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[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

http://www.buffalone...e?twobillsdrive

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Morrison aims to show his true value

Linebacker averaged 1000 tackles a season with Oakland

Edited by JÂy RÛßeÒ, 13 June 2012 - 09:02 AM.

[Dorkington]

Clearly had no defensive line in front of him.

[Carey Bender]

I don't think Morrison is going to be relied upon to do all that much. During draft discussions Buddy claimed they ran nickel around 50% of the time which Morrison will have no part of unless there are injuries. I think he's a worthy player for the role that he'll be asked to fill.

[tennesseeboy]

Sounds like a lunch bucket type of Buffalo Bill...dome to work and do the job.  Wish him well.

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

If you consider that the defense is on the field for an average of 60-70 plays per game, over a 16 game season that's basically 1000 plays.  So that's saying he averaged making a solo tackle on every play.  So on above-average years, he may have made some tackles against his own offense because he was bored.

[l< j]

JÂy RÛßeÒ, on 13 June 2012 - 09:01 AM, said:

Linebacker averaged 1000 tackles a season with Oakland

A lot of tackles, but most were 150 yards down field or more.

kj

[Captain Hindsight]

JÂy RÛßeÒ, on 13 June 2012 - 09:47 AM, said:

If you consider that the defense is on the field for an average of 60-70 plays per game, over a 16 game season that's basically 1000 plays.  So that's saying he averaged making a solo tackle on every play.  So on above-average years, he may have made some tackles against his own offense because he was bored.

He was just getting extra work in. Don't hate

[bowery4]

When you think about it that is a funny enough typo, that you might think the OP was kidding around.

[NickelCity]

l< j, on 13 June 2012 - 09:47 AM, said:

A lot of tackles, but most were 150 yards down field or more.

kj

Nicely done.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

This statistic is a little misleading, as Morrison also held down a part-time job as an office linebacker while in Oakland.  "You know you need a cover sheet on your TPS reports Brenda...here comes the pain train...whoo whoo!!!"

[mrags]

Johnny Hammersticks, on 13 June 2012 - 01:52 PM, said:

This statistic is a little misleading, as Morrison also held down a part-time job as an office linebacker while in Oakland.  "You know you need a cover sheet on your TPS reports Brenda...here comes the pain train...whoo whoo!!!"

Office Linebacker is priceless

[Canadian_Bills_Fan]

Office Linebacker Terry Tate for MVP!

[todzilla]

My link

Love me some Terry Tate

[ScottLaw]

Carey Bender, on 13 June 2012 - 09:32 AM, said:

I don't think Morrison is going to be relied upon to do all that much. During draft discussions Buddy claimed they ran nickel around 50% of the time which Morrison will have no part of unless there are injuries. I think he's a worthy player for the role that he'll be asked to fill.

I agree for the most part. However, the Jets are one of the few run first teams in a passing league and we ranked near the bottom in rushing defense last year.

Kirk Morrisons play and our ability to stop the run will be key for us in at least splitting with the Jets this season.

Edited by ScottLaw, 13 June 2012 - 05:09 PM.

[Hopeful]

JÂy RÛßeÒ, on 13 June 2012 - 09:01 AM, said:

http://www.buffalone...e?twobillsdrive

The linked article says average 100 tackles a season.  That would be about 1 every 10th play.
Edit: I get it now, it didn't used to say that, they fixed it

Edited by Hopeful, 13 June 2012 - 05:24 PM.

[billsfan89]

The guy is an average to above average 4-3 LB. Not a bad guy to have as your third LB but is ideally a guy you want as your best backup.

[Rico]

tennesseeboy, on 13 June 2012 - 09:39 AM, said:

Sounds like a lunch bucket type of Buffalo Bill...dome to work and do the job.  Wish him well.

He may sound like a lunch bucket type, but he sure doesn't look it..

I think as long as the DL mainstays can stay healthy, Morrison will be fine.

[3rdand12]

Morrison will surprise. he was behind Barnett and then when we said season over, we put Shepp in for developmental reps lastear, deservedly.
Dont count out this guy.he's smart and solid. We should be glad to have him. But better yet we drafted some up and coming guys for the future. so i think we will be fine with him at sam in Wannys fourthree

Edited by 3rdand12, 13 June 2012 - 09:01 PM.

[Webster Guy]

l< j, on 13 June 2012 - 09:47 AM, said:

A lot of tackles, but most were 150 yards down field or more.

kj

He can handle it, the guy is 6'2 and 2400 pounds