Who starts opposite Rousseau?

[GreggTX]

I know AJE started out well, but frankly, Shaq is playing way better. Granted, Lawson isn't special, but he does make plays once in a while. AJE has been invisible lately. Has Shaq been starting? I haven't noticed their snap counts either. Sorry if this is old news, but I'm overseas and sometimes the internet isn't available

Also, if you're abroad, NFL-Video.com gives you full game broadcasts for FREE after the games end.

 

[Special K]

Shaq  just plays with a “junkyard dog” mentality....he’s one of the few players on D who brings that kind of attitude to the field...helps give the D the edge it needs.

Edited January 16, 2023 by Special K

[benderbender]

Shaq is so good at defending QBs like Lamar. He knows how to QB contain better than Hughes did.

[Saxum]

The DE (Trent Murphy) who stopped Jackson from being effective in game defense crafted by Frasier is no longer with Bills or even playing anymore but other teams have copied his game plan.

 

Shaq and AJE are a good rotation pair since they have different skillsets.

[bmur66]

The other teams offensive timing seems to be based on when no. 50 gets there

[GunnerBill]

It has generally been Shaq on early downs, AJE in obvious pass rush situations. Boogie as just part of the rotation. 

 

Shaq has led those 3 in snaps in most of the games since Von went down I think from memory. 

[CSBill]

Now that I think of it, did AJ play yesterday?

[GunnerBill]

18 minutes ago, CSBill said:

Now that I think of it, did AJ play yesterday?

 

Yes. He had one pressure on a play where he chase Skyler out to his right on their one long drive. That was the sum total of his impact I think. 

[IndyMark]

I appreciate this thread as it addresses a particular discussion and simply does not echo the platitudes of frustration.

 

To me, Lawson earned it.  Once film is reviewed the Bills should determine if AJE is where he needs to be to contribute in meaningful manner, if not elevate Kingsley Jonathon.  What is the harm?

 

We need a spark and contributions; the one and done season does not afford us the chance to hope.  Film won't lie.

 

 

[John from Riverside]

4 minutes ago, IndyMark said:

I appreciate this thread as it addresses a particular discussion and simply does not echo the platitudes of frustration.

 

To me, Lawson earned it.  Once film is reviewed the Bills should determine if AJE is where he needs to be to contribute in meaningful manner, if not elevate Kingsley Jonathon.  What is the harm?

 

We need a spark and contributions; the one and done season does not afford us the chance to hope.  Film won't lie.

 

 

I am honestly wondering why Kingsley Jonathan is not getting more burn

[ProcessTruster]

Von Miller is the only answer that makes a real difference.   And he is gone.   Pass rush is no better than it was last playoff season.    97 was the only possible addition to push the middle on Burrow, but he is out out as well.   Kind of sucks.  

[26TrapDraw]

48 minutes ago, ProcessTruster said:

Von Miller is the only answer that makes a real difference.   And he is gone.   Pass rush is no better than it was last playoff season.    97 was the only possible addition to push the middle on Burrow, but he is out out as well.   Kind of sucks.  

Not only does it suck but it will probably do us in. With anemic pressure Joe Burrow who already gets the ball off fast will carve us up. Higgins and Chase our two good for our current secondary. Ed Oliver needs to have a career day. If  Shaq can set the edge and help keep the running game funneled to the middle and Edmunds and Milano shut down the running game we got a shot. Taron Johnson is such an underrated nickel corner and is playing really well ( if he’s able to go) .

the Defense has its work cut out for it. I don’t think we match up very well with Bengals.

[bmur66]

Did 92 even play yesterday?

 

[78thealltimegreat]

AJ is a solid player. He’s trying to play for one of the best defensive ends to ever play the game who is currently on the shelf. 
Lawson is a more dynamic player but isn’t as good in run support. 

 

[Mynamemike]

7 hours ago, Special K said:

Shaq  just plays with a “junkyard dog” mentality....he’s one of the few players on D who brings that kind of attitude to the field...helps give the D the edge it needs.

Absolutely that’s why getting him and Jordan Phillips back was almost as important imo as bringing on Von.  Our D didn’t have any killers that bring that juice.  Shaq and Phillips are dogs that get everyone including the crowd juiced up.  

[Solomon Grundy]

27 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

AJ is a solid player.

He's a one trick pony. Seems to try to beat opponents with speed only. I've rarely seen him switch speed to power. 

[78thealltimegreat]

3 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

He's a one trick pony. Seems to try to beat opponents with speed only. I've rarely seen him switch speed to power. 

He’s been really solid think it’s cause he’s not a a 10 sack guy which is what people thought they where getting when they drafted him where he was crushing people at Iowa. 

[GunnerBill]

2 hours ago, John from Riverside said:

I am honestly wondering why Kingsley Jonathan is not getting more burn

 

Well he couldn't line up properly against the Bears so I imagine that is part of it. He got flagged once and got away with two more to my eye. AJE is inconsistent down to down, but I think at the moment he is superior to Jonathan (who has some tools but it super raw). Boogie actually played a nice game yesterday. I am not at all as down as some are on the pass rush. 

[Coach Tuesday]

46 minutes ago, bmur66 said:

Did 92 even play yesterday?

 

 

Yes - he and Oliver limited the Dolphins' running backs to like 1.5 YPC while they were in there.

[FireChans]

Shaq Lawson deserves it as he has played the best over the last few weeks.

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Well he couldn't line up properly against the Bears so I imagine that is part of it. He got flagged once and got away with two more to my eye. AJE is inconsistent down to down, but I think at the moment he is superior to Jonathan (who has some tools but it super raw). Boogie actually played a nice game yesterday. I am not at all as down as some are on the pass rush. 

I am.  I saw all day what we used to see the last 2-3 years, what we signed Von Miller for.  Overpursuit and flushed Thompson out of the pocket on probably half of his attempts.  We do that against KC, we won't touch Mahomes.