Bills' defensive tackles coming of age(merged)

[Mitchy moo]

The problem position on the Buffalo Bills’ defense is coming around.
The Bills are getting improved play from their three defensive tackles, and it has helped them climb out of the NFL’s run defense basement.
The Bills have improved from 32nd in the league to 19th against the run over the past five weeks.
Defensive tackles Larry Tripplett, Kyle Williams and John McCargo each are making more of an impact in their second seasons in the Bills’ defensive scheme.
“I think I’ve come a long way from last year, being in better position and being better at the point of attack,” Williams said. “I think a lot of it is experience.”
Williams said it’s amazing how much he has learned in one year.
“As a rookie, you feel your head’s about to explode. Then you come in your second year and you’re not learning at that pace but you’re still learning a lot.”

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/202131.html

[Mitchy moo]

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We're 19th now against the run from 32nd, not bad. Let's keep up the good work!!

[mybills]

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Let's knock another 13 off this week and move up to 6th!

[gil]

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It's obvious that we were improving against the run, but I had no idea how it was going to be reflected in the rankings - that's pretty cool!

From where we were last year and the beginning of this year, that's a solid improvement.

I guess all we really needed to do was to drop Anderson

[Don't Panic]

Bills' defensive tackles coming of age

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/billsnfl/story/202131.html

The Bills allowed 177 rushing yards over the first three games this year. The past five they have allowed 78 a game. They had their best showing in Sunday’s 33-21 win over Cincinnati, holding the Bengals to 28 yards on 17 carries.
Greater familiarity is helping the defensive tackles. Williams and McCargo were rookies last year. Tripplett is in his sixth year but said he spent much of last season adjusting to his new team, even though his old team (Indianapolis) plays a similar defensive style as Buffalo.
“Last year I was trying to play what I did in Indy here in our scheme,” he said. “But I’m not in Indy. So that second year has made me that much more comfortable. Kyle and McCargo definitely have made a jump in their second year. The game has slowed down a little bit for them, and now they have an opportunity to really be more aggressive.”

Triplett's comfort in our system + McCargo and Williams being 2nd year guys = greatly improved D line play. These guys deserve a lot of the credit for the D playing as well as it has. The DEs are getting a lot more 1 on 1s this year because of the fact that our DTs have drawn so much attention, and that has made it easier on the secondary. It's good to see that unit succeeding as a whole.

[alohabillsfan]

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We also have Orien Harris on the practice squad. Was projected early that he'd be a 1st/2nd rounder. Perry should be able to teach him IMO! He was drafted by a 3-4 team released picked up and released by another 3-4 team (Pitt/Cle). I look forward to seeing him in the rotation next season!

[SquishDaFish]

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You really need to check the board before posting.This was posted with the same exact title as yours a half hour before you by Skooby

[Don't Panic]

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We have 2 threads on this mods.

[Don't Panic]

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I looked for it but must have missed it. All apologies.

[PECKERWOOD]

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No big deal, double post who cares?

I agree with what you said. I would like to see Schobel and Kelsay produce some more sacks but I'm sure that it will come in time.

[madness]

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Let's knock another 13 off this week and move up to 6th!

I'm not sure we can have another repeat of last week. Jesse Chatman scares me...

[madness]

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...if he was a Buffalo Bill.

[shelby]

Re: Bills' defensive tackles coming of age(merged)

Merged........

[Don't Panic]

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I would like to see Schobel and Kelsay produce some more sacks but I'm sure that it will come in time.

Agreed. Plus, pressure can be almost as good as a sack, especially if you have strong coverage. I'd like to see a highlight reel of every play where our opponent has thrown a pick.... just to see which ones were just great DB plays and which ones were the QB feeling the heat. I bet its pretty close to 50/50.