Jordan Phillips is the best DT on this team.

[Einstein]

I was upset when they let him walk and elated when they brought him back.

 

In this scheme, he is one of the best DT’s in the league.

[buffaloboyinATL]

His level of play allowed the Bills to keep Oliver on the bench rather than risk aggravating his injured ankle.  That is a huge luxury.  This front 4, and our ability to keep rotating them to keep them fresh, is fun to watch. 

 

p.s. I just payed attention to the title.  He is not the best on the team, but he is damn good in this system. 

 

Edited September 9, 2022 by buffaloboyinATL

[Mattymafia]

4 hours ago, Bubba Gump said:

Why did he suck in Miami and Arizona? He has always been better than good in a Bills uni.

He didn’t suck in Arizona. He was good when healthy but always hurt 

[Bubba Gump]

1 hour ago, Mattymafia said:

He didn’t suck in Arizona. He was good when healthy but always hurt 

 

The fans there hated him. They put him on blast on social media. Said it was the worst overpay the Cardinals ever made. Good for us!

[ColoradoBills]

1 hour ago, TheBrownBear said:

Holy hot take central today!  But I agree with the OP that Phillips looked great last night.  Every damn guy on the defense had their moments last night.  We are stacked.

 

The whole DL played great.  Phillips had a great game.  I'm dumbfounded as to why fans want to "rate" every player against another player.

[ddaryl]

 I think we will see all of our DTs have great games where they look like the best DT on the team. This is what happens when you have so much quality along the DL. The Miller factor has a lot to do with this.

Edited September 9, 2022 by ddaryl

[Roundybout]

I still think Oliver is better. He was an absolute FORCE last night before he rolled his ankle. 

 

But I'm so happy to have Phillips back, he brings the swagger and energy that I feel was lacking with guys like Star and Addison on the line. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

5 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said:

I don't hate Ed. I just think he was WAY over-drafted.

 

 

you should reserve judgment on this until the end of this year— because I am predicting Oliver will be a pro bowler and all-pro with Miller now on his side. 

[BuffaloButt]

Did Shaq Lawson play last night?  I don't recall seeing him out there.  Maybe he only played a little.  Anyone know his snap count?

[mrags]

5 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said:

I don't hate Ed. I just think he was WAY over-drafted.

 

 

This x1,000. Right from the very start he was compared to Donald. So from the very start it has been an over rated and over drafted take. 
 

that doesn’t mean he’s bad. He’s not. He is actually really good imo. But he’s not a top DT in the league. Middle of the pack at best. 
 

im also not a fan of resigning him to a huge contract and hope we don’t. At least for now. We will see how this season plays out but I’d much rather give him the 5th year option and if you really want you can franchise tag him for a year after that. I’d draft another DT this coming year and hope that the new guy learns quickly. Not really sure who that would be this coming draft. At least who will be there with the 32nd pick. 

[Warcodered]

5 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

Because he hates Oliver..

He's never forgiven him for not getting as many sacks as DK Metcalf.

[Saxum]

6 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said:

It's not even close. This is what I wanted. Impact. Game changing plays. This is what we needed on the DL.

 

Welcome back Jordan. We missed you.

 

Jordan Phillips sometimes plays out of position requiring other players to cover for him.

I am sure coaching and front office talked to him about this but I think with his enthusiasm and wanting to play for a new contract he will repeat this.

[wppete]

5 hours ago, Bubba Gump said:

Why did he suck in Miami and Arizona? He has always been better than good in a Bills uni.

His heart belongs in Buffalo and for that reason he balls out in a Bills uniform. 

[Warcodered]

3 hours ago, 2020 Our Year For Sure said:

 

 

2 hours ago, Tanoros said:

The rb didn’t want anything to do with Phillips and just moved out of the way 😂

 

[mrags]

19 minutes ago, BuffaloButt said:

Did Shaq Lawson play last night?  I don't recall seeing him out there.  Maybe he only played a little.  Anyone know his snap count?

Zero plays. He was inactive. 

[gobills404]

After what he did last year AND considering he just got injured this is just straight up disrespectful to Ed

[somnus00]

5 hours ago, Bubba Gump said:

Why did he suck in Miami and Arizona? He has always been better than good in a Bills uni.

They tried to make him into a run stuffing DT which he hasn't done well despite his size. He's a penetration style DT. And he's great at that. 

[RocCityRoller]

12 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

The whole DL played great.  Phillips had a great game.  I'm dumbfounded as to why fans want to "rate" every player against another player.

 

YES! The DL unit is a scary mix of guys who are coming into their prime, and are all capable of doing their job. It is synergies. No one guy has to do the heavy lifting, and everyone will benefit.

 

Daquan Jones had a hell of a game last night. He looked like everything the Bills wanted Star/ Butler to be. He was an anchor and gave up very little ground. He even got into the backfield. There was nowhere to run. Everyone abused Hogeboom. Epenessa looked possessed on some plays. This DL attacks and attacks and comes in waves. The mix of youth, size, skill sets is formidable.

 

Watch the Baldy breakdowns, there are numerous DL all over the place clogging lanes, getting pressure and gang hitting. It's really nasty.

 

There is an excellent mix of youth, and prime age. Our oldest guy (Von Miller) is a game wrecker who does not have to lift the whole unit, but does. It isn't Von Miller and a bunch of guys.

 

This may be the best mix on DL since the Williams/ Williams/ Dareus/ Hughes mix, but this line could be deeper, younger and more versatile.

 

I'm a huge Phillips fan and so happy he is back. For whatever reason he plays best for Frazier and McDermott. It's kizmut. Phillips is meant to be a McDermott Buffalo Bill. He was out of position in some move/ backside plays, but the other DL held their point of attack, and the LBs/S were free to clean up. The Rams could not take advantage. Phillips is very good, but has flaws to his game. That said he plays his best football in a Bills uniform, and I'm thrilled he is back.

 

If Jones/ Settle can hold the center, that allows Oliver and Phillips to attack the middle without fear. Add in Von Miller on the outside, Rousseau's size, Basham's knack for making plays and it gets really chaotic at the LOS. Even guys like Epenessa and Lawson are going to feast.

 

Yeah Phillips added juice, he still has flaws, but his strengths are going to be showcased again in this rotation.

 

DL is going to cause major problems this year, and it's great to see!

 

This Defense has the potential to be Super.

[VW82]

It’s ok to gush over Phillips’s performance without resorting to hyperbole.

[ColoradoBills]

Oliver, Poyer, Edmunds and Singletary all played well last night.  I think we can lay a reasonable bet this will continue.

Have to start to add Phillips and dare I say Crowder into the "how many of these guys can be signed" list.

 

What a great problem for Beane to have!  The guys that don't make the cut will be signing some big contracts somewhere else.

 

2024 draft will have 3rd round comp picks for the Bills and none for the Pats.  It's just one more F U to BB.