Top Pass Rushers after 4 Weeks

[Brand J]

1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said:

Had you followed the Bills this season, you’d know the main 4 DEs didn’t even play a third of the last few games, as the games  were never in doubt. If you have, you wouldn’t have started this thread because you’d know why.

🤷‍♂️

Of the players charted, there was a baseline of 50 or more pass rush snaps. I don’t have the breakdown for how often our ends or tackles have rushed, or played the run, versus dropping back in coverage, but here are the total snap counts for each defender most often tasked with rushing the passer. I’d be willing to bet many of them cross that 50 snap baseline as well, so the thread is relevant in my eyes. 

 

Epenesa: 93

Oliver: 130

Rousseau: 127

Hughes: 123

Zimmer: 110

Addison: 101

Star: 80

Butler: 85

[marky]

The amount of plays per game works against these numbers. I'll like to see these numbers adjusted for that, so getting off the field doesn't work against you.

[Billyboy]

2 hours ago, Desert Bills Fan said:

I see Clowney near the top of the list. There was debate on this board as to: was he worth it or not...

Of course Clowney is worth it.  He's a better pass rusher than anyone on the Buffablow roster. Brandon Beaner is NOT a good evaluator of talent.  Buffablow never makes moves to get BIG NAME free agents.  That's why they never get over the final hump to win a championship. Buffablow has been a bridesmaid but never the bride.  They won't spend the extra dollars to finish the team to be a legitimate super bowl contender. It started with CHEAPO Wilson and it is continuing with the Cheapo Pegula.  Pegula needs to drill another oil well if he wants a Lombardi trophy.  You get what you pay for. 

[Brand J]

27 minutes ago, beavis said:

The amount of plays per game works against these numbers. I'll like to see these numbers adjusted for that, so getting off the field doesn't work against you.

Yeah, that’s included in the pressure percentage. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

3 hours ago, Desert Bills Fan said:

I see Clowney near the top of the list. There was debate on this board as to: was he worth it or not...

he’s not worth it. There’s a reason he just goes around the league on constant 1-year deals. 

[Billyboy]

On 10/5/2021 at 9:56 PM, unbillievable said:

The Bills Pass rush is still anemic.  Watch when they play decent teams like Kansas City and the Titans. They won't get close to those quarterbacks.  Anyone can look good against Houston, Miami, and Washington.  Those three teams stink up the place.

 

Edited October 8, 2021 by Billyboy

[1ManRaid]

3 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Had you followed the Bills this season, you’d know the main 4 DEs didn’t even play a third of the last few games, as the games  were never in doubt. If you have, you wouldn’t have started this thread because you’d know why.

🤷‍♂️

 

Ya I thought the obvious answer was that we run a heavy rotation, and have been blowing out teams...

[Brand J]

5 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said:

 

Ya I thought the obvious answer was that we run a heavy rotation, and have been blowing out teams...

Bills do employ a heavy rotation, none of the lineman are on the field for more than 57% of the snaps, BUT because we’ve held decent leads, the opportunity to rush the passer has been greater, yet that hasn’t turned into an increase in sack production by the DL. Rousseau and Star lead the way with 2 sacks each and only Rousseau is in the top 50 in terms of pressure percentage.

[aristocrat]

Rookies take time to adjust. If they’re playing ok right now they should be lights out as season goes on and years to come.  All on rookie deals so we can spend money elsewhere. 

[John from Riverside]

Yeah our defense is pitching shut outs

[FilthyBeast]

5 hours ago, JayBaller10 said:

One Buffalo Bill made the list: NFL Pressure Index

 

As a team, the Bills rank 6th in pressure rate (8.3%), but with the amount of investment in the defensive line over the last couple years, should it be a concern that only Rousseau (12.5%; 30) is among the top 50 players?

 

It is interesting that Cam Heyward (12 pressures; single game high) and Deron Payne (10 pressures) wouldn’t be in the top 50 either if not for their monster performances against the Bills. 
 

Also, the 200KB restriction for images is so tiny! Not sure I’ve ever seen below 600KB, so apologies if the table comes in a little fuzzy.
 

 

 

I remember seeing the bills having a similar ranking in this index last year despite lagging on the actual hard sack count. But outside of the Ravens playoff game this team struggled big time including against the Chiefs against what was a horrible oline in hindsight.

 

Also this year outside of the Miami game I just don't see the impact I thought we'd get but it's still early.

 

If there was ever a time to show up and have a real coming out party it's this week against the Chiefs.

[The Dean]

5 hours ago, JayBaller10 said:

One Buffalo Bill made the list: NFL Pressure Index

 

As a team, the Bills rank 6th in pressure rate (8.3%), but with the amount of investment in the defensive line over the last couple years, should it be a concern that only Rousseau (12.5%; 30) is among the top 50 players?

 

It is interesting that Cam Heyward (12 pressures; single game high) and Deron Payne (10 pressures) wouldn’t be in the top 50 either if not for their monster performances against the Bills. 
 

Also, the 200KB restriction for images is so tiny! Not sure I’ve ever seen below 600KB, so apologies if the table comes in a little fuzzy.
 

 

 

I'd say the Biils ranking 6th indicate the investment HAS paid dividends. Why concern yourself with individual stats?  Having TEAM success is far better than individual success, IMO.  My one real concern is they haven't closed the deal enough with the pressure. But typically that takes care of itself, I think. Plus Rosseau is a ROOKIE who was supposed to need some seasoning. So this is all pretty much positive, IMO

[Ralonzo]

2 hours ago, Billyboy said:

Of course Clowney is worth it.  He's a better pass rusher than anyone on the Buffablow roster. Brandon Beaner is NOT a good evaluator of talent.  Buffablow never makes moves to get BIG NAME free agents.  That's why they never get over the final hump to win a championship. Buffablow has been a bridesmaid but never the bride.  They won't spend the extra dollars to finish the team to be a legitimate super bowl contender. It started with CHEAPO Wilson and it is continuing with the Cheapo Pegula.  Pegula needs to drill another oil well if he wants a Lombardi trophy.  You get what you pay for. 

[billsbackto81]

From what I've seen so far Judon has been an absolute Beast for the Pats. 

[billsbackto81]

3 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

he’s not worth it. There’s a reason he just goes around the league on constant 1-year deals. 

He's good, just not as good as he thinks he is. Without a complimentary player on D he's not the difference maker you want. 

4 hours ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

Brown will get beat some, but he has the physical size, strength, and speed to match Jones. Not to mention Brown's mentality has been a missing piece from the Oline. Feliciano I think gets his shot at guard, but is on a short lease/rotation with Ike. 

If Jones plays and if I were Brown I'd smack his bad wrist every snap possible. 😈

[Buffalo Junction]

Not concerned yet. This team may not have a top edge rusher, but as a collective they’re shutting down the run and forcing QBs into bad decisions. They’re second in the league in INTs and first in total turnovers. I’ll take an interception over a sack every game. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

46 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said:

From what I've seen so far Judon has been an absolute Beast for the Pats. 

I thought he was solid with the Ravens— but he is showing himself to be elite now. 

[Big Blitz]

So Chase Young isn't in the top 50.....and Aaron Donald is 43...

 

 

Edited October 9, 2021 by Big Blitz