RoscoeMagic
09-30-2011, 01:16 PM
http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/9/30/2460219/buffalo-bills-arthur-moats-moving-back-to-olb?ref=yahoo
It's only been one practice, so it remains to be seen whether the move is permanent. For now, however, Buffalo Bills (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/buffalo-bills) linebacker Arthur Moats (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/108463/arthur-moats) is playing on the outside (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/09/30/moats-update-2/) once again.
After making a name for himself as a pass rusher in the latter half of his rookie season - in which he recorded 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and famously ended the consecutive games played streak of Brett Favre - Moats was moved back inside for training camp. It's where he started his NFL career, too, despite playing defensive end at James Madison. Though he's best as a rusher, Buffalo's coaching staff cited his lack of prototypical size as rationale for the move inside.
Buffalo has been experimenting at outside linebacker all year. Alex Carrington, a 305-pound defensive end, began the season there, but has since moved back to end. Spencer Johnson, another 300-pounder, has been playing there for the last two-plus weeks. Now, they're joined by Moats - perhaps to help try to kick-start the team's pass rush.
Why was it so hard to leave him there in the first place? We obviously need a pass rush. Oh well, great move now hope he stays there for good :air:
It's only been one practice, so it remains to be seen whether the move is permanent. For now, however, Buffalo Bills (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/buffalo-bills) linebacker Arthur Moats (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/108463/arthur-moats) is playing on the outside (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/09/30/moats-update-2/) once again.
After making a name for himself as a pass rusher in the latter half of his rookie season - in which he recorded 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and famously ended the consecutive games played streak of Brett Favre - Moats was moved back inside for training camp. It's where he started his NFL career, too, despite playing defensive end at James Madison. Though he's best as a rusher, Buffalo's coaching staff cited his lack of prototypical size as rationale for the move inside.
Buffalo has been experimenting at outside linebacker all year. Alex Carrington, a 305-pound defensive end, began the season there, but has since moved back to end. Spencer Johnson, another 300-pounder, has been playing there for the last two-plus weeks. Now, they're joined by Moats - perhaps to help try to kick-start the team's pass rush.
Why was it so hard to leave him there in the first place? We obviously need a pass rush. Oh well, great move now hope he stays there for good :air: