not have the wheels and agility anymore to make plays he sees need to be made. We may need a back-up LB and if so we keep him, but I have been impressed with effort and production McKenzie has shown as a designated [ass rusher. In the end what they showed the coaches in practice will and should make the difference.
Typical TBD Guy Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 It is better to cut Gildon and develop a player for depth rather than signing part time one year players. 16791[/snapback] That's a great idea if we were in rebuilding mode. But we're not. We're trying to make the playoffs THIS season. We need the experience and better depth at OLB and DE.
Typical TBD Guy Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Yeah you did; he's a perfect clone of Posey. Weak against the run, not a good coverage backer and only effective as a rusher when he's unblocked;-) Although I give Posey big props for the play he made in the Titans game which is far and away the very best play I've ever seen him make in a Bills uni. Cya 16814[/snapback] Your Posey bashing is ridiculous. I, too, wish we could have Pro Bowlers at every position. But the reality of today's NFL is that we can't. Posey is an above average Sammy backer who got better as the season went on. In his first year as a linebacker in a 4-3 set, he recorded the most forced fumbles and 2nd most sacks on a #2 defense. I hate fans like you who turn against every Bills player that isn't a Pro Bowler.
BuffaloBob Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Your Posey bashing is ridiculous. I, too, wish we could have Pro Bowlers at every position. But the reality of today's NFL is that we can't. Posey is an above average Sammy backer who got better as the season went on. In his first year as a linebacker in a 4-3 set, he recorded the most forced fumbles and 2nd most sacks on a #2 defense. I hate fans like you who turn against every Bills player that isn't a Pro Bowler. 16928[/snapback] Not to mention that he had to make a very significant adjustment last year in going from a 3-4 outside backer to a 4-3. He was almost exclusively a pass rusher with the Texans and his responsibility changed a lot in the Bils scheme. Why do people so ignore this aspect of picking up a new guy and plugging him? Our defense is going to be better than last year if for no other reason than the vets added last year (i.e. Adams, Spikes and Posey) will be much more comfortable. I realize it is fashionable to make comments demanding instant top notch performance, but the reality is that it does take players time to adjust to a new scheme, new responsiblities and new teammates. In defense of Gildon, while I am sure his advancing age (I wish I was his age LOL!) has something to do with his lack of productivity with us, the other thing is he (and his coaches) has to find a niche for himself in a 4-3 scheme. I'm not sure he (or they) have that sorted out yet, nor am I sure they will.
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