Gregory Rousseau is becoming elite

[BillsVet]

21 minutes ago, Paul Costa said:

He’s Tremaine Edmonds to me as far as a trajectory. Done some things and crazy young with a big future. Gotta wear shades 😎

 

The only thing in common between Edmunds and Rousseau is they were both taken by the Bills in the 1st round.  Their NFL careers are at different junctures and the former may not even play on the team next season. 

Edited December 12, 2022 by BillsVet

[buffaloboyinATL]

GROOOT!!!!

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, thenorthremembers said:

He is becoming a good starting defensive end rather than just a guy in a rotation.   Elite is a pretty strong term.  Maybe he will be there but right now elite is a long way off.  

He’s not becoming a good starting end.  He was a good starting DE last season.  He’s becoming elite 

[Dr.Sack]

Rousseau is also smart - probably the most underrated metric of any NFL player. 

[Maine-iac]

Epenesa is right behind him.  He hasn't always had many snaps but he seems to have turned the corner and is noticeably better than last year.  Still would love to have Miller but I think our pass rush is better than last year even without him.

[Mikie2times]

4 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

Epenesa is right behind him.  He hasn't always had many snaps but he seems to have turned the corner and is noticeably better than last year.  Still would love to have Miller but I think our pass rush is better than last year even without him.

Espenesa is certainly improved. Flashing, no question it's his best year. Also no question even with Von gone, pass rush is better. I would even say significantly better. Von was the icing and damn, having that closer element was awesome but we have been trying to build that unit up for awhile now. I think we are seeing a combination of maturity along with Von's influence. Groot is legit and Epenesa is flashing more. Then Oliver has been borderline dominant at times. This is just three guys in a pretty big rotation.   

[McBean]

Beane nailed it again.

 

Absolute steal.

[somnus00]

47 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

He was definitely the right pic when we drafted him

I'll admit, I was very iffy on the pick. Clearly he was a physical freak, and his one year at DE looked impressive. But there were so many unknowns for a first round pick.

[NewEra]

29 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

Epenesa is right behind him.  He hasn't always had many snaps but he seems to have turned the corner and is noticeably better than last year.  Still would love to have Miller but I think our pass rush is better than last year even without him.

I thought today was easily Ajs best game as a pro.  Keep it up 57, we need you

[hemma]

He looks like he could put on another 10 lbs of muscle, easy.

Start knocking OTs flat on their tail.

[Charles Romes]

It seems like drafting the freak has been the right move more frequently in recent years. 

[Mikie2times]

3 minutes ago, Charles Romes said:

It seems like drafting the freak has been the right move more frequently in recent years. 

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

2 hours ago, KzooMike said:

7 sacks in 10 starts this season. His length is disruptive. You cant get into his radius and come out ok. He seems to have a really good head on his shoulders. Has said he keeps learning from Von. I wonder how many sacks Von has added by just training with our line? My guess would be at least 5.

 

Groot looks like he will become a force  

 

I agree and AJ Epenesa is turning it on now at the right time as well with 4.5 Sacks and 1 FF.

[RenoNVBillsfan]

No doubt about Groot. I was and continue to be impressed by Shaq Lawson. He seems reborn and a man possessed when the intense need moments count. He just looks like a different player than his first tour with the team. Shaq, Groot, Basham and Oliver pressing the middle still makes this Bills team so formidable. Heck, even Espenesa had the bat down of the game. Go Bills! 

[Nelius]

Difference maker. I can't wait to watch him wreck Tua next week. Loved the confidence in the rest of the squad that Von had earlier this week, he knows what we all know. Groot is the future. 

 

 

[Big C]

2 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:

He is becoming a good starting defensive end rather than just a guy in a rotation.   Elite is a pretty strong term.  Maybe he will be there but right now elite is a long way off.  

He said “becoming elite.” Do you have to be a buzzkill for a guy that’s showing elite traits as well as continuous improvement? 

[Warcodered]

6 minutes ago, RenoNVBillsfan said:

No doubt about Groot. I was and continue to be impressed by Shaq Lawson. He seems reborn and a man possessed when the intense need moments count. He just looks like a different player than his first tour with the team. Shaq, Groot, Basham and Oliver pressing the middle still makes this Bills team so formidable. Heck, even Espenesa had the bat down of the game. Go Bills! 

 

[HappyDays]

He's also just 22 years old and only played one year as a starting DE in college. Nowhere close to his ceiling yet. He has elite physical traits, elite instincts, and you can tell he's a very cerebral player. I think next year he'll be in the conversation for top 10 at his position.

[Saxum]

7 minutes ago, RenoNVBillsfan said:

No doubt about Groot. I was and continue to be impressed by Shaq Lawson. He seems reborn and a man possessed when the intense need moments count. He just looks like a different player than his first tour with the team. Shaq, Groot, Basham and Oliver pressing the middle still makes this Bills team so formidable. Heck, even Espenesa had the bat down of the game. Go Bills! 

 

Shaq clearly felt disrespected elsewhere and came back to show what he could still do.

[gobills404]

It’s still crazy to think that this is only his 3rd season playing DE, including high school and college.