Von Miller played just 35 snaps vs the Rams

[Inigo Montoya]

35 snaps works out to 52% of the defensive snaps that night.  That makes Miller's stat line even more impressive;

 

4 total tackles

4 solo tackles

3 tackles for loss

2 sacks

 

It's an amazing amount of production for just 52% of the defensive snaps.  Contrast this with Miller's usage last season, when playing with the Broncos he had a 76% snap count, and when he went to the Rams he was on the field for 79% of their defensive snaps.  

 

If Frazier can continue to keep Miller at around 50% of defensive snaps it should increase Von's longevity and let him roll into the playoffs with a lot of gas left in his tank.  This D-Line rotation is going to eat all year and being able to run a fresh Von Miller out onto the field in the 4th quarter is going to be huge for this defense.  

[BillsFan130]

Let's just hope this doesn't piss Von off As he was pretty clear that he wants to be on the field as much as possible.

 

Although, it's only week 1 so I'm betting he slowly ramps up to 65-70 percent eventually.

[Success]

That's great - we'll get a lot more mileage out of him in the long run, and he still had a huge impact.

 

In general, I love the coaching philosophy w/ the D and always rotating.  I think Collinsworth said we do that more than any other team in the league, and I think it works.  Especially w/ our depth.

 

Non-related note:  did anyone notice how huge Rousseau is now?  He must have put on 20 lbs.

 

[Scott7975]

I always thought Miller had a lot left in the tank but he was a fricken BEAST this week.  I didnt expect THAT.

[RocCityRoller]

8 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said:

35 snaps works out to 52% of the defensive snaps that night.  That makes Miller's stat line even more impressive;

 

4 total tackles

4 solo tackles

3 tackles for loss

2 sacks

 

It's an amazing amount of production for just 52% of the defensive snaps.  Contrast this with Miller's usage last season, when playing with the Broncos he had a 76% snap count, and when he went to the Rams he was on the field for 79% of their defensive snaps.  

 

If Frazier can continue to keep Miller at around 50% of defensive snaps it should increase Von's longevity and let him roll into the playoffs with a lot of gas left in his tank.  This D-Line rotation is going to eat all year and being able to run a fresh Von Miller out onto the field in the 4th quarter is going to be huge for this defense.  

 

Keeping Miller fresh is a key.

 

It also allows guys like Epenessa and Basham to get reps and continue to develop and earn time.

 

Basham was on the field for only 26 snaps (39%).

2 TAK/  1 Sack/ 1 INT  is pretty impressive for 26 snaps...

 

 

Edited September 10, 2022 by RocCityRoller

[RiotAct]

Just now, Scott7975 said:

I always thought Miller had a lot left in the tank but he was a fricken BEAST this week.  I didnt expect THAT.

a caller on WGR yesterday morning referred to him as (I hoping I get this right) a “homicidal leopard in a Bills uniform” 😂

[Inigo Montoya]

Just now, BillsFan130 said:

Let's just hope this doesn't piss Von off As he was pretty clear that he wants to be on the field as much as possible.

 

Although, it's only week 1 so I'm betting he slowly ramps up to 65-70 percent eventually.

 

You might be right BillsRan130, but I hope 33 year old Von Miller is smart and realizes that if he gets that kind of stat line playing half the snaps and ends up adding a few more productive seasons to his career, that's a pretty good situation for him to be in. 

 

The Bills' brain trust also has a vested interest in keeping him productive over the long term with the contract they gave him.  Unless it's playoff time, I would expect Von to hover right around that 50% snap count range.

 

[Magox]

I suspect they will typically play Miller between 50-60% of the snaps.   The important seasonal games 55-65% and once we get to the playoffs 60-75% of the snaps.

[PrimeTime101]

8 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said:

Let's just hope this doesn't piss Von off As he was pretty clear that he wants to be on the field as much as possible.

 

Although, it's only week 1 so I'm betting he slowly ramps up to 65-70 percent eventually.

piss him off? meh... Von wants to feel fresh out there. Rams worked the dude to death.

Von is smiling right now. we are not talking about a young tike ya know? lol

[boyst]

Miller needs to be coached that if he plays 50% of the snaps he can essentially play half a season. This will extend his career, which is important. But even more important uses him strategically and efficiently to maximize his output potential.

[Inigo Montoya]

The stat line doesn't tell the whole story either.  I remember a play where Miller was chasing down Stafford who had bailed out of the pocket and was running for his life to his left.  Miller was closing in and Stafford threw the football into the dirt so fast you'd have thought there was a tarantula on it. 

 

That play doesn't make it onto the stat sheet but was another play that Miller blew up.

 

Edited September 11, 2022 by Inigo Montoya

[NewEra]

17 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said:

Let's just hope this doesn't piss Von off As he was pretty clear that he wants to be on the field as much as possible.

 

Although, it's only week 1 so I'm betting he slowly ramps up to 65-70 percent eventually.

Eventually = post season Imo.  Not before

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

I noticed he was on the bench in the 4th quarter once the game was in hand. It's smart to limit his snaps if we want him to be fresh for 20 games

[BillsSbSoon]

9 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said:

The stat line doesn't tell the whole story either.  I remember a play where Miller was chasing down Stafford who had bailed out of the pocket and was running for his life to his left, and Stafford threw the football into the dirt so fast you would have thought there was a tarantula on it. 

 

That play doesn't make it onto the stat sheet but was another play that Miller blew up.

You could feel that the entire game too. You could just tell Stafford felt rushed in the pocket almost all game long even when he had time

[TPS]

I'm sure the snap counts per game will depend on how each one goes.  Had the game been closer, he would've been on the field more the last two Ram drives.  I know he was done for the last drive, not sure about the second-to-last?

[Warcodered]

33 minutes ago, RiotAct said:

a caller on WGR yesterday morning referred to him as (I hoping I get this right) a “homicidal leopard in a Bills uniform” 😂

Well this needs to be a thing.

[Big Turk]

That's how we roll...keep guys fresh throughout the year...big part of why the Bills are amongst the best in the NFL year in and year out at keeping guys healthy and off the injury reports.

 

Sports science has been embraced by Beane and McDermott since the start and it has paid off huge dividends.

Edited September 10, 2022 by Big Turk

[Saxum]

46 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said:

35 snaps works out to 52% of the defensive snaps that night.  That makes Miller's stat line even more impressive;

 

4 total tackles

4 solo tackles

3 tackles for loss

2 sacks

 

It's an amazing amount of production for just 52% of the defensive snaps.  Contrast this with Miller's usage last season, when playing with the Broncos he had a 76% snap count, and when he went to the Rams he was on the field for 79% of their defensive snaps.  

 

If Frazier can continue to keep Miller at around 50% of defensive snaps it should increase Von's longevity and let him roll into the playoffs with a lot of gas left in his tank.  This D-Line rotation is going to eat all year and being able to run a fresh Von Miller out onto the field in the 4th quarter is going to be huge for this defense.  

 

He can take plays off and work as a defense assistant.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

40 minutes ago, RocCityRoller said:

 

Keeping Miller fresh is a key.

 

It also allows guys like Epenessa and Basham to get reps and continue to develop and earn time.

 

Basham was on the field for only 26 snaps (39%).

2 TAK/  1 Sack/ 1 INT  is pretty impressive for 26 snaps...

 

 

 

Agreed. I was actually surprised that Von was in there in the 4th quarter. They need to limit his snaps to the bare minimum. We need him in January. 

[BillsFan130]

27 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Eventually = post season Imo.  Not before

Ya sounds about right 

36 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

piss him off? meh... Von wants to feel fresh out there. Rams worked the dude to death.

Von is smiling right now. we are not talking about a young tike ya know? lol

I am just basing off what he was saying after he signed with the bills

 

He said he wants to be on the field as much as possible as he can't help the team on the sidelines. (I am paraphrasing but something along those lines)