and the defensive chess piece and special teams ace was an important signing for the team following the retirement of Kyle Williams.This week Womens Trent Murphy Jersey , we answer a host of Buffalo Bills questions: the importance of the Alexander deal, what current player is the biggest piece on offense not named Josh Allen, second-year players poised for a breakout 2019, hurdles to signing free agents, acquiring Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, and the future of Ray-Ray McCloud.As always, you can call us at 716-508-0405 to leave your question about the Bills. That line is open 24 hours a day http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-taron-johnson-jersey , 7 days a week so call any time! You can tweet us @RumblingsQandA, email us at BuffaloRumblings@SBNation.com, or leave a comment below.Featured question of the weekHow important was the re-signing of Lorenzo Alexander?The Bills obviously felt it was really important. The season finished and not even three weeks later he’s already under contract. The timing of it shows the urgency.Before the Senior Bowl, before the Combine, before free agency, and before they really had to, the Bills inked Alexander and probably gave him a little more money than he would earn on the open market. (We’re not faulting them Jeremy Kerley Jersey , by the way.) For comparison, Williams didn’t re-sign until the middle of March last year.Alexander played more than 60% of the team’s defensive snaps and more than 30% of the special teams snaps, too. He was a disruptive force on defense, forcing the most QB pressures from the LB spot in the league. It’s not like he’s performing at a low level, so the deal made sense.Add in a bunch of cap space and the departure of Williams, and it was a no-brainer.Now Alexander can continue helping the ultra-young LB corps of Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano become more seasoned pros while getting after the quarterback on a consistent basis. 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Yeldon using the All-22EDTShareTweetShareShareAll-22 Analysis: Buffalo Bills running back T.J. YeldonThe Buffalo Bills have had a very busy offseason. Revamping the offensive line was the clear priority but along the way they’ve searched for help in other areas. That’s where T.J. Yeldon comes into the picture. A four-year player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Yeldon is the latest free-agent addition and adds some youth to the running back room. Yeldon was never the star of the show in Jacksonville but was fairly productive with the opportunities he was given. Let’s check in to see what he brings to the table. Play 1Even in games where T.J. Yeldon saw a ton of snaps, he wasn’t used as a blocker as often as you might expect. When he was http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-aj-mccarron-jersey , the phrase “fairly successful” is an apt one. A good initial pop and lots of enthusiasm often meant Yeldon gave his quarterback a little extra time. Imperfect technique leads to some concerns with sustaining blocks, but for a running back the pop is more important. Play 2Interestingly, the blocking flaw that stood out the most was that Yeldon struggled more when helping. On this play he disrupts himself arguably just as much as he does his opponent. When asked to truly team up on a block, he struggled more than he did solo. Play 3Let’s get to some running. T.J. Yeldon seems to have a good handle when something is beyond his limits. This scenario came up regularly, with Yeldon electing to cut back rather than trying to race half the players on the field to the edge. Here it nets a few extra yards. Play 4Whether it’s a miscue or poor ball placement, Yeldon needs to adjust to this pass. He does so while still having the concentration to maintain momentum and solid catching mechanics. The balance and tenacity at the end of the play add yards as well. Orlando Scandrick (number 22) has a good bead on Yeldon for the open-field tackle but fails to bring him down. Play 5Rather than blocking, T.J. Yeldon was often asked to slip out as a safety valve. Yeldon consistently keeps his focus where it needs to be and moves to help out when he can. It’s subtle in this clip Vladimir Ducasse Jersey , but Yeldon takes a quick peek at the defense while moving to take the best path to get a few extra yards. Play 6Like above, Yeldon cuts back inside to get whatever yards he can out of this play. He shows off some balance a couple times getting bumped while maintaining speed. It’s easy to like the vision displayed in this clip as well. Play 7 Take everything from the previous play and apply it here. Also take a close look at the two pauses as T.J. Yeldon breaks the arm tackles. In both cases minor upper body movements help Yeldon force the would-be tacklers’ hands to slip off. Play 8The main takeaway from this is to reinforce that Yeldon sees the field well. Recognizing how the play will develop, he calls for the ball immediately and is rewarded with a touchdown. The twist and catch is a heck of an effort too. SummaryDespite both crossing the age barrier of 30, the tandem of LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore are a heck of a pairing to have to sit behind. And it’s likely that “as is” T.J. Yeldon would be behind both in the depth chart. Based on 2018, Gore is still the better all-around back. McCoy had a rough season but an improved line should mean he’s still the biggest big-play threat of the group. None of this is to disparage T.J. Yeldon. There’s no shame in being behind two of the best of all-time. Yeldon is a good back who can be effectively used in a variety of ways. He also provides tremendous insurance in case one of the more venerable backs falls of a cliff (or is cut, traded or injured).
