Gotta Dream

“I know late in that fourth quarter I definitely got relaxed and just didn’t focus on the things I was doing the first three and a half quarters,” said Jonathan Scott. What are the coaches here for again???

Losing interest very quickly. They always seem to give us hope for the summer, then a few games, and then.....the same ol stuff.

Totally agree. TE has two pro-bowl WR. When is he going to trust them, that they can outmuscle the CB for the ball? Take some chances, don't wait until it's 3rd and long. Put it up there, they will get it!

working!

Amen! Hopeful? ALWAYS!!! Ups and downs, true Bills fans stay on the bandwagon!

"Rebuilding" over 10 Seasons does not coincide with each other. How can an organization decide at the last minute that their offensive coordinator doesn't fit, or that their Left Tackle isn't cutting it? 2 Rookies and 1 essential Rookie on the offensive line = "Rebuilding" It's just frustrating and tiring....

and white! Oh yeah!

Peters was good when he wanted to play for the Bills. But when he started to care about himself and money, he stunk.

Has anyone mentioned Cutler and a pick?

....and a ton of drops.

Every year, it's the same thing. Excitement, optimism, "we're definitely going to make the playoffs"....to....the same ol', same ol'. Fade ==> to mediocrity. Ugh!

Any help vs the AFC East is welcome. Bills record against the division was more than pathetic. We'll never get into the playoffs if you can't beat the teams in your own conference.

If he doesn't get hired, the Bills should hire him as Defensive coach and Asst Head Coach. I think he was given a raw deal too. He definitely made mistakes, but he's also definitely got talent and potential.

Ever since Rusty Jones left, it's been a shambles.

Could he play DE? Kind of like a Bryce Paup type? Haven't seen him play....

Great clip. Thanks so much!

Nothing wrong with a great Special Teams. It's obvious we don't have the talent YET of the elite teams. But Special Teams can be a great equalizer. All those that are complaining about McKelvin being a first rounder will be cheering when he takes it to the house. By the way, check out the last punt return in this clip.... He's going to be exciting folks! Could he be our Devin Hester? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWT3IIlyZPM

He must have some serious athletic ability to be mentioned as a possible OLB in the pros. With some bulk, could he play the gap DT as well?

Awesome pick. Why are our DB's and defense in general held in such high regard here? The Defense last year was less than mediocre. Yeah, we had injuries, but they weren't going to scare anyone. The DE's are revered here too, and what did they do last year? This was by far the right pick. And even more obvious since Hardy WAS chosen in the 2nd round. 65% of starting CB's were first round draft picks. Only 25% of WR were first rounders? Great value. Thank goodness Modrak and Russ are running the show.

LEODIS MCKELVIN Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190 | Position:CB | College: Troy If he falls, this is our man. Fast. Great Special Teamer. Sound Tackler. A real gamer. CBS has him going right before us to New Orleans, but he really could fall to us. Analysis Positives: Has a lean frame, but shows good muscle tone and the body to carry another 10 pounds without having the added weight impact his quickness … Not the most instinctive ball hawk you will find, but he has quick feet and good change-of-direction agility to close, once he locates the ball … Smooth open-field runner with the balance, body control and leaping ability to make plays on balls that are outside of his frame (must extend for the ball more often, though, as he will body catch) … Can take the plays from the chalkboard to the field with just a few reps … Plays with good confidence and he will not hesitate to combat for the jump balls or mix it up with receivers running through their patterns … Will get rag-dolled at the line of scrimmage in run support, but still shows willingness to plug the rush lanes (made 24 plays in run support as a senior) … Hard worker in practices and in the training room and is respected by the staff and his teammates, taking pride in his team captaincy … When he doesn't bail out of his backpedal too early, he generates good transition quickness and a burst to close coming out of his breaks … Needs to extend for the ball, but you can see that he has the timing and leaping ability to get to the pass at its high point … He will get high in his pedal and shuffle his feet at times, but comes out of his breaks with good balance … Not that strong, but is a pester type that will keep his hands active in attempts to reroute the receiver … When he plants and drives smoothly, he is capable of mirroring the receiver (will struggle to recover when he fails to open his hips) … Shows the willingness and toughness to quickly support vs. run and will throw his body around to get the ballcarrier on the ground (likes contact) … Sees routes develop adequately, but is better when he can sink under deep stuff and react to things in front of him rather than play deep in the zone (will have lapses and allow a receiver to come free when he eyeballs the backfield too long) … Will fight for the ball in a crowd (shows good courage) and gets excellent elevation to combine with solid body control adjusting to the ball in flight … Does not shy away from contact and while he has marginal weight-room strength, he will lower his shoulder and thump a ballcarrier in attempts to contain the outside run … Shows good vision, foot quickness, and change-of-direction agility as a return specialist … Fields the ball cleanly as a kickoff and punt returner and has a knack for making big plays with the ball in his hands … Not a great wrap-up tackler (struggles to bring opponents down), but will square up and put his hat on the ballcarrier (not effective when he tackles to the side, as he will fall off those hits). Negatives: Lacks ideal bulk, but has good muscle definition … Does not always play up to his timed speed, but does show good urgency to close (hip flexibility is just adequate) … Needs to be more alert on the field, as he will be fooled by pump fakes and play-action … Lacks the overall strength to be a physical tackler and needs to show better route anticipation; eyes the backfield too long rather than mirroring the receiver … Not the type that can naturally locate the ball, but will get there once he finds it … Must refine his backpedal technique, as he opens his hips too soon and comes out of his pedal early (would get a better break if he was not so tall in his stance, as it narrows his hips, preventing him from getting a fluid turn on the ball) … When he spends too much time looking into the backfield when playing deep in the zone, receivers have had success getting behind him … Must take better angles closing on the ball and, when a receiver gets behind him, he struggles to recover … More of a drag-down type of tackler, but he needs to face up and wrap better (will take a side, letting receivers break his arm tackles) … Must do a better job of securing the ball and protecting it on returns (leaves it exposed, resulting in costly fumbles … Willing in run force, but lacks the tackle technique and power to be effective playing at line, getting washed out often by bigger blockers in a crowd … Has adequate hands, but he needs to do a better job of extending for the ball (uses his body as a crutch and several of his pass deflections could have been interceptions if he caught the ball outside his frame). Compares To: R.W. McQUARTERS-New York Giants … Like McQuarters, McKelvin is a solid return specialist, even though he does not always play to his timed speed. He needs some technique refinement, but due to a lack of natural power, he is never going to be a physical tackler. He shows willingness in run support, but is better making plays on the move than getting bounced around in tight quarters. Like McQuarters, he runs hot-and-cold with his ball-reaction skills, sometimes looking like Bambi staring down at the headlights of an oncoming truck. McKelvin has the ability to break a game open once he finds a crease on returns. Until he can prove that he can add strength, his immediate value will be on special teams. DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIE seems physically more gifted, but not as physical and doesn't understand the game like McKelvin. Height: 6-2 | Weight: 182 | Position:CB | College: Tennessee State Analysis Positives: Has a tall, well-built frame with long arms, thick thighs and calves, tight abdomen and a frame that can carry additional bulk if he's moved to free safety at the next level … His range and fluid hips might make him a better fit at free safety at the next level, as his explosive closing burst reminds many of Philadelphia's Brian Dawkins … Does a nice job of slipping through trash to make plays in run force (made 22 of his 47 tackles in 2006 and 15 of 37 hits in 2007 vs. the run) … Self-starter that pushes others around him, showing a passion for the game that drives him to succeed … The thing you see constantly on film is his ability to identify his keys and react in an instant as the play develops (no need to digest) … Can mirror in the short area and shows quick reactions when playing off the line … Has outstanding feet and balance when adjusting to the receiver's moves and can flip his hips, redirect and plant sharply coming out of his breaks without needing to gather … Demonstrates a keen comprehension of zone concepts, along with the range and suddenness in his movements to react instantly to the ball in flight … Looks natural and continuous flipping his hips and coming out of his breaks cleanly … Explodes off the snap and can stay stride for stride with the receivers … Has the loose hips needed to quickly change direction and displays good explosion closing on the ball … Will cover ground suddenly tracking the ball in flight and has no problems running or trailing receivers throughout the route … Has the body control to make proper adjustments in attempts to get to the ball in flight … Can generate a strong jolt to reroute receivers at the line and knows how to stay on the hip of the receivers through their routes … Best when playing off the line, as he takes good angles in pursuit … Shows good awareness looking up receivers and anticipating the quarterback to jump the play … Has the speed and rip move to slip off the blocker's shoulder and displays the closing burst to pursue when he penetrates the backfield … What is evident on film is his upper-body strength, using it well to take on blocks and shed when working along the perimeter … Knows how to make adjustments to break down and fit when playing in the open and shows good desire to make the play … Has the speed to accelerate throughout the route and when he mirrors and trails the receiver, he is efficient at staying tight through the deep routes … Shows very good balance in his backpedal, as he is explosive in his plant and drive when he locates the ball … Needs to get stronger in his press technique, but he is smooth turning on the ball thanks to above average hip flexibility, as he transitions with no wasted motion … Has the range to pursue plays across the field and can run stride-for-stride with the speedy receivers. Negatives: Does get a bit reckless in his play, resulting in costly penalties … Flagged three times in the first two games of 2006 for pass interference, and will get overconfident in his press-coverage skills, which isn't necessarily a weakness … Needs to do a better job of securing the ball on kickoff returns (had two costly fumbles in 2007) … Very effective in press coverage, but when he spends too much time attacking his man rather than playing off, he does not always anticipate the quarterback's moves … Shows urgency closing on the ball in man coverage, but sometimes rounds his angle to the ball after planting … Has natural hands, but you would like to see him use his incredible leaping ability more in attempts to break up or intercept the ball (needs to time his leaps in order to get to the ball at its highest point) … Must use his hands better to keep blockers away from his chest when trying to slip blocks working in trash … Does not work well vs. combo blocks, making him only adequate in filling the alleys … Easily engulfed when trying to slip past blocks in close quarters … Adequate tackler who will ankle bite at times rather than take on ball carriers head on … Will uncoil, but does a poor job of wrapping up … Has good closing speed, but when playing in the zone, he can get caught out of position when peeking into the backfield too long … As a senior, he struggled some with his jam technique as hands got outside his frame, but did compensate with good closing quickness … In the open field, he failed to face up as a tackler and looked sloppy breaking down his final year (see 2007 Southern and Eastern Kentucky games. Compares To: TERENCE NEWMAN-Dallas … Rodgers-Cromartie is slightly faster than Newman, but he needs to show better patience in his play, as he does tend to get a bit out of control at times. Even though he has the speed to stay with receivers deep, he gets a bit reckless in his press-coverage technique and must do a better job of keeping his hands inside the frame when attempting to jam his opponent at the line of scrimmage. He added kickoff returner to his resume as a senior, but needs to be more conscious of securing the ball. Like Newman, he will utilize his quickness to excel in man coverage, but he needs to do a better job as a tackler, as he appears to be an ankle-biter rather than a face-up, wrap-up tackler.

That's true, how about, which city is more fun for anyone?

Is your daddy Ricky Bobby?!?!

No way, if AP gets past Cleveland, who is going to need him? Take the chance and just wait, if he's there, take him. If not, LB.

COOL!

Going on a road trip for a wedding and have a choice of these two cities to stop at. Which city is more fun for a 5 year old? Thought, there is no better place to ask than this wall!