DisplacedBillsFan
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I expect a 3rd round draft pick to be a player that contributes a lot more than a backup QB. So, I don't even think I can chime in on the Glennon vs. EJ debate, because I think the proposed compensation is way too high.
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What if we draft Lynch at 19 and trade him to Denver for a 2nd? That would make just about as much sense.
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I remember when Christian Ponder was said to be the most NFL ready QB. That turned out well.
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I didn't hear many SEC schools represented on the Packer's offense. Chan Gailey and Buddy Nix would never approve this team.
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Yeah Rob Ryan...Are you still okay with this?
100%...Although ultimately fired from everywhere he has been, the man has coached some really good units. Some of these have been him turning around defenses that were last in the league. Multiple reports (very detailed reports) demonstrated he was not in control in New Orleans and he was being forced to run a scheme he did not want to use, sometimes not even being able to call the plays he wanted. I don't care who you are, you cannot be successful in that type of situation.
He can do what he wants in Buffalo, and he has a much better defensive mind, and has proven himself way more so, than Dennis Thurman. Rob is most definitely an upgrade at DC over what we experienced last year. Our D will be back in the top 5 next year.
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Also this:
https://twitter.com/alexmarvez/status/686926569969991681
Alex Marvez @alexmarvezSource confirms to @NFLonFOX that @buffalobills DC Dennis Thurman expected to work more with DBs now while Rex/Rob Ryan run the defense.So Essentially we have a new D coordinator. I am completely okay with this.
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New Special Teams Coordinator
Draft best available LB/OL/DL in the 1st round
Draft Chad Kelly in the 2nd round (If he comes out. If not, then take best QB available)
Draft best safety/CB available in 3rd round
Draft Rashard Higgins - CSU WR - 4th Round
I would be overly ecstatic if this all happened.
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"We talkin' 'bout practice"
And, this remains one of my favorites
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I could see an EJ trade for some LB depth, but not anything that is considered a big splash. Four possibilities I see of teams that may kick the tires on EJ, and could offer a MLB who could come in and provide depth at the position for us;
Houston - Akeem Dent
Dallas - Andrew Cachkar
St. Louis - Jame Laurinaitis (this would be a stretch, and Bills would likely need to throw in another player or cash)
Philadelphia - Kiko Alonso (Not at all likely, but how cool would this be, as it would essentially mean we got McCoy for EJ and a one year loan on Kiko?)
Or, perhaps we look for some safety help/depth. Focusing on QB needy teams (again, going out on a limb and assuming we could get anything at all for EJ), San Francisco could be a likely partner. Jimmie Ward is a former first round pick who has not done much for SF. Perhaps they would be interested in a guy like EJ to add another name to a QB competition in training camp, and while Ward is a former high pick, it is not like they are giving up much on-field production by trading him.
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I think good Wideouts and a decent O-Line can really make a QB. Look what Marshall & Decker did for Fitzpatrick this year. That said, I'd rather find an experienced receiver who has shown they can catch and run routes rather than draft one in the 1st round who may or may not be able to do those things. The Bills have already invested two 1st rounders to get Watkins so no more at that position.
Completely agree. This is why I think that if a guy who was previously and widely considered a 1st round pick now falls to the 3rd or 4th round because of an off year, we should jump at the opportunity.
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Sparty nation can thank Jim Tressel for that cultural mentality. I think both those guys could do well at the pro level.
I'm really surprised Tressel is not coaching somewhere, anywhere, again yet. Although, he does have a fairly posh gig going on right now. Perhaps he is similar to the Cowhers and Grudens of the world who realized the grass can be greener on the other side when you leave the cold weather, long hours of film, and nearly having a heart attack daily due to yelling at people, behind
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Recently put this in the QB in 1st round draft thread, but figured I would put it here as well. I enjoy reading thoughts from others on who they may want, especially guys after the first round, so figured I would add my thoughts to the conversation.
One area we need to improve next year is our group of WRs as a whole. Yes, we have some talent, but we are not nearly talented enough after Sammy and Woods (I know some debate Woods' talent, I feel he is a solid 2 or 3 who should be on the field a lot and utilized more).
Anyway, we should take a WR in the draft, and I think it should be Rashard Higgins from CSU.
Last year, with an experienced QB he had 17 TD grabs and led the nation with 1,750 receiving yard. Entering this year, he was considered by some to be the best WR in the nation, and was a consensus first round selection.
Unfortunately for him, he had a few injury issues early in the season (which are now in the past and he finished the season strong) and played with a QB who was making his first college starts. Despite missing some time he still finished with 75 catches for over 1000 yards and 8 TDs. He had 9 catches for 129 yards in the Rams bowl game last night.
Higgins is listed at 6-2, 190 and has had his 40 time clocked at 4.4. Because of his down year, draft predictions now have him in the 3rd or 4th round.
I feel as this would be an exception pick in the 3rd, and an even better value in the 4th, especially since he has 1st round talent. Imagine a guy like this playing opposite Sammy. Our offense would automatically become more dangerous.
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I didn't find a more recent draft thread, so figured this was as good a place as any to post my thoughts.
One area we need to improve next year is our group of WRs as a whole. Yes, we have some talent, but we are not nearly talented enough after Sammy and Woods (I know some debate Woods' talent, I feel he is a solid 2 or 3 who should be on the field a lot and utilized more).
Anyway, we should take a WR in the draft, and I think it should be Rashard Higgins from CSU.
Last year, with an experienced QB he had 17 TD grabs and led the nation with 1,750 receiving yard. Entering this year, he was considered by some to be the best WR in the nation, and was a consensus first round selection.
Unfortunately for him, he had a few injury issues early in the season (which are now in the past and he finished the season strong) and played with a QB who was making his first college starts. Despite missing some time he still finished with 75 catches for over 1000 yards and 8 TDs. He had 9 catches for 129 yards in the Rams bowl game last night.
Higgins is listed at 6-2, 190 and has had his 40 time clocked at 4.4. Because of his down year, draft predictions now have him in the 3rd or 4th round.
I feel as this would be an exception pick in the 3rd, and an even better value in the 4th, especially since he has 1st round talent. Imagine a guy like this playing opposite Sammy. Our offense would automatically become more dangerous.
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I'll go with none. Here's a few reasons why.
1. College coaches get to hand pick every single player on their roster to fit their scheme. They have what is it, 80, scholarships to dole out to players they want. The find the right players for their system and team culture. The so-called college genius are, shockingly, all at major schools whose historic past and reputation help in recruiting. Saban bombed in the NFL, but he's a great college coach right? Kelly was great in college but sucked in the NFL, I'd argue he made his team worse over this three seasons. In the NFL, you get a roster handed to you and you don't get to go out and use the Alabama name, great facilities, and scholarships to recruit the best free agents. You get a small amount of free agent money to go plug a few holes.
2. As Kelly has proven and others like Marrone did too, you can't treat pros like college kids. A millionaire is a professional, and treating them as a true underling doesn't work. Many of these coaches just don't know how to treat a man like a man when they can't control them like a 19 year old sophomore on scholarship.
3. NFL coaching experience matters. I'd never ever hire a college coach. Give me a coordinator or former coach who has been around NFL players, locker room, front offices, and the entire culture.
4. Scheme, mainly offensive. These college coaches with great teams have great athletic talent all the skill positions. They simply out play the defensive talent with speed. But many of these outstanding college skill players suck in the NFL, because of my main point about a lot of NFL players... they're not intelligent enough, they've gotten by their whole lives on pure skill. That works in college where things are simpler and talent matchups can be lopsided. In the NFL, not so much because the NFL is a filter... the talent and brains are at every position. When you used to be a WR who just ran by everyone, now you need to be a WR who runs precise routes and you simply can't learn it because you're too dumb or don't have the work ethic.
Where's all the Kevin Sumlin talk this year. He was supposed to be great NFL candidate and now he's rumored to be on thin ice. Would he have lasted had he been hired after Manziel's last season? Nope, just another college coach who should stay there,
Very thoughtful post. I agree it is always a huge risk and rarely works out. However, it seems when it does work it it works out big time for the NFL club. So well it may be a 1 in 100 type scenario, that 1 is out there somewhere.
And by the way, I don't think it's fair to say that Chip Kelly failed as a coach--it was his GM performance that got him fired. There is still a good chance he will be coaching in the NFL next year.
Agreed that Kelly will be coaching in the NFL next year, and I also believe he can be successful in the NFL if he focuses more on coaching and less on shipping all the good players out of town. With a talented roster (assembled by someone else) he used his scheme while implementing his culture on his way to back-to-back 10 win seasons. It was after he got full control over personnel that he screwed things up.
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With the news of Chip Kelly being fired, I started to think about which current college HC could have long term success in the NFL.
Jim Harbaugh is an obvious choice, should he ever choose to return to the NFL/have the opportunity to do so.
That said, Dabo Swinney would be my choice. I have wanted Buffalo to make a run at him each of the last two coaching searches, but it has not happened. Perhaps if he gets a national title this year he'll be ready to listen to NFL offers, should there be any.
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what the hell...?
Just trying to steer the conversation away from becoming a Tyrod thread since that wasn't the intent.
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This isn't really about Tyrod. You can pretend it is for a different team if you'd like. Say you're Houston or say Tyrod dies. I'm not suggesting I want either for the Bills, just interested in opinions on the two in Cincy if the above plays out.
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Just having fun here with not much left of substantial importance this year for us, so try not to get too out of shape if you think this thread is nonsense.
Say AJ McCarron plays really well with his opportunity these next couple games (looking good against a good Denver D) and Bengals have a QB controversy forcing them to feel as though they have to trade one of them.
Regardless of who you think they would keep, who would you rather have the chance or trading for? The older guy who seems to have finally elevated his game to the upper tier but can't win a playoff game or the young guy who played awesome and has a ton of upside?
For the sake of this thread say AJ finishes with 250 ypg passing and 25 rushing along with a 3:1 TD to INT ratio, and Dalton doesn't get back quickly enough and AJ wins a playoff game.
Dalton was a little over 3200 yards through 13 games with a 66% completion percentage with 25 TDS and 7 picks. Let's say Dalton comes back and loses his only playoff game.
Who would you rather have?
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Looking fairly determined not to get beat by screens
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Bring in Schwartz as HC, let him hire who he wants to run his defense, offer to let Roman stay on as OC, and hire the best special teams coach available
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Seems Rex gets GMs fired at a higher rate than Cutler has OCs shown the door.
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Not sure I understand the multiple messages (not just in this thread) about Leodis needing to go. If I recall correctly, he was playing at a very high level last year when he got injured, and it was a major loss. This year so far, there has been a bit of rust, as expected after his extended leave, but it appears the guy can still contribute, and after a few more games in this system, likely at a very high level again.
Someone please explain to me why we want to give away good players? Who would have filled in last weekend for Gilmore without Leodis around? What is wrong with having three high quality CBs on the roster?
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Johnny Manziel is our savior as he leads the Browns to week 17 win over Pittsburgh!
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Shoot, I honestly meant to quote the other guy who said it was "easy", sorry.
Hey now, I said unlikely. I meant easy to determine, not easy to accomplish.
Mid to Late Round Guys You REALLY Want the Bills to Draft
in The Stadium Wall Archives
Posted · Edited by DisplacedBillsFan
3rd Round - Rashard Higgins - WR, Colorado State University
6-1, 196
Superior route running
Not top tier speed, but no wasted motion/effort
Great ball adjustment skills
Perhaps the best footwork of any WR
"Competitive blocker"
Lean (needs to add some muscle mass)
Routes, running, catching looks effortless
Can take over a game
Plays smart - outsmarts CBs
6th Round - Brandon Doughty - QB, Western Kentucky
6-3, 220 (ideal size)
Great decision making (huge positive in my book)
Some list his arm as "adequate" some as slightly above average
Mechanics need work (mechanics are coachable)
Played in a spread offense (a bit of a negative, but hopefully he is sitting for 3 years to learn the pro system)
"Tough passer to blitz" - understand outlets
"Above average field sense, awareness and vision"
6th Round - Jayron Kearse - SS, Clemson
6-4, 216 (Love this size)
NFL bloodlines
Needs coached on some technique, coverage, angles
"freakish speed and knack for turnovers"
In the 6th, this could would be a steal and someone that could take a year to learn the NFL game
The majority of this came from CBSSports.com. Some info on Doughty came from other things I've heard over the past couple of weeks from random sports talk, ESPN, etc. Some of my impression on Higgins came from watching him live and in person during several games.