26CornerBlitz Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 @PFF Ranking all 32 NFL cornerback groups, starting with @ChrisHarrisJr and @Broncos at No. 1. http://pffoc.us/25LJVSN 5. Buffalo BillsTop CBs: Ronald Darby, Stephon Gilmore, Sterling Moore Key stat: Darby and Gilmore combined for a 5.1 coverage snaps per target mark in 2015. Rex Ryan’s aggressive scheme puts a lot of pressure on his cornerbacks, and unsurprisingly, both Darby and Gilmore were among the league’s most-targeted corners last season (tied for fourth-most) on a per-snap basis. Both stood up to that examination well, and Sterling Moore should provide an upgrade—if he wins the job—over Nickell Robey at slot corner. Robey has allowed 1,041 receiving yards and a passer rating north of 100.0 over the past two seasons combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 @PFF Ranking all 32 NFL cornerback groups, starting with @ChrisHarrisJr and @Broncos at No. 1. http://pffoc.us/25LJVSN 5. Buffalo BillsTop CBs: Ronald Darby, Stephon Gilmore, Sterling Moore Key stat: Darby and Gilmore combined for a 5.1 coverage snaps per target mark in 2015. Rex Ryan’s aggressive scheme puts a lot of pressure on his cornerbacks, and unsurprisingly, both Darby and Gilmore were among the league’s most-targeted corners last season (tied for fourth-most) on a per-snap basis. Both stood up to that examination well, and Sterling Moore should provide an upgrade—if he wins the job—over Nickell Robey at slot corner. Robey has allowed 1,041 receiving yards and a passer rating north of 100.0 over the past two seasons combined. So Moore is an upgrade over Robey, but he might not win the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 So Moore is an upgrade over Robey, but he might not win the job? Kevon Seymour might be the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K D Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Kevon Seymour might be the guy. Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) If either of these guys could provide an upgrade over Robey that would be big for the Bills D this year. I respect what Robey has done as much as the next guy, but the fact is he is often exploited in coverage. Without McKelvin, they need at least one of these corners to step up or it will be a long year. On another note, the Broncos could be in trouble with Talib. Even if he recovers from the gunshot wound, he may be headed for big legal trouble and potential suspension. Edited June 8, 2016 by MDFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Honestly I didn't realize Robey was such a liability... I know he wasn't as good as he was his first year under Perrine, but didn't quite realize the liability he was. Also... who is Sterling Moore? Have I not been paying attention at all? Is he the rookie 6th rounder from USC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 So Moore is an upgrade over Robey, but he might not win the job? but if he does beat him out, he will likely be an upgrade. Kevon Seymour might be the guy. probably not this year, but long term id say very possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 If either of these guys could provide an upgrade over Robey that would be big for the Bills D this year. I respect what Robey has done as much as the next guy, but the fact is he is often exploited in coverage. Without McKelvin, they need at least one of these corners to step up or it will be a long year. On another note, the Broncos could be in trouble with Talib. Even if he recovers from the gunshot wound, he may be headed for big legal trouble and potential suspension. Agreed on all fronts. I have been a big Robey fan but he really struggled last year. I like him coming off of the edge but I worry about him in coverage. Darby and Gilmore are studs and it sounds like Seymour may be a diamond in the rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Robey has to face Edelman and Landry 4 times a years. Robey is a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Agreed on all fronts. I have been a big Robey fan but he really struggled last year. I like him coming off of the edge but I worry about him in coverage. Darby and Gilmore are studs and it sounds like Seymour may be a diamond in the rough. since his first day ive said it seems he does much better moving forward than he does turning and running with a guy. i dont know that the stats/pff rankings/whatever bear that out -- but anecdotally from just watching the games live, it does seem like a guy that i want moving towards the line and not with his back to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Robey has to face Edelman and Landry 4 times a years. Robey is a good player. Robey is not a good player. He is marginal. He can blitz off the edge when the blitz package is disguised. But overall he gets beat a lot because he is small. I would not be surprised if he doesn't make the team this year. Sterling Moore, Corey White, Mario Butler and Kevon Seymour all have more upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Gilmore occasionally gives up catches. Bust! Edited June 8, 2016 by C.Biscuit97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 but if he does beat him out, he will likely be an upgrade. probably not this year, but long term id say very possible. One would hope that all players who win the job represent upgrades over those they beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 One would hope that all players who win the job represent upgrades over those they beat. one would hope. the wording in the article was enjoyable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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