Milano, Brown Step up to tighten the underneath coverage

[ghz in pittsburgh]

It was clear that the Bills took away the downfield passing game (Carr even said so after the game) yesterday. Usually teams attack the short underneath passing game in that case, but Milano seemed to be in a lot of good coverage positions and Preston Brown finally seemed to play more freely and instinctively in this defense, matching the preseason hype that he was totally devoted and bought into the change. I'll never expect him to be a Kuechly, but he needs to play at the level like he did yesterday to affect the QBs.

I do want to point out that the Raiders running game may have contributed to Milano and Brown's success. Unlike the Tampa game, they were more disciplined in terms of not buying into Raiders play-action. The D-line handled most of the RBs, or slowed them down somewhat.

Let's see if this carries over to the Jets game. The Jets have a more serious running attack and McCown is a pretty good play-action QB.

[The King]

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I love BC linebackers. It's about time we got one.

[Ed]

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I don't know when Humber is expected to be back, but I'd like to see Milano keep playing a lot even if he's no longer the starter. I thought Milano was supposedly small for a LB and considered more of a S/LB hybrid type, but he looks really big out on the field.

[Forward_Lateral]

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I'm pretty sure Milano has played Humber out of a job

[BertSquirtgum]

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I don't know when Humber is expected to be back, but I'd like to see Milano keep playing a lot even if he's no longer the starter. I thought Milano was supposedly small for a LB and considered more of a S/LB hybrid type, but he looks really big out on the field.

I said that to my buddy yesterday. It looks like he had gained quite of a bit of size since being drafted.

[Mouldsie]

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In 4-3 alignment, why not just start Humber and Milano and put Alexander back on the D-line?

[YardRat]

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In 4-3 alignment, why not just start Humber and Milano and put Alexander back on the D-line?

Obviously I agree with this.

I was impressed with Brown yesterday showing the ability to drop back and cover the center of the field, which could be a real achilles heel in this defense if you don't have a guy that can do that. Hopefully he can do that consistently and yesterday wasn't just an exception.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

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Obviously I agree with this.

I was impressed with Brown yesterday showing the ability to drop back and cover the center of the field, which could be a real achilles heel in this defense if you don't have a guy that can do that. Hopefully he can do that consistently and yesterday wasn't just an exception.

It's a critical position in this defense. Needs a lot of instincts and physical ability. You need to be aware of the routes that are ran around you and know the kind of coverage behind you. Then you need to read the QB eyes where instincts, film studies coming into play. Lastly you need to have speed to get to where you need to be.
I don't expect him to make those tip plays every week. Just to be able to go to positions where the QB wants to throw the ball, there fore able to defend the pass or affect the QB to go somewhere else.

[justasportsfan]

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I'm pretty sure Milano has played Humber out of a job

No quite sure about that yet. Humber was a leading tackler in the league prior to his injury.

[Forward_Lateral]

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No quite sure about that yet. Humber was a leading tackler in the league prior to his injury.

He also can't cover a dead mouse

[Arm of Harm]

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He also can't cover a dead mouse

Cutler lined up under center. Landry is split wide to the left, Stills wide to the right. Dead mouse is in the slot.

The ball is snapped. Cutler looks to Landry, but he's covered. Same with Stills. Cutler guns it over the middle to dead mouse! 12 yard gain and a first down!

"That dead mouse put a pretty good move on Humber in order to get open. You also have to give the dead mouse credit, for catching a ball thrown well over his head."

[BLUTO]

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In 4-3 alignment, why not just start Humber and Milano and put Alexander back on the D-line?

Who would have thought we'd be discussing players like Humber & Milano on a 5-2 team in November? Isn't it wonderful??

[TigerJ]

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Milano is actually an inch taller than Humber. He's listed as 9 lbs lighter, but if he has worked at it, he could have put on some weight since the weights were posted in the official roster. I know McDermott doesn't seem to have a problem with smaller LBs.

[Ed]

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According to Mike Rodak, Humber is apparently taking first team reps at practice today.

[Forward_Lateral]

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Humber on running downs, Milano on passing, I could live with that.