Don't Panic
03-17-2010, 11:13 AM
A few things about the Edwards addition...
I think he will start and be a 2 down player at least. He is definitely not a NT, so it seems like we won't be running a traditional 3-4. If that's the case, expect to see each DL responsible for only one gap. That means that our MLBs will have to handle holes in the middle against the run, and our OLBs will have to provide most if not all of the pressure against the pass.
In and of itself, this isn't such a bad thing. But it does mean a few things, namely...
1. We will most likely not be looking at Dan Williams any more. We may look at a DT, or more specifically a NT, but I can't imagine it will be in round one. Not with LT being such a pressing need that has yet to be addressed.
2. Our LBs better be playing at a high level. If not, QBs are going to have all day and the middle of our front seven is going to get torn up for huge rushing gains.
3. As a result, LB might be more of a priority now. A lot of this will depend on Schobel's decision, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us go LB in the first or second round either way. We are going to have to have at least six guys with a strength in at least one area who can be on the field at any given time if this defense is going to be respectable.
All in all, I like the fixes, especially given the atmosphere in the market these days. We'll see if the Bills decide to get involved in the RFA market and tackle some of these needs before the draft.
I think he will start and be a 2 down player at least. He is definitely not a NT, so it seems like we won't be running a traditional 3-4. If that's the case, expect to see each DL responsible for only one gap. That means that our MLBs will have to handle holes in the middle against the run, and our OLBs will have to provide most if not all of the pressure against the pass.
In and of itself, this isn't such a bad thing. But it does mean a few things, namely...
1. We will most likely not be looking at Dan Williams any more. We may look at a DT, or more specifically a NT, but I can't imagine it will be in round one. Not with LT being such a pressing need that has yet to be addressed.
2. Our LBs better be playing at a high level. If not, QBs are going to have all day and the middle of our front seven is going to get torn up for huge rushing gains.
3. As a result, LB might be more of a priority now. A lot of this will depend on Schobel's decision, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us go LB in the first or second round either way. We are going to have to have at least six guys with a strength in at least one area who can be on the field at any given time if this defense is going to be respectable.
All in all, I like the fixes, especially given the atmosphere in the market these days. We'll see if the Bills decide to get involved in the RFA market and tackle some of these needs before the draft.