Bills' vets are Sheppard's backers

[justasportsfan]

Sheppard followed Davis and Torbor around like a shadow, soaking up all the information and advice they were willing to dispense.

"I kind of came in a unique situation because I got guys like Andra and Reggie that reach out and say, 'We're older guys, and we've been doing this. You're young and it's your time to come in and make an impact and help us win,'" Sheppard said. "That's what they are about. I've got guys who have been in the league for 10 years, so they know the ins and outs. They know the kind of feeling I'm going to have, the kind of emotions, what I'm going to go through as a rookie and they are able to tell me those things and give me tips and pointers."

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/article442145.ece

[psubills62]

Re: Bills' vets are Sheppard's backers

I read that article and knew that was a big reason they wanted to sign Andra Davis. I said after his signing that his first year was meant to be one where he helped the D transition (injury was unfortunate), and the second was where he was going to mentor a young LB.

I still don't see Sheppard filling Davis's role. I think Sheppard belongs at Poz's LB position (can't remember which name belongs to which - Mike I think for Poz?), where the other LB keeps him clean and he can make the tackle.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Bills' vets are Sheppard's backers

[quote=psubills62]I read that article and knew that was a big reason they wanted to sign Andra Davis. I said after his signing that his first year was meant to be one where he helped the D transition (injury was unfortunate), and the second was where he was going to mentor a young LB.

I still don't see Sheppard filling Davis's role. I think Sheppard belongs at Poz's LB position (can't remember which name belongs to which - Mike I think for Poz?), where the other LB keeps him clean and he can make the tackle.[/quote

drafting shep made poz expendable imo. shep is bigger, tougher, and stronger.

[psubills62]

Re: Bills' vets are Sheppard's backers

I read that article and knew that was a big reason they wanted to sign Andra Davis. I said after his signing that his first year was meant to be one where he helped the D transition (injury was unfortunate), and the second was where he was going to mentor a young LB.

I still don't see Sheppard filling Davis's role. I think Sheppard belongs at Poz's LB position (can't remember which name belongs to which - Mike I think for Poz?), where the other LB keeps him clean and he can make the tackle.

drafting shep made poz expendable imo. shep is bigger, tougher, and stronger.

Expendable, but it does sound like Nix and co. still seem to want him back. Or at least they did before the draft, maybe not so much anymore.

[Northern Stampede]

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I really hope they get Poz back in here.. I mean with him and Sheppard on the inside, a healthy Merriman ( Hopefully ) and Moats playing outside, our LB Corps could be a hell of alot better, espescially with guys like Dareus tying up blockers for them so they dont have a guard or center in their face every god damn play! Poz is a playmaker imo, and its hard to make plays when he's got a 300 plus pound lineman, getting to the second level and in his face every play!! imo, the addition of Dareus is gonna show you guys what Poz can actually do. He wont be tied up all the time. It all starts with the lines boys. Your LB's are only as good as your Dline permits!!!

[Pinkerton Security]

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[quote=MARCELL DAREUS POWER]

I read that article and knew that was a big reason they wanted to sign Andra Davis. I said after his signing that his first year was meant to be one where he helped the D transition (injury was unfortunate), and the second was where he was going to mentor a young LB.

I still don't see Sheppard filling Davis's role. I think Sheppard belongs at Poz's LB position (can't remember which name belongs to which - Mike I think for Poz?), where the other LB keeps him clean and he can make the tackle.[/quote

drafting shep made poz expendable imo. shep is bigger, tougher, and stronger.

How is Poz expendable? Hes still our best overall LB so why the hell would we get rid of him.