Buffalo released him. http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/05/jeff-posey-bills110506.html Posey to DE is an interesting option for the Bills By Connor J. Byrne on May 11, 2006 02 0 AM Permalink | Comments (9) | RSS | <+> More Bills News Buffalo Bills strong side linebacker Jeff Posey has drawn a lot of criticism since joining the team as a free agent prior to the 2003 season. He was brought over from the Houston Texans , where he had eight sacks in 2002, to be a pass-rushing linebacker for the Bills. However, in four seasons with the Bills he has compiled just 9.5 sacks. Why? Because his specialty in rushing the opposing quarterback lies in the 3-4 defensive alignment. In Buffalo, the 30-year-old has been and still is stuck in a much different scheme, the 4-3. Surprisingly, Posey is yet to be released by the Bills, but this still is a possibility. At the same time there's a chance that Posey will remain the team's starting linebacker on the left side, since backup Angelo Crowell is often viewed as too small to play the position. If the Bills' defensive coordinator, Perry Fewell, does like Crowell better than Posey as a starter then Buffalo will find themselves not knowing where to put Posey. Although he's only 241 pounds, the left defensive end position could be a good place for Posey to transition. Currently, the Bills' strikingly unspectacular duo at that particular spot includes Ryan Denney and Chris Kelsay, two ex-second-rounders who have failed to live up to their draft status. Because of that, it might be worthwhile for Fewell, and head coach Dick Jauron, to at least give Posey a crack at the position. If he fails, then cut the cord on the experiment and simply move on. Since most defensive ends are at least 260 pounds, many may be viewing this idea as a joke. However, given the fact that the Bills' new "Tampa 2" defensive scheme does require smaller, quicker linemen, it may be a novel idea. One of the notable "Tampa 2" defenses in the league belongs to the eternally tremendous Indianapolis Colts . Much like the Bills, they possess small, fast linemen with the know-how and quickness to stymie opposing offenses. Guess how much one of the Colts' main defensive ends weighs? 250? 260? Nope. 235. Of course, I'm speaking of one of the NFL's most underrated sack artists, Robert Mathis. The 25-year-old has silently accumulated a whopping 22 sacks over the last two seasons, including 10.5 in 2004 and 11.5 in 2005. Mathis was viewed as an upstart as an end, but he's done more than enough to prove his critics wrong. Since Posey outweighs the successful Mathis by six pounds, there's no reason why he can't experience the same type of on-field triumphs. Posey is a solid leader and an asset to the Bills' locker room, making it prudent for the defensive coaching staff to keep him involved on the field. Rushing the passer is his strength, and it's something the Buffalo Bills ' defense is weak at, so he'd certainly fill a need area. He may be unheralded, but Posey seems like the man for the job at the left end position in Buffalo. Give it a try, Fewell and Jauron. You'll thank me when the results come in. --Connor J. Byrne can be reached at cbyrne@realfootball365.com
It sure makes alot of sense, doesn't it. Especially with our apparent lack of true starting depth as pass rushing WOLB.
I have watched a lot of Buffalo Bills football over the years (since I was originally from Rochester), so I have seen Posey play several times over the past few seasons. Posey is a decent player, but he is 30 years old and he was making 2-3 million a year, by just being an average player. If we could get Posey for a decent price tag, than I guess it would be worth the shot, but not for the money that he was being payed with the Bills.
I personally don't think it is a good move unless he is cheap. If Curtis indeed cannot return we will need a high profile RB moreso than a pretty good LB. I personally think we are looking good enough at LB with Vilma, Barton, Hobson, Thomas, and the 2 new guys. Picking up Posey now would sort of wipe out the other pick ups we made at LB. I do think he could contribute though, but he is older so putting him in there for a year that isn't gonna be all that great anyways would just take away the opportunity for other guys.
I don' think he would be that great of a pick up, he was so-so in Buffalo, but I wouldn't mind some added depth at LB
He was also miscast in the 4-3 on the outside. Remember that experiment with had with Sam Cowart in that role?
not that I don't agree but why is it that every time a team cuts a player someone has to post on here that the jets should pick him up. Not everyone will fit in with our team further more the players that get cut might not neccesarily want to come here. We aren't the most attractive option out there. As far as Posey goes he would add depth to our team at the weak side nothing more.
If he was playing in a 4-3, and his specialty is a pass rushing 3-4, how can he criticized for what happened in Buffalo, in the 4-3? Depending on the price, I wouldn't mind signing Posey. But it seems we have plenty of LBs at this time.
Did Cowart ever adjust? How effective do you think Willie McGinest would be as a 4-3 OLB? Same way J. Abraham isn't suited for a 3-4 end position.
Players have made that adjustment. Please tell me your kidding. With 18,000 posts this must be some sick joke. Good players ADJUST. If that's how you think, then I guess Vilma should just quit now.
WTF are you talking about? I'm saying if his specialty is 3-4 pass-rushing, how can he be expected to adjust to a 4-3 and still play at the same level he was before when that defense takes away his greatest trait. It would be like turning an all-pro offensive lineman into a wide receiver, and expecting him to remain at the all-pro level. If his greatest strength is blocking, and that is his specialty, how can he be asked to continue to play at that all-pro level if you're taking that away from him? That's what you're doing by putting a pass-rushing specialist in the 3-4 into a 4-3 and having him block or drop back. Taking away what he does best.
