K-9 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 What does it tell you when our corners are the #1 and #3 most targeted in the league? https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/01/10-most-targeted-nfl-cornerbacks/ Tells me we've been way ahead in a couple games and teams have to throw. Brady's gonna toss it up 60 times a game no matter what. GO BILLS!!!
MyDogLuvsPB Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 What I like is that it wasn't just a couple of big plays that show up on the stat sheet. He is consistently blanketing his recievers on every play. It feels like we had a first round pick this year. FP Heck yea! Awesome!! Happy for the kid, he's definitely stepped up to the challenge. I was just hoping he'd fill in admirably until McKelvin returned, now I'm thinking we should keep him in the starting lineup. This kid is a gamer and a ballhawk.... When Leodis returns, we're going to have some depth now.
DC Greg Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Whaley is a beast. I wish they sold his jeresey. That is actually an awesome idea. If the Bills win the superbowl this year I'll get a custom "Whaley" #16 jersey
thebandit27 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Tells me we've been way ahead in a couple games and teams have to throw. Brady's gonna toss it up 60 times a game no matter what. GO BILLS!!! I'm dying to know how they get those target numbers...when I reviewed the all-22's, I had Gilmore down for 21 targets, and Darby for 24. EDIT: Sweet November! Look at this only-PFF gem from the opening: After three weeks the range of targets for starting corners goes from 33 targets for Stephon Gilmore to five targets for Cary Williams, and you would be hard pressed to find anyone who would say that Gilmore being targeted 11 times as much as Williams is a statement of how good either corner is. ---------------- So we now know that, according to PFF, 5 x 11 = 33. No wonder their grading system sucks. Edited October 1, 2015 by thebandit27
MyDogLuvsPB Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Rambo does camouflage very well. No one sees him unless he wants them to The man just makes plays. I understand why he wants the ball; he has great hands. At least he makes up for the "potential" Ron Brooks was supposed to have.
NoSaint Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 @TyDunne: CB Ronald Darby is named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month. Not sure if anyone could've predicted that back in August. @BuffaloBillsPR: #Bills CB Ronald Darby earns September D Rookie of the Month after leading the NFL in passes defensed (8) & tying for the lead in INTs (2). Weird how a defensive guru was able to use preseason to get him ready, right?
Kelly the Dog Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 teams are throwing a ton because they can't run the ball (or Brady) Or two of the three were getting massacred and had to throw the entire second half.
Uffalo Ills Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 But I thought it took years to develop a rookie corner into a starter....
3rdand12 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Also, Whaley has done a magnificent job putting this roster together, but we actually have some friggin'real coaches now. I don't think Darby's development would have been this rapid under previous coaching regimes. Donnie for Prez. A.Lynn for VP I guess it's time to eat some humble pie. I was really worried when McKelvin got hurt. I didn't think Darby, as a rookie, was up to the task. While I didn't imagine he'd play as bad as he had in preseason, I never thought he look this good. count me in the same murder of crow eaters. Kid has the makeup mentally
Webster Guy Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 hmmmm. a lot of defensive picks came before darby too. so somewhere along the way he must have learned to turn his head around and play the ball. imagine that, a coachable FSU player. his biggest challenge now is surviving the friendly fire from Rambo, who need to be coached on how to keep his eyes open when he hits. yikes. Karlos should be the offensive rookie with those freaky stats.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 hmmmm. a lot of defensive picks came before darby too. so somewhere along the way he must have learned to turn his head around and play the ball. imagine that, a coachable FSU player. his biggest challenge now is surviving the friendly fire from Rambo, who need to be coached on how to keep his eyes open when he hits. yikes. Karlos should be the offensive rookie with those freaky stats. Probably will go to Marriota, Hyde or Cooper But I agree he really deserves a mention here CBF
billsfan89 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 What I like is that it wasn't just a couple of big plays that show up on the stat sheet. He is consistently blanketing his recievers on every play. It feels like we had a first round pick this year. FP And Miller has come in and played solid like a 2nd round pick and Karlos has filled a nice role on the team too.
YoloinOhio Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Probably will go to Marriota, Hyde or Cooper But I agree he really deserves a mention here CBF it was Mariota. Hopefully we keep him from getting it for October though! Hyde is actually a 2nd year guy. 1st year as #1 RB. Edited October 1, 2015 by YoloinOhio
26CornerBlitz Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Darby keeping a level head It’s been a pretty good start to his rookie season. So good that CB Ronald Darby earned NFL Rookie of the Month honors Thursday. “It’s a blessing,” said Darby of the award recognition. “Each day I just come out and I work. I’ve got great receivers I can work against every day. I learn something new every day from the veterans and the coaches. So I come out every day ready to compete.”
BmarvB Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Awesome!! Happy for the kid, he's definitely stepped up to the challenge. I was just hoping he'd fill in admirably until McKelvin returned, now I'm thinking we should keep him in the starting lineup. This kid is a gamer and a ballhawk.... I'm thinking McKelvin just lost his starting spot the way Darby's coming around.
Doc Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Slot CB is a starting spot. When Leo returns, that's some serious talent at the CB position, and in the secondary.
1B4IDie Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 @TyDunne: CB Ronald Darby is named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month. Not sure if anyone could've predicted that back in August. @BuffaloBillsPR: #Bills CB Ronald Darby earns September D Rookie of the Month after leading the NFL in passes defensed (8) & tying for the lead in INTs (2). I no longer will question Whaley and team on draft picks. Pick I did not love at the time: Preston Brown Ronald Darby Karlos Williams Picks I love now: Preston Brown Ronald Darby Karlos Williams Whaley is the master he does not deserve second guessing.
Pete Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Way to go Ronald! Nice draft by Whaley. When Leodis returns, we can do some neat coverages similar to what Green Bay does. Here are GB's base defenses- Okie and Eagle (3-4-4) Nickel (2-4-5) Psycho (1-5-5) Dime (2-3-6) Bat (1-4-6) Prevent (1-3-7, 1-2-8) Hippo (4-4-3) Payback game on MNF in November- imagine having Leodis, Gilmore, Robey, Darby, Williams, Graham, and Rambo on the field at once- manning up on each wideout and sticking with them. The possibilities are endless
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