PromoTheRobot Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I'm a little disappointed that our front 4 is not hitting the QB more. We're close a lot and we've had some strip sacks, but if we could get to the QB a split second sooner we'd be an elite defense. Coach Wauffle needs to find a way to turn the pass rush up a notch.
BillsFan130 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Agreed. I was wondering the same thing myself. Better fix that problem next week because Oakland has a good o line, and Derek Carr can stretch the field vertically as well as anyone
Royale with Cheese Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 It's getting concerning for sure. 13 on the season right now which makes us 22nd in the league. Jacksonville already has 33 sacks....holy crap.
Rubes Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I was about to post something similar. The lack of pressure is very concerning. The good teams will eat us alive unless we find a way to get to the QB better.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I'm a little disappointed that our front 4 is not hitting the QB more. We're close a lot and we've had some strip sacks, but if we could get to the QB a split second sooner we'd be an elite defense. Coach Wauffle needs to find a way to turn the pass rush up a notch. sometimes QB pressure is as good as a sack. It caused 4 possible INT's, 2 made. No, I'm not a relative of Rex Ryan I'd prefer they didn't hit a QB a fraction of a second late and draw a flag.
SaviorPeterman Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Opposing coaches have enough film now to know how to slow down the pass rush (i.e. quick passes). Plus Frazier and McD insist on running a lot vanilla looks with little to no blitzing relying on the front four to generate pressure. Also don't be surprised if more teams take a page out of the Bucs playbook and run the no huddle more against us, seems like we struggled big time with it yesterday especially in the 2nd half when the Bucs started scoring TD's instead of FG's.
FLFan Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) A big issue it seems to me is lack of consistent push up the middle. Kyle does not seem to have the explosion he once had and Dareus, who they are paying to be that guy, is a shadow of his once dominating self, forcing them to use lesser players in that role. I expect a penetrating DT is going to be a very high priority in next year's draft. All great pass rushing teams have this. Edited October 23, 2017 by MDFan
yungmack Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I was about to post something similar. The lack of pressure is very concerning. The good teams will eat us alive unless we find a way to get to the QB better.Actually, they've been pretty good bringing pressure. It's the sacks that have been lacking. And there are far more knowledgeable D students - which I sure am not - around here who believe constant pressure is more important than sacks, probably because when QBs are constantly hurried, they tend to make turnovers, just as happened with JW yesterday. He easily could have two more INTs.
Bob in STL Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Well for starters ... the guy on the other defensive end, the one not named Jerry Hughes, needs to get more pressure. That and not much pressure up the middle is why we are not getting the sacks.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Y'all laughed at my "Fire Mike Waufle" thread. How long does this guy get a pass?
Gugny Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Actually, they've been pretty good bringing pressure. It's the sacks that have been lacking. And there are far more knowledgeable D students - which I sure am not - around here who believe constant pressure is more important than sacks, probably because when QBs are constantly hurried, they tend to make turnovers, just as happened with JW yesterday. He easily could have two more INTs. This is how I see it, too. I am also not knowledgeable with regard to defenses, however. I feel like the D is doing a great job stuffing the run and applying pressure to the QB. What concerns me more than the lack of sacks is the number of missed tackles behind the LOS. We get our fair share; but we seem to miss a lot, too.
BillsfanAZ Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Everyone loves to see sacks but offenses have been getting the ball out quicker or having backs stay in and help. There were several pressures on Winston yesterday where he just threw the ball to get rid of it.....some he completed, others he didnt. Some QB's will stay stand there for an extra second to take the hit while giving their WR's time and others wont.
Saxum Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I was about to post something similar. The lack of pressure is very concerning. The good teams will eat us alive unless we find a way to get to the QB better. That is right, we have not played any good teams?
hemma Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I'd like to see Milano blitz 6 or 8 x next week.
BigPappy Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I was about to post something similar. The lack of pressure is very concerning. The good teams will eat us alive unless we find a way to get to the QB better. They have been getting pressure. It's just not translating into sacks. It's one of the reasons why we have the 2nd highest rating in defense for QBR, somewhere around 66 and its why the good teams haven't been eating us alive. Its also the reason why our secondary has looked for the most part pretty good. Things didn't look all that good yesterday, especially in the second half, but by that time EJ Gaines was out again. He is the thread that holds it all together in the secondary for us. without him we are in real trouble. What is really frustrating me is during the game yesterday, there was several occasions where our best defensive players were on the sideline.....Hughes, K Williams and Dareus were together on the sideline. You want to rotate guys that's fine, but McD is going ex-stream with it and its effecting the defensive rhythm.
BillsfanAZ Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Y'all laughed at my "Fire Mike Waufle" thread. How long does this guy get a pass? so you want to fire a coach when you have a 4-2 record, top 5 in rush defense, and top 5 for takeaways? Sounds like a logical idea.
John from Riverside Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 To me its pretty simple Our 100 million dollar DT is not playing like a 100 million dollar DT
boyst Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 We got sacks against drop back passers like Ryan and Newton. We did not against quick read QBs like Dalton, Winston and Denver. That's because we didn't need to. Sacks are not all that
Dorkington Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I feel like our DL is told to prioritize maintaining gaps for the rush, over getting to the passer, especially against read option guys.
Mark Vader Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 A big issue it seems to me is lack of consistent push up the middle. Kyle does not seem to have the explosion he once had and Dareus, who they are paying to be that guy, is a shadow of his once dominating self, forcing them to use lesser players in that role. I expect a penetrating DT is going to be a very high priority in next year's draft. All great pass rushing teams have this. I think this is a very good possibility. I also think that McDermott will target Star Lotuleilei in free agency.
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