ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Was watching the TB game again and just about every time Tampa had a big receiving play I saw a player nearby that seemed to be in the wrong place, not arriving in time to give help overtop, etc... I kept saying to myself who is that #31??? Jairus Byrd - this kid is going to need to grow up in a hurry to be ready for NO. I know we expect a lot from rookies, but times are a-changing. After the euphoria of actually pulling out a win and sealing the deal wore off, I also felt that our offense had a lot of opportunities with a short field that ended in field goals. The score should have been even more lopsided. Against good teams we really can't afford to squander those shots. I do feel like the offense is getting better, still need to use our Tight Ends more in the passing game, but AVP is setting up the offense in a way that plays to Edward's strengths and gradually getting him more comfortable with taking chances. I think that Fairchild had just about ruined that kid, maybe AVP can bring him back from the brink and help him grow into his potential.
Magox Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 I wouldn't expect much out of him until the second half the year.
kota Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 He is a rookie who missed most of traing camp.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 I wouldn't expect much out of him until the second half the year. Honestly, I didn't expect him to see the field yet. I thought he's be inactive for most of the season.
Coach Tuesday Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 He is a rookie who missed most of traing camp. ...playing a new position.
ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 I understand him being a rookie, but this is a year where we are starting a lot of youngsters. I guess I am simply stating the obvious. That if Fewell is gong to use him on critical 3rd down, and/or nickle packages then he is going to have to step up and do his homework. that... or the second half of the year may be meaningless
Rubes Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 He was the safety on the last TD play against the Pats* as well. What I don't understand is why he's seeing so much play time this early in the year...and on critical plays?
StupidNation Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 He was the safety on the last TD play against the Pats* as well. What I don't understand is why he's seeing so much play time this early in the year...and on critical plays? He's better in coverage than Whitner. That's why. Not saying Byrd is great, but Whitner isn't great.
ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 ...playing a new position. I know that the coaches are high on this kid, from what I have read they feel that he is instinctive and has ball-hawking skills. We are going to need to see those on display sooner rather than later. There were quite a few blown coverage assignments that our pass rush made up for... but covering the opposing tight end is still a problem for us. Especially that turd Stevens. I thought his name sounded familiar. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/loca...stevens270.html
The Senator Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Yes - he's played in 2 NFL games, from which we can clearly tell he's a bust.
ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 Not impressed YET, but hopefully he will show something soon. He is supposed to be a bit more fluid and faster in coverage than Donte, but asking a rookie to read NFL plays right out of the gate is asking a lot. He was just one of the weak links in coverage that I hope are up to the task this Sunday.
lets_go_bills Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 He's a rookie. And he's made a couple nice plays on ST.
MarkAF43 Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 gather up the ptichforks..... add Byrd to the list of Bills we need to run out of town!
ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 There is always AT LEAST one.... That takes an innocent comment and runs like mad with it. What took you so long? Did I say "bust"? I said I was not impressed with his play yet, were you? Yes, he has 2 games under his belt, but apparently the coaches have seen enough to trust him in those 3rd and long situations. Whatever they saw he hasn't brought yet - I hope he does soon if they have him out there against Brees and we don't get any help from the weather.
ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 He's a rookie. And he's made a couple nice plays on ST. Yes and yes. I do like what he has contributed to the Special Teams. I have heard his name on several stops.
BillsFan74 Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 After missing most of camp I don't expect much from him until next year...but he can't learn without making mistakes. That is why we call them rookies.
Alaska Darin Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 He's better in coverage than Whitner. That's why. Not saying Byrd is great, but Whitner isn't great.
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 I understand him being a rookie, but this is a year where we are starting a lot of youngsters. I guess I am simply stating the obvious. That if Fewell is gong to use him on critical 3rd down, and/or nickle packages then he is going to have to step up and do his homework. that... or the second half of the year may be meaningless I don't think that is the case. Yes, we are starting two rookie guards and a young OL in general. but we are not "starting" Byrd. He barely plays outside special teams. He is a smart kid. I don't think doing homework is an issue with him. I think he just needs to get used to professional football, and that takes time. It is like Maybin. Sure, he is playing. but he is starting. Their early development isn't critical like it is for wood and leveitre.
ColdBlueNorth Posted September 25, 2009 Author Posted September 25, 2009 After missing most of camp I don't expect much from him until next year...but he can't learn without making mistakes. That is why we call them rookies. All too true, but if he is out there he has got to expect that Brees will be looking for him. This team is asking a lot of children to grow up in a hurry this year, it wouldn't be the first time we threw a safety or DB into the fire.
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