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And Bradham. And Hughes was stellar against the run. And Corey Graham. And don't forget that Marcel's head was on straight, which was a huge factor (and something Marrone gets partial credit for).

You're right Marrone does deserve some credit now that you mention it, and since I own an insurance agency, maybe I'll offer him a job.

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A lot of those big run plays were blown assignments some even by kiko. I can remember plenty of Jet games where we couldn't run a inch against rex

Rex and Pettine don't run the same defense.

 

Pettine runs his and Rex runs a much better defense. Pettine may have been coached under Rex but Pettine's defense will never be as good as Rex's.

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A lot of those big run plays were blown assignments some even by kiko. I can remember plenty of Jet games where we couldn't run a inch against rex

They were, but a lot of that was due to blitzing and the attack of Pettine's scheme, and if the guy missed the tackle or took a bad angle on the blitz, or the opposing team just happened to call the right running play, it was off to the races. The Bills 2013 running problem wasnt the 5-6 yard runs, it was the 15, 25, 35, 45 yard runs.

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They were, but a lot of that was due to blitzing and the attack of Pettine's scheme, and if the guy missed the tackle or took a bad angle on the blitz, or the opposing team just happened to call the right running play, it was off to the races. The Bills 2013 running problem wasnt the 5-6 yard runs, it was the 15, 25, 35, 45 yard runs.

Absolutely - that defense stoned RBs consistently. Also, bear in mind that the final garbage-time game of the season vs. the Pats really padded the negative rush D stats. Dareus was suspended for the first half and the d-line was completely exploited. They gave up 267 rushing yards in that game, and most of it in the first half: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290nwe.htm. There was also a freaking 83 yard kickoff return by RB LaGarette Blount in that game ...

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Rex runs a hybrid of the 3-4. It's like a 4-3 under. Lawson or Nigel could play Sam. I think Spikes is an ideal MLB but could also see him signing Harris or using Brown. Kiko will be WLB.

 

We do need a better, sober version of Branch. Terrence Knighton is a FA.

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Rex runs a hybrid of the 3-4. It's like a 4-3 under. Lawson or Nigel could play Sam. I think Spikes is an ideal MLB but could also see him signing Harris or using Brown. Kiko will be WLB.

 

We do need a better, sober version of Branch. Terrence Knighton is a FA.

what did the Bills run last season with Petine?

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