JM57 Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 isnt it better to draft bpa than for need or position? Its the coaches fault for not using his players right I'd agree with you. The good coaches adjust their scheme to suit the players they have. Rex Ryan does the opposite
FreddieJizzle22 Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 "I knew I wasn't a fit for that defense" I don't like hearing him say that. Just take responsibility for your play last year. I find it unprofessional to blame the guy(s) who left...just my opinion.
John from Riverside Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 "I knew I wasn't a fit for that defense" I don't like hearing him say that. Just take responsibility for your play last year. I find it unprofessional to blame the guy(s) who left...just my opinion. You dont even know the context of how that was asked Freddie? Reporter "do you feel that last year was not a good scheme fit for you" Player "responds to question" That could have been the way it went down correct? Its not like he was complaning last year while the season was going on correct? What if he is just telling the truth in response to a media question?
Dragonborn10 Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 You dont even know the context of how that was asked Freddie? Reporter "do you feel that last year was not a good scheme fit for you" Player "responds to question" That could have been the way it went down correct? Its not like he was complaning last year while the season was going on correct? What if he is just telling the truth in response to a media question? Agreed. I like it when athletes are honest. He has a body frame perfect for a 4-3 DE. He never played OLB in college. Still he was fat and slow last year. He had shoulder surgery not knee surgery. He could have shown up in shape and 20 or more pounds lighter than he did even with the shoulder injury. But past is past. They need this kid to be a star. Play fast and get to the QB just like Mario said.
Doc Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Agreed. I like it when athletes are honest. He has a body frame perfect for a 4-3 DE. He never played OLB in college. Still he was fat and slow last year. He had shoulder surgery not knee surgery. He could have shown up in shape and 20 or more pounds lighter than he did even with the shoulder injury. But past is past. They need this kid to be a star. Play fast and get to the QB just like Mario said. He was a rookie learning a new position, coming off shoulder surgery and who missed all of training camp and half the season. He deserved some slack.
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Actually it's an indictment of Whaley... No, it's not. Whaley drafted him because Rex wanted him.
Coach Tuesday Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 No, it's not. Whaley drafted him because Rex wanted him. Exactly.
FreddieJizzle22 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 You dont even know the context of how that was asked Freddie? Reporter "do you feel that last year was not a good scheme fit for you" Player "responds to question" That could have been the way it went down correct? Its not like he was complaning last year while the season was going on correct? What if he is just telling the truth in response to a media question? He would've been more honest by saying that he just sucked last year. Period.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Had he kept Schwartz, Rex and that 4-3 wide 9 defense would have easily made the playoffs. Mario probably is still on the team and playing well. No less than 3 high draft picks could have been used on safeties, QB's, and TE's. And Rex would almost assuredly still be the HC. He was never that bad with clock management. He made some bad decision before the half and attempting some FG's that were not likely to be made. But all in all had the defense been maintained, Rex is still here. All that fat bastard had to do was add in a few exotic blitz packages to run 3-5 times per game. But no he has to switch everything and make our elite DL look and play horrible. Except everyone was out of shape, undisciplined, and unprepared.
Coach Tuesday Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 If he becomes an explosive pass rusher in the Suggs model, I'll be surprised and psyched - will happily eat crow.
vincec Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) It's hard to know what to make of reports that Lawson is beating Dawkins and Mills in the pass rush because Mills is a relatively weak pass protector and Dawkins is a rookie. It could be that Lawson is a better pass rusher than people thought or it could be that the tackles are worse than people thought. Hopefully it's the former but we won't know until they line up against some other teams. Edited August 2, 2017 by vincec
NoSaint Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 To be fair, "I felt uncomfortable" and "if I was healthy and went all in on the change I still couldn't have excelled in the role" are not the same thing. As a college kid coming to the NFL and playing a new position--- it would be strange if he didn't have comfort issues. That said, I'm happy he's back in a 43 even if I don't think it's a magic fix all forvthe defense where we shoot right into the top 5 for sure
John from Riverside Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 He would've been more honest by saying that he just sucked last year. Period. You honestly expect a player to do that.....seriously think about what you are saying
billieve420 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Actually it's an indictment of Whaley... I wouldn't be surprised if Rex wasn't calling for both Lawson and Ragland. Maybe Whaley agreed or maybe he didn't but no doubt Rex had a big influence over that draft.
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Rex wasn't calling for both Lawson and Ragland. Maybe Whaley agreed or maybe he didn't but no doubt Rex had a big influence over that draft. It was totally Rex call. Whaley did his job as a GM and got the players his coaches wanted. We had a dysfunctional organization. Whaley didn't even get to pick his own head coach. He should have realized Rex was a clown and picked his own guys.
Coach Tuesday Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 It was totally Rex call. Whaley did his job as a GM and got the players his coaches wanted. We had a dysfunctional organization. Whaley didn't even get to pick his own head coach. He should have realized Rex was a clown and picked his own guys. That actually is not the job of a GM, and that's why Whaley is no longer a GM.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Really liked this pick when they made it. Shaq appears to have the talent AND the intangibles. Strong work ethic. High motor on game day. Tremendous passion for the game. I think he gets to ten plus sacks this year. Hes my kind of player. Mcdermott kinda guy, before we had Mcdermott. That actually is not the job of a GM, and that's why Whaley is no longer a GM. You should just be... scouting and getting good players. It's hard to know what to make of reports that Lawson is beating Dawkins and Mills in the pass rush because Mills is a relatively weak pass protector and Dawkins is a rookie. It could be that Lawson is a better pass rusher than people thought or it could be that the tackles are worse than people thought. Hopefully it's the former but we won't know until they line up against some other teams. It's his first camp too. You work on technique and fundamentals in camp. He came mid-season into practices and was probably at least somewhat focused on where he needed to be.
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