26CornerBlitz Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Bills Focus: Bradham Breaking Through (4:05) Alexandra Vitale sits down with Bills linebacker Nigel Bradham and talks to him about reaching his goals, and enjoying a breakthrough season in his third year in Buffalo. Great to see Bradham turn things around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I've always seen Bradham as having star potential dating back to his rookie year...this dude is going to be our Lance Briggs...can do everything well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 going back to scouting report: Senior linebacker who is the lone starting linebacker returning in 2011 as well as the team's returning leading tackler. Covers the field well and brings a wealth of knowledge to the linebacker corps having played in 40 career games. Named to the preseason watch lists for the Bednarik Award and Nagurski Award which are awarded to the top defensive player in the country. A Preseason All-ACC pick by several publications who will also be a candidate for the Butkus Award given to the nation's top linebacker. Earned one of six community service awards given out at the end of spring practice. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/history/1619567 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Guns don't kill people, Nigel Bradham kills people. I just can't stop saying that. He's been very, very good. I've been a believer in re-signing Jerry Hughes even though it throws the positional monetary allotments out of whack, mostly because we pay our linebackers peanuts. Kiko makes peanuts as a second round pick. Brown makes peanut shells as a 3rd rounder. Bradham makes peanut salt. But he may be due for an Aaron Williams-sequel early contract to take him off the board early bump because if he plays like this next year, he's going to be a star and demand huge money, and there is little reason to believe he is not going to get better. Edited December 4, 2014 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Guns don't kill people, Nigel Bradham kills people. I just can't stop saying that. He's been very, very good. I've been a believer in re-signing Jerry Hughes even though it throws the positional monetary allotments out of whack, mostly because we pay our linebackers peanuts. Kiko makes peanuts as a second round pick. Brown makes peanut shells as a 3rd rounder. Bradham makes peanut salt. But he may be due for an Aaron Williams-sequel early contract to take him off the board early bump because if he plays like this next year, he's going to be a star and demand huge money, and there is little reason to believe he is not going to get better. He made a very dirty play at the beginning of the Browns game, spearing their TE in the ribs. I didn't like that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 He made a very dirty play at the beginning of the Browns game, spearing their TE in the ribs. I didn't like that at all. He did. That was nasty and unnecessary because he seemed to lead with his helmet. I was surprised that he wasn't flagged and so far has not been fined. That's his biggest fault, late hits, and he needs to control it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Resigning Hughes will continue this upward defense progression. How will we look when Kiko's back? If we resign Spikes we'll have perhaps the best front 4 and among the best backers. Oh for some cornerbacks who can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) He's been the biggest pleasant surprise for me this year, a la McKelvin last year. After about 10 years of downright miserable LB play season after season, it's a breath of fresh air to see Kiko, Brown and Bradham all on the Bills' roster. Doug got 'r dun. Edited December 4, 2014 by Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 @RQUINN619: Advanced stats love Nigel Bradham: #4 OLB, #3 vs Run, #1 Yds allowed/covSnap, #3 most targeted. #5 run stops(24), #1 pass rush productivity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It's amazing that going into this year, after the Kiko injury, this unit was a big question mark. The way in which Bradham has improved his game is simply amazing, he was quite lost as a rookie and really struggled in his second year. Add Preston Brown and Kiko next year and this unit becomes a strength with youth going forward. If we don't re-sign Spikes (hope he wants to stay) who plays MLB when all three are on the field? Brown or Kiko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It's amazing that going into this year, after the Kiko injury, this unit was a big question mark. The way in which Bradham has improved his game is simply amazing, he was quite lost as a rookie and really struggled in his second year. Add Preston Brown and Kiko next year and this unit becomes a strength with youth going forward. If we don't re-sign Spikes (hope he wants to stay) who plays MLB when all three are on the field? Brown or Kiko? Brown's natural position is mlb and Kiko's is WLB, so I think they would stick with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It's amazing that going into this year, after the Kiko injury, this unit was a big question mark. The way in which Bradham has improved his game is simply amazing, he was quite lost as a rookie and really struggled in his second year. Add Preston Brown and Kiko next year and this unit becomes a strength with youth going forward. If we don't re-sign Spikes (hope he wants to stay) who plays MLB when all three are on the field? Brown or Kiko? Brown, without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yes, i thought so too, Brown would replace Spikes if he's gone and Kiko becomes the "QB of the D" on obvious passing downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Bills Focus: Bradham Breaking Through (4:05) Great to see Bradham turn things around. Bradham is a bad bad man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I'm bumping this one to ask you guys if you know if Bradham was fined for the hair tackle against the Jets or the hit on the Browns' TE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 @JoeBuscaglia How good has Nigel Bradham been this year? Top 5 graded 4-3 OLB according to @PFF. He’s been a revelation. #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm bumping this one to ask you guys if you know if Bradham was fined for the hair tackle against the Jets or the hit on the Browns' TE? yes he was - 16k or thereabouts for browns game. No fine for jets game that I saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 He did. That was nasty and unnecessary because he seemed to lead with his helmet. I was surprised that he wasn't flagged and so far has not been fined. That's his biggest fault, late hits, and he needs to control it. Does he though? It's not really that often he does, and frankly every team needs an enforcer. A guy who scares the other team because you frankly don't know if he's going to commit a felony on the field. That's the type of mentality that is needed to play the way Bradham does -- all speed and power, no fear. I get that this is the kitty-fied NFL these days where contact is frowned upon, but it's still a combat sport played by tough men going 100 mph. If you try to tame the beast, you end up taking away the guy's fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Does he though? It's not really that often he does, and frankly every team needs an enforcer. A guy who scares the other team because you frankly don't know if he's going to commit a felony on the field. That's the type of mentality that is needed to play the way Bradham does -- all speed and power, no fear. I get that this is the kitty-fied NFL these days where contact is frowned upon, but it's still a combat sport played by tough men going 100 mph. If you try to tame the beast, you end up taking away the guy's fuel. Totally agree. I'm really talking about after the whistle stuff. That said, I think we really ask too much of these guys. Yes, the whistle blows and you know you have to stop. The stopping is easy. But the NFL and officials also let a lot of crap go after the whistle. And when some opponent does something that pisses you off so much you lose it, sometimes you just have to say ok, that was bad but don't let it stop you from being super aggressive. When it happens too often, you have to stop it to some degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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