Homey D. Clown Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I know it's way early in the season and FA hasn't officially started yet but I'm getting nervous about the D. Kiko is gone and Hughes and Searcy are probably out the door too. These are good/very good players and I don't know if we can get the same quality players in FA. Factor in a new HC, DC and the potential switch to a 3-4 scheme and it's got me worried. It wouldn't be good if the D regressed this year given the ground and pound offensive strategy. Nope.
GunnerBill Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I for the record, am worried. I'd be worried if you weren't.
Turbosrrgood Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) If it was me the front seven would be M Williams, Dareus, K Wiliams , G Hardy Alonso, Brown Bradham The truth is that I've loved Doug's small moves - draft rounds 3-7, stealing other teams practice squad players, finding guys on the wavier wire, Incognito etc I have not loved the Bills flashy moves- Chris Williams, Sammy Watkins, Bryce Brown, Rex Ryan, McCoy, Cassel You consider Chris Williams, Bryce Brown, and Cassel flashy moves? Why not throw Thad Lewis on there? Edited March 6, 2015 by Turbosrrgood
Big Gun Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I know it's way early in the season and FA hasn't officially started yet but I'm getting nervous about the D. Kiko is gone and Hughes and Searcy are probably out the door too. These are good/very good players and I don't know if we can get the same quality players in FA. Factor in a new HC, DC and the potential switch to a 3-4 scheme and it's got me worried. It wouldn't be good if the D regressed this year given the ground and pound offensive strategy. Really? Lose a LB who was hurt all year yet the defense got better from the year before, hmmmm, maybe lose a depth safety and Hughes who is a very good player. Those guys will be replaced if gone and oh by the way, bring in the absolute best defensive football mind in the business today. Nah, i'm not worried one bit. Like someone else said if you are worried about the defense maybe you should stop posting for a while.
Dr. K Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I'm of the opinion that this defense will not rank as high under Rex as it did under Schwartz.
Turbosrrgood Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I'm of the opinion that this defense will not rank as high under Rex as it did under Schwartz. Well the odds are with you on that one, because the defense was among the best in the league last year. A lot easier to go down than up. For the record, I still think the D will be very good, even if they aren't ranked as high as last year.
Beef Jerky Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Well the odds are with you on that one, because the defense was among the best in the league last year. A lot easier to go down than up. For the record, I still think the D will be very good, even if they aren't ranked as high as last year. They will be #1 next year...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I don't give a !@#$ where they are ranked as long as we win
clearwater cadet Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Hughes will get offers but teams have to believe a portion of his success is related to the system he was in, and I'm not saying he wasn't good but you have to believe our d made him better. I don't believe he will 12 to 14 a year unless its a non ccontender with 50 in cap space.
Proteus Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Harris is off the market now. IMO I think if Hughes, Searcy and Spikes all walk and we don't add at least one really nice piece to the defense, it will be nearly impossible for our defense to play at the same level as last season. Rex or no Rex.
Deranged Rhino Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 This team could suck horribly. For years. We don't deserve it but this whole Rex thing could blow. This team has sucked horribly. For years. Things are turning around, it's time to let go of that fear and embrace the positives that have come our way. New, deep pocket owners committed to keeping the team here, the first real NFL coach the franchise has had since Wade, days before UFA even begins we've already ugraded at OG, RB, and QB. Deep breaths. It'll be okay.
Proteus Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I don't really understand the logic in letting Searcy walk. I can understand Hughes getting away because of what they will most likely pay Dareus , Gilmore, etc but to let them both leave is concerning. I like what I have seen from Duke Williams and Rambo. I am more worried about the front 7. Brown had a good rookie year but I don't think we can assume that he wI'll be a stud just yet. Lawson is getting up there and was used sparingly last season, that definitely worries me. Plus our depth at LB is suddenly weak. I think adding a nice piece to the front 7 should definitely be a priority. Edited March 6, 2015 by Proteus
Mr. WEO Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Searcy was not a depth guy. He is significantly better than Duke and was coming into his own. Highly undervalued by Bills fans. If the Bills don't fine a quality replacement I'll go WAY out on a limb and say they'll end up missing him more than Hughes. Come on! No way. Searcy is a replacement type player. They wouldn't miss a beat without him. Orders of magnitude different from Hughes. Edited March 6, 2015 by Mr. WEO
Niagara Dude Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I'm of the opinion that this defense will not rank as high under Rex as it did under Schwartz Jim Schwartz played a very conversative defense(would almost never send more then 4 guys) and Rex Ryan will have a top 4-5 defense without question .If he was so great why is still without a job?
Uffalo Ills Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 The CBs who were playing for the Jets last season would like to take your order...please speak into the clown's mouth.
BuffaloBaumer Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I really don't think it matters until we get at least a mediocre QB. I think the only way this team makes the playoffs is if EJ somehow turns the corner.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 One of Rex's best assets is him being able to produce a great defense with average players. He does not have that problem here. No I am not worried about the defense CBF
John from Riverside Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I dont know what people are worried about....this defense is going to be SO FRICKEN GOOD What i want to see if they can fix the offense....which they are attempting to do
Dorkington Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 As of right now, we have three starting spots available on defense... So yeah I'm getting a little concerned. Hopefully we continue to be aggressive in building talent. Our offense probably won't be good enough to get it done with a middle of the road defense.
John from Riverside Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 As of right now, we have three starting spots available on defense... So yeah I'm getting a little concerned. Hopefully we continue to be aggressive in building talent. Our offense probably won't be good enough to get it done with a middle of the road defense. What are the 3 starting spots?
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