Film Breakdown on Terrel Bernard - Also, Keep an Eye on the Rest of the Defense as Well.

[SoonerBillsFan]

The kid will make mistakes and have bad games... All players do. But over all I think this kid might be the exact fit for what McDermott is doing and I am very pleased with him so far.

[Luka]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

I think this applies to most linebackers.  If you have a 300+ lineman coming clean, he should win that battle nearly 100% of the time.

 

I think what separates a good linebacker from a bad one is the speed of diagnosing plays.  If there is a play to be made, they make it or effect it.

Someone like Edmunds, I think was a big missed opportunity linebacker...its why he didn't make a lot of game changing plays.  

 

 

Exactly. A good linebacker in the run game is able to diagnose the play before the linemen can get to that second level. 

[GottaRun]

When the camera is on him pre snap his mouth is usually moving, he's a communicator, he gets his role, I'm not sure Edmunds ever did.

[nedboy7]

3 hours ago, Real McNasty said:

Amazing how in Sync the entire D was yesterday. I love seeing how in tune Milano and Bernard are with one another.

 

This Cover 1 breakdown is really, really good. The 18:44 mark says it all about Bernard, dude is the real deal.

 

Dude is coaching Milano out there.  His grasp of the game is excellent. 

Edited September 25, 2023 by nedboy7

[Blank Stare]

7 minutes ago, GottaRun said:

When the camera is on him pre snap his mouth is usually moving, he's a communicator, he gets his role, I'm not sure Edmunds ever did.

Probably on to something here. The last 5 years we haven’t seen as much animation coming from the MLB position calling the defense. So much so that the last couple games has made it seem to me that the defense was confused and not in proper position. Now, does that mean Tremaine didn’t communicate? Of course not. A lot of that defense under Frazier was just “line up and play”. In this version of the defense, it’s not that the defense isn’t set, it’s this mad man knowing exactly what’s coming and telling everyone else. Preparation and instinct. 

[Mr. WEO]

Plus he's only 18 years old.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

3 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said:

Plus he's only 18 years old.

 

 

 

 

 

he's 24

[Casey D]

He's a bust.  I am sure I read that here repeatedly. Or maybe not.

[Southern_Bills]

Just now, Casey D said:

He's a bust.  I am sure I read that here repeatedly. Or maybe not.

 

That was decided .5 seconds after he was drafted...lol

 

I didn't think he would contribute at this level honestly, figured he would be a big nickel player in sub packages only at best.

[eball]

BUT IS HE BIG ENOUGH????!!!!!

 

 

 

 

[noacls]

3 minutes ago, Casey D said:

He's a bust.  I am sure I read that here repeatedly. Or maybe not.

Don't forget he is slow and a terrible athlete. Read that here too

[Royale with Cheese]

2 minutes ago, noacls said:

Don't forget he is slow and a terrible athlete. Read that here too

Good read

[stinky finger]

Thanks for sharing this - thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

Bernard is an impressive young player.

 

My goodness. Did anyone see this coming?

[SoTier]

2 hours ago, MJS said:

Great video. I love how he points out all the communication and hand signals, also what keys he is looking for from the offense.

 

Football is so complicated. That's what I love about it.

 

Complicated????   No, it's not.  A 12-year-old with Madden can create a perfect game plan for any opponent.

 

/sarcasm

[Buffalo716]

2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

I think this applies to most linebackers.  If you have a 300+ lineman coming clean, he should win that battle nearly 100% of the time.

 

I think what separates a good linebacker from a bad one is the speed of diagnosing plays.  If there is a play to be made, they make it or effect it.

Someone like Edmunds, I think was a big missed opportunity linebacker...its why he didn't make a lot of game changing plays.  

 

Yep

 

Every single linebacker struggles  when an offensive lineman gets to the second level and gets hands on them

 

But Bernard definitely has exceptional instincts... That's what stood out at Baylor too

 

Like Milano he's just always around the ball

 

[JerseyBills]

I saw this this morning and ya it's awesome watching the defense as a whole play so in sync , the way they pass routes off is impressive, they are confident and extremely well coached. 

 

And ya, Edmunds had that slight hesitation which cost us more than not, Bernard is all gas no brakes and in his 3rd start likely wins defensive player of the week 

[Gunsgoodtime]

Someone pass the hot sauce, I have a huge plate of Crow I need to eat

[stinky finger]

3 hours ago, Success said:

Bernard was kind of a surprise pick in the 3rd, and most here have been scratching their heads over the last year and thinking that this guy would probably just be a back-up/ST kind of player.

 

It's like striking gold to put him in as a starter and have it work out this well, this fast.  He's one of the leaders out there now.  He's really fun to watch if you focus on him - seems to always be in the right place.  Great instincts.

 

 

Count me as one who didn't understand the pick. 

 

I'm also guilty of judging a book by its cover (cover = size).

 

Such a a pleasant surprise. Let's hope his play continues.

[stinky finger]

27 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

I saw this this morning and ya it's awesome watching the defense as a whole play so in sync , the way they pass routes off is impressive, they are confident and extremely well coached. 

 

And ya, Edmunds had that slight hesitation which cost us more than not, Bernard is all gas no brakes and in his 3rd start likely wins defensive player of the week 

 

But not all gas until he reads what he sees. Not a lot of wasted movement. Very in control.

29 minutes ago, Gunsgoodtime said:

Someone pass the hot sauce, I have a huge plate of Crow I need to eat

 

Wait in line....and no cuts.

[TheWeatherMan]

Go to the 14:20 mark.  Forward progress my bum hole.  Should have been another FF for our new and improved MLB.  Honestly one of the most inexcusable calls I’ve seen made worse by the refs doubling down and disallowing a challenge.  The league owes answers for that one.