Bills disappointed in Elam's potential to contribute this year? (unfounded internet rumor)

[TailgateChef]

4 hours ago, Airseven said:

The fact Dane didn’t play suggests he’s a starter. Both Elam and Benford made a couple good plays and looked decent overall today. Good to see. Big upside, but early season is a huge concern.

 

Likely concussion protocol for Elam, hopefully precautionary. Liked his jib today!

I saw him go to the medical tent and he looked a little unsteady.  But I didn't see the collision.  Was it a bad hit?

[Warcodered]

3 minutes ago, Doc said:

So since Jackson and Neal didn't play, does that mean they're the starting CBs (at the moment)?

Siran Neal is like a ST ace at this point, guy gets like 3 people blocking him on punts

[NickelCity]

3 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Siran Neal is like a ST ace at this point, guy gets like 3 people blocking him on punts

 

The defense's Gilliam? 🤔

[Warcodered]

Just now, NickelCity said:

 

The defense's Gilliam? 🤔

I think it's kind of reversed, Neal is awesome on ST and also good depth on defense, Gilliams is a great multitool on offense this is also good on ST.

[Doc]

22 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Siran Neal is like a ST ace at this point, guy gets like 3 people blocking him on punts

 

So more of a "he's a lock" than he's the starter opposite Dane, who along with Taron (the nickel, as well as Tre who is injured) didn't suit up?

[Big Turk]

[davefan66]

Elam played well today.  But, speed saved him a few times.

 

He was on the receivers hip a few times, but was out of position also.  Out of position being not playing the receiver or ball correctly.  He made up for those mistakes with speed and was able to minimize his exposure.

 

We will see how much he’s pushed by the opposing QB once it’s real games. I fear he could get exposed right now by a really good QB/WR.  Mostly if he’s the number 1 guy.  The dude has mucho talent for sure, just needs to be aware of the situation.

[Dopey]

I was at that wedding and even caught the garter. The beat writer was Sully. He's a terrible drunk. 

[Big Turk]

4 minutes ago, davefan66 said:

Elam played well today.  But, speed saved him a few times.

 

He was on the receivers hip a few times, but was out of position also.  Out of position being not playing the receiver or ball correctly.  He made up for those mistakes with speed and was able to minimize his exposure.

 

We will see how much he’s pushed by the opposing QB once it’s real games. I fear he could get exposed right now by a really good QB/WR.  Mostly if he’s the number 1 guy.  The dude has mucho talent for sure, just needs to be aware of the situation.

 

He needs to get more experience and it's all a part of the learning process.

[davefan66]

9 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

He needs to get more experience and it's all a part of the learning process.

He is good.  Should develop into a stud.  First NFL game, will get better.

[John from Riverside]

Looks good to me

[wppete]

[transplantbillsfan]

2 hours ago, davefan66 said:

Elam played well today.  But, speed saved him a few times.

 

He was on the receivers hip a few times, but was out of position also.  Out of position being not playing the receiver or ball correctly.  He made up for those mistakes with speed and was able to minimize his exposure.

 

 

If you have a problem with this, you have a problem with most Elite CBs in the NFL throughout history 

[machine gun kelly]

I’m not sure what people want from him. Yes, he was a 1st round draft pick, but he played in a man press coverage system.  He has the intangibles to make it.  He just needs to learn the Bills system.  
 

Bews keeps coming out positively about Tre’s potential return for the Rams.  I wouldn’t doubt they place Dane on the other side for the Rams.  Elam will probably work his way into the staying role in a month or two into the system.

[Xwnyer]

Wow if he way behind can’t wait to see what he is like when he gets up to,speed 🤣🤣🤣

[YoloinOhio]

5 hours ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

If you have a problem with this, you have a problem with most Elite CBs in the NFL throughout history 

I thought the same thing. Watch jalen Ramsey play. 

[John from Riverside]

Do people think that he plays a lot like a young Stephon Gilmore what do you think

[LeGOATski]

4 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

Do people think that he plays a lot like a young Stephon Gilmore what do you think

More like Leodis McKelvin

[HOUSE]

Needs ti improve his run support, you can't just stand there while the rest of the Bills make the tackle.

[Donuts and Doritos]

Elam & Benford looked pretty similar to me & did a nice job (still work to do). Do we really think a street FA would look THAT much better at this point? Elam's starting & Benford's backing up week 1. IMO