Johnny Hammersticks
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There has been a lot of discussion around here regarding Fairley's suspicious tumble down the draft boards. Many wonder what he has done since January, when he was widely considered to be the #1 prospect in this draft. I personally love Fairley...he reminds me a great deal of Warren Sapp. His nasty demeanor is something that is desperately needed on this defense. This is a good article that takes a closer look at this situation.
Enjoy
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one million dollars!!!!!
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So who is mystery man F? I don't feel like looking it up.
I believe the original poster already revealed that QB F is Brady Quinn, and that some of the other QB's were Kelly, Marino, and Montana. We are all fools!!
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If we do end up going OLB with #3, I'd like to see us take the best D-lineman with #34. There will likely be an abundance of talent left on the board. Certainly Heyward, Wilkerson, Taylor, Clayborn, & Austin would be good additions to our defense. I'd really like to see us land Kyle Rudolph, however, because I can't even remember the last time we had a legitimate pass catching TE. IMO...we can wait until later rounds to take a QB. Dalton may slip to our pick in the 3rd, and I view Stanzi as a good mid-round option.
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I agree with everything you said in this post. I think Fairley will turn out to be a beast. Im just confused. I don't understand how you can love fairley and hate miller so much. I realize they play different positions, but both of their games are predicated on speed, athleticism and explosion off the snap. If you look at fairley, he doesn't have much if any muscle tone, he's tall and lanky. I feel that he will have to blow by olineman to be effective. He doesnt have great strength and if a lineman gets a hold of him, it could be trouble, especially vs the run. I know he has great lateral quickness, but so does miller.
I'm not trying to debate whether or not he will be a good player, only trying to see why you like him so much and hate on miller so much. Again, i know they play different positions, but their football strengths are identical. Speed, explosion and lateral quickness.
apples to oranges. oh, and I don't know if you'd describe Fairley's physique as "lanky." There have been some criticism's regarding his lower body strength, but he certainly isn't lanky. If you watch tape on the guy against top NCAA competition, you will see that he garners a double team on almost every single play (and still somehow manages to get in the backfield). To me, that is a pretty good indication that his strength is more than sufficient.
Now there is some question as to whether he could play DE in the 3-4, as a a lot of draft experts see him primarily as a 4-3 DT. This remains to be seen. I suspect, given his physical ability, that he could probably play any position on the d-line.
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This is so Bills.
Maybe Carter is a stud among studs, but this team loves to take guys that need a little something or take a little time.
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- "He was a college DE but we see him at LB."
- "He was a tackle but we're moving him to guard."
- "If he gains weight he can play NT."
- "If he loses weight he can play TE."
- "He played against small colleges so he'll have to step up his game."
- "His footwork needs work."
- "He needs time in the weightroom."
Can't we find guys in the 2nd and 3rd rounds who can already play?
I don't understand who you are referring to specifically (Carter?). Can you please elaborate a little bit? Also, can you provide some more examples of how the Bills take players who need additional work before they can become starters? I know that Maybin is a glaring example of this, but isn't it the exception to the rule that a player is drafted and is immediately ready to step in and be the starter at their respective position? Look at the 1st round from last year, and tell me how many of those players started in week one. Then, look at the 2nd and 3rd round players and tell me which ones were immediate starters.
This thread makes no sense
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Nix wishes he had the #1 pick this year Who does he think will be gone?
This is simple. Cam Newton. All signs are pointing to the Panthers taking him at #1. My gut feeling is Nix wants this guy in a bad way, and so does Gailey, he is the type of QB that he has had success with in the past.
I think you're looking way too deep into this, and therefore drawing a baseless conclusion.
-Reporter: "Hey Buddy...would you rather have the #3 overall pick this year, or the #1 overall pick?"
-Buddy: "Well stupid...I'd obviously rather have the #1 pick in the draft because I could select any player I wanted. That is the dumbest question I have ever heard."
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Smokescreens are very common during the draft. Nix likely wants to get some team to trade up with them. Picking up an extra second and maybe an extra mid rounder and still getting to pick in the top 7 or 8 is really good way to get value out of the pick.
so, you surmised this from Buddy's comments about preferring the #1 pick over the #3 pick? That is his smokescreen?
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You act like finding a franchise QB is like flipping a switch. "Ok, now I want one, so I'm going to get one. I built the trenches, now I'm ready for a QB."
Fair enough....then who do you propose is the "franchise quarterback" in this draft, and what would be your plan if you were Buddy Nix?
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First of all...if I were Buddy Nix, my short-term goal would not be to be competitive in the AFC East next season. I would focus primarily on making immediate improvements to our defensive front seven and our offensive line. Start rebuilding through the trenches, and then add skill area players who will take the Bills to the next level (playoffs). Besides spending 1 or maybe 2 picks on the offensive line, and 1 late round pick in the secondary, I would draft defense, defense, and more defense. We need a 3-4 DE to replace Stroud, and we need multiple linebackers. No QB's, no WR's, and no RB's.
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Wow...can you imagine if he did decided to declare for the draft last year and some poor team in the top-5 drafted him? Particularly if the Rams decided to take him over Bradford?!?! What a disaster.
Furthermore, by staying at Washington another year, he likely cost himself about 60-70 million dollars. Poor guy.
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I'd take Tyrod Taylor, merely because I think his first name sounds tough. Like Crankshaft McGernakee or something.
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cue me taking a swan dive off the front porch.
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I like him a lot, and he fits an immediate need on this defense. For those of you who say that #3 is too early for him, I disagree. I put little stock into the so-called "draft experts" prospect rankings. He was dominant at the senior bowl, has a good body of work to evaluate from, and Chan got to spend a considerable amount of time with him. This would not surprise me in the slightest.
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In the end....Von Miller is NOT a bad pick
- Productive pretty much his whole college career
- Fills a need
- So what if he isn't a stout run stopper....his freakish speed will allow him to make plays
- Instant improves pass rush
- Can actually run with a tight end...which is a huge weakness for us
- MAKES PLAYS
This kid is not maybin....and I dont think he is even done growing......Maybin was drafted based on potential....Miller would be drafted based on his production. He DOMINATED at the senior bowl....flat out dominated
Not saying he can't do it, but I have very rarely seen Von Miller drop into coverage. Playing the "joker" position at A&M, he simply was not required to do so. Mostly, he would fake dropping into coverage to confuse the QB's read of the coverage scheme.
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If this holds true...there is going to be a really good linebacker available when we pick in the 3rd round. He has Acho, McCarthy, and Brooks Reed all slated in the beginning of round 3.
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Living in Alaska, we are 4 hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
This means that I will be "slipping out of work" a little early so I can tie on a nice buzz, get some chicken wings, and get settled before draft coverage starts at 4:00. Hopefully, the rest of the evening will not be a disappointment, and I will be slobbering inebriated by about 8:00
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That rules out pretty much everyone except for Ponder and Dalton. Or maybe it's just a smokescreen!!! Perhaps Chan prefers himself a half-witted decision maker with piss-poor accuracy at QB? Hmmmmm.
This is not an earth shattering revelation by Chan....accuracy and decision making ability....uhhh yeah!
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I suspect that we won't take a RB in the draft. However, if we do, Syracuse RB Delone Carter will likely be there in the 5th or 6th round. He's a short, stout, powerful back. Might be a good compliment to "scat-back" CJ Spiller for the future.
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...better than Imaging Brady's Taint.
I'm sure it is very well manicured.....perhaps adorned with some sparkles or sequins
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I hate, hate, hate that James Brewer pick. I would much rather have addressed CB or SS with one of those 4th round picks, and then taken Barksdale (who IMO is a much better RT than Brewer) in round 5. I actually doubt Barksdale is there in round 5. In response to a previous poster...I too like Shiloh Keo, SS from Idaho. He would be a great special teamer for the Bills and add depth to the safety position. He may be there in round 6.
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Yes because Billick obviously knows the value of a great QB.
I think Billick knows the value of building a competitive team through the trenches. Solid defensive front seven and a stout offensive line. Also, as we all will see come draft time (IMO), there is not a QB in this draft worth the 3rd overall pick.
Remember....Ol' Billick has a Super Bowl ring
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I agree with his assessment of the QB's.
Chris Simms or Jevan Snead?
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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That's like saying, would you rather get kicked in the nuts or get poked in the eye with a screwdriver?