JoeF Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 http://blogs.buffalobills.com/ From Chris Brown and his band of renown Moving Poz outside only an option By Chris Brown - Posted February 22nd, 2009 Just finished talking with Bills defensive coordinator Perry Fewell here at the combine and he was asked about whether he’d be open to moving Paul Posluszny outside if the right MLB talent was available either in free agency or the draft. Here was his response. “That’s a question we’ve asked ourselves,” said Fewell. “I’m very comfortable with Poz being in the middle. If we had to do something where we’d have to move him out (from the middle) I would speak to Paul first about that. I think that’s a great option for us because he gives us some flexibility and you do want to draft the next best player. “I would see Paul (still) running our defense like he did last year if we did make that move, but that’s all speculation right now. Whatever happens on draft day or in free agency will determine whether we can afford to make that move or not.” Now Fewell asserted that moving Poz to OLB is not Plan ‘A’, but acknowledged it is an option if a certain set of circumstances unfolds. “That’s not plan ‘A’, but it’s a possibility,” Fewell said. Tags: Paul Posluszny, Perry Fewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Sounds like it leaves the door open for us to select Maualuga in round 1. Hmmm, I don't know. If we can't get a quality guy to play Crowell's vacated slot, this article leads me to believe they draft Rey Maualuga to play the middle on first and second down. If Poz is leading the defense still, they will have him on the field in the obvious passing situations where we're in the "Dime" package. Maybe the "Billszone" guy was telling the truth. This sure leads me to believe that they're thiniking about Maualuga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyFillUps Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 John Vilma anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 It's always funny to see Chris Brown continue to pretend he's a reporter of some kind. Like he's working the combine and "ran into" Fewell. More like: Fewell: "read this question to me and then read your answer from that piece of paper." Brown: "Got it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 John Vilma anyone? Ahhhhh yes. I completely forgot about Vilma. That would be a good move and Poz would probably only run the defense until Vilma picked up all of the nuances of the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyFillUps Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Vilma would be a huge upgrade. he's bigger and faster than POZ, two huge needs in a Tampa2 MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Ahhhhh yes. I completely forgot about Vilma. That would be a good move and Poz would probably only run the defense until Vilma picked up all of the nuances of the system. We have nuances this year? Awesome! Maybe the next season, we can pick up some intricacies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyFillUps Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 John Vilma anyone? Yep, been saying that for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Vilma would be a huge upgrade. he's bigger and faster than POZ, two huge needs in a Tampa2 MLB. He's excellent but he's not bigger than Poz. Poz 6'1" 238 Vilma 6'1" 230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 It's always funny to see Chris Brown continue to pretend he's a reporter of some kind. Like he's working the combine and "ran into" Fewell. More like: Fewell: "read this question to me and then read your answer from that piece of paper." Brown: "Got it." LMFAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 If we move Poz we're gonna need someone else to make tackles 8 yards downfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 John Vilma anyone? Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 From what I have been reading, Maluaga worries me because he doesn't fit as a 3 down LB. I don't want to use the 11 pick on him if that's the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwws9999 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 He's excellent but he's not bigger than Poz. Poz 6'1" 238 Vilma 6'1" 230 Vilma doesn't suck, poz does. and he's too slow to play outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I just cannot understand why the coaches have not tried to get Poz and Digi on the field at the same time. Both can play inside or out. When Crowell was put on IR, they both should have been penciled in as starters. I know Digi got injured later in the year, on special teams I believe, but before that there is no feasible reason not to put him on the field over Ellison, especially when a coach admits that Poz could play outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Poz on the outside? Marcus Stroud can cover TE's better then POZ, dude looks like he has bricks on his feet chasing someone down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I just cannot understand why the coaches have not tried to get Poz and Digi on the field at the same time. Both can play inside or out. When Crowell was put on IR, they both should have been penciled in as starters. I know Digi got injured later in the year, on special teams I believe, but before that there is no feasible reason not to put him on the field over Ellison, especially when a coach admits that Poz could play outside. maybe because the Pizza boy does not qualify as an NFL caliber backup - let alone a starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sounds like it leaves the door open for us to select Maualuga in round 1. Hmmm, I don't know. If we can't get a quality guy to play Crowell's vacated slot, this article leads me to believe they draft Rey Maualuga to play the middle on first and second down. If Poz is leading the defense still, they will have him on the field in the obvious passing situations where we're in the "Dime" package. Maybe the "Billszone" guy was telling the truth. This sure leads me to believe that they're thiniking about Maualuga. This post sounds accurate. Perhaps frighteningly so. I think this team is quite capable of using the 11th overall pick to reach for a LB, while neglecting other, better players who would fill more important holes on this team. This front office generally uses its early picks on positions where rookies make quick contributions: running backs, cornerbacks, safeties, and linebackers. As a result, the Jauron-era Bills have drafted no offensive linemen before round 5. There are three good ways the Bills can handle the LB position: 1. Re-sign Angelo Crowell. He knows the defense, and he'd likely be relatively inexpensive. He was a solid player before his injury. 2. Move Poz to the outside, and put DiGorgio in the middle. Then draft a MLB and an OLB in rounds 3 - 7 for depth. 3. Sign a solid OLB--but not so solid we'd have to break the bank for him. Any of the above options would get us out of using a first or second round pick on a LB. Our early picks could then be used on more important areas of need, such as the offensive and defensive lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax bill backer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 no this is bull sh-- they need to give POS another chance at MLB he only has 1 year under his belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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