34-78-83 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 "Notice how he’s targeted a lot between five and twenty yards downfield and outside the numbers but isn’t yielding a high completion percentage in that area. That’s a sign of good cornerback play." Cherry picked opinion.....not fact. Defending all areas of the field at a high level, making plays on the football, being strong in run support and being out there every week. THAT is a factual example of "signs of good cornerback play". It was important for the author to throw that opinion in because that takes an article that seems to be objective and slants it in favor of his hopes and dreams that Gilmore is exceptional. But like I said.....the omission of criticisms of his ball skills, durability and tackling make it seem to be an argument crafted to apologize. But make no mistake, I am not a Gilmore hater. This isn't even a subject I'm adamant about because he's not worth it. He is too closely interchangeable with Corey Graham and McKelvin....basically journeyman types...for me to wring my hands about. But the topic was brought up in this thread and the truth is that he has simply not played anywhere near the hype and was just plain bad this past Sunday. If his third season as an also-ran type performer is OK with you or JohnC or Bandit then good for you. But I want a supposed stud CB who is playing behind a 50 sack type pass rush to be making some hay on Sundays. He's more than an also ran performer when healthy, I think that's the original point - but I get it loud and clear regarding his time on the field. And if you look around the league he's certainly better than a #2 corner (again when healthy)... and there aren't too many cb units out there (maybe 8 to 10 teams?) with better overall ability.
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Those "who dey" Bengals just might be on their way to the SB this year. I think one of the biggest issues the Falcons had last season was the loss of Julio Jones for most of the year, as he only played in 5 games. They really, really missed him. Plus, Roddy White 13 games, Steven Jackson 12 games, RG 10 games, RT 10 games. It was a who's who of crazy injuries. Atlanta looked like easy prey last year, and yet... You are right about Whaley tho, as he knows the defensive side very well, and if graded on that alone he would get an -A (that minus is for Justin Rodgers ) OTOH, Whaley looks really bad in selecting O lineman, as his #2 & #5 picks this year are so far playing poorly. Not to mention his choices to replace Andy Levitre both this year, and last. The OG's on this team blow chunks IMO Lets hope Richardson is a good pick or JJ is going to eat EJ alive! ha
BADOLBILZ Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 He's more than an also ran performer when healthy, I think that's the original point - but I get it loud and clear regarding his time on the field. And if you look around the league he's certainly better than a #2 corner (again when healthy)... and there aren't too many cb units out there (maybe 8 to 10 teams?) with better overall ability. He's certainly CAPABLE of being better. His performance has been pedestrian though, healthy or otherwise. And yes there is plenty of talent in the Bills CB unit.
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