TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Most people agreed we had a really good Dline going into the year but seldom went as far as saying they were the best. I'm going to go ahead and say that, at least through 7 games, the Bills have the #1 defense in the league. We thought we'd be sacrificing sacks for protection in Shwartz's new scheme, yet here we are leading the league in sacks. Bills Dlinemen make up 3 spots in the league's top 10 individual sack leaders. Before today, we were ranked #1 in the league in run defense. We gave up some today, but we're still ranked 5th. If we had Kiko next to Spikes and Bradham I'd go so far as to say they had the #1 front 7, but I'll wait until next year to see if that pans out.
Bills Fan of St Augustine Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Most people agreed we had a really good Dline going into the year but seldom went as far as saying they were the best. I'm going to go ahead and say that, at least through 7 games, the Bills have the #1 defense in the league. We thought we'd be sacrificing sacks for protection in Shwartz's new scheme, yet here we are leading the league in sacks. Bills Dlinemen make up 3 spots in the league's top 10 individual sack leaders. Before today, we were ranked #1 in the league in run defense. We gave up some today, but we're still ranked 5th. If we had Kiko next to Spikes and Bradham I'd go so far as to say they had the #1 front 7, but I'll wait until next year to see if that pans out. I do miss Kiko! Early in this game and most of last, I was having doubts. But they rallied well and stepped up when the game was on the line. They seem well balanced and deep. I'm liking our DL for sure! Can they play both ways? I'm sure Williams and Darius played OL in high school?
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Sorry in the post where I said they have the #1 defense I meant defensive line. You get the gist lol.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Hard to argue this point, but too bad it's counterbalanced by the league's worst OL. Edited October 20, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz
YoloinOhio Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) It is, no doubt, the strength of this team. Edited October 19, 2014 by YoloinOhio
Deranged Rhino Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 They're special. We should enjoy them while we have them.
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Definitely the strength of the team, but we're always so hesitant to label anything Bills-related as "best in the league." I think we should embrace that they are indeed second to none when it comes to the defensive line. On a semi-related note I also think it's safe to say that the Shepphard-for-Hughes trade is probably the most lopsided player-for-player trade in the entire history of the NFL. I looked around a bit and couldn't find a single instance that worked out better for one team.
Sojourner Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Definitely the strength of the team, but we're always so hesitant to label anything Bills-related as "best in the league." I think we should embrace that they are indeed second to none when it comes to the defensive line. I don't know. IMO, in terms of all around play it's a toss up between us and the Lions.
YoloinOhio Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 I don't know. IMO, in terms of all around play it's a toss up between us and the Lions. except for that time we played the Lions
ganesh Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Definitely the strength of the team, but we're always so hesitant to label anything Bills-related as "best in the league." I think we should embrace that they are indeed second to none when it comes to the defensive line. On a semi-related note I also think it's safe to say that the Shepphard-for-Hughes trade is probably the most lopsided player-for-player trade in the entire history of the NFL. I looked around a bit and couldn't find a single instance that worked out better for one team. I hope the Bills can re-sign Dareus and Hughes to keep that line together. It is going to be tough. Dareus will get a 60M contract and Hughes would have to be paid something close. That is a lot of money to put on the table by the Pegulas. And if Orton does take this team to the playoffs, then he would need starter money and Spikes is on a one year deal. You would have to pay him too. And finally, we have a crappy OL. Edited October 20, 2014 by ganesh
PlayoffsPlease Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Definitely the strength of the team, but we're always so hesitant to label anything Bills-related as "best in the league." I think we should embrace that they are indeed second to none when it comes to the defensive line. On a semi-related note I also think it's safe to say that the Shepphard-for-Hughes trade is probably the most lopsided player-for-player trade in the entire history of the NFL. I looked around a bit and couldn't find a single instance that worked out better for one team. Greg Bell for Cornelius Bennett was better for the Bills.
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 I hope the Bills can re-sign Dareus and Hughes to keep that line together. It is going to be tough. Dareus will get a 60M contract and Hughes would have to be paid something close. That is a lot of money to put on the table by the Pegulas. If anyone is willing to spend the money to keep this unit together it's Pegula imo. I was really, really happy he got the team. I'm not nearly as worried about the Bills letting talent walk anymore. I don't know. IMO, in terms of all around play it's a toss up between us and the Lions. There are stats that go both ways. We have more sacks and have let up less rushing TDs while also allowing shorter runs, but because of today they have allowed less rushing yards per game.
peterpan Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Even our rotational guys are good. Scary good. I hope our FO can keep these guys and the coaches together
Kelly the Dog Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Greg Bell for Cornelius Bennett was better for the Bills. Gave up Bell, two number ones and a number two. And it was still a good trade because Bennett was a star.
filthymcnasty08 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Can any of them play OG? I'd be willing to try….
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Greg Bell for Cornelius Bennett was better for the Bills. That wasn't a straight player-for-player trade. Edited October 20, 2014 by TheBillsWillRiseAgain
Deranged Rhino Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Gave up Bell, two number ones and a number two. And it was still a good trade because Bennett was a star. And once tried to run me over with a golf cart at Kelly's camp. But I deserved it.
Kelly the Dog Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 And once tried to run me over with a golf cart at Kelly's camp. But I deserved it. Ha. I'd try to run you over with a golf cart, too.
boyst Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Imagine when we get Kiko back and if we end up retaining Spikes like i hope. We got the run D looking good, lets not !@#$ it up.
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Even the passing D isn't as terrible as people think imo. We've just played against some really good QBs in guys like Rivers, Brady, and even Cutler. Look what the Bills did today with Bridgewater. After today we've moved up to 18th in passing yards given up and I expect us to keep trending up as we get to some of the easier games in our schedule.
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