Mojo44

I can imagine Beane taking a punter in round 5 once he wins 6 Super Bowls?

This is a good post. In many ways this is at the heart of the problem on defense . The defense was really not as good as it was in terms of its statistics or ranking. But a lot of that is because they were on the field too much. Also, rarely did they play with the lead. Even more rarely did they play with a comfortable lead which changes everything. The offense does need to improve, which I expect it will, and if it does, the defense could be special

I agree completely! But I am also expecting to be pleasantly surprised.There are a lot of appealing things about this pic despite some limitations. Gotta love his touchdown production in college.

For the fifth round this pick is great! Weaknesses mostly correctable. Upside very high!

I am glad we signed Tyree. However, as a Syracuse homer, I wish we would have signed Eric Dungey

If Johnson becomes a special teams stand out and can fill in as needed from time to time the pic is already worth it.

I don’t disagree. I was fully expecting a wide receiver drafted at least by day two. But, for now, I will trust the process.

Do you mean “our“ in terms of the team’s front office or in terms of the posters on this board? Clearly, as some other posters of already said, unlike many of us, the brain trust feels like wide receiver, during the draft, was not that high of a priority. I just hope they are right.

I think the point about Oliver is right on. In an old style 3-4 defense like the bills played during their Super Bowl years he has Bruce Smith-like ability.

His upside for a fifth round pick seems to be his upside. It sounds like his major weakness has been problems maintaining focus and concentration. Apparently he has the potential to be special. Whether or not it happens is another question.

I highly doubt “panic” had anything to do with it. They just had different opinions about the players than you do.

Is this really necessary before the pic

There is always uncertainty in the draft. This is not a newsflash. And, no, I do have “an idea“. It’s a rational one. The general manager seems to share that idea and I tend to trust him more than the posters on the board. And I say that with all respect. So your statement is really a non-specific generalization that doesn’t really add to the discussion. Would you have taken one of the wide receivers available over Cody Ford?

All that matters is this year! It was in a single wide receiver of that quality that you mentioned in this post available. Again, a very weak year for wide receivers. Honestly, you don’t seem to be getting this. Look, remember all the hype about DK ? But, why do you think he wasn’t taken until the 64th pick? Because all of the teams knew he’s way too much of a risk. Just a down year. I can see them making a value pack on day three. Maybe someone like Jamal Custis of Syracuse.

And, this is precisely why your OP was hyperbole, a melodramatic overreaction. This is why no wide receivers were taken in the first two rounds. There was no BPA/value when they picked. Would you rather have Cody Ford or a WR rated lower? It’s just a bad year for them. A team can’t filll every single need in the first three rounds of a draft. Let it play out. The wide receiver corps will be just fine when the season starts

I did read it. Maybe you should choose your words more carefully. You make it sound like anyone could come off the street and be in NFL running back. I reiterate, the notion is a myth. And, it’s not as easy as you say it is to make the adjustment to the pro level even for a running back. With your revised statement, I will agree with you a little more.With your revised statement, I will agree with you a little more.

This notion that the running back position is, as you say, “set and dry“ ( I think you mean cut and dry ) is a total myth that needs to be exposed for what it is. Good NFL running back’s don’t grow on trees. I like this pic and when they made it. All this guy did was score touchdowns.

Beane didn’t “panic”. If you don’t like these last two picks, fine. But don’t project your own anxiety into the process. The RB’s production is outstanding. And, with a third round TE you draft on potential based on your own assessment, not so much production. Not many college TE’s have gaudy numbers. The looks good for the 3rd round.

It’s a way better pick than their first one!

The Bills, Jets and Fish all took a DT

I thought Bush’s shoulder was in a sling for a moment

Got em’!!!!!!

Watch the bills take Sweat

The Raiders’ and the Giants’ picks are just a little bit surreal to me. This draft has been pretty damn good and we’ve only had six pics! This is what I call entertainment !

Is Marv Levy actually running the Raiders?