So this Mario guy finally showed up

[ghz in pittsburgh]

A little too late after 11 games. But he does look like a complete player - hold up for run stopping, power pass rush, recognize plays on the run. Is it too hard to ask for this kind of effort 16 times a year for what he's paid?

On the other hand, Darius really should be this kind of guy from the inside, maybe more stout in holding up at the POA but less pass rushing shedding. Maybe he has an excuse since he's still learning that effort is as important as talent at NFL.

[justasportsfan]

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The D seems to be improving the last few games but the offense is going the other way especially if you take into account the HC is offensive minded.

[The King]

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It actually looks like Mario was telling the truth about his wrist. He's been a much better player since getting it fixed.

[streetkings01]

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The guy has 8.5 sacks on the year and 5 sacks post wrist surgery. Maybe the wrist was a valid excuse.

[ThunderGun]

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Yeah, he's actually tied for 11th in the league with 8.5 sacks, and he's only half a sack out of 7th place. I didn't expect him to be any better after the wrist surgery, but he has totally surprised me.

[TrEd FTW]

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/11/26/refo-bills-colts-week-12/

The Return of Super Mario?
Much was made of the three-sack performance from Mario Williams, but the majority of people lauding his return presumably weren’t watching how he got those sacks. On only one of them did he actually beat an offensive lineman, when he took down Andrew Luck with 48 seconds to go in the first quarter. His second sack came when Luck started to move in the pocket and simply ran into the path of the big defensive end, and his third was entirely unblocked as Luck rolled right into him after a play-action fake. In truth, Williams was best in run defense in this game, squeezing the edge and dominating when he was blocked by tight ends. He also batted down a pass, but given that he rushed the passer 40 times this game, the amount of plays on which he actually recorded pressure was far from fantastic. Do not be led by the raw number of three sacks.

[mysticsoto]

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The D seems to be improving the last few games but the offense is going the other way especially if you take into account the HC is offensive minded.

There's only so much you can do w/crap. Fitz is terrible. He limits the playcalling b'cse there is so much he CAN'T do...and even then, he always throws that interception that ends up derailing us and losing the game.

[DBrown77]

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...colts-week-12/

Isnt this analysis correct with every player? Not all sacks are from beating a blocker.

Sounds like a hater to me.

[BLeonard]

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There's only so much you can do w/crap. Fitz is terrible. He limits the playcalling b'cse there is so much he CAN'T do...and even then, he always throws that interception that ends up derailing us and losing the game.

Well, here's an idea... Maybe when you're down by a touchdown in the last few minutes of the 4th quarter, your best offensive player (Spiller) shouldn't be standing on the sidelines watching...

Spiller had 107 yards on 14 carries yesterday (7.6 yard average)... Yet, in crunch time, when his team is down a score, his head coach basically sits him down for the day.

Even when given talented players, Gailey refuses to utilize them.

-Bill

[The King]

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Isnt this analysis correct with every player? Not all sacks are from beating a blocker.

Sounds like a hater to me.

My thoughts exactly. No one is saying he's dominant. But when the opportunity is there he's taking it. Fine by me.

[coastal]

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Fools gold.

Lap it up mouth breathers.

[SquishDaFish]

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Coast admit you were wrong already

[coastal]

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Coast admit you were wrong already

Spending $100 million and what's changed exactly?

Oh that's right... Nothing.

[SquishDaFish]

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Money isnt yours once again. And since his surgery hes been alot better. NOONE is worth that much money but its not his fault it was givin to him. Admit you were wrong and move on. (Guy at work was talking **** to me all season about him and he acc admitted he was wrong today. Hes a much better player post surgery so far.)

[cookie G]

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Isnt this analysis correct with every player? Not all sacks are from beating a blocker.

Sounds like a hater to me.

No, it isn't. Believe it or not, DE's DO actually beat T's for sacks.

It's been known to happen.