Is Bigby missed for more than just his ability?

[rbaloha1]

Yes, AB is missed for the big hits, leadership and intensity.

Recall Al Harris compared AB to Brian Dawkins.

[The Shadow]

Bigby's attitude is one of the intangible positives that the defense is currently lacking.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bigby is solid but not a difference maker. I think Aaron Rouse will surpass him before too long. Rouse is an excellent tackler and decent in coverage. He flubs-up in both at times, but he is still learning the game.

[RashanGary]

Bigby is solid but not a difference maker. I think Aaron Rouse will surpass him before too long. Rouse is an excellent tackler and decent in coverage. He flubs-up in both at times, but he is still learning the game.

I disagree. Rouse is very overrated.

[SnakeLH2006]

Bigby is solid but not a difference maker. I think Aaron Rouse will surpass him before too long. Rouse is an excellent tackler and decent in coverage. He flubs-up in both at times, but he is still learning the game.

I disagree. Rouse is very overrated.

I'm really liking you lately dude. Awesome posts every day and I love it. Wanna grab some beers sometime bro? But yes, Rouse has been overrated based on "potential". He flashed it at times, but Bigby was/is a beastman. Dude makes plays and has changed games over a "full" season.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bigby is solid but not a difference maker. I think Aaron Rouse will surpass him before too long. Rouse is an excellent tackler and decent in coverage. He flubs-up in both at times, but he is still learning the game.

I disagree. Rouse is very overrated.

I didn't get to watch the game today, but I did catch the highlights on Sunday Night Football halftime.


In your face!

[MJZiggy]

I watched the game and he did have a very good game, but I still miss the dreads...

[BF4MVP]

He's definitely missed. A lot. Good thing the bye is here, I hope (and expect) to see him out there against Tennessee.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He's definitely missed. A lot. Good thing the bye is here, I hope (and expect) to see him out there against Tennessee.

why is he missed? Rouse is just as good of a tackler.

The problem has not been the secondary tackling this year, its been the fact that the safeties have had to make so many tackles.

I think Collins is the outstanding safety this year, and the rest of the guys are pretty interchangeable.

[boiga]

why is he missed? Rouse is just as good of a tackler.

Bigby is much stronger against the run than either Collins or Rouse. When Bigby tackled an RB, they fell backward, not forward. Rouse was actually moved back into coverage because he whiffed on a number of tackles that could have negated big runs during the losing streak. Collins was an improvement, but his main skill is as a deep coverage guy and he is wasted near the line. Bigby was the mean mofo that tackled RBs for a loss out near the sidelines or pancaked checkdown receivers.

The difference between Bigby and Rouse at SS was a good three yards every run play headed their way. That's a big deal.

[Zool]

Also, Rouse doesnt exactly make WR's think when they go on crossing routes. Bigby hits people with purpose.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bigby was the mean mofo that tackled RBs for a loss out near the sidelines or pancaked checkdown receivers.

I'll grant you that Bigby is a bigger hitter, that matters. But I think the other safeties are just as good in the open field. And I don't agree that Bigby stops gains any more effectively, as you suggest.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Also, Rouse doesnt exactly make WR's think when they go on crossing routes. Bigby hits people with purpose.

ya, I grant this is a point in his favor. But he is not a noticably better tackler or coverage guy.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Rouse has been poor up until this game.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think so. He's made a lot of plays, and a few errors. His tackling in the secondary has been very good.