Donnie Henderson's secondary finished 4th best in the league against the pass in 2013.
That was without Jairus Byrd AND Stephon Gilmore for the first 5 games.
Gilmore wore a cast club on his wrist for 3 games, and he did not play well.
How will the Bills replace Byrd?
Corey Graham had 4 interceptions last year, 1 sack, and 12 passes defended.
Look at the 2013 game by game comparison between Corey Graham and Jairus Byrd.
Coach Marrone has said Corey Graham, "could be in the mix at safety."
I am comparing production.
Byrd missed 5 games, so multiply his average tackles per game (4.4) X 5 games missed and add.
Corey Graham was a more productive player than Jairus Byrd.
In terms of size, Byrd is 5'10 203 lbs.
Graham is 6'0 196 lbs.
With home cooking alone, Corey Graham is going to add about 10 lbs.
That was without Jairus Byrd AND Stephon Gilmore for the first 5 games.
Gilmore wore a cast club on his wrist for 3 games, and he did not play well.
How will the Bills replace Byrd?
Corey Graham had 4 interceptions last year, 1 sack, and 12 passes defended.
Look at the 2013 game by game comparison between Corey Graham and Jairus Byrd.
Coach Marrone has said Corey Graham, "could be in the mix at safety."
I am comparing production.
48 | 37 | 11 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 21 | 57 | 0 | 6 |
74 | 56 | 18 | 1.0 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 12 |
Byrd missed 5 games, so multiply his average tackles per game (4.4) X 5 games missed and add.
Corey Graham was a more productive player than Jairus Byrd.
In terms of size, Byrd is 5'10 203 lbs.
Graham is 6'0 196 lbs.
With home cooking alone, Corey Graham is going to add about 10 lbs.
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