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    Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Opposing quarterbacks are staying away from Kaiir Elam.

    The Buffalo Bills’ rookie cornerback was targeted only once in Sunday’s victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Elam has been targeted on only 10 passes so far through four games.

    It’s a strong start for the team’s first-round draft choice.

    How much is to be gleaned from the avoidance? It’s probably early to make definitive conclusions. Obviously, Elam has not been busting assignments, and the game does not look too big for him. He's playing physical. He's tackling well. He also is benefitting from the collective strength of the defense. The Bills play a lot of zone coverage, get a lot of pressure with the front four and often dictate where the ball gets thrown.


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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Gotta go somewhere when Tre is back.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by Buffalogic View Post
    Gotta go somewhere when Tre is back.
    When he does return he will be tested plenty you can bet.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by Woodman View Post
    When he does return he will be tested plenty you can bet.
    Would like to see him get a dozen or so snaps this week if they plan on using him against KC.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by Woodman View Post
    When he does return he will be tested plenty you can bet.
    Why wouldn't he be tested now? He's a rookie.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Elam seems to be progressing very well.

    This bodes well for the Bills secondary as the year progresses and Tre’ comes back.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by Goobylal View Post
    Why wouldn't he be tested now? He's a rookie.
    It's not Elam I speak of .... it's White being tested as to whether he's fully recovered.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by TacklingDummy View Post
    Would like to see him get a dozen or so snaps this week if they plan on using him against KC.
    A pitch count ..... I could see that as a possibility.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Didn’t Bedford start in Titans game? Naturally Elam wasn’t targeted much

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    Didn’t Bedford start in Titans game? Naturally Elam wasn’t targeted much
    True!

    That has to have something to do with the target numbers.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    Didn’t Bedford start in Titans game? Naturally Elam wasn’t targeted much
    Oh ho, Smartacus walks among us !

    They could have peppered him with unexpected passes on the sidelines to break his nerve, but they didn't. So there.

    It's a strategy I've always wanted to see the Bills employ. Allen rolls out toward the opposing sideline and picks a target drinking gatorade or a coach looking at his tablet. Shock and awe.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by TacklingDummy View Post
    Would like to see him get a dozen or so snaps this week if they plan on using him against KC.
    Did I miss something did they activate White this week?
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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by kgun12 View Post
    Did I miss something did they activate White this week?
    No, not yet.
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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by Woodman View Post
    When he does return he will be tested plenty you can bet.
    Opposing QBs may want to test Tre White for a few games after he comes back to see if he really has his legs under him and his confidence.
    I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by kgun12 View Post
    Did I miss something did they activate White this week?
    Not that i've heard.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by TigerJ View Post
    Opposing QBs may want to test Tre White for a few games after he comes back to see if he really has his legs under him and his confidence.
    Exactly!

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by sukie View Post
    Didn’t Bedford start in Titans game? Naturally Elam wasn’t targeted much
    Irrelevent.

    Elam got 66% of the defensive snaps against Tennessee.

    In fact, of the main three CB players Elam has had the most so far this season.....


    Kaiir Elam - 75.85%
    Dane Jackson - 66.95%
    Christian Benford - 46.19%

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    He's a rookie and has a LONG way to go. I like his attitude. You can bet KC will target him.

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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Yeah they went right at him yesterday. Something like 10 completions on 13 attempts for 120+ yards.

    He shouldn't be happy at all.

    I like his attitude.
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    Re: Opposing passers avoiding Bills rookie Kaiir Elam

    Quote Originally Posted by YardRat View Post
    Yeah they went right at him yesterday. Something like 10 completions on 13 attempts for 120+ yards.

    He shouldn't be happy at all.

    I like his attitude.
    It wouldn't surprise me to hear that he's already talked/watched the film with Tre.

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