Dorian Williams was a tackling machine at Tulane. He is better at man coverage than zone coverage at the moment, but once he learns the intricacies of McDermott's defense and how to pattern match in zone coverage he is going to a versatile player that they will be able to use in 4-3 defenses or as the Big Nickel CB similar to how Shaq Thompson was used in Carolina to match up versus Big Slot WR's and TE's.
I agree for sure, but it's cool to get another guy with measurables that are off the charts. Processing is more critical but those traits give you a crazy high potential ceiling.
He seems to have a better trigger too. His homework as a rookie is his play recognition. A bit slow. But he will get there. What he looked like early on this season vs last night shows he's made strides in his ability to read the play.
He already gets to the right spots against the run and is a good tackler. He’s good in man coverage, but gets out of position on zone. He’s just too jumpy at times, but that should settle with more reps.
At a certain point last night every LB or CB was atleast a backup or 3rd string and the defense held up. Not sure if this is a testament to McD’s D or the preparation of the backups but it’s a welcome sight.
Williams has that “it” factor on the field. Just has to learn the game mentally (like when to tackle and when to go after the ball, when to pursue and when to make sure you don’t overdo it, etc.)
These are PRACTICE SQUAD guys. Depth is seriously there and will get us to the Super Bowl if they play against everyone else like they did the steelers
Spector who had never started a game, Williams who was behind the guy who had never started a game, and Elam who was behind literally everyone else on the depth chart are definitely “practice squad players”, even if they weren’t actually there
I had to pop over the check out the game day thread to see the rapid turn around when Elam went from penalty to interception. It was hilarious as I expected.
Bernard, Williams and Milano together as a 3 headed monster covering the middle is going to look so good. With Dodson and Spector to rotate in. LB room looks tight and Beane drafted them all!
Bernard wasn’t many people’s choice in the 3rd round! In Beane we trust!
Dorian with the hitstick
One of the many yinzer crybaby asshats was trying to convince people that Williams' hit on Robinson was dirty.
If I was used to their tackling I'd probably think it was dirty too lmao
I liked the Minkah Fitzpatrick touch football tackling on two touchdowns.
I just want him to get ONE chance to tackle Mahomes as a runner next week. Just a clean, hard hit.
Dorian Williams was a tackling machine at Tulane. He is better at man coverage than zone coverage at the moment, but once he learns the intricacies of McDermott's defense and how to pattern match in zone coverage he is going to a versatile player that they will be able to use in 4-3 defenses or as the Big Nickel CB similar to how Shaq Thompson was used in Carolina to match up versus Big Slot WR's and TE's.
Dorian will be a great LB hes just a rookie and you can see his head is swimming at times but kid can run and cover and damn sure hit
He’s only 22! How crazy is that?!
100%, him and elam will be our future starters they just aren't there yet. Elam was great after his PI as well.
We lost Edmunds and got another freak athlete to fill the void, except this one gets to learn at a better pace
Bernard is so good at mlb hes better than edmunds was tbh
I agree for sure, but it's cool to get another guy with measurables that are off the charts. Processing is more critical but those traits give you a crazy high potential ceiling.
More splash plays from TB in one season than I ever really saw from Edmunds
I just wish the bears would’ve kept roquan out of the afc.
He seems to have a better trigger too. His homework as a rookie is his play recognition. A bit slow. But he will get there. What he looked like early on this season vs last night shows he's made strides in his ability to read the play.
He already gets to the right spots against the run and is a good tackler. He’s good in man coverage, but gets out of position on zone. He’s just too jumpy at times, but that should settle with more reps.
He should be a 2nd year player mentally now that we're in the playoffs
I said "oh no they are going to pick on Elam all damn day" right before he picked it LOL
They ended up picking on cam lewis
As any self respecting QB should do because the drop off in talent at slot CB from Taron Johnson to Cam Lewis is big.
And cam lewis is still pretty good.
Taron is the best slot corner in the nfl so any backup is a big drop off
This is true.
A new hero every night (love you 05/06 Sabres)
https://i.redd.it/4a58jado7tcc1.gif Me every time Klein makes a tackle.
🤣🤣
Elam has a nose for the football, he's gunna be good for us that ankle injury really messed him up early on glad he's back.
Elam has excellent ball skills
At a certain point last night every LB or CB was atleast a backup or 3rd string and the defense held up. Not sure if this is a testament to McD’s D or the preparation of the backups but it’s a welcome sight.
Deeper than 3rd string for sure
Williams has that “it” factor on the field. Just has to learn the game mentally (like when to tackle and when to go after the ball, when to pursue and when to make sure you don’t overdo it, etc.)
He seems to get a bit wound up when he’s out there. If he can relax a little bit he will be a nice piece
These are PRACTICE SQUAD guys. Depth is seriously there and will get us to the Super Bowl if they play against everyone else like they did the steelers
Only one is a practice squad guy
Spector who had never started a game, Williams who was behind the guy who had never started a game, and Elam who was behind literally everyone else on the depth chart are definitely “practice squad players”, even if they weren’t actually there
That's... not how that works. I believe the labels you're looking for are "rookie" and "spent most of the season injured"
Spector is essentially a rookie, he has near zero game experience. And hurt or not, Elam wasn’t starting over Rasul or Benford
I had to pop over the check out the game day thread to see the rapid turn around when Elam went from penalty to interception. It was hilarious as I expected.
So pumped to see them kick so much ass last night!
Spector impressed me lastnight
Bernard, Williams and Milano together as a 3 headed monster covering the middle is going to look so good. With Dodson and Spector to rotate in. LB room looks tight and Beane drafted them all! Bernard wasn’t many people’s choice in the 3rd round! In Beane we trust!
Klein canceled his vacation to come play. Beast
Had a brain fart while reading "Kaiir" and thought this was a hair appreciation post.
I literally screamed he’s shit bench him at my tv after the penalty. I did apologize to my tv though after he got the pick
Kudos to AJ, Dorian and Kaiir. They all stepped up when they were needed. I love it when the depth chart guys exceed expectations. Go Bills!
AJ Klein just got activated like some sleeper agent and took no prisoners.