Can we get some real D Linemen please?

by freddyjj on Mar 13, 2010 8:26 AM EST

While OBD works on getting Jimmy Kennedy on board, I have real concerns about our ability to man the 5 technique and OLB roles.

At the 5 spot, only Stroud and Johnson really project. Paul Spicer, 6-4" 295 lbs and a solid run stopper is out there. He and Stroud were team mates at JAX, albeit in a 4-3. I am sure we will draft a 5 technique player but having a greybeard as your starter wouldn't hurt.

At OLB we currently have Schobel, if he stays on, and Kelsay, and it remains to be seen if either can play from a 2 point stance and drop into coverage. The same holds true for Aaron Maybin, who everyone has seemingly anointed a starter.

Enter Greg Ellis, late of the Raiders who has averaged 8 sacks over the past 5 years while spending 4 of those years as an OLB in the Dallas 3-4. He is strong against the run and might be had for a short term incentive laden contract. He would bring a certain "been there, done that" aspect to the team and Chan should know him from his Dallas days.

I would prefer we look at this D and add some established vets to the mix now or we will see our front 7 on D turn into last year's OLine experiment, where injuries and a lack of depth doomed our season.

Just another great fan opinion shared on the pages of BuffaloRumblings.com.

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All those guys you talked about are ancient and are on the decline

by billsfan26 on Mar 13, 2010 8:39 AM EST reply actions

Yes

Crap and more crap

by mcmaurer on Mar 13, 2010 10:12 AM EST reply actions

I wouldn't be adverse to bringing in one more veteran

That actually has experience playing the 3-4. It couldn’t hurt.

by mob16151 on Mar 13, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

The same holds true for Aaron Maybin, who everyone has seemingly anointed a starter.

Hey the only people who matter when in comes to annointing is Gailey and Edwards. They should at least give him starter reps in camp because he’s moving to a new position.

You have to remember, and this needs to be posted somewhere on the ten commandments of Buffalo Rumblings somewhere before I lose the energy to repeat it:
Nobody comes into the league as an experienced 3-4 OLB. Even if you played 9 technique in college you didn’t play in a pro defense using that alignment. Everyone – no exceptions – comes into the league on ground level with that particular role. It’s purely a matter of projecting an athlete – based on film – and determining if he could be successful.
Please, can we stop talking about Maybins lack of experience at OLB?

i will not drinketh thy coolaid...

by kgun201 on Mar 13, 2010 6:31 PM EST reply actions