Andrew Son Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I'm mixed about this signing. Love his character and no doubt he had a great season last year. I'm just worried how he will fit into McDermott's scheme. I hope he wasn't just a product of the Ryan system. He'll be versatile, which seems to be what we are focusing on. I think he'll mainly play SAM. He's surprisingly athletic in space
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Not crazy about this I think he thrived in a system, for gods sake Maybin recorded 5 sacks in Hex's scheme ....FOUR were cheerleaders I believe.............
Patrick Duffy Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I like LoRax and all, but I'm not sure he's the divine being Well, I mean he was brought in last year for depth anyways I believe, he still can be very useful as far as LB depth goes.Still hoping to see great things from Ragland also. I'm sure they are probably going to look a a few more LBs too. But Zo showed he can start and hold it down for the most part so obviously if he gets outplayed in camp he will be useful for depth.
WhoTom Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Not crazy about this I think he thrived in a system, for gods sake Maybin recorded 5 sacks in Hex's scheme Maybin's numbers were coverage sacks. I don't think our secondary was responsible for many coverage sacks last year.
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 ....FOUR were cheerleaders I believe............. Hahahahahahahahaha, voluminous chuckle over here.
Mikie's Bills Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 per Lorax when asked how he fits in the new 4-3: Lorenzo AlexanderVerified account @onemangang97 @TPucks @SalSports Sam actually played it last year a ton. And yes off the ball. Interesting, most believe Ragland would play SAM this season..
Andrew Son Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Interesting, most believe Ragland would play SAM this season.. Ragland is classic MLB, IMO. I just don't know how Preston fits in... I don't think he's nearly athletic enough for WILL
Big Turk Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Good news, but I'm a little surprised that Z. Brown wasn't prioritized over Lo due to the change in scheme/age/etc. I assume he'd be a rotational pass rusher and ST guy mainly? And not a LB? He is a young 33....mostly special teamer and part-time role player, plus he takes excellent care of himself, so I wouldn't be too concerned over that... I'm mixed about this signing. Love his character and no doubt he had a great season last year. I'm just worried how he will fit into McDermott's scheme. I hope he wasn't just a product of the Ryan system. Let me get this straight. McDermott isn't worried about how he will fit into his scheme, but you are? Do you somehow have better knowledge about McDermott's scheme than he does himself? Edited March 11, 2017 by matter2003
Mikie's Bills Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Ragland is classic MLB, IMO. I just don't know how Preston fits in... I don't think he's nearly athletic enough for WILL Ragland was drafted to be a 3-4 ILB. Remains to be seen if he can stay on the field for all 3 downs. Preston's best year came as the MLB in a 4-3. I think he starts the year in the middle.
TPS Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Given that Brown hasn't signed with anyone yet, I have no doubt that he's pricing himself out of the current market. But good to have Zo back.i think they looked at browns work and weren't all they impressed. I doubt they bring him back regardless of asking price.
QCity Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 "I really don’t want to go to a different team” means he didn't get any other offers.
Andrew Son Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Ragland was drafted to be a 3-4 ILB. Remains to be seen if he can stay on the field for all 3 downs. Preston's best year came as the MLB in a 4-3. I think he starts the year in the middle. So you have Preston in the Middle and LoRax at WILL, where do you have Ragland? The bench? Rotating in? I don't see it
Zyg13 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 "I really don’t want to go to a different team” means he didn't get any other offers. Umm, no it doesn't.
klos63 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Just about as much as I think its bearable in terms of price. He isnt a fantastic scheme fit, but its clear that good character and leadership is valued by the new coaching staff, and he adds depth in the front 7 which is really lacking. I wonder if the coaches think differently than you do? I'm guessing since they signed him, they think he can help whatever 'scheme' they use. I think fans like saying the word 'scheme' , makes them sound smart.
nucci Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I've got a bad feeling about paying a 1 year wonder. Good for LorAx. You have a bad feeling about every move the Bills make
klos63 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 He is a young 33....mostly special teamer and part-time role player, plus he takes excellent care of himself, so I wouldn't be too concerned over that... Let me get this straight. McDermott isn't worried about how he will fit into his scheme, but you are? Do you somehow have better knowledge about McDermott's scheme than he does himself? It's crazy, isn't it?
nucci Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Locker room guy, too Overrated....it depends on his on field performance....tired of hearing about "locker room guys" I get the feeling that -- with regard to Alexander's pass rushing success -- he was largely a beneficiary of the Rex Ryan system. What the Bills WILL be getting for their money is a stud special teams player and a steady locker room and community presence. If I'm not mistaken, the last time Alexander was in a 4-3 defense, he played OLB and not edge rusher. Will be interesting to see what he does in McDermott's D. My gut feeling is that I feel the money could have been better spent elsewhere. Why does this matter?
Andrew Son Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 You have a bad feeling about every move the Bills make But if we sign Manziel on the other hand...
klos63 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Overrated....it depends on his on field performance....tired of hearing about "locker room guys" Why does this matter? obviously didn't help us get in the playoffs.
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