Coy Wire to Start over Whitner?

[gil]

I really hope this is just Jauron trying to play games with the Pats or something - from Chris Brown's blog:

STARTER AT STRONG SAFETY: Bills top pick Donte Whitner isn't a lock to start at strong safety Sunday. Veteran Coy Wire is a possibility to start.
"We're really not ready to say that Coy is the starter, but we like Coy," said Jauron. "He has the most experience of those guys and we're trying to bring Donte along. Whoever starts, Donte is going to play. If he doesn't start he's going to play a great deal in the game. Coy is coming back from injury so whoever is out there is going to need a blow at some time or another."

http://buffalobills.com/blog/index.jsp?blogger_id=1

[OpIv37]

oh hell no.

What about Bowen? I'd start him over Wire any day.

[TedMock]

god, I hope not. Wire is solid in run support, but so far he has been the worst cover SS I've ever seen. Maybe he's improved in a 180 degree, drastic fashion? Doubt it, but if he's starting I'll keep my fingers crossed that it is indeed the case.

[TedMock]

What about Bowen? I'd start him over Wire any day.

I agree 100%. I received a v-text earlier stating that Bowen is questionable this week. I'm assuming from the previous bone-bruise.

Not only can Bowen hit as well as Wire, but he is also faster. That should help in coverage.

[OpIv37]

Please tell me Marv didn't spend a #8 pick on a guy who can't even beat out Coy Wire for the starting job.

Our starting D could potentially include Chris Kelsay, Tim Anderson and Coy Wire. Why do so many people think our D is so good? I just don't get it.

[BillsNick]

It said "possible". Not for sure.

[TedMock]

I just assume let the young guys take their licks. Belichick and the Patriots in Foxboro is probably the toughest test they'll face all year. Let them go get beat up, and see how they respond; not only during this game, but as the year goes on. If they can take the beating and come back punching, we may have something to look forward to.

Nobody in the outside world expects us to win. Let's see if these kids have character, and maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised.

[Patrick76777]

Worst news EVER!


I ****** hate Coy Wire. I don't even know why he's on this team? Is it the fact that he's a terrible safety? Or maybe it's his ability on ST's to jump on every pile 2 seconds after every tackle.

This guy is useless. I can't believe we cut Eric King and Rashaad Baker and kept Coy Wire. And don't give me CB vs. S BS, DB's are DB's.

[LtBillsFan66]

He can jump out of a swimming pool though.

[Patrick76777]

He can jump out of a swimming pool though.

I bet he can Suck D too. Who cares.

[Risin]

He can jump out of a swimming pool though.

:D :respect:

[LtBillsFan66]

His parents are cool. They stopped by our tailgate at the Meadowlands.

[Patrick76777]

His parents are cool. They stopped by our tailgate at the Meadowlands.


Jason Taylors parents parked next to us a few years back. Holy Rollers!

[Jan Reimers]

Coy has experience. Whitner can actually play safety. Please, Dick, do the right thing.

[Jan Reimers]

Wire's been toasted more than Wonder Bread.

[jamze132]

Once Dick sees Coy look like an idiot out there, Dick will feel like a Dick. If Donte was smart, he would say "not this time, coach" when Dick tells him to get in there. Teach Dick a little lesson in Coy's abilities any place othere than ST.

[Night Train]

I have experience breathing air for 46 years.

I can't play Safety worth a damn, much like Wire.

[Typ0]

This is either a joke...or all hope that DJ might be a better coach than we've had the past five years is gone. Coy Wire sucks.

[Typ0]

I thought of a new recipe....it's called instant touchdown. Just add Coy Wire to the opposing defensive backfield and you get an instant TD.

[LtBillsFan66]

He's half Asian.

[L.A. Playa]

oh hell no.

What about Bowen? I'd start him over Wire any day.


WHITNEY SAYS " HELL TO THA NO"

http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2004/2004-03/25-whitney-inside.jpg

[Typ0]

Maybe we're talking him up so we can trade him to the Pats or Fins...now that makes sense to me.

[Jan Reimers]

He's half Asian.
Well then, just add a little Soy to Coy, and Typo's recipe will be complete.

[Michael82]

What the **** is this!?!? I thought Wire stayed here just so he can be a backup and special teams demon. WTF is he starting? He better NOT start! Tom Brady will eat him alive. :ill: :puke:

[Michael82]

I will say this, If this is true, it is exactly what I thought....they planned on having Matt Bowen start for a few games or so and then weaning Donte Whitner into it. If Bowen wasn't injured, he definitely would have started!

But if Bowen is not healthy enough to start, I don't want to see Wire start! He sucks! I'd take a rookie over him anyday of the week! :mad: :ill:

[RockStar36]

If Wire starts, Brady will have a career day.

[shelby]

Y'all are such haters.
:D

[ublinkwescore]

Coy Wire looks like he's got down syndrome...

[Jan Reimers]

Coy Wire looks like he's got down syndrome...
I'm down with that.

Sorry, I'm having a bad Punday, er. . . Wednesday.

[Richard Gozinya]

Coy Wire can turn a television into a watch.

[gil]

well, like I said when I posted this - I think Jauron may be just playing games - unfortunately, what I don't think he's playing games about is that Wire will get significant PT,

and that does mean Brady's eyes are going to light up like he's watching St. Bruschi receive the commandments from the burning bush.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Coy Wire looks like he's got down syndrome...

Ha ha....man that is soooo uncool.

[Michael82]

If Wire starts, Brady will have a career day.
Agreed. :ill:

[Typ0]

This is bad...very bad. My worst fears have been realized. Not only has Coy Wire not been cut...he's going to be starting and giving up TDs left and right. I no longer have confidence in my team :(.

[Mr. Cynical]

Please tell me Marv didn't spend a #8 pick on a guy who can't even beat out Coy Wire for the starting job..

If true, the evidence just keeps piling up...

[YardRat]

Who says Jauron doesn't have a sense of humor? That's damn funny.

[Meathead]

well the classic way to beat the c2 is to emphasize the tes because they can exploit the space underneath with the two safeties deep

combine that with the exceptional talent ne has at te and you can instantly see this is a big problem for the bills

and to top it off the guy who is best prepared to play the ss spot in this first game(bowen) is out with an injury

so what do you do?

play a guy who has struggled with tes every time hes on the field (wire)?

or the rookie who would be easily fooled and is just as much a liability?

i sure as hell hope they saw some significant improvement in wire to think he can get the job done cuz he sure hasnt in the past

makes the baker cut even more puzzling

but they certainly know this and had to have an excellent reason to make that decision so we will just have to wait and see what happens

[~CHIEF~]

Coy's a ****ing ******!

[Kerr]

this is probably some kind of chess game he's playing with NE.

[bernielivsey_1]

Maybe....just maybe......Coy might fit this system better (Tampa 2) and he might be showing some signs to the coaching staff the he's getting it. Then he might be better than the past. Or I could be the anti Wys with rose colored glasses.

[OpIv37]

Maybe....just maybe......Coy might fit this system better (Tampa 2) and he might be showing some signs to the coaching staff the he's getting it. Then he might be better than the past. Or I could be the anti Wys with rose colored glasses.

The thing is that we cut guys like Posey and Watson because they were too slow for the system, then they keep Coy Wire? I know it's a different position, but in the cover 2, each safety has to cover from the center of the field to the sideline, plus the distance to the goal line. We know Coy Wire is slow- it seems to me that he's not a good fit for the system.

[M]

My worst nightmare is coming true ... Coy starting against the Pats. Please, someone wake me up!

[Meathead]

you think coy is a nightmare get ready for what tom freddy kruger brady will do to a dinged up rookie who missed the start of camp in a contract holdout

[Typ0]

We might as well face the facts...we passed up on picking one of two big time star QBs with a great deal of value for picking a defensive back who can't even play on opening day.

[RedEyE]

A couple of things guys.

1) Bowen is hurt and would probably start over Wire if not a gimp.

2) Whitner's agent and the Bills were too busy fussing over numbers instead of doing what's necessary to get this kid in camp. He could have used the extra weeks to learn the system, like Wire obviously did.

3) The Bills coaching staff would rather take their chances with a seasoned veteran (oy :ill: ) then just hand the position to a rookie who is wet behind the ears. In other words they want him to earn the position which is commendable.

[OpIv37]

A couple of things guys.

1) Bowen is hurt and would probably start over Wire if not a gimp.

2) Whitner's agent and the Bills were too busy fussing over numbers instead of doing what's necessary to get this kid in camp. He could have used the extra weeks to learn the system, like Wire obviously did.

3) The Bills coaching staff would rather take their chances with a seasoned veteran (oy :ill: ) then just hand the position to a rookie who is wet behind the ears. In other words they want him to earn the position which is commendable.

that's all well and good, except none of those things make Wire any faster or better. I'd feel more comfortable with Whitner in there. Or an inanimate tackling dummy. Almost anything would be better than putting Wire up against Brady in a cover 2.

[Patrick76777]

that's all well and good, except none of those things make Wire any faster or better. I'd feel more comfortable with Whitner in there. Or an inanimate tackling dummy. Almost anything would be better than putting Wire up against Brady in a cover 2.
I guess the only consolation is that the Pats don’t have any WR’s!


But look for D. Graham to have 15 catches for 200 yards.

[RedEyE]

that's all well and good, except none of those things make Wire any faster or better. I'd feel more comfortable with Whitner in there. Or an inanimate tackling dummy. Almost anything would be better than putting Wire up against Brady in a cover 2.

Just becasue he starts, doesn't mean he'll finish. We all know he won't last long. I expect Whitner to take over the starting role before the end of the game Sunday.

[OpIv37]

Just becasue he starts, doesn't mean he'll finish. We all know he won't last long. I expect Whitner to take over the starting role before the end of the game Sunday.

quite possibly- the scary thought is what happens in that period after he starts and before he's pulled.

[RedEyE]

quite possibly- the scary thought is what happens in that period after he starts and before he's pulled.

Well at least we know whay the guy wasn't one of the 22 cut. Actually.....no we don't.

[Kerr]

Coy is nothing more than a 46D strong safety. I hope all this nonsense ends up with Whitner actually starting.

[L.A. Playa]

so has it actually been stated that he is starting or is all this just speculation

[shelby]

It's all speculation.

[bocephuz]

Perfect example of why Coy Wire is not a good fit in cover 2

If you remember, the Bills played Carolina last year and Jerry Gray went to a cover 2 kind of D to try and take away the passing game and Steve Smith. It actually worked pretty well as Smith was contained for the most part and Carolina couldn't really make any big plays... that is until 2 minutes left when Delhomme hit the tight end in the end zone for the winning TD. Guess who completely blew the coverage ( obvious on the replays) .. COY WIRE.

The only way the Bills survive this game against the Pats is if Willis chews up yards .. thus keeping Brady ( and Coy Wire) on the sidelines.. and the D Line has to come up big with pressure... otherwise Brady will dink and dunk all day and eventually hit the big one.

[G. Host]

Jauron is making Whitner, the safety who held out of camp, EARN the safety spot rather than given to it on a golden platter (to be dropped and broken) like Losman was last year.