Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:30 PM, Behindenemylines said:

We are in our SB window. No doubts about that I contend. Bills have to do everything they can do to give Josh weapons and protection.   The D will need to develop to be good but looking at where we are we won’t be a top 5 defense AND be a top 5 Offense, so we need to focus on one or the other.  Since are already a top O we need to maintain and grow that with Depth added and scheme up the D.    
 

Focus then on the draft to add a few who can start to fill gaps on D and maybe the line, but also draft people who can grow for years to come.  
 

We are built to win by out scoring opponents not stopping opponents. Trying to change that will make us mediocre with the limited cap. 
 

 

Expand  

You don't have to be a top 5 D, but you can't get bulldozed every play and routinely give up 3rd and 15 because you have squat for a pass rush. Need a 1 tech, pass rusher and CB 2.

  • Agree 1
Posted

The Eagles 🦅 were a dumpster fire🔥 on offense last year. Wentz was a hot mess. I’m giving Ertz a pass last year because of the total dysfunction on that side of the ball, that being said I don’t think Ertz comes in and is a game changer. He will be solid at moving the sticks. He will be great against zone. Which is played a lot against us. He would be a welcome addition . I just hope his addition wouldn’t slow down our 10 & 11 personal sets. Or slow down Dawson’s development.

  • Like (+1) 2
Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:37 PM, Green Lightning said:

You don't have to be a top 5 D, but you can't get bulldozed every play and routinely give up 3rd and 15 because you have squat for a pass rush. Need a 1 tech, pass rusher and CB 2.

Expand  

 

Depending on Ertz, we would have to pull a KC and do some cap gymnastics, but we could really supercharge the defense by signing a pass rusher, drafting a CB2 at 30 and then Slayton from UF.

 

Say it's Clowney, for example..

 

Hughes - Star - Oliver - Clowney

Addison - Slayton - Butler - Epenesa

 

Edmunds - Milano

 

T. Johnson

 

White - Pick 30

 

Hyde - Poyer

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:37 PM, Green Lightning said:

You don't have to be a top 5 D, but you can't get bulldozed every play and routinely give up 3rd and 15 because you have squat for a pass rush. Need a 1 tech, pass rusher and CB 2.

Expand  


Believe the return of a star helps the D.  Allows the LB’s to focus on their jobs, instead of RB’s getting to the 2nd level. 

 

That being said, yes we need better edge rush.  Just hope the Bills are not putting that on Epenesa.  Need an established edge guy.  With a better pass rush, takes pressure of the secondary, although we do need a starting CB opposite White and backup.

 

 

Posted

Ertz is an upgrade.  He would make our offense more multiple.  Help attack the middle of the field. Takes some pressure off Knox.  He would be a massive get for Buffalo.  I dont think it happens.

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:30 PM, Behindenemylines said:

We are in our SB window. No doubts about that I contend. Bills have to do everything they can do to give Josh weapons and protection.   The D will need to develop to be good but looking at where we are we won’t be a top 5 defense AND be a top 5 Offense, so we need to focus on one or the other.  Since are already a top O we need to maintain and grow that with Depth added and scheme up the D.    
 

Focus then on the draft to add a few who can start to fill gaps on D and maybe the line, but also draft people who can grow for years to come.  
 

We are built to win by out scoring opponents not stopping opponents. Trying to change that will make us mediocre with the limited cap. 
 

 

Expand  

I don't agree with the assertion that we cannot be a top 5 defense.... We technically have

 

* A all-pro CB 

* Two well rounded Safeties that don't make mistakes

* Two all-star Linebackers 

* A DT picked in the top 10  in the draft and an all-star DE

 

This core group with some exciting peripheral players definitely has a chance to be a top-5 defense.  

 

 

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:41 PM, SCBills said:

 

Depending on Ertz, we would have to pull a KC and do some cap gymnastics, but we could really supercharge the defense by signing a pass rusher, drafting a CB2 at 30 and then Slayton from UF.

 

Say it's Clowney, for example..

 

Hughes - Star - Oliver - Clowney

Addison - Slayton - Butler - Epenesa

 

Edmunds - Milano

 

T. Johnson

 

White - Pick 30

 

Hyde - Poyer

Expand  

 

Serious question: what do you see in Clowney that says we should pay for him?

 

  • Agree 1
Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 3:09 PM, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Serious question: what do you see in Clowney that says we should pay for him?

 

Expand  

 

Purely untapped potential - Also, I just don't think he'll get paid that much.  I wouldn't break the bank for him, but given our cap situation, he seems like the cheapest - If not, by all means, replace his name with Ingram or someone else.  

  • Haha (+1) 1
Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 3:11 PM, SCBills said:

 

Purely untapped potential - Also, I just don't think he'll get paid that much.  I wouldn't break the bank for him, but given our cap situation, he seems like the cheapest - If not, by all means, replace his name with Ingram or someone else.  

Expand  

This!  Our roster needs just one dynamic addition at DE and we are looking MUCH improved over last year.  

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:41 PM, SCBills said:

 

Depending on Ertz, we would have to pull a KC and do some cap gymnastics, but we could really supercharge the defense by signing a pass rusher, drafting a CB2 at 30 and then Slayton from UF.

 

Say it's Clowney, for example..

 

Hughes - Star - Oliver - Clowney

Addison - Slayton - Butler - Epenesa

 

Edmunds - Milano

 

T. Johnson

 

White - Pick 30

 

Hyde - Poyer

Expand  

Phillips?

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 2:38 PM, Paul Costa said:

The Eagles 🦅 were a dumpster fire🔥 on offense last year. Wentz was a hot mess. I’m giving Ertz a pass last year because of the total dysfunction on that side of the ball, that being said I don’t think Ertz comes in and is a game changer. He will be solid at moving the sticks. He will be great against zone. Which is played a lot against us. He would be a welcome addition . I just hope his addition wouldn’t slow down our 10 & 11 personal sets. Or slow down Dawson’s development.

Expand  

You nailed it here.   I am a big Carson Wentz guy, but he looked like he didnt belong in the league last year.   A lot of that had to do with his inability to set his feet without getting trucked, but Ertz gets a pass from me for last year.

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 3:11 PM, SCBills said:

 

Purely untapped potential - Also, I just don't think he'll get paid that much.  I wouldn't break the bank for him, but given our cap situation, he seems like the cheapest - If not, by all means, replace his name with Ingram or someone else.  

Expand  

He's never shown any of the things that the Bills are missing. Clowney is a high-paid Trent Murphy. He is NOT a pass-rusher.

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 3:09 PM, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Serious question: what do you see in Clowney that says we should pay for him?

 

Expand  


Exactly.  He’s done nothing the past two years.  If we brought him here, I wouldn’t give him anything more than a one year, 5 mil deal that can be cut without penalty 

Posted
  On 3/17/2021 at 3:17 PM, BuffaloRebound said:

I think Clowney in the $6-7m per year range is a risk worth taking.  

Expand  

Agree, I hated the idea last year because he wanted to get paid and I question his work effort.  He got a one year prove it deal from the Titans and it didn't pan out (injuries included).  If that humbled him and he's willing to take an even lower contract than last year (maybe with incentives) I think it's definitely worth the gamble.  I think the team culture McD built would actually motivate him to reach his potential.

  • Like (+1) 1
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
×
×
  • Create New...