Roy Miller signs with the Jags

[flgatorsandjags]

While Miller’s numbers were underwhelming – he registered just 24 tackles – he had, arguably, his best season in 2012. He performed his primary role well, clogging the middle on first and second downs, allowing defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and the team’s defensive ends to attack ball carriers. McCoy made his first Pro Bowl, in part, he has said, because of the play of Miller. The Bucs held opponents to a league-low 3.5 yards per carry in spite of their NFL-worst pass defense.

The Bucs lacked the sort of pass rush they were seeking, but Miller typically is not on the field on passing downs, giving way to more athletic defensive linemen in pass-rush situations.

Playing the “tilted nose” used in coach Greg Schiano’s defense, Miller, 25, excelled. It’s a role for which Schiano has described Miller as being “custom built.”

Perfect fit for Gus scheme. Something we didn't have at all on the roster last year. Best signing yet, we needed that NT to stop the run.

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/c...a-deal/2106648

[flgatorsandjags]

This isn't depth. I think this guy will be solid for us for years to come. I know it isn't a big name but boy did we need this. I hated watching us get gashed up the middle last year game after game.

[DavidR]

Don't know much about him, but if he stops the run then I'm all for it!

[Quikdraw]

Nice signing! Miller was awesome against the run last year and was a big reason why Tampa ranked first in that category.

[flgatorsandjags]

Nice signing! Miller was awesome against the run last year and was a big reason why Tampa ranked first in that category.

Yeah I glad we got him. We needed this. Perfect fit.

[TDjacksonville]

was said to be a good NT. this is a Starter for us for atleast 2 years(barring some high profile draft picks coming in at DT).

[jobclarke]

Good pick up but i cant help but wonder if this makes Alan Branch unnecessary?

[TDjacksonville]

Good pick up but i cant help but wonder if this makes Alan Branch unnecessary?

not really. it depends on wat u think of D'anthony smith and Pendleton. i think Alualu as the Jumbo end is gonna be best bet.

[jobclarke]

we'll see if they still show interest

[JNev]

It can never hurt to have too much meat on the D-Line

[flgatorsandjags]

not really. it depends on wat u think of D'anthony smith and Pendleton. i think Alualu as the Jumbo end is gonna be best bet.

If Alu wants to play the strong side end he better learn how to stop the run.

[jobclarke]

they're going to have to adjust his technique for him to be playing outside

[WolvesJagsOs]

No idea how there isn't more discussion about this signing. Read up on him, and he is a perfect fit and is exactly what we needed. Surprised we got him for as cheap as we did.

[jobclarke]

i know right....im not complaining one bit.......probably didnt fit others needs but he surely does ours

[WolvesJagsOs]

Well, he isn't much of a pass rusher, but what he does against the run is something this defense has been lacking. Pick up some talent around him, this front 7 could be nice. Still wouldn't mind seeing this team adding Alan Branch.