Bills interested in LB Matt Stewart

[The Spaz]

The Buffalo Bills have shown interest in Falcons linebacker and restricted free agent Matt Stewart, Stewart's agent Brian Parker confirmed.

http://www.ajc.com/falcons/content/sports/.../07falcons.html

http://media.theinsiders.com/Media/Other/76_sack-ouch-atl.GIF
<b>Matt Stewart</b>

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235163

[DraftBoy]

Hes not bad at all, Id like him here.

[BillsRockSOMUCH]

Interesting, I would love to have him.

[Tatonka]

i am gonna hit the altanta board and get some info.

[chernobylwraiths]

What's the compensation?

[DraftBoy]

Prolly a late pick maybe our extra 7th

[DraftBoy]

Matt Stewart 6-3, 232, 24yrs old from Vandy

He had 76 tackles 3 sacks and 3 FF last season (started all 16 games)

53 in 2002 with 3 sacks(started 13 games), and 12 in 2001

[Dozerdog]

The Buffalo Bills have shown interest in Falcons linebacker and restricted free agent Matt Stewart, Stewart's agent Brian Parker confirmed.

Teams can sign restricted free agents such as Stewart to offer sheets until April 16. The Falcons would have a week to match an offer for Stewart, or receive a fourth-round pick in exchange.

[The Spaz]

4th rounder damn!

[DraftBoy]

Hell No he aint worth a 4th rounder

[Tatonka]

i was just reading a post on the falcons board.. and the unanimous opinion was that they would much rather have him than get a fourth rounder.. something to think about.

they seem to all like him alot.

[B-DON]

name one 4th rounder that would have them stats

[Mr. Miyagi]

Any relations to Martha Stewart?

[Tatonka]

77 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 ff and 3 fr.. not bad.

he was atlanta's starting strong side LB... that is currently posey's spot.. i wouldnt mind some competition there. and just like Bdon said.. and most of the atlanta fans have echoed.. who can we get in the 4th round that would have an immediate impact like this kid would.

[NC-BILLS44]

I like the idea of Stewart for a 4th rounder. I've never been too excited about Posey.

[Pride]

Anyone wondering WHY we are interested in him? I mean... we have Posey, who was under-utilized last year. Is Posey on his way out?

[Tatonka]

i doubt posey would be on his way out.. but he may be on his way to the bench.. especially if crowell shows he can play..

spikes to middle.. fletcher to strongside.. crowell to ws.

[DraftBoy]

I hope Posey goes he did nothing last year and I thought he had a fluke season the one before. Alot of guys rag on people for wanting kids in the draft with one good year, now in FA we picked up Posey who had one good year and did nothing last season. I still think a 4th is too high for Stewart.

[Mahdi]

In 16 games (2003) Posey posted :

63 tackles
5.5 sacks
3 FF

I 'd say Posey is comparable or even better. Don' t waste the draft choice...

[Tatonka]

i didnt realize that posey had 5.5 sacks.

[DraftBoy]

For a pass rush specialist thats dissapointing to me

[lunatic_bills_fan]

Originally posted by DraftBoy
For a pass rush specialist thats dissapointing to me A pass rush specialist in a 3-4 defence. Remember that.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by DraftBoy
For a pass rush specialist thats dissapointing to me


Did we use him as a pass rushing specialist?

[DraftBoy]

Thats why we brought him in here isnt it? Cause he was such a great pass rusher.

[JJamezz]

Originally posted by lunatic_bills_fan
A pass rush specialist in a 3-4 defence. Remember that.

Exactly. In Houston he was playing basically as an extra DE.

[DraftBoy]

I dont care we brought him in here bc he could get to the QB he didnt do his job last season IMO

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by DraftBoy
I dont care we brought him in here bc he could get to the QB he didnt do his job last season IMO

We used him as a LB not a rush specilaist like he was in Houston.

[JJamezz]

Am I the only one who thought Posey had a pretty decent season? Nothing spectacular, but solid - especially considering the new scheme and what he was being asked to do in it.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by JJamezz
Am I the only one who thought Posey had a pretty decent season? Nothing spectacular, but solid - especially considering the new scheme and what he was being asked to do in it.

I'm with you man!:up::beer:

[ryjam282]

I thought he was OK, I wouldn't mind some good competition there.

Who knows, maybe they are bringing this guy in to replace him and moving Posey to DE :eekeek:

[Tatonka]

i thought posey was ok.. i just want someone in there to push him.. if it is stewart or crowell or whatever.

[casdhf]

Steward to OLB, Posey to LDE...or maybe the other way around?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Originally posted by Mahdi
In 16 games (2003) Posey posted :

63 tackles
5.5 sacks
3 FF

I 'd say Posey is comparable or even better. Don' t waste the draft choice...

I agree don't waste a 4th rounder in this deep draft on a guy we don't need.

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by The Spaz
Did we use him as a pass rushing specialist?
Nope...we used him in short zone coverage a lot.

Originally posted by JJamezz
Am I the only one who thought Posey had a pretty decent season? Nothing spectacular, but solid - especially considering the new scheme and what he was being asked to do in it.

I don't see how anyone could expect him to put up big sack numbers when he's in coverage. :scratch:
I said it before and I'll say it again. In a 3-4, the WOLB is used as a pass rusher quite a bit...like Posey was in Houston and like Bryce Paup was his first 2 1/2 years. In a 4-3, the WLB is used to cover the TE in short zones more often than not. Just like Posey did last year here and Bryce Paup did in late 97 when the Bills switched to a 4-3 due to injuries to both starting ILB's.

[Tatonka]

Originally posted by The_Philster
Nope...we used him in short zone coverage a lot.


I don't see how anyone could expect him to put up big sack numbers when he's in coverage. :scratch:
I said it before and I'll say it again. In a 3-4, the WOLB is used as a pass rusher quite a bit...like Posey was in Houston and like Bryce Paup was his first 2 1/2 years. In a 4-3, the WLB is used to cover the TE in short zones more often than not. Just like Posey did last year here and Bryce Paup did in late 97 when the Bills switched to a 4-3 due to injuries to both starting ILB's.


then if that is so, posey should not be there.. posey should be on the weakside.. and spikes should be strong side.. because spikes is much better at coverage.

[The Spaz]

Nope...we used him in short zone coverage a lot.

I know that I was just making the point that that was one of th ereasons why his sack numbers weren't higher.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Originally posted by Tatonka
i thought posey was ok.. i just want someone in there to push him.. if it is stewart or crowell or whatever.

I don't want to give up a draft pick for someone to push someone.

The Dolphins gave up a 6th rounder for a guy who could possibly be a pro bowler. Trust me I know he has baggage and injury issues but I hope we do not make a move like this.

[takioownsu]

i agree with the thurmanator. Dolphins got a pro bowler in Boston and that was for a lower draft pick then what we would be giving up..........dont do it........posey is fine......draft is deep

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by Tatonka
then if that is so, posey should not be there.. posey should be on the weakside.. and spikes should be strong side.. because spikes is much better at coverage.

If Spikes is good in coverage (don't know...haven't caught his coverage skills much) then I agree completely.

[Goobylal]

The Dols got Boston for a 6th rounder because no one else wanted his sorry arse and the Chargers were desperate to unload him. That being said, I don't know what the thinking with Stewart is, and unless he can play inside LB in a 3-4, it's not worth it. This is, IF the Bills are truly interested in him.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Originally posted by Goobylal
The Dols got Boston for a 6th rounder because no one else wanted his sorry arse and the Chargers were desperate to unload him. That being said, I don't know what the thinking with Stewart is, and unless he can play inside LB in a 3-4, it's not worth it. This is, IF the Bills are truly interested in him.

I will agree with that but Boston has a potential to be one of the better WRs in the nfl. I can honestly say that I have barely even heard of Stewart.

[elltrain22]

:idunno: :idunno:

[Tatonka]

Originally posted by The_Philster
If Spikes is good in coverage (don't know...haven't caught his coverage skills much) then I agree completely.

spikes can do it all.. he is great in coverage.

[John Doe]

When we signed Posey, both TD and Williams explained his intended role: someone to line up over the tight end and gum up the works. He was brought in to be an every down player. I can't believe that anyone thinks that he had a bad season just because he did not register double digit sacks. He was a big part of a good defense.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Originally posted by John Doe
When we signed Posey, both TD and Williams explained his intended role: someone to line up over the tight end and gum up the works. He was brought in to be an every down player. I can't believe that anyone thinks that he had a bad season just because he did not register double digit sacks. He was a big part of a good defense.

Seriously and Stewarts numbers aren't better than Posey's anyways.

[thefixer74]

Originally posted by John Doe
When we signed Posey, both TD and Williams explained his intended role: someone to line up over the tight end and gum up the works. He was brought in to be an every down player. I can't believe that anyone thinks that he had a bad season just because he did not register double digit sacks. He was a big part of a good defense.

I think everytime Posey blitzed and or lined up at DE,he was successful.I think Gray wants to be more aggressive on D.Last year GW wanted him to be too conservitive,putting Posey in coverage and playing the CBs with too much cushion.He is 6'4" and 245# that can pass rush and tackle well.His stats were fairly good considering it was his first year in our system.

[Tatonka]

i would like to see a quote where the bills stated they wanted posey here to gum things up.

[John Doe]

i would like to see a quote where the bills stated they wanted posey here to gum things up.

I took the liberty of paraphrasing - notice the lack of quotation marks. That is my recollection of what his main role would be - to take on the tight end and hold his ground. I also recall the credit they gave to John Guy on scouting him in that he was a lot more than just a pass rusher.