Jordan Phillips, I’m glad we got him back.

[Tipster19]

I didn’t just want to use his name only for the title of this post but it’s true, I am glad that’s back, Lawson too. I saw in one of these posts where Phillips was being ridiculed about getting injured. If I’m not mistaken Phillips was injured chasing that idiot Mac Jones around at the end of the game. I appreciate his effort, going all out, unfortunately he got hurt. I like the way he plays for the Bills but more importantly I believe that him, and guys like him, is a true Bill. I think his attitude/mentality is quietly influencing that DL, not that any of these players aren’t already playing for the cause of the Bills it’s just that Phillips is vocal about how he feels playing for Buffalo. I guess was taken a back bit to feel like there is a good portion of Bills’ fans that exactly aren’t thrilled by him and/or his play. Correct me if I’m wrong about this. Thanks.

[CSBill]

When he is playing, yes, it’s great. Let’s hope he gets an almost full season in this year. 

[Aussie Joe]

He needs a relatively injury free season this year, or I suspect it’s bye-bye

[machine gun kelly]

I like Jordan and Shaq as well as role players.  Shaq was one of our leading tacklers last year and just sets the edge.  Jordan at times before his injury was penetrating more than Oliver.  Again pre injury.

 

They are not expensive and not everyone is going to be Von.

[RobbRiddick]

Philips plays nasty, and that's the kind of guy I want to show up when we play a team like the Bengals or the Phins. Both those teams had hatred in them when they played us last season. Really bullied the Bills. Obviously the Phins still only managed to beat us because they played in a furnace but you could see how nasty they were on defense. I want to see our team, especially the defense, dish that out a little this season. Less finesse and more old school style nastiness

[wppete]

Put him on the PUP list and sit out the first 6 games and let him get fully healthy and angry on the sidelines. All he does is produce for the Bills and he brings the Juice.he’s a leader.  He’s one my of favourite players. He’s an animal, a true dancing bear who is angry 

[Simon]

I think his snaps are going to be more limited this year and that might be a good thing in January.

[SCBills]

I like Jordan Phillips as a guy that we can slow play on PUP and bring him back 100% healthy.  
 

He could be a really nice rotational piece rushing the passer from the interior. 
 

Shaq, I’m not sold he makes the 53 if Von is ready to go.   I think Floyd, Rousseau and AJE are locks and if Von is active, that’s 4, with Boogie being a guy that has another cheap contract year on the books after this year .. if he’s at all serviceable I wonder if that comes into play. 

[wppete]

1 minute ago, SCBills said:

I like Jordan Phillips as a guy that we can slow play on PUP and bring him back 100% healthy.  
 

He could be a really nice rotational piece rushing the passer from the interior. 
 

Shaq, I’m not sold he makes the 53 if Von is ready to go.   I think Floyd, Rousseau and AJE are locks and if Von is active, that’s 4, with Boogie being a guy that has another cheap contract year on the books after this year .. if he’s at all serviceable I wonder if that comes into play. 

I think if Shane Ray impresses and has a solid preseason Shaq might be the odd man out.

[phypon]

I like the energy that Phillips and Shaq bring.  When JP is healthy, he's on point.  He's a force and can elevate the defense.  I think he's a really good fit for the Bills.

[NewEra]

I’m a huge fan of a healthy JP on the Bills.  
 

sucks that we’ll only see that a few weeks each season

[Beck Water]

18 minutes ago, wppete said:

I think if Shane Ray impresses and has a solid preseason Shaq might be the odd man out.

 

Hopefully the Bills have learned their lesson about counting on a dark horse who "wins the preseason"

[gordong]

if he even makes the team....  I could see a world where he doesn't esp with the signing of Ford

[BigAl2526]

At defensive tackle, it's obvious that Daquan Jones, Poona Ford and Ed Oliver are locks to make the roster.  After that, it gets interesting.  Tim Settle, like Phillips, didn't have the year that the Bills hoped.  I don't think the Bills have written either Phillips or Settle off.  The question is, how many defensive tackles do they keep?  If they keep four, then someone between Settle and Phillips is the odd man out.  In Phillips' favor is the fact that he's a true 3 tech despite his size (he looks more like a 1 tech).  Both Ford and Jones are one tech guys.  Settle is flexible but is probably more at home in the 1 tech spot.  If they keep five, there's no question, Settle and Philips are both safe (If my read is right).  The thing is, Buffalo has some defensive ends who can shift inside, especially on passing downs.  That flexibility would seem to suggest Buffalo is more likely to go with five DEs and 4 DTs.  Then again, I could be all wet.

[Bermuda Triangle]

2 hours ago, Tipster19 said:

I didn’t just want to use his name only for the title of this post but it’s true, I am glad that’s back, Lawson too. I saw in one of these posts where Phillips was being ridiculed about getting injured. If I’m not mistaken Phillips was injured chasing that idiot Mac Jones around at the end of the game. I appreciate his effort, going all out, unfortunately he got hurt. I like the way he plays for the Bills but more importantly I believe that him, and guys like him, is a true Bill. I think his attitude/mentality is quietly influencing that DL, not that any of these players aren’t already playing for the cause of the Bills it’s just that Phillips is vocal about how he feels playing for Buffalo. I guess was taken a back bit to feel like there is a good portion of Bills’ fans that exactly aren’t thrilled by him and/or his play. Correct me if I’m wrong about this. Thanks.

Where were the DEs on that play? Aside from Phillips’ effort on that play, that’s what stood out to me.

[Sierra Foothills]

2 hours ago, Beck Water said:

Hopefully the Bills have learned their lesson about counting on a dark horse who "wins the preseason"

Regarding Ray, it seems like the days of the Bills putting all of their eggs in one basket (Shawne Merriman) are in the past.

 

1 hour ago, gordong said:

if he even makes the team....  I could see a world where he doesn't esp with the signing of Ford

Not the same position though, no?

 

[Simon]

8 minutes ago, Bermuda Triangle said:

Where were the DEs on that play? Aside from Phillips’ effort on that play, that’s what stood out to me.

 

Probably making sure they didn't get hurt while the clock was running out with a two score lead. 

[LABILLBACKER]

I like Phillips but don't love him. He needs to stop getting hurt on stupid plays. He needs to get motivated for more than the Dolphins. Personally I'd load manage his butt so he's fresh closer to the playoffs. 

[TheBeaneBandit]

He's fine to play on obvious passing downs but he's never been even a mediocre run defender. Keep him fresh for the elite passing teams would be my play.

[NoSaint]

2 hours ago, wppete said:

I think if Shane Ray impresses and has a solid preseason Shaq might be the odd man out.

that would be quite the long shot though

 

to the topic of phillips… good energy. Feels like a solid “glue” guy for the units attitude. That said, without a solid MLB behind him, his freelancing and pass rushing May either be reigned in or be more likely to be exploited. He’s one I’m curious to see this year. I like him but we might not be protecting his weaknesses to allow him to play to his strength… but we will see how we scheme that up