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Looks like Marcell Dareus is going to have to fight to keep his position this year:
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I thought Carrington looked solid last year, he definitely played hungry.I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?"
"Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet.
You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
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I think they're just doing that to let him know that he's going to have to work for his job.
He's way too talented to be sitting on the bench.Comment
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after what hes been through, including losing his brother at a young age which happened to me, i am willing to give him a pass on his very lackluster sophomore season. im surprised he could find it to the stadium every workday when that incident was so fresh, and believe me it will be fresh for a long time
now i think its very good for him to have serious challengers for his job. he should be to the point of resolution so a strong driving force will be a good thing for him. its something easy for him to get up for and channeling his focus should be just what he needs. should have a strong seasonOne set of rules for all in the beloved communityComment
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Well, Marrone said there will be COMPETITION at every position. I like it, may the best man win.Comment
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Good news, you have to earn your position - nothing is handed to you based on draft status.Comment
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It'll be interesting to see the combination of players used in the front 7 of the defense going to a "hybrid 3-4" as has been advertised. The Bills have some talent on the defensive line but weak LBs. Starting or not, I think Carrington, Dareus, and the addition of Alan Branch gives the defense enough versatile, talented guys that can make up for the sub-par linebackers.Comment
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Optimist: Everyone has to earn their position!
Pessimist: Our 3rd overall pick can't win his job outright.
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No one should be handed a starting position with a new coach. Shut up and prove yourself.Anonymity is an abused privilege, abused most by people who mistake vitriol for wisdom and cynicism for witComment
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I hope Dareus finds himself since he has been nothing but a disappointment since he was drafted.Comment
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Not surprised considering he's in the Top 5 for worst 1st round picks in the 2011 NFL Draft.Originally posted by Syderick View PostComment
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Finally a coaching staff that will light the fire under his ass. He's going to be much improved --as will everyone else -- if they know that they can't expect to play if they just want to pick up their paycheck.Comment
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hes no bust hes no home run.
this year is going to explain his future as a bill
im pulling for him. he has shown flashesComment
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He has shown some potential so I'm not totally writing him off but he was the worse pick out of the top of the NFL Draft. All of the good players we passed on for Dareus. AJ Green would sure look good in a Bills uniform right now.
I really wanted Von Miller or AJ Green and we ended up with Dareus instead. Imagine if we had AJ Green or any of the non QB's from that top 10 or so like Patrick Peterson, Julio Jones, Aldon Smith or JJ Watt. One of the best drafts in years as far as impact players in the Top 10 or so and we end up with the worse one out of the group up to this point. Then of course we just totally blew our load on our second round pick with Aaron Williams.
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This is a make or break year for Dareus. I don't know why, but I'm still a believer in this kid! If this coaching staff can keep him focused and confident, he might turn the corner.If you walk with Jesus today, you don't have anything to worry about tomorrow...Comment
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