Props to both rookie corners

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

25 minutes ago, jlgarsh said:

When Benford wrapped Henry up for like a 5 yard loss, I was super impressed. It was a wow moment for me.

i am telling you, this guy’s future is at safety. That play proved it. 

[FireChans]

42 minutes ago, Simon said:

Both of them with fearless and intelligent outings tonight.

The Bills are going ot be relying heavily on these two kids and they both look like they belong already.

Like all corners, they're going to lose a few battles, but they both know exactly what they're supposed to be doing, where they're supposed to be doing it and neither one is afraid to go get there.

Need some of that confidence and swagger next week vs Waddle and Reek

[Big Turk]

But...but...but I was told the rookie CBs were not going to be good enough for the defense and how we would struggle if they had to both play...

[Fan in Chicago]

44 minutes ago, Simon said:

Both of them with fearless and intelligent outings tonight.

The Bills are going ot be relying heavily on these two kids and they both look like they belong already.

Like all corners, they're going to lose a few battles, but they both know exactly what they're supposed to be doing, where they're supposed to be doing it and neither one is afraid to go get there.

And the FF by Benford on the punt return

[PrimeTime101]

29 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

But...but...but I was told the rookie CBs were not going to be good enough for the defense and how we would struggle if they had to both play...

just stop... do you always have to flame everything?

[Cotton Fitzsimmons]

1 hour ago, GreggTX said:

There should be a 'Steal Of The Draft' award. Benfod's got my vote.

This Benford fellow is THE WHIP, gents!

 

This whole team is, in fact, THE WHIP!

[Big Blitz]

1 hour ago, st pete gogolak said:

Didn't the 49'ers start two rookie cornerbacks the year that they won their first Super Bowl?  Just sayin'.

 

 

Tampa I believe had like 3 Rookies in the secondary 

[Westside]

32 minutes ago, Cotton Fitzsimmons said:

This Benford fellow is THE WHIP, gents!

 

This whole team is, in fact, THE WHIP!

Is that a good thing?   

[Big Turk]

3 minutes ago, Gene1973 said:

I think if these two rookies were playing with last season's D-Line, the results would be different...

 

But they aren't. And you don't get to go play Madden and pretend whatever those results are is what would happen in real life.

Edited September 20, 2022 by Big Turk

[John from Riverside]

I am watching corners that got drafted ahead of Elam struggle big time in the NFL right now while McDermitt continues to work his corner magic with Elam and a late round pick

 

Both of them appear to have some sand

[ColoradoBills]

5 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

I am watching corners that got drafted ahead of Elam struggle big time in the NFL right now while McDermitt continues to work his corner magic with Elam and a late round pick

 

Both of them appear to have some sand

 

True.  Grit.

 

sorry for that, I still can't sleep.

[Cotton Fitzsimmons]

39 minutes ago, Westside said:

Is that a good thing?   

Westside, my good fellow, it is the best thing.

[Saxum]

10 hours ago, Norwoods Foot said:

Can't wait to see them sparring with Miami's wideouts next week.

 

Also hoping the D-Line goes off...

 

If Mijami's offense line cannot handle rush Tua will not last the game.   I expect to see a lot of holding.

[RyanC883]

pleasantly surprised to see how well Elam tackled.  I thought that was his issue pre-draft.  Benford's early tackle where he shed a block and took down Henry seemed to set a tone on D.  Was great all around by these guys.  

[DocLawless]

They stepped in due to not so great circumstances and not only held their own, but played well. However, I think it's worth noting that it was against a very sub par wide receiver group. Woods is the titans #1 receiver by a large margin, and probably shouldn't be any teams #1 at this point in his career. Next week will be drastically more challenging for them. 

[Airseven]

I was surprised Elam didn’t see the field until Jackson got hurt. 

[badassgixxer05]

17 hours ago, jlgarsh said:

When Benford wrapped Henry up for like a 5 yard loss, I was super impressed. It was a wow moment for me.

That was an all pro level play right there that not many CBs can make let alone rookie CBs. This kid is well ahead of the curve. Hes going to be a good 1! 

[CNYfan]

My recollection was that Elam was not considered a great tackler at the time of the draft.  Last night he seemed willing and able.

[Mango]

17 hours ago, Dr.Sack said:

The kids are playing good ball. Not sure they can get any greater challenge then they will against Hill & Waddle next Sunday. 

Hoping Tre is back week 6 for KC. Play a side, the defense has been redlining the last two weeks. 
 

Remember when your friend who swore by adderall in college found cocaine? This is that but football. 

Edited September 20, 2022 by Mango
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[Simon]

6 hours ago, RyanC883 said:

pleasantly surprised to see how well Elam tackled.  I thought that was his issue pre-draft. 

 

15 minutes ago, CNYfan said:

My recollection was that Elam was not considered a great tackler at the time of the draft.

 

I'll never figure out where this narrative came from. 🤷‍♂️

I never saw a single piece of film that made me question his courage or desire to attack ballcarriers.

He was a physically aggressive corner and a very willing tackler in every bit of video I watched.