Gilmore earning rookie class praise

[AZbacker]

Best CB from the draft. Nice.

[Raptor]

Keep in mind he's doing this with an underperforming pass rush

He's clearly the best DB on this team to the point where QB's are not even throwing at him

[AZbacker]

I'm a Gilmore fan. I see a lot of Revis' rookie season in Gilmore. That's high praise. But Trent Edwards picked on Revis for his first win; it doesn't mean Revis was the 10th best rookie in the league. Next year Gilmore might be amazing. But he's made no plays, he's a liability in the run game, and has been abused for some really bad TDs.

At least 2 of those TDs he thought he had safety help. That's not being "abused," that's a rookie mistake. I love when people go over the top with their comments to try to prove a point.

[DaBills4Life]

Can anyone confirm that 46% completion? That number is pro bowl quality. I think its wrong.

[Jackington]

Can anyone confirm that 46% completion? That number is pro bowl quality. I think its wrong.

It's one of the most distrusted stats available. Penalties committed count as an incompletion. Problems with zone coverage.

And honestly, the 46% isn't as impressive as it initially sounds. QBs complete around 50% of the passes past 4 yards, so it's not all-world. i thought I remember Nnamdi having a 20% completion rate one year.

Only 1 stat company keeps that stat.

[DaBills4Life]

It's one of the most distrusted stats available. Penalties committed count as an incompletion. Problems with zone coverage.

And honestly, the 46% isn't as impressive as it initially sounds. QBs complete around 50% of the passes past 4 yards, so it's not all-world. i thought I remember Nnamdi having a 20% completion rate one year.

Only 1 stat company keeps that stat.

Well Patrick Peterson allowed 60% last year. Richard Sherman, who I think is the #1 CB in the NFL after Revis allows 52%.

46% is really good.

[TheWien]

Gil Brandt

Stephon Gilmore, CB, Buffalo Bills
Gilmore might be overlooked in Buffalo, but he’s been a standout defender for the Bills. He’s been targeted by opposing offenses 39 times, but has allowed just 18 catches, a 46.1 percent success rate. He also has 11 passes defensed, 34 tackles and one forced fumble.

Buff Bandit

i am right here son, and i stick by what i said, this kid is garbage, cant defend and is a terrible tackler but the media has to try to say something positive about the bills, its just to bad that they chose one of their biggest weaknesses !

One of these two people is a fool.

[EricWood69]

How has Gilmore actually played this year?

Good , bad, average? I've heard so many different opinions not sure what to believe.

[goalpucks]

How has Gilmore actually played this year?

Good , bad, average? I've heard so many different opinions not sure what to believe.

Well, what do YOU think? Formulate your own opinion.

[EricWood69]

Well, what do YOU think? Formulate your own opinion.

Eh I don't know it's hard to tell.

If I watched every game in person I'd have a better idea.

[bufbills]

What counts as making a play? Just interceptions? I've counted numerous times he has jumped the route or disrupting the receivers catch to force PBs, the most notable one against Gronkowski in the endzone

[BeastOfTheEast]

How the heck is Gilmore rated above Alfred Morris, LaVonte David (who should be in the top 5), and Russell Wilson? This is a terrible list.

Because he is playing ****ed good football for a rookie despite what some people on these boards think.

[Rochesterian Bills Fan]

Last Sunday was not a good day for Gilmore, but I think a lot of that can was basically rookie growing pains. He is coming along nice in my mind.

[Strethor]

[skudz]

Thats fine. We picked him 10th.

[brianmoorman4jesus]

Sometimes Im not sure if there is more than 1 Bills game on per week... It sure seems like people watch 2 different things. I think Gilmore has been good so far.

[DCBillsfan]

Wait, I thought the message board posts here said he is a bust?



FTR, I am glad to hear this...
Gil Brandt is one of the few that I put stock into what he says.

it's the same story with Fitz...these boards are ridiculous

[Ryan42790]

Gilmore needs to work on his tackling. I have been a big Gilmore fan, but his tackling does worry me. That is something Offensive coordinators can really use against you. Pretty soon your going to see a lot of screens thrown his way, and if he can't bring them down it will be ugly.

Besides that Gilmore has been fine. Unlike A.Williams he can keep up with with his receiver, and unlike McKelvin can actually make a play on the ball. The only downside to his covering is the fact he has stone hands and can't seem to come down with the ball. I can live with that, because he does what he is suppose to do most of the time, which is not letting that ball get in the receivers hands.

If Gilmore can improve his tackling he will be an all-pro in 2 years.

[Buffalo stampede]

good news... maybe my next fav bill !!!

[orlando2190]

NFL.com’s Gil Brandt is out with his Top 20 Rookies list for 2012 and Stephon Gilmore made the top 10. Gilmore was rated 10th best rookie performer through the first half of the 2012 regular season. Here were his thoughts. 10) Stephon*Gilmore, CB, Buffalo Bills Gilmore might be overlooked in Buffalo, but he’s been a [...]

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I've watched Gilmore a lot this year and even though he's a rookie I wonder how this guy made the team. During the Tennessee game he was beaten all game long. If he played close to the receiver instead of backing off ten yards maybe he could be of some use. Someone needs to coach this guy about defense and how to keep your opponent to three and out.