Jarius Wynn eating into Mario Williams' snap count

[billsburgh]

this is somewhat surprising. How does this bode for Mario after this season? How can they justify paying that salary for a part time player?

Mario Williams is the Bills' $100 million man, but he hasn't been on the field quite as much in recent weeks. While Hughes played 53 of the Bills' 67 defensive snaps, Williams played just 39 of those snaps and Jarius Wynn had 30 snaps. Wynn is making a push for more playing time with how well he's played this season, and on Sunday he forced Williams to the bench.

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bill...ota_vik_1.html

[Night Train]

That's the coaches, not Mario. I thought he played good.

The press has turned into TMZ, with all it's conspiracy theories and perceived scandal.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Seriously with this?

Mario is playing great.

[Forward_Lateral]

I don't know if he's "eating into" Mario's playing time, or if he's playing well enough that they can afford to give Mario rest, and not have him wear down towards the end of the season.

[casdhf]

Kinda funny how we give up the most rushing yards all season when Mario plays the fewest snaps all season. Just sayin'

[Forward_Lateral]

Kinda funny how we give up the most rushing yards all season when Mario plays the fewest snaps all season. Just sayin'

People (Certain Zoners) only care about how many sacks Mario gets. They forget, or don't care to acknowledge that he's very good vs the run as well. He's not Jared Allen. He's a 3 down DE that can stop the run, and can do it pretty well.

[coastal]

Fool's Gold boys.

Fool's Gold.

[justasportsfan]

we're stuck with Mario but I'd be pissed if Whaley doesn't re-sign Hughes.

[The King]

I think Mario has been fantastic. Is he worth 100M no? But there might be 2 players in the league who are. He's disruptive and he's become a leader. I am totally fine with us spelling him to keep him fresh. I've become a big fan of his.

[coastal]

I think Mario has been fantastic. Is he worth 100M no? But there might be 2 players in the league who are. He's disruptive and he's become a leader. I am totally fine with us spelling him to keep him fresh. I've become a big fan of his.

[Dr. Who]

we're stuck with Mario but I'd be pissed if Whaley doesn't re-sign Hughes.

I think Pegula will make it a priority to make sure Hughes and Dareus are locked up long term.

[OpIv37]

I don't see any problem here. Wynn is playing well. Mario is playing well. Let them rotate so they are fresh and have a better chance of staying healthy.

Is Mario living up to his salary? Eh, probably not, but we are so far below the cap that it's an irrelevant point. His salary isn't keeping us from signing or re-signing anyone.

[Yasgur's Farm]

We've already picked up the option foor Dareus... So he's locked up for 2015. Concentrate on Hughes.

[trapezeus]

The bills are in the bottom 3rd of TOP. as the injuries have mounted up on Defense, it probably makes sense to rotate where you are afforded a chance to rotate.

people who think mario hasn't been a huge upgrade over previous DL are kidding themselves. the team made a splash to stay relevant and may have overpaid. but the sacks on the team since he came and his own production

Sacks:
2014 - #1 in league with 24
2013 -#2 in league with 57
2012 - #18 with 36
2011 - #27 with 29

Mario started on the team in 2012 and his sack totals were 10.5, 13.5 and 5.5 in 2012, 2013 and YTD 2014. amongst his highest production levels. and Kyle williams has been at career highs of 5 in 2012 and 10.5 last year. Jerry hughes who had 5 sacks in 3 years with INDY has 20.5 in 1.5 sesaons.

if that's fools gold to you, you stand alone.

[don137]

I think Mario makes everyone around him better. Yes, they overpaid but they did not have a choice if they had any chance to sign him. I just wonder if they will need to cut Marion to extend Hughes and Dareus.

I am hoping with Pegula owning the team, thus a few changes in the FO will make Buffalo a more attractive place for free agents.

[WagonCircler]

This is a great problem to have.

If only the Offensive Line could be 1/10th as deep as the Defensive Line.

[better days]

It is like Pegula said when he bought the Bills............"I got a Hell of a deal, I OWN the team."

I view Mario the same way, I don't care how much he cost, he is a Buffalo Bill.

He has been healthy & productive since he signed here & he makes the entire defense better just by his presence.

Complain when the Bills pay too much for a mediocre player that does not produce, but no Bills fan should have any complaints about Mario.

And while trapezeus mentioned Mario's stats, he forgot to mention that until last year Mario had a terrible DC & played in a terrible scheme.

[jamze132]

I thought Mario got a little banged up during the last game. If so, no wonder he wasn't in on every snap.

[RedEyE]

Its not always about sack count. Hurries, pressures, double teams and knock downs are something that rarely are considered or tracked.

Even still Mario is on track for another 13 sack season.

If price tag is the problem understand that this franchise has no choice but to overpay FAs until they once again build a proven winner.