John from Riverside Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I am not talking about because of injury....I mean when everyone is healthy. I was REALLY impressed with Dodson first half of this game......what do ppl think of starting him over Klien when Edmunds and Milano come back. Myself....and its extremely early.....but I am scouting 1st round LB's at the will position in this next year's draft.
Not at the table Karlos Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I have not been impressed with Klein so far. Dodson is faster and has made the bigger plays. Both need to work on coverage besides Dodson’s near pick. 2
UConn James Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) After Milano’s most recent injury here, I’m not nuts about him re-signing for $13-15M/year when he’s unavailable. If Dodson proves he can fill the spot.... Injuries happen, especially to LBs. But I think we can probably replace and maybe upgrade his spot via the draft. There’s only so much to go around and Dawkins & Tre inked and Josh and Edmunds are due soon. Choices have to be made. Edited September 21, 2020 by UConn James 3
LeGOATski Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I thought he looked good. It's still early, though. I don't think he's won any spots. Pretty much a wash between him and Klein. 2 minutes ago, UConn James said: After Milano’s most recent injury here, I’m not nuts about him re-signing for $13-15M/year when he’s unavailable. Injuries happen, especially to LBs. But I think we can probably replace and maybe upgrade his spot via the draft. There’s only so much to go around and Dawkins & Tre inked and Josh and Edmunds are due soon. Choices have to be made. how many games has he missed in his career? At this point Milano is clear starter material and a playmaker in this defense. And I think he loves the Bills. If they can get a reasonable deal done, I think he and Edmunds are a very valuable pairing. 6
Rc2catch Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I think Klein is takin a little too much beating here. He is who he is, this is what they signed. Good work ethic, good instincts, good football player. We are very spoiled seeing Edmunds and Milano out there and the speed they bring, Klein ain’t never been fast. We don’t generally have use for 3 starting caliber linebackers given the nickel so Klein was a smart signing since he’s a vet and can help out when needed at basically all 3 spots. If Milano is staying they’ll just continue to invest some draft capital on backups, if not we’d obviously need to hit on a free agent or higher draft pick to replace Milano. 3
John from Riverside Posted September 21, 2020 Author Posted September 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: I thought he looked good. It's still early, though. I don't think he's won any spots. Pretty much a wash between him and Klein. It is early....but so far Dodson looks much more violent and more of a playmaker then Klein 3
Saint Doug Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Our defense is fairly average when Milano is out. Let’s not run him out of town yet. 3 4
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Sure, competition is good and Dodson has proven (IMO) that he should get a shot to compete with Klein. Maybe share snaps and see who comes out on top?
LeGOATski Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: It is early....but so far Dodson looks much more violent and more of a playmaker then Klein In one game where they had different assignments. Both looked strong in run support, but obviously don't have the same range as Edmunds and Milano. I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying you're not right yet. I don't think he's earned anything after this one game and the starters will likely be back this week.
John from Riverside Posted September 21, 2020 Author Posted September 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: In one game where they had different assignments. Both looked strong in run support, but obviously don't have the same range as Edmunds and Milano. I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying you're not right yet. I don't think he's earned anything after this one game and the starters will likely be back this week. Lets hop our starters are back....I really hope that the plan was to get past Miami because we had a much tougher test in the Rams coming up 4
ColoradoBills Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, Saint Doug said: Our defense is fairly average when Milano is out. Let’s not run him out of town yet. No one wants to run Milano out of town that's for sure. He may leave for big money. While it's true Milano is the biggest $ UFA the Bills have there is a lot of other guys to sign/replace this off season. It will end up being a money decision and nobody is happy about it. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/buffalo-bills/ 1
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: No one wants to run Milano out of town that's for sure. He may leave for big money. While it's true Milano is the biggest $ UFA the Bills have there is a lot of other guys to sign/replace this off season. It will end up being a money decision and nobody is happy about it. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/buffalo-bills/ He a nice player and all. $13 mil per year? Jaylin Smith money? I’m not sure I see that 4
ColoradoBills Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: He a nice player and all. $13 mil per year? Jaylin Smith money? I’m not sure I see that I got to think he won't be playing for the Bills if he wants 13 per. 1
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, ColoradoBills said: I got to think he won't be playing for the Bills if he wants 13 per. I’m sure he wants what he can get as most do, nothing wrong with that. I just dropped the jaw at the value estimate and comps
ColoradoBills Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I’m sure he wants what he can get as most do, nothing wrong with that. I just dropped the jaw at the value estimate and comps I generally agree with Spotrac a lot on valuations but I think they were way off on his. It will be the most interesting off season negotiations by far.
Beast Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Never give top flight money to an OLB unless he gets to the QB 10 plus times a year. 2
LABILLBACKER Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I got to think he won't be playing for the Bills if he wants 13 per. There's no way they're paying him 13M. That money will go to Tremaine. 2
TroutDog Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Personally, I thought he was much hungrier than Klein. May be because he’s a UDFA...either way, I liked it given the situation. 1
JohnNord Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I think we need to see more from Dodson. I was listening to one of the Bills reporters post game. They thought that Dodson’s plays at first glance might look better than it will when watching the game film. The middle of the field was open a lot and you have to put that on the LB’s. I think he shows potential but I need to see more
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Folks, the Bills only have two starting 'backers. Their primary defense includes Taron Johnson. 2
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