Ellison is leading the race for OLB.

[yordad]

Ellison is leading the race for OLB. (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/19-who-will-be-the-strong-side-lb/7efecf72-fbeb-4e04-b716-9ba979283e6e)


Still there’s no way to overlook Ellison’s time on the job. Set to enter his fourth season, all of which have been in Perry Fewell’s defensive system and 30 starts under his belt, it’s hard to imagine Bowen or Harris with no NFL experience coming in and wrestling the job away.
I know it is early, but isn't that awesome!

:cry:

[yordad]

OMG, listen to this C Brown blog (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/)....

If you read our training camp question 19 (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/19-who-will-be-the-strong-side-lb/7efecf72-fbeb-4e04-b716-9ba979283e6e) on the home page it’s clear the coaching staff values playing experience at the NFL level. And in a season when making the playoffs is pretty much a must I’ve got to believe that the staff will feel more comfortable with a savvy vet like Ellison on the field.LOL....what? Ellison is savvy?

[yordad]

Kind of what we expected, but not hoped.

[ServoBillieves]

Expected...

[jamze132]

If Ellison is starting, we are doomed.

[Commissioner]

Amazing that they weren't able to upgrade at that position.

I don't care how much experience he has if he sucks.

[Jan Reimers]

I think the race is all on paper right now. It will start on the field, where it will be won, in training camp.

[justasportsfan]

expected. He's been playing that position. He should know the X's and O's of Fewells system. But when the pads come on, knowing isn't enough. Hopefully someone like Bowens will be punishing people and win the job.

[THATHURMANATOR]

If Ellison is starting, we are doomed.
I am a huge anti Ellison starting guy but I don't equate that to being doomed. Every team has a position of weakness.

[jamze132]

I am a huge anti Ellison starting guy but I don't equate that to being doomed. Every team has a position of weakness.
Yeah, but Buffalo has about 17 positions of weakness. I consider Ellison near the top of the doomsday list.

[trapezeus]

Is ellison suppose to help ease bowen into the starting role? i said this in a different thread, but i'll say it here as well. i believe serena williams has a bigger build than Ellison and could probably play linebacker better than him.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Yeah, but Buffalo has about 17 positions of weakness. I consider Ellison near the top of the doomsday list.
What other positions of weakness do they have?

I can think of a couple.

DE- May turn out ok if Schobel can come back at a decent level, Maybin can provide some pass rush, Ellis makes any impact

TE- No standouts here but with TO, Evan, Reed, Hardy, Johnson etc will TE be a huge need in the passing game?

OL- Only on here because of so many new guys and position changes. It could very well end up being a strength if these guys gel together.

None of the the weaknesses above are overly worrisome to me and some have the potential to turn around.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Is ellison suppose to help ease bowen into the starting role? i said this in a different thread, but i'll say it here as well. i believe serena williams has a bigger build than Ellison and could probably play linebacker better than him.
Isn't Bowen just as small as Ellison?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Bowen is listed as an inch taller but 9 pounds lighter on the Roster.

[jamze132]

What other positions of weakness do they have?

I can think of a couple.

DE- May turn out ok if Schobel can come back at a decent level, Maybin can provide some pass rush, Ellis makes any impact

TE- No standouts here but with TO, Evan, Reed, Hardy, Johnson etc will TE be a huge need in the passing game?

OL- Only on here because of so many new guys and position changes. It could very well end up being a strength if these guys gel together.

None of the the weaknesses above are overly worrisome to me and some have the potential to turn around.

It's probably easier to list positions where we don't need much or any help...

Kicker
Punter
WR
RB
CB?


That's about it. I would have added DT but outside of Stroud, we are pretty gay. Our O-line is a mess, we don't have a proven TE, although I like the point you made. Our QB can't stay on the field, Our DEs suck, our LBs are average with the possibility for greatness (Posluszny) and the definition of suck (Ellison). Our Safeties suck.

Let's be honest here...

[yordad]

I think Ellison is the biggest defensive weakness if Byrd is able to do anything at FS.

[madness]

It's probably easier to list positions where we don't need much or any help...

Kicker
Punter
WR
RB
CB?


That's about it. I would have added DT but outside of Stroud, we are pretty gay. Our O-line is a mess, we don't have a proven TE, although I like the point you made. Our QB can't stay on the field, Our DEs suck, our LBs are average with the possibility for greatness (Posluszny) and the definition of suck (Ellison). Our Safeties suck.

Let's be honest here...

Okay, you start first. :D

[THATHURMANATOR]

Jamze is just more pessimistic on certain areas than I am.

[don137]

Saying Ellison is leading the race just shows how weak the position is. It's like calling someone the smartest dumb kid in the class. Not exactly something to get excited about.

[jamze132]

Jamze is just more pessimistic on certain areas than I am.
Are you calling me the Op clone? I know Op and I share a lot of views on the Bills, well all of them actually... :beers:

[jamze132]

Saying Ellison is leading the race just shows how weak the position is. It's like calling someone the smartest dumb kid in the class. Not exactly something to get excited about.
It's like calling Ellison the smartest kid with down syndrome. :help!:

[BertSquirtgum]

i'm glad i didn't buy season tickets

[Nighthawk]

Can somebody please tell me why Dick Jauron is a HC in the NFL???

[yordad]

Can somebody please tell me why Dick Jauron is a HC in the NFL???His guys really like him. They like to play for him. He finds good football players. Tough football players. They like to hit. They like to play. They really like to play for him. He gives it his all. His guys really like him. They like to play for him. He finds good football players. Tough football players. They like to hit. They like to play. They really like to play for him. He gives it his all. His guys really like him. They like to play for him. He finds good football players. Tough football players. They like to hit. They like to play. They really like to play for him. He gives it his all.

O, and Ralph is senile.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Harris will be the starting LBer come the 2nd half of the opener. Harris is going to have a killer camp and equally killer preseason, while keith waste away

[yordad]

Harris will be the starting LBer come the 2nd half of the opener. Harris is going to have a killer camp and equally killer preseason, while keith waste awaySounds good to me.

[BertSquirtgum]

keith ellison is the one and only person i can't stand on the bills. he is absolutely horrendous