Kelsay working with Sanders

[psubills62]

I saw this over at bb.com, here's the link to the full article:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090520/SPORTS03/905200343/1007/SPORTS/Buffalo+Bills++Kelsay+working+hard+to+improve+his+game

Here's a quote from the article that I thought were interesting:

Kelsay has been at the Bills' practice facility since mid-March working hard with new defensive line coach Bob Sanders in an effort to improve his pass rush technique. He believes the new coach will have a positive impact on his production.

"I've been taught some stuff by coach Sanders that seems like common sense in terms of rushing the passer, but it's stuff I've never been taught," he said. "I'm not taking anything away from Tim (Krumrie) or Bill (Kollar) who were great coaches, but coach Sanders tells me, he shows me on the field and then backs it up on the film by showing me guys who look and play similar to me.

"It's something I can buy into because I see it working for other guys who are similar to me — same body build, same type of mentality — and it works for them.''

[OpIv37]

Re: Kelsay working with Sanders

The good: Kelsay is working on his moves and seems committed to improving.

The bad: why the hell didn't he do this years ago?

[justasportsfan]

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"I'm pretty close with the guys who make up this organization, the guys who make it run, and they're up front and honest with me," Kelsay said following Buffalo's first organized team activity session on Monday. "Unless I'm being lied to, I feel safe."

what they say and what they do are 2 different things. They used their top draft pick on a DE Chris. You were obviously able to read between the lines which is why you are working hard .

In case you also forgot, Dick always said, no ones job is safe. Everyone has to earn their spot except when choosing his OC's.

With that being said, I hope it works out for you. The better you become the better the team becomes.

[psubills62]

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The good: Kelsay is working on his moves and seems committed to improving.

The bad: why the hell didn't he do this years ago?

Yeah, I hate to say it, but this seems to be pointing the finger at our old DL coaches. How is it Kelsay's second contract and only now is he hearing this stuff? Either Sanders is really good, or the other guys were really bad. Either way, I like the hire so far...let's see if it can pay out on the field.

It would be great if Sanders can help Kelsay's sacks increase. But what I'm really looking for is for Sanders to help Maybin. I thought Maybin was a huge project before the draft (and still do). But if Sanders is that good of a coach, maybe he can help develop Maybin faster than usual. Hopefully, anyway.

[TedMock]

Re: Kelsay working with Sanders

The good: Kelsay is working on his moves and seems committed to improving.

The bad: why the hell didn't he do this years ago?

More importantly - why weren't Krumrie and Kollar doing it? That's what bothers me. The team has certainly lacked talent in areas, but it apparently lacked innovative teaching as well.

[Jan Reimers]

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If Sanders can get McCargo to play like a 1st round pick, I'll believe he's a true miracle worker.

[OpIv37]

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More importantly - why weren't Krumrie and Kollar doing it? That's what bothers me. The team has certainly lacked talent in areas, but it apparently lacked innovative teaching as well.

and I remember a lot of people being happy about getting Kollar too. It's just like McNally on the other side of the ball.

[SabreEleven]

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"I've been taught some stuff by coach Sanders that seems like common sense in terms of rushing the passer, but it's stuff I've never been taught,"

Wait, what? Common sense in terms of rushing the passer but never taught?
That doesn't make sense to me. He doesn't sound too bright...Common sense is if you run out of milk, you go to the story to by more. Do you need to taught or told how to buy milk? Common sense means you don't have to be taught something. You know to do it because it makes sense...common sense..

[Ed]

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If Sanders can get McCargo to play like a 1st round pick, I'll believe he's a true miracle worker.

Well it sounds like McCargo is in better shape, working harder and more dedicated because of the Sanders hire, so this might actually be a real possibility. I think McCargo definitely has the talent and he showed flashes in 07, so maybe Sanders is exactly what he needs. I'm interested to see if McCargo turns a corner this year. I think he's got the best chance to surprise a lot of people this year.

[Mahdi]

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I saw this over at bb.com, here's the link to the full article:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090520/SPORTS03/905200343/1007/SPORTS/Buffalo+Bills++Kelsay+working+hard+to+improve+his+game

Here's a quote from the article that I thought were interesting:

If Sanders can teach him what he taught Kampman Kelsay might be able to improve his game.

They are almost the exact same size, build and speed. The difference is that Kampman has a powerful inside move that counters his outside rush.

Sanders is probably teaching Kelsay some bull rush techniques and ways to get inside the OT.

[Mahdi]

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Well it sounds like McCargo is in better shape, working harder and more dedicated because of the Sanders hire, so this might actually be a real possibility. I think McCargo definitely has the talent and he showed flashes in 07, so maybe Sanders is exactly what he needs. I'm interested to see if McCargo turns a corner this year. I think he's got the best chance to surprise a lot of people this year.

Is there an article about McCargo?

[Tatonka]

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what they say and what they do are 2 different things. They used their top draft pick on a DE Chris. You were obviously able to read between the lines which is why you are working hard .

In case you also forgot, Dick always said, no ones job is safe. Everyone has to earn their spot except when choosing his OC's.

With that being said, I hope it works out for you. The better you become the better the team becomes.

us picking maybin could be viewed as a possible schobel replacement vs. kelsay. just saying.

[Jan Reimers]

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Well it sounds like McCargo is in better shape, working harder and more dedicated because of the Sanders hire, so this might actually be a real possibility. I think McCargo definitely has the talent and he showed flashes in 07, so maybe Sanders is exactly what he needs. I'm interested to see if McCargo turns a corner this year. I think he's got the best chance to surprise a lot of people this year.

I think McCargo - who apparently didn't get along well with Kollar - really likes Sanders. I've said, too, that he may be one of the real positive surprises this year. I hope we're both right, because he could be a much needed asset.

[justasportsfan]

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us picking maybin could be viewed as a possible schobel replacement vs. kelsay. just saying.

[OpIv37]

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us picking maybin could be viewed as a possible schobel replacement vs. kelsay. just saying.

very possible- Schobel is getting up there in years and his performance is on the decline.

But Kelsay needs to be replaced too- don't be surprised if we're in the market for another one next off-season.