Dragoon Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 Literally didn’t notice him. Who cares? If he’s not contributing next year I’ll gladly agree to make him the whipping boy. 1
Rk_Bills86 Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 He's a rookie on a very deep D-Line that does a ton of rotations - he's fine. It' literally a stashed pick for possibly replacing the aging vets. 2
Augie Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 12:03 AM, Rk_Bills86 said: He's a rookie on a very deep D-Line that does a ton of rotations - he's fine. It' literally a stashed pick for possibly replacing the aging vets. Expand Didn’t we go thru this with Ed Oliver just last year early in the season? AJ is NOT Ed, but it’s the same kind of deal. Don’t throw the rookie into the fire, take your time, we are NOT in an urgent situation desperate for help. That’s a very good thing! 7
Putin Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 9:52 PM, CorkScrewHill said: Did anyone else see him? I am wondering if they only played him during the blackout as I cannot recall him being on the field. He had no stats so there is that. I guess at least he got on the field, but I hope the light turns on soon for him. Not bashing him .. just hope he makes an impact as I have no doubt we will need our depth players at some point on the line. Expand I don’t know man after watching ALL the injuries in week two I say (IMO) if they’re healthy enough to play they have to play , we don’t know who might be injured / or what will happen tomorrow so every WIN is IMPORTANT NOW !!! GO Bills baby lets beat the Rams and go 3-0 !!! On 9/23/2020 at 12:07 AM, Augie said: Didn’t we go thru this with Ed Oliver just last year early in the season? AJ is NOT Ed, but it’s the same kind of deal. Don’t throw the rookie into the fire, take your time, we are NOT in an urgent situation desperate for help. That’s a very good thing! Expand Well said !!! Agree 110% !!!
ProcessAccepted Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:31 PM, EasternOHBillsFan said: Just like Josh's rookie season.... Hell, just like ANY higher draft pick we've ever had... you just can't please everyone. They maybe just aren't used to seeing ACTUAL quality depth LOL Expand I blame Madden 😂 1 1
Billzfan37 Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:16 PM, thenorthremembers said: He has talented veterans ahead of him. He will get his time. Luckily the Bills have built the roster well enough where draft picks dont need to be starters "off the bus" anymore. Expand Still should have gone cornerback with that pick. Had to be someone available at that pick better than Levi Wallace 1
MJS Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 Good for him. Hope he keeps getting experience.
Orlando Buffalo Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 17 snaps is not nothing. I would guess that Miami had about 70 snaps and that would be about 25%, even if they had 80 snaps that would be 20% in a rotation D.
CorkScrewHill Posted September 23, 2020 Author Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:48 PM, Aussie Joe said: Off the back of a very disrupted offseason with no pre season games... But it’s Game 2...why isn’t he All Pro already??!! Expand Love you guys and your ability to read things into what others type .. never said I was expecting him to be an all-pro, or a starter or even a solid back-up yet. I was literally surprised he was on the field as I did not see him. My comment about the light turning on was based on all the injuries we are seeing league-wide. But never mind what I was trying to communicate .. just go for the why isn't he in the Pro Bowl, or heck the Hall of Fame. Aussie Joe I quoted you but there were several of the same ilk. It might be a good idea if this is a Buffalo Bills community to you know act like a community.
Beast Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 I can’t believe he didn’t have three sacks considering how much time he spent with his teammates and coaches this past off-season and training camp.
formerlyofCtown Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 11:04 PM, Cruiserplayer said: We have a quality d line. A.J. missed approximately 2500 reps that rookies normally get. He’s a tad undersized . What are you expecting? Expand What is he taking Star's position. He is listed at 6'6" and 280lbs. Have I missed something here.
TigerJ Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 I expect nothing this year. He might get a few tackles late in the season, but he's going to be a part time player only IMO. A year in the strength and conditioning program will help him.
JohnNord Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:53 PM, HOUSE said: What I saw was very impressive..... Expand What did you see? I didn’t notice him on the field Sunday and I haven’t watched the game replay yet
Cheektowaga Chad Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 Remember he is a second rounder not a first Also this is how you develop talent and keep winning for years and years not just have one or 2 good years. Defensive end is a key position and it will be pretty nice having an in house replacement for a couple of our older vets when we need the cap space
stevewin Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 9:53 PM, Warcodered said: So that's why there was a blackout, pretty sneaky. Expand Less tape for scouting - 4D chess 1
Aussie Joe Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 12:38 AM, CorkScrewHill said: Love you guys and your ability to read things into what others type .. never said I was expecting him to be an all-pro, or a starter or even a solid back-up yet. I was literally surprised he was on the field as I did not see him. My comment about the light turning on was based on all the injuries we are seeing league-wide. But never mind what I was trying to communicate .. just go for the why isn't he in the Pro Bowl, or heck the Hall of Fame. Aussie Joe I quoted you but there were several of the same ilk. It might be a good idea if this is a Buffalo Bills community to you know act like a community. Expand You didnt mention pro bowl but a lot of us have interpreted your initial post as being down on him. so far.. Just be a bit patient.. the real point of my post that you quoted is not that the Pro Bowl comment , but the fact that this is the one year where you have to cut Rookies more slack than usual...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 12:22 AM, ProcessAccepted said: I blame Madden 😂 Expand Don't get me started on that...... Madden 21 was a no go for me... Madden 20 was like a cartoon and now 21 is just as bad I hear...
Cruiserplayer Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) On 9/23/2020 at 1:21 AM, formerlyofCtown said: What is he taking Star's position. He is listed at 6'6" and 280lbs. Have I missed something here. Expand REPS Edited September 23, 2020 by Cruiserplayer
ganesh Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:55 PM, Straight Hucklebuck said: He needs a year in the weight room. A 5.02 40-yard, 17 reps on the bench and 32” vertical. He is a sub-par NFL athlete based on those testing metrics, so I think that’s where he needs to improve to get onto the field. Expand He was considered the 2nd best DE in the draft after Chase Young. I don't think he got to that level of standards without being good.
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