Players who need to put up or shut up:

[OpIv37]

Donte Whitner: With the emergence of McCargo and the additions of Stroud and Johnson, the middle of the DL should finally do its' job. Whitner's been mediocre at best and I keep hearing how it's the DL's fault for not getting pressure. Well, with an improved pass rush, Whitner damn well better prove he was worth the #8 pick this year.

Aaron Schobel: See above. He should see less double teams and the QB should be forced to his side if the new DT's hold up their end of the bargain. Time for him to prove that he's worth the paycheck.

Lee Evans: Hardy is the tall #2. You've got all the help you need- no more excuses.

Trent Edwards: This one is borderline because it will be his first full year of starting. But with an OL that's good at pass blocking, an excellent RB, two god receivers and presumably better play calling, his performance will be all on himself.

Perry Fewell: In the last 3 seasons, we have spent 3 first-round draft picks and an early second rounder on the defensive side of the ball (Whitner, McCargo, Poz, McKelvin). We added three FA's to the D this year- two who should start and one who will probably play a large role coming off the bench. There are no more excuses for this D to NOT do it's job.

Dick Jauron: This is his third full season and he's had basically 3 off-seasons to shape his team. Playoffs or bust.

[Confused]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

throw in Josh Reed. Stevie Johnson wants his job.

Ashton Youboty is on notice.

April needs to prove he is a great coach not a coach with great players.

[OpIv37]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

throw in Josh Reed. Stevie Johnson wants his job.

Ashton Youboty is on notice.

April needs to prove he is a great coach not a coach with great players.

Oh yeah, I forgot about Youboty. He definitely needs to show something FAST or Corner's going to have his job.

And add Dwayne Wright too- I think the coaching staff is disappointed with him.

[Don't Panic]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

I'm sensing a negative vibe here, but I agree... accountability is key. I'll add:

Butler and Fowler, especially the latter. If both can be middle of the road NFL starters, we should be in good shape.

[chernobylwraiths]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

When did McCargo emerge?

[OpIv37]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

When did McCargo emerge?

well, he stopped completely sucking.

[OpIv37]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

I'm sensing a negative vibe here, but I agree... accountability is key. I'll add:

Butler and Fowler, especially the latter. If both can be middle of the road NFL starters, we should be in good shape.

damn, I forgot about Fowler too. I honestly feel like he's already on the list to be replaced but the FO just couldn't get it done this year.

[Kerr]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

I would include Kelsay in there as well.

[chernobylwraiths]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

Posluzney
Edwards

I feel the most on the spot person is Perry Fewell. He needs to show that he can design a defense that can stop a team when it needs to be stopped. Plus, find a way to NOT get manhandled by NE at least once a year.

[Don't Panic]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

I would include Kelsay in there as well.

Absolutely... and Denney. Thing is, if all of these guys just have decent seasons, we're in pretty good shape.

[Kerr]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

Absolutely... and Denney. Thing is, if all of these guys just have decent seasons, we're in pretty good shape.

Agreed, but the fact that Kelsay is currently penciled in as the starter on the other side, makes a solid season from him much more demanding.
Hopefully this new kid Ellis wreaks havoc in the backfield.

[TigerJ]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

Oh yeah, I forgot about Youboty. He definitely needs to show something FAST or Corner's going to have his job.

And add Dwayne Wright too- I think the coaching staff is disappointed with him.

In theory, it's up to everyone to put up or shut up every year, but I agree on Dwayne Wright. His rookie season was forgettable. In the few times he touched the ball he looked slow and not very creative.

[Kerr]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

In theory, it's up to everyone to put up or shut up every year, but I agree on Dwayne Wright. His rookie season was forgettable. In the few times he touched the ball he looked slow and not very creative.

Wright has the size to covert to FB. I really don't know why they don't start tinkering with that and stop wasting their time with him at rb. They are stacked at rb after the addtion of omon.

[TedMock]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

Youboty & Kelsay really need to play a lot better. I think we can add Wright to the list soon. He has not displayed the power we've been hoping for. I 100% disagree on Whitner not playing well. no pass break-ups, int's, etc. horrible way to measure him. STRONG safety in a defense that has required help in run support. he's been very impressive in the role the team is asking him to play.

[LABillsFan]

Re: Players who need to put up or shut up:

By the time this thread is completed, will there be anyone NOT on the list? I'm just saying.