patmoran2006
08-30-2009, 05:09 PM
I didn't watch the Bills game on Saturday night. I wanted to save myself the aggravation. Intead, I taped the game and planned to watch it in its entirety this afternoon. But after hearing how bad our offense was last night, I decided to fast forward through every offense and special teams play. Instead, I just watched our defense.
Here are some random notes I collected:
* I thought Keith Ellison had an excellent game. There's no doubt he's starting the season at OLB, like it or not. He was busy, in traffic and made a couple of big plays.
* I was extremely impressed by Marcus Buggs. I'd be shocked if he didnt lock down a roster spot. He gets into the holes and is aggressive.
* Did anyone notice Lankster played the first series of the second half rather than Youboty? This could mean trouble for Youboty, if the Bills don't keep six corners.
* Overall, I thought the secondary played well in pass coverage. Pittsburgh QB 's simply made some great throws in tight coverage, not to mention too often they had all day to throw.
* All things considered (lack of practice), Aaron Maybin looked good. He had a sack (which I believe was facilitated by Corner), and a solid pressure on Big Ben. Playmakers make plays when they get the chance. Let's hope that continues for him.
* Bryan Copeland didn't do himself any favors to make this roster. He looked shaky and at times, overpowered. Hard to see them cutting Denney now.
* Seriously, is Donte Whitner ever going to make a play? I'm seriously thinking it may be a matter of time before he LOSES his starting job, which leads too...
* I like Byrd. He struggled and was fooled a few times, but he already showed me a knack for being around the ball. With more experience, I can see Byrd and Scott starting in this secondary. I'm beyond tired of watching Whitner go out there and do nothing, other than taking a penalty (It shouldn't have been a penalty but he had no business throwing a shoulder even in the vicinity of the Steeler's RB's head)
That's all I got for now. To summarize, I think Buggs and Ellison really helped themselves by being the best defenders on the field.
I think Bryan and Youboty are in trouble (among the other obvious candidates)
Here are some random notes I collected:
* I thought Keith Ellison had an excellent game. There's no doubt he's starting the season at OLB, like it or not. He was busy, in traffic and made a couple of big plays.
* I was extremely impressed by Marcus Buggs. I'd be shocked if he didnt lock down a roster spot. He gets into the holes and is aggressive.
* Did anyone notice Lankster played the first series of the second half rather than Youboty? This could mean trouble for Youboty, if the Bills don't keep six corners.
* Overall, I thought the secondary played well in pass coverage. Pittsburgh QB 's simply made some great throws in tight coverage, not to mention too often they had all day to throw.
* All things considered (lack of practice), Aaron Maybin looked good. He had a sack (which I believe was facilitated by Corner), and a solid pressure on Big Ben. Playmakers make plays when they get the chance. Let's hope that continues for him.
* Bryan Copeland didn't do himself any favors to make this roster. He looked shaky and at times, overpowered. Hard to see them cutting Denney now.
* Seriously, is Donte Whitner ever going to make a play? I'm seriously thinking it may be a matter of time before he LOSES his starting job, which leads too...
* I like Byrd. He struggled and was fooled a few times, but he already showed me a knack for being around the ball. With more experience, I can see Byrd and Scott starting in this secondary. I'm beyond tired of watching Whitner go out there and do nothing, other than taking a penalty (It shouldn't have been a penalty but he had no business throwing a shoulder even in the vicinity of the Steeler's RB's head)
That's all I got for now. To summarize, I think Buggs and Ellison really helped themselves by being the best defenders on the field.
I think Bryan and Youboty are in trouble (among the other obvious candidates)