2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Amusing how some here know more about LB play then a HC that got his job because of how good he coached defenses.That really doesn't prove anything. Coaches have plans that blow up in their face all of the time. Rex was hired for his supposed defensive genius and his D was awful. Plenty of fans questioned him throughout the process and got responses just like yours, "do you actually think you know defense better than Rex Ryan ahahaha." Truth is its not an impossibility for a fan to see an issue ahead of time and ultimately be right about it. these coaches are humans who !@#$ up, not deities. We're here to share our takes and it would be awfully boring and unfruitful if all we ever did is bow down to the genius that is Bills management. I'm happy to read what people have to say if they can put together a compelling argument. That said I like this signing
Beef Jerky Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 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. So only one guy was the beneficiary of Rex's defense?
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 McDermott knows way more about what he needs for hisD than you or me. ....but the signing will spawn 33 threads squawking about it......some things NEVER change......Whaley's fault..................
1st&ten Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I've got a bad feeling about paying a 1 year wonder. Good for LorAx. Well, you could be right but I like idea of paying for production. Guy seemed to give 100% effort all the time. I'm glad the old guy finally landed a decent contract.
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I like Alexander. I'm glad he's back. I personally would have put him at SLB, got rid of Preston Brown and brought back Zach. I have no issue with the signing, I just wish it meant that cement foot Preston Brown was gone. I'm just confused at where he will play.
JMF2006 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Sure beats the vet minimum;) Glad he got paid and its reasonable,welcome back Lorax:) Now kill Brady on a clean hit in game one:) Edited March 11, 2017 by JMF2006
oldmanfan Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 That really doesn't prove anything. Coaches have plans that blow up in their face all of the time. Rex was hired for his supposed defensive genius and his D was awful. Plenty of fans questioned him throughout the process and got responses just like yours, "do you actually think you know defense better than Rex Ryan ahahaha." Truth is its not an impossibility for a fan to see an issue ahead of time and ultimately be right about it. these coaches are humans who !@#$ up, not deities. We're here to share our takes and it would be awfully boring and unfruitful if all we ever did is bow down to the genius that is Bills management. I'm happy to read what people have to say if they can put together a compelling argument. That said I like this signing If there is a compelling argument I quite agree
hondo in seattle Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 That really doesn't prove anything. Coaches have plans that blow up in their face all of the time. Rex was hired for his supposed defensive genius and his D was awful. Plenty of fans questioned him throughout the process and got responses just like yours, "do you actually think you know defense better than Rex Ryan ahahaha." Truth is its not an impossibility for a fan to see an issue ahead of time and ultimately be right about it. these coaches are humans who !@#$ up, not deities. We're here to share our takes and it would be awfully boring and unfruitful if all we ever did is bow down to the genius that is Bills management. I'm happy to read what people have to say if they can put together a compelling argument. That said I like this signing You're right, coaches are humans not deities. And some of Rex's mistakes were readily apparent. Nonetheless, I laugh when fans overflowing with hubris think they're smarter than scouts and coaches. There's a lot of professional expertise in the NFL. The higher guys have been mentored and trained for years. Sometimes our second-guessing is like an amateur watching a neurosurgeon at work and questioning his choice of instruments. Of course, it's more fun when we second-guess. But when we say so-and-so is a moron and an idiot, we go too far. What the hell do we actually know? Back to Lorax, I'm happy to have him back.
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) What the hell do we actually know?Collectively, all 15 thousand of us combined? I would say we know quite a lot. I like the signing too, my friend. Edited March 11, 2017 by 2018 Our Year For Sure
3rdand12 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 @onemangang97 Going back to Buffalo! #billsmafia
3rdand12 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Well that will be a big mistake. Gronk and Allen are licking their chops. Micah Hyde says hello
RyanC883 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Whaley sucks. WTF. J/K. Love this. Didn't see it coming at all. Very reasonable price for an all-around performer. Micah Hyde says hello That was also a great signing!! Wonder if we would take Ruben Foster if he fell to us.
billsfan89 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Not a bad deal at all, hopefully they can resign Zach Brown and really round out the front 7 nicely.
3rdand12 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Not a bad deal at all, hopefully they can resign Zach Brown and really round out the front 7 nicely. If they brought Z Brown back or someone with that cover speed. I would be tickled honestly. Very pleased about Alexander staying a Bill.
bmur66 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I am glad he is back. People say he faded but I believe he was playing thru an injury. This dude never takes a play off and didn't quit with 2/3 of the team last year. Good deal👍🏼
PromoTheRobot Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 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? I think you are making assumptions. Zach Brown is probably playing the field to get an idea of his value.
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I am glad he is back. People say he faded but I believe he was playing thru an injury. This dude never takes a play off and didn't quit with 2/3 of the team last year. Good deal👍🏼he may have faded a bit down the stretch but he was indeed playing through an injury. He has the mentally tough mindset we need. Edited March 11, 2017 by YoloinOhio
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