billspro Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 McDermott said as of now Alexander and Humber are starting OLBs and Ragland is starting MLB. Preston is a backup right now. Reddick is a real possibility at 10 if that is the case. The LB out of Vandy could be a possibility in a trade down scenario. I think Reddick would be the best fit for this D in the entire draft.
r00tabaga Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Link? Most depth charts have Lorax and Reggie at olb and Preston, Humber & Valles at middle so...
billspro Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Mike Rodak on twitter Sean McDermott says he expects Reggie Ragland to start at MLB. Also labels Preston Brown as a MLB, but does not use word starter. Edited March 28, 2017 by billspro
H2o Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0638385915051383645-4 Doesn't mention the starting OLB's, but it does say PB is a backup.
billspro Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 Bills coach Sean McDermott says Ramon Humber and Lorenzo Alexander are currently slated to be his outside linebackers in 4-3 defense. That's a jump for Humber, who was almost exclusively a special teams player last season for Buffalo. Also on Mike Rodak's twitter
NewEra Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Mike Rodrack on twitter Sean McDermott says he expects Reggie Ragland to start at MLB. Also labels Preston Brown as a MLB, but does not use word starter. Loving McD already. PBrown = lose
Blokestradamus Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Mock if you must but on the few snaps he got last year, Humber played WILB pretty well. I'd rather add a starter and keep him in reserve but it's no secret that I like the guy.
bilzfancy Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Foster, Reddick, or Zack(Ritchie) Cunningham would be fine with me
The Jokeman Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Or maybe he's trying to let Zach Brown know we have a starting spot open for him if he wants to re-sign here. Yet with Preston being his main supporter to re-signing here it might prove difficult.
billspro Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 Mock if you must but on the few snaps he got last year, Humber played WILB pretty well. I'd rather add a starter and keep him in reserve but it's no secret that I like the guy. I agree he did play well last year in his limited snaps. I could live with him as a starter. There is no doubt that position at least needs competition though. Or maybe he's trying to let Zach Brown know we have a starting spot open for him if he wants to re-sign here. Yet with Preston being his main supporter to re-signing here it might prove difficult. That is very possible as well.
Juice_32 Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Say what you will about the "one voice" philosophy, but every time McD speaks I like him more and feel better about where the Bills are headed.
Royale with Cheese Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 I thought Preston Brown could be considered WLB like in Schwartz system but maybe not. Linebacker is definitely an option now I wasn't considering at 10.
dpberr Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 I wonder if there is a metric on player rotation during a game and whether that has increased in recent years. To me, being the "starter" means less and less with the increased interest of teams rotating in players often to fit a certain play, scheme, point in the game, or just rest. I don't think any of these linebackers are going to necessarily be on the field all the time. You'll see a heavy rotation of players at each of the three spots. I don't see the Bills drafting the classically defined "linebacker." I foresee them drafting a strong safety they can convert to LB.
Blokestradamus Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 I don't see the Bills drafting the classically defined "linebacker." I foresee them drafting a strong safety they can convert to LB. I have toyed with a scenario where they ask Jamal Adams to bulk up to the 220-225 range and let him be a short area terror playing WLB. Other guys I could see are Montae Nicholson, Rayshawn Jenkins, Nate Gerry.
YoloinOhio Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 This makes sense. Preston isn't a wlb in this defense. I think Jarrad Davis is in play if Zach doesn't sign
billspro Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 I have toyed with a scenario where they ask Jamal Adams to bulk up to the 220-225 range and let him be a short area terror playing WLB. Other guys I could see are Montae Nicholson, Rayshawn Jenkins, Nate Gerry. what about Peppers in that scenario? The guy excelled at that position in college.
Blokestradamus Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 what about Peppers in that scenario? The guy excelled at that position in college. He's a running back and you'll never convince me of anything to the contrary
YoloinOhio Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Going back to when McD talked a few weeks ago (I think it was at the combine), he said LB was where they would be "creative"
Zac Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 This makes sense. Preston isn't a wlb in this defense. I think Jarrad Davis is in play if Zach doesn't sign I'm all in on Davis
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