26CornerBlitz Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) The guy was brought in to be a ST demon, but he looks like he can make a contribution for the defense. Given the injury situation he'd be a welcomed surprise. Lorenzo Alexander Turns in Strong Pass Rush Performance The Bills signed Lorenzo Alexander to be a leader on special teams, but with the injuries at outside backer, he is making his case to be a contributor on defense. Edited August 27, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 THE LORAX!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hope they keep him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yes, hopefully Alexander makes the team. He could be one of the better pick ups this off season. He was the 2012 NFC special teams Pro Bowl player when playing with the Redskins. He also seems to be a good leader and character guy, and he was nominated as the Walter Payton Man of the Year several times. Let's hope he has a good year or two left at age 33 as the Bills could use a great special teams player, some linebacker depth, and another veteran leader with character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/realnflnewsandupdates/videos/1850103681877746/ Definitely was not roughing the passer Edited August 27, 2016 by fansince88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yes, hopefully Alexander makes the team. He could be one of the better pick ups this off season. He was the 2012 NFC special teams Pro Bowl player when playing with the Redskins. He also seems to be a good leader and character guy, and he was nominated as the Walter Payton Man of the Year several times. Let's hope he has a good year or two left at age 33 as the Bills could use a great special teams player, some linebacker depth, and another veteran leader with character. Nice book report!😀Kidding! The Bills made a few signing in the offseason to try and get better on ST's . The injury bug will force one or two of them onto the field during O and D time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/realnflnewsandupdates/videos/1850103681877746/ Definitely was not roughing the passer If Roger would turn a portion of his attention from battling the players to actually requiring adequate refereeing the league would be a better place. You listening you over officious jerk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/realnflnewsandupdates/videos/1850103681877746/ Definitely was not roughing the passer Except he went low on the QB, which is a foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yes, hopefully Alexander makes the team. He could be one of the better pick ups this off season. He was the 2012 NFC special teams Pro Bowl player when playing with the Redskins. He also seems to be a good leader and character guy, and he was nominated as the Walter Payton Man of the Year several times. Let's hope he has a good year or two left at age 33 as the Bills could use a great special teams player, some linebacker depth, and another veteran leader with character. He's a lock. He's running with the 1's and has played well. I didn't know that he was such a high character guy. That's a bonus, especially in a locker room that has had some issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Except he went low on the QB, which is a foul. Nope. It was a horrible call, one that should earn the ref an official reprimand. Alexander grabbed him around his thigh and brought him down. Yes, an arm was lower, but this was not a low hit. Awful call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Except he went low on the QB, which is a foul. Yes. If he went low that would be a foul. In this case his helmet was at his waist and his arms wrapped around his thighs. Not a foul. What D'Angelo Hall did was a foul. Edited August 27, 2016 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 He's a lock. He's running with the 1's and has played well. I didn't know that he was such a high character guy. That's a bonus, especially in a locker room that has had some issues. This piece is worth the read. Written by his former teammate, Ryan Riddle - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1480333-lorenzo-alexander-the-most-interesting-man-in-the-nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I don't think it matters where his helmet was. Taking a QB down by the legs is a no-no now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 in the next 5 years qb's are gonna wear a flag. it would be a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Nope. It was a horrible call, one that should earn the ref an official reprimand. Alexander grabbed him around his thigh and brought him down. Yes, an arm was lower, but this was not a low hit. Awful call. Agreed They grade officials after each game and they are going to take some heat for that missed call. They thought he was below the knees and he was at the thigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthBuffaloKid Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Can someone out there explain the premise the refs used when making those calls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) I don't think it matters where his helmet was. Taking a QB down by the legs is a no-no now. But it's way cool when Spikes go low on their Rb a few plays later and the guy breaks his elbow? Isn't it supposed to be below the knees is where the penalty should be called ? Which he was over ? Edited August 27, 2016 by Ryan L Billz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) My observations; On the first one called back, the defender started at/near the waist and sort of slid down as the QB reeled backward which in real time could give the appearance of having gone at or below the knees. I can sorta forgive the mistake, but it was ultimately a bad call nonetheless. On the second call, I'm stumped. Looked fine in real time and from all angles on the replay. edit: if it were a real game I'd be livid. Edited August 27, 2016 by yall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 They were both clean as far as I could tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 First one was moronic. Alexander did nothing wrong, it was a safe height with safe technique. If it's a safety issue, maybe look at the tackle technique to assess penalties. Perfectly done. Second one, I get it. I think they've ruled the QB as sacked and that Biermann could've pulled up. Because he didn't and also fell towards his head, the flag was thrown. I had no issue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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