Bills want to run more press coverage

[madness]

Florence back in familiar territory
Free agency usually gives Drayton Florence a sense of enjoyment although this year was slightly different. Because of the lockout, the veteran cornerback knew the process would end quickly and -- if the offer were right -- he would remain with the Buffalo Bills.
buffalonews.com/Rodney McKissic | Posted at 01:20 PM

Florence likes that defensive coordinator George Edwards wants to run more press coverage and apply pressure on the quarterback off the edge more so than last season.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

I remember when Dick Lebeau was our DC, our D was nasty.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

This is great news, I don't know why they didn't do this last year, wonder what held him back.

[psubills62]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

This is great news, I don't know why they didn't do this last year, wonder what held him back.

Didn't do what, press coverage? Probably because we had only one CB who was even remotely able to do it in Florence.

[Jaybird]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

A bigger stronger Williams on the outside sure does make sense for this (along with Florence)

[Aero II]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Not having Dave Wannstedt whispering in his ear held him back.

[methos4ever]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Not having Dave Wannstedt whispering in his ear held him back.

If you look back at Dave's time as a DC/HC, he doesn't like press. At all.

In fact, Dave W prefers the Pro Cover 2 as his shell defense with four guys rushing. On the Cowboys he had HOFs, at his other stops not so much.

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Swell, if that's true McGee is absolutely useless on this team and is gonna get outmuscled and blown by consistently.

[methos4ever]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Swell, if that's true McGee is absolutely useless on this team and is gonna get outmuscled and blown by consistently.

They'll probably run Mcgee more in the slot FTY - then he doesn't have to press and can just mirror the guy. Til them little legs give way of course.

[madness]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Swell, if that's true McGee is absolutely useless on this team and is gonna get outmuscled and blown by consistently.

We might see a lot more of him in the slot this year when opponents spread the field.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

It all depends on your personnell - what are they good at.

1999 was the last time the Bills have a super defense. People cannot run at us at all. Then they had to deal with a HOF Bruce Smith on the line, a speedy strong Cowert and bunch of zione blitzes.

The current Bills do not have a Bruce Smith or Cowert. They are, however, banking on a strong D-line and and a revived Merriman.

Most people pin the hope on Dareus. I, however, believe the key is the improvement from Troupe. To me, he's more fitted to be a NT than Kyle. If he can control the 2 gaps like a true NT in a 3-4, I see big improvement in Bills D this year.

[acehole]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

This is smart.

1. Brady runs a timing offense..this will disrupt his receivers from being where they need to be.

2. If they are not open at that time he will have to throw it away go for 2nd option.

3. 2nd option open about to throw...Darius in his grill down over.

Florence back in familiar territory
Free agency usually gives Drayton Florence a sense of enjoyment although this year was slightly different. Because of the lockout, the veteran cornerback knew the process would end quickly and -- if the offer were right -- he would remain with the Buffalo Bills.
buffalonews.com/Rodney McKissic | Posted at 01:20 PM

[better days]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Didn't do what, press coverage? Probably because we had only one CB who was even remotely able to do it in Florence.

I think it had more to do with the lack of ability to put pressure on the QB last year myself.

[acehole]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

I think it had more to do with the lack of ability to put pressure on the QB last year myself.

The 2 are intertwined...when you are playing 10 yards off the ball as a db you are giving them the yards... the time it takes for the DB to come in to contact with the WR increases. More time for QB to throw = less sacks.

[YardRat]

Re: Bills want to run more press coverage

Florence likes that defensive coordinator George Edwards wants to run more press coverage and apply pressure on the quarterback off the edge more so than last season.

Geez...What a brilliant ****ing idea.

Maybe next year he can have another epiphany about being able to do the same by bringing guys up the middle.