I read this article and it pretty much confirms that the bills are going to a 43 full time, and I honestly do not have a problem with it.
As it has been pointed out countless times the bills ran a 43 predominantly the end of the season anyway, so when he says some little changes that is what I get.
I know we have building for a 34 and yes it sucks that some players will have to go, but none of us wanted the Jauron Tampa 2 anyway. I want the big physical 43 like Wanny used to run and what the Giants run.
DT I think we are fine both starting wise and depth
DE we have no REs we have 2 LEs - Kelsay and Carrington (needs to lose 20 pounds)
MLB we have 1- Sheppard (White/Batten/McKillop/Moats fit in the LB corps somehow for next year).
WLB we have 1 - Barnett
SLB we have none that I am confident with
I think Batten and Moats could potentially compete for the SLB spot, they have the size and speed both ran sub 4.7 at their combine pro day so I think they could do it but I am not enthralled at the idea. Maybe with a full offseason it could be good since they have experience playing in space the past two seasons and have experience rushing the passer. Glass half full approach but definitely need more LBS.
I like White a lot as a depth player and special teams guy so he stays, Batten also lead the team in special teams tackles so expect him back, as I said above.
Our secondary is fine just add another corner in the draft like we should always do or sign a vet for a decent deal.
In summary we need to draft two REs and two LBs and I think we could make this 43 work.
Batten and Moats are already under 250 so they really do not have to work on losing weight so they fit the prototype of a 43 SLB better than they do a 34 OLB.
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