toddgurley Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 ESPN insider is reporting this. As earlier posted on this board, the Bills seem to want a scatback, so this would seem to further prove that theory. Anyone know what round Dexter McCluster is projected to go? His college stats: http://espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=191216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Dareus Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I believe most people have him going in the late 2nd to late 4th round range. I have never really seen him but I hear that he has alot of potential that really never got used at Ole Miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 he sounds a lot like a Roscoe...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 ESPN insider is reporting this. As earlier posted on this board, the Bills seem to want a scatback, so this would seem to further prove that theory. Anyone know what round Dexter McCluster is projected to go? His college stats: http://espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=191216 A 5'8" receiver ??? I thought the Bills were purging their roster of small receivers. Here is the write-up from the Sporting News Draft Central. Is Tom Donahoe back running the Bills draft ? This pic would be right up his ally. Pass Dexter McCluster WR, Mississippi War Room analysis STRENGTHS: McCluster is a very explosive athlete with the foot quicks, agility and elite playing speed to make big plays when he has the ball in his hands. He has outstanding run instincts/vision to find the hole/crease, can make the very fast jump-cut and has an explosive burst to get thru the hole in a flash. He has very good hands catching passes and is a dangerous runner after the catch. He is a very tough and highly competitive runner who keeps his legs churning, fights for every last yard and has the balance, agility and deceptive playing strength to keep feet vs hits and to run thru arm/grab tackles to consistently gain yards after contact. He has been a very versatile player at Mississippi playing primarily running back, but also lining up out at receiver at times and returning kicks/punts. He plays with great passion and intensity on every snap. WEAKNESSES: Obviously, McCluster's lack of ideal size is the biggest negative as it makes Dexter's durability a real concern. Despite being a very durable college player, he cannot be over-used in the NFL as players with his size have historically struggled to be durable when used too much. He is a very muscular player for his size and this build makes him seem a little tight and it hindered his ability to twist and catch passes thrown behind him consistently at the Senior Bowl. He is going to have to establish himself at one position having handled the ball in a variety of alignments in college. in college. McCluster had fumbling issues in college and put the ball on the ground in the Senior Bowl, so his struggles to protect the ball are definitely a real concern. BOTTOM LINE: McCluster is a short player who was super productive at Mississippi, but still had doubters before he went to the Senior Bowl and stood out all week. Obviously, his strong week in Mobile does not make him taller, but he was able to prove that he has the explosiveness, elusiveness, playing speed and receiving skills to be a productive player in the NFL if used correctly. Overall, McCluster has been moving up draft boards since he showed up in Mobile and we feel he is best suited to being drafted in the 3rd round, although he could be drafted higher if he blows up at the Combine. He reminds us of a combination of Darren Sproles, Deon Butler and Ahmad Bradshaw and we think he can be most productive in the NFL as a slot receiver, third-down back and star returner. McCluster, a running back/wide receiver from Ole Miss, has caught the eyes of many NFL personnel men at the Senior Bowl this week because of his speed and pass-catching ability. Though there are concerns about his size, McCluster (5-8, 165) raised his stock this week and might be working himself into the top two rounds of the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 he sounds a lot like a Roscoe...? Nah, maybe Sproles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 saw him vs tennesse and he absolutely tore them apart. had a gear nobody else had. if hes there in the 3rd grab him. cant take him any higher as we absolutely need to net 2 full-time starters with the first 2 picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 With Captain Checkdown and Co., it'd be a perfect match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 ESPN insider is reporting this. Here's the actual blurb (sounds more like ESPN self-flagellation than anything else): "This week, we've been re-considering the possibilities of the Buffalo Bills trading running back Marshawn Lynch. The main problem is: Who wants him? But instead of talking about deletions to his roster, Bills head coach Chan Gailey brought up an addition he'd like to make this offseason in comments made to ESPN's AFC East blogger Tim Graham. "The guys that are coming out now, there's a bunch of those 5-9, 185-pound or 195-pound, quick-as-a-cat water bugs that are running backs-slash-receivers that might give you a little bit of a punch on the field, maybe make a big play." It's one of these "water bugs" that Gailey would like to see the team acquire at some point this April. Looking over the options for this type of player, there's one name that screams out at us: Dexter McCluster. McCluster has been drawing comparisons to Darren Sproles for some time now, and although he disappointed some folks with his performance at the combine, he might be the best fit for what Gailey is after." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllib olaffub Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I haven't heard much of anything on Jahvid Best. This kid looks almost like Spiller in size and speed, he just has a history of concussions - and will drop to maybe the second round... but, the scouting reports look identical, as do the stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I'm down. I still believe Lynch can turn his image around, the guy does have talent. If we still have room for Whitner, we have room for Lynch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 A 5'8" receiver ??? I thought the Bills were purging their roster of small receivers. Here is the write-up from the Sporting News Draft Central. Is Tom Donahoe back running the Bills draft ? This pic would be right up his ally. Pass He is listed as a WR but he is more of a RB with awesome hands. He does it all. I'm a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 he sounds a lot like a Roscoe...? He is nothing like Roscoe Parrish. He is a talented football player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta Dream Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I haven't heard much of anything on Jahvid Best. This kid looks almost like Spiller in size and speed, he just has a history of concussions - and will drop to maybe the second round... but, the scouting reports look identical, as do the stats. Concussions=trouble. Even Kelso's helmet could not protect a RB for further Concussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 ESPN insider is reporting this. As earlier posted on this board, the Bills seem to want a scatback, so this would seem to further prove that theory. Anyone know what round Dexter McCluster is projected to go? His college stats: http://espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=191216 If there going to go running back don't play around go for spiller somebody that's not a -- well he might be pretty good ??? Spiller is a stud !! & he's proved it , talk about scat he's got it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlj1972 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I believe that holiday LSU is what would work well for us. He is a punt returner and a scatback, and also a track star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Here's the actual blurb (sounds more like ESPN self-flagellation than anything else): "This week, we've been re-considering the possibilities of the Buffalo Bills trading running back Marshawn Lynch. The main problem is: Who wants him? But instead of talking about deletions to his roster, Bills head coach Chan Gailey brought up an addition he'd like to make this offseason in comments made to ESPN's AFC East blogger Tim Graham. "The guys that are coming out now, there's a bunch of those 5-9, 185-pound or 195-pound, quick-as-a-cat water bugs that are running backs-slash-receivers that might give you a little bit of a punch on the field, maybe make a big play." It's one of these "water bugs" that Gailey would like to see the team acquire at some point this April. Looking over the options for this type of player, there's one name that screams out at us: Dexter McCluster. McCluster has been drawing comparisons to Darren Sproles for some time now, and although he disappointed some folks with his performance at the combine, he might be the best fit for what Gailey is after." What if they are looking in the 6th Round at Antonio Brown, one of Dan LeFevour's targets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 ESPN insider is reporting this. As earlier posted on this board, the Bills seem to want a scatback, so this would seem to further prove that theory. Anyone know what round Dexter McCluster is projected to go? His college stats: http://espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=191216 McCluster is the first guy I thought of when I read Gailey's comments today about wanting another RB I watched McCluster make a lot of big plays this year...I dont know if I would want the Bills using a second round pick on him but he is fun to watch in the open field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Nah, maybe Sproles. exactly... he is much like sproles and not roscoe.. plus my guess is gailey can get a kid like this to produce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 saw him vs tennesse and he absolutely tore them apart. had a gear nobody else had McCluster was incredible that day, best player on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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