GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2020 Posted September 14, 2020 54 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: Man this board is obsessed with releasing Murphy. AJE is a rookie, playing behind 3 vets, 2 of them are pretty damn good too. Gunner pointed out, the 4th spot isn’t up for grabs because of ST contributions. This is not common, but also not a big deal. This is COVID era, no preseason, limited camp reps, etc. They went with the two vets who KNOW our defense in Hughes and Murphy and also the guy they signed as a FA whose been a stud in Addison. How is this so hard for so many people to grasp? If we had losers at DE ahead of him, that would be a concern. But week 1 against a divisional opponent they rolled with their ST ace, our two starters who know the D, and our FA guy whose a double digit sack DE (and also learning the D). Seriously, this is no where near the issue like 99% of the people here are making it out to be. And let’s not forget, McD loves bringing rookies along slow as well. End of the day, AJE was a luxury pick (in terms of this year) at a position we are deep at for the intention of being a guy for our future to take over for our older DEs. It was never about week 1. And I am no lover of Murphy but reading between the lines on what Sal C and Joe B did say (insofar as they were allowed to) he was one of the stars of camp and lined up with the first team more often than not. He started yesterday as well. In a world where the Bills were a 6-10 to 8-8 type team you release Murphy and start getting AJ real live reps. But after 10 years of being that the Bills are now a 9 to 12 win team trying to make a run. If they still think Murphy can get to the Quarterback then why release him to save money or rush AJ out there?
Alphadawg7 Posted September 14, 2020 Posted September 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: And I am no lover of Murphy but reading between the lines on what Sal C and Joe B did say (insofar as they were allowed to) he was one of the stars of camp and lined up with the first team more often than not. He started yesterday as well. In a world where the Bills were a 6-10 to 8-8 type team you release Murphy and start getting AJ real live reps. But after 10 years of being that the Bills are now a 9 to 12 win team trying to make a run. If they still think Murphy can get to the Quarterback then why release him to save money or rush AJ out there? Agreed, and with him and Hughes being the only ones with experience in our system, it was pretty easy to see he was likely opening the season as the starter. I do think Addison will eventually take over the duties as a "starter" being a more complete DE and once he shows he is up to speed with our scheme. But at the end of the day, starter designation isnt a big deal as McD loves rotating guys and keeping them fresh. So all 3 will see a lot of reps regardless who is listed as the starter. And this is why AJE was no surprise to not dress week 1...like you pointed out too, the 4th DE spot was never his to grab because Daryl is such a ST ace. So it was up to AJE to overtake Addison essentially, which is pretty silly thing for anyone to think was a legit option for week 1. Bonus point: Jefferson is more of a DE anyway even though they have rotating into the DT area more due to Star opting out, Butler hurt, and Harrison being brought along slowly after his injury (as they should). So they really had him available too to play DE in the event of injuries in game. AJE will get his time...right now, opening the season with 2 divisional games and having quality players ahead of him, I just think the focus and priority is on winning those important games and not developing a 2nd round pick at a position we are so deep at. And its pretty clear, they feel the same.
YoloinOhio Posted September 20, 2020 Author Posted September 20, 2020 Epenesa will make his debut today for the Bills. Go AJ! 3 1 1
Chandler#81 Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Epenesa will make his debut today for the Bills. Go AJ! Thanks, YOLO! You da Man! 2
Manther Posted September 20, 2020 Posted September 20, 2020 55 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Epenesa will make his debut today for the Bills. Go AJ! Come on AJ, announce your presence with authority! 52 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Thanks, YOLO! You da Man! Double that! Thanks Yolo! You rock! Go Bills!!
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