Bud may have Von Miller to thank for his recent success

I've heard multiple people comment that Bud Dupree seems to have a better get-off this year, and according to an article on Steelers.com, it may have to do with some tips Bud picked up at an offseason pass rush summit hosted by Von Miller. Bud is quoted as saying, " Just being around Von and learning from him,” said Dupree. “He is one of the best pass rushers in the game. You always want to get knowledge from him. It was classroom work. We did a little bit on the field. It was really just sharing knowledge on what they are looking at in the film room and on the field as well. I took away a lot of snap count stuff, hand usage, the stuff we try to emulate in our game. He just tried to share knowledge and help other guys out.”
Let's hope he can make Miller proud this Sunday

 

This is why I don't think Porter is doing a good job. He was great when he played and he's shown himself to be good at improving College level guys.

We're not seeing the same success with pro level players. If Bud is just now learning what to look at in tape sessions, what is Porter doing with these guys?

 

I originally thought switching sides may have played a part in his jump. Some players have a dominant leg as a lead leg in a staggered stance, but when I looked back at some of his replays, his lead foot changes based on formation and I'm sure play responsibility (dropping into the flat for pass coverage, the left was the lead leg for ex.). I thought being on the right side, he'd lead with one leg more than the other but it varied. I'll have to remember to watch the replays closer on when he has a good get off..

 

Assuming Bud nabs eight sacks total this season, he is due for the extension. I do not believe he can be the double digit sack man I thought he was going to be coming out of college. However, should he be able to generate consistent pressure, then he should still have an impact.



If does not obtain that amount or generate enough pressure, back to the draft boards; a scenario that does not bode well for the Steelers future one bit UNLESS Artie Burns can somehow bounce back. Cornerback is a need that Pittsburgh cannot afford to miss.

 

I see Bud coming back at least as depth. I do not see him coming back next year at $9MM.

 

Amen!

 

I don't think you can take props away from Miller or Porter(lord knows we kill JP when guys play bad) cause it is pretty obvious that Bud has gotten better. However I also think switching sides has played a very big part in both Bud and TJ, jmo. Either way whatever it is I hope it keeps up cause I like it when we are talking about how well Bud looks as appose to how bad he looks cause that usually means we lost...........

 

As the saying goes your players immulate their coach's and leaders!!! Porter was a very emotional player for the Black and Gold I don't see that in these Linebackers. Don't get me wrong Porter a lot of times went to far emotionally, but that was how he played I don't expect him to coach these players like that, but if they played with 3/4 the emotion Porter played we would have the #1 Linebacker corps in the NFL.