Comments on: Marcell Dareus explodes after move to nose tackle

By: tigerj52

tigerj52 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:13:23 +0000

I love Kyle Williams as a nose tackle when he’s healthy, but he clearly has a different skill set than Marcel Dareus has. Obviously, Dareus has the talent to be a huge difference maker as a defensive lineman. One of the words used to describe Dareus leading up to the draft was “versatility.” He could play nose tackle. He could play a 4-3 defensive tackle. He could play a 3-4 defensive end. I happen to think he can be just as good as a defensive end as he is a nose tackle.

I think part of the reason he hasn’t had quite the impact at DE to this point as he did at NT in the Washington game has a lot to do with who Buffalo was playing. Up until the Washington game, Buffalo has played teams with generally very strong ground games, with the notable exception of the Patriots. The Patriots instead have Tom Brady who is notoriously difficult to sack. In Washington, Buffalo faced a relatively inexperienced QB behind a relatively poor offensive line. They were more vulnerable to the sack than any previous Bills opponent this season, and it was more to the Bills’ advantage to make sure they got to Beck early and often.

I’m not convinced that Kyle Williams is going to come back and be effective the rest of this season, given the nature of his problem. However, when he does come back, the Bills will have a problem, albeit a nice problem to have. Kyle Williams may or may not be effective as a 3-4 defensive end. I think he probably can be because he is a player wherever he lines up. We know Dareus can do both. Given that they are both very effective nose tackles, (Williams has been called one of the best in the NFL by at least a few pundits) but are still very different players with different strengths, why not scheme to have them switch up a lot? Why not even have them move after the QB’s cadence has started? Because they are different players, offensive lines have to account for them in different ways. It will make it very hard on offensive lines to have to keep adjusting, depending on who lines up where. That might just be the way to maximize the talents of both Dareus and Williams.

By: terrabull

terrabull — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:50:00 +0000

Hey tmkelley1 — Do your research, smart-ass.

“Considering the ‘Skins have lost their left tackle, left guard, and center, how impressive is it now?”

The Bills were missing five starters too: Roscoe Parrish, Donald Jones, Shawne Merriman, Demetreus Bell (LT), and Kyle Williams. Their second string LT was out too.

By: stanmark

stanmark — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:11:39 +0000

@david7590- i think you have said the same all season.
oh it was just the chiefs they are horrible.
oh it was the raiders they cant do anything.
oh it was the patriots it is just one game.
oh wow you beat the eagles who hasnt.
oh you beat the redskins they are all injured.

a few more wins and i suspect it will be, “oh wow you made the playoffs big deal”

ps. The melee in the afc west and awefulness of the afc south makes 9-7 a playoff birth.

By: catquick

catquick — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:50:21 +0000

This week the Bilz get back Donald Jones, and perhaps Aaron Williams More for the Jets to worry about. I’ve seen the Jets play 3-4 times this year, and they are just alright. Definitely not as good as last year. They knocked over a couple of tomato cans and Jets fans are talking SB. They won’t be able to keep up with the Bilz scoring. Cromartie and Revis don’t matter. If you don’t throw near them they’re useless. Buffs attack is quick hit, 3 step and gone. Sanchez will get clobbered and don’t forget, the Bilz dbs take the ball away a lot. The most, in fact.

By: bamasleeper13

bamasleeper13 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:34:10 +0000

That’s why we loved him at Bama! What a force! I’m so glad he is doing well. Go Bills!

By: gadzod

gadzod — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:44:59 +0000

Keep Dareus as a NT, and when Kyle Williams comes back, more him to DE. Williams plays just as well at DE than he does as the NT. Keep Dareus there, and allow him to keep blowing up that interior line so the ends get 1 on 1 coverage and the Linebackers have free reign to walk on through to the QB.

By: wwwmattcom

wwwmattcom — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:36:20 +0000

Forget NT v. C. Sanchez is a pathetic QB. The Bills will do the jets a favor if they knock him out of the game.

By: str82dvd

str82dvd — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:48:34 +0000

Oh if only Darius can get a pinky nail on Sanchez… you will hear my squeals of glee from Ellicottville to Rochester. Just get a hand in his face, Sanchez will deliver the ball on the money to your DBs.

By: tmkelley1

tmkelley1 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:08:47 +0000

Considering the ‘Skins have lost their left tackle, left guard, and center, how impressive is it now?

By: 808raiderinparadise

808raiderinparadise — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:08:18 +0000

Kirk Morrison had a sack. Good for him.

By: david7590

david7590 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:45:03 +0000

Relax, you beat the craptastic Redskins. Back to reality next week. Be lucky if you go 9-7. No way the Jills get to the playoffs.

By: rpiotr01

rpiotr01 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:36:26 +0000

Uh, Nick Barnett? Remember that guy you played with last year? BJ Raji? He was pretty good too.

I’d say you’ve played with a disproportionate number of big guys who can move like that, come to think of that.

By: jamezz23

jamezz23 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:25:20 +0000

He didn’t get better or smarter overnight. He was just better than the Redskins OL that was on him that day. He’s gonna have a much rougher day once he faces off with mangold.

By: jmota222

jmota222 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:15:53 +0000

Dareus is a solid player who will continue to get better!! A force inside the trenches for sure!!!

By: Justified By God

Justified By God — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:10:28 +0000

Denver , Thanks again for passing on him.

By: 1captain1

1captain1 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:07:37 +0000

Williams is now expendable.

By: almelo95

almelo95 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:59:14 +0000

@robertjamis

I feel bad for Mangold to. He’s about to get run over by a freight train.

By: rabidbillsfan

rabidbillsfan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:57:30 +0000

This game went on to show how good of depth the Bills have. The true gem yesterday was Arthur Moats, the guy just has an unbeliveable motor and is an upgrade over Merriman for sure. Getting McGee back has been huge for this team, it allows Florence to be able to match up with the bigger receivers or slot guys, and not always the #2 guy where he sometimes struggles (See: Mario Mannigham, Hakeem Nicks). Seeing Morrison fly around on Sunday just has gotten my blood pumping for Sunday, this D is getting healthy and should start to gel. Sorry Rex, but I billeve it will the Buffalo D that is the best at the Ralph this coming Sunday. Lets see how far Sanchize has truely progressed. (See: 5 picks against Bills D in 2009)

By: metzgerf

metzgerf — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:55:36 +0000

DUH. The 3-4 defense is known for ruining guys’ careers, nainly nose tackles. Dareus will be pretty good if they keep him in that spot and don’t try to make him what he isn’t (a D-End).

By: cjspiller12

cjspiller12 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:54:48 +0000

This guy is a beast!!!

By: aljack88

aljack88 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:49:52 +0000

Mentioning the name “Washington” ……
anyone remember the emergence of one “Teddy Washington” at nose tackle? In his prime, the best to have ever played that position.

By: tombradyallday

tombradyallday — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:39:45 +0000

he wasnt a top 5 pick for no reason. the kid can play

By: descendency

descendency — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:32:39 +0000

Where are they going to play Kyle Williams? At UT? Or are they going to use “2 NT” defense?

By: ownbay

ownbay — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:32:00 +0000

Niners vs Bills super bowl Chis Berman’s wet dream.

By: buffalowned

buffalowned — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:29:48 +0000

this is where he should be playing. he is a force and cannot be blocked one on one by a center. loved seeing him at nose and arthur moats back outside

By: majbobby

majbobby — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:26:42 +0000

Man it is going to be nice to see him continue to grow and have Probowl DT in Kyle Williams back in the lineup.

By: stanmark

stanmark — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:21:55 +0000

fighting through the pain and adversity, against all odds and in spite of all the critics, GR writes a positive story about the Bills. albeit there is an attached asterisk noting they won’t face a crappy team every week. nice touch.

By: silverbuffalo

silverbuffalo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:20:26 +0000

An exploding nose – happy Halloween!

By: m2karateman

m2karateman — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:20:18 +0000

As good as Von Miller has been for Denver, I still feel that they made a mistake passing on Dareus.

Bills already had their NT in Kyle Williams. Moving Dareus there now made good sense.

By: robertjamis

robertjamis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:17:25 +0000

Shame he’s about to go head to head with Nick Mangold. Good luck with that, guy.