oldmanfan Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) I am a big believer that great teams are great up front. And to me that means having a big tub of goo on the D line - a big huge DT that eats up blockers. I grew up with Jim Dunaway in the 60’s and Freddie Smerlas in the 80’s. And yes they would be considered small today but not in their day. Ted Washington, Pat Williams. If we had had a big tub of goo in the Super Bowl era instead of Jeff Wright I’m convinced we win at least 2 of the 4. For the past several years I keep pleading for my big tub of goo, and Brandon breaks my heart every time. Give me my big tub of goo!!!! Edited April 29, 2023 by oldmanfan 1 1 1 3 1 Quote
Low Positive Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 Bills just signed DJ Dale, DT from Alabama. 6”1’ 302. 2 Quote
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 Hopefully we pick up a bunch of UDFA DT's Quote
GunnerBill Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 Those guys don't have a role in the NFL now. You can count the ones left on one hand. 1 Quote
oldmanfan Posted April 29, 2023 Author Posted April 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: Wasn’t Dunaway in the 60’s? Corrected my typo . Thanks! Quote
CoudyBills Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Luka said: No respect for Jordan Phillips. Jordan Phillips is not that guy. Quote
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: I am a big believer that great teams are great up front. And to me that means having a big tub of goo on the D line - a big huge DT that eats up blockers. I grew up with Jim Dunaway in the 70’s and Freddie Smerlas in theRemember Freddie Smerlas. And yes they would be considered small today but not in their day. Ted Washington, Pat Williams. If we had had a big tub of goo in the Super Bowl era instead of Jeff Wright I’m convinced we win at least 2 of the 4. For the past several years I keep pleading for my big tub of goo, and Brandon breaks my heart every time. Give me my big tub of goo!!!! Unless you're running a 3-4, a "big tub of goo" is a thing of the past. And even in a 3-4, they're just a space eater. You need to be powerful and athletic in today's NFL. Especially in the type of Defense we run. Gone are the Ted Washington's, now is the time of the Aaron Donald's. Edited April 29, 2023 by BillsFanForever19 Quote
Beck Water Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: Bills just signed DJ Dale, DT from Alabama. 6”1’ 302. I don't think that's big and gooey enough for the OP. Da'Quan Jones at 6'4", 320 apparently isn't Tim Settle at 6'3", 308 apparently isn't (and I think that's a Very Old Weight, he looks gooier now) Ed Oliver at 6'1" 287 certainly isn't No love for BigJ9797 at 6'6" 341 either Perhaps the OP could specify: just how big and gooey are you seeking? 1 Quote
Breakout Squad Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 29 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: I am a big believer that great teams are great up front. And to me that means having a big tub of goo on the D line - a big huge DT that eats up blockers. I grew up with Jim Dunaway in the 60’s and Freddie Smerlas in the 80’s. And yes they would be considered small today but not in their day. Ted Washington, Pat Williams. If we had had a big tub of goo in the Super Bowl era instead of Jeff Wright I’m convinced we win at least 2 of the 4. For the past several years I keep pleading for my big tub of goo, and Brandon breaks my heart every time. Give me my big tub of goo!!!! Star worked out real well 😂 1 Quote
The Jokeman Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: Unless you're running a 3-4, a "big tub of goo" is a thing of the past. And even in a 3-4, they're just a space eater. You need to be powerful and athletic in today's NFL. Especially in the type of Defense we run. Gone are the Ted Washington's, now is the time of the Aaron Donald's. Darnold's is an exception, instead there's the Chris Jones, Quentin Williams, Jeffrey Simmons, Christian Wilkins etc. 1 Quote
MasterStrategist Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 From Beanes post draft presser, sounds like they have a vet in mind...could be signed as early as next week (after May 2nd doesn't hurt comp pick formula for 2024). Quote
Zona Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 Ted Washington went 375 and pat Williams was 350ish. On short yardage plays, nobody got a first down up the middle. I remember the pork faced Satan crying after a loss about his team getting whipped up front after 2 failed 4th short plays up the gut. I believe the OP was talking about big Ted size goo. Fyi, I agree with him. Quote
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: Darnold's is an exception, instead there's the Chris Jones, Quentin Williams, Jeffrey Simmons, Christian Wilkins etc. Yes, but even they wouldn't be considered "a big tub of goo". Quote
Einstein Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Those guys don't have a role in the NFL now. You can count the ones left on one hand. Which is why it was so odd that McBeane was so enamored with Star. 1 Quote
LyndonvilleBill Posted April 30, 2023 Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) Here you go. Jerrod Clark. 6'4" 334lbs. https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/36215505 Edited April 30, 2023 by LyndonvilleBill Quote
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