cmjoyce113 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't really think about this before we picked Spiller but Running Back was a position of need for us. Not as big as some of the other needs but we definitely need a young stud. We cannot count on Lynch. He may or may not be a guy that will ever really produce for us again. If he does great because you need at least 2 good backs to be successful. Secondly everyone forgets that Freddy is approaching age 30. He is 29 right now and he may only have one successful year left in his tank. Maybe not, maybe five years but at the end of the day I don't think we were as set at Running Back before last night than everyone thought. I think it was a good move. If we add good players throughout the rest of the draft we can only get better. I was just thinking about that and it made sense to me, I guess something its something to chew on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLflutie7 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't really think about this before we picked Spiller but Running Back was a position of need for us. Not as big as some of the other needs but we definitely need a young stud. We cannot count on Lynch. He may or may not be a guy that will ever really produce for us again. If he does great because you need at least 2 good backs to be successful. Secondly everyone forgets that Freddy is approaching age 30. He is 29 right now and he may only have one successful year left in his tank. Maybe not, maybe five years but at the end of the day I don't think we were as set at Running Back before last night than everyone thought. I think it was a good move. If we add good players throughout the rest of the draft we can only get better. I was just thinking about that and it made sense to me, I guess something its something to chew on. Buffalo has one quality running back. The Bills have two now. I think Lynch is overrated. The Bills did themselves right. Not another "shutdown corner". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't really think about this before we picked Spiller but Running Back was a position of need for us. Not as big as some of the other needs but we definitely need a young stud. We cannot count on Lynch. He may or may not be a guy that will ever really produce for us again. If he does great because you need at least 2 good backs to be successful. Secondly everyone forgets that Freddy is approaching age 30. He is 29 right now and he may only have one successful year left in his tank. Maybe not, maybe five years but at the end of the day I don't think we were as set at Running Back before last night than everyone thought. I think it was a good move. If we add good players throughout the rest of the draft we can only get better. I was just thinking about that and it made sense to me, I guess something its something to chew on. How can it be a position of need, compared to almost every other position on the roster when we currently have two separate 1,000 yard rushers here? Alot of teams would like to have one on their roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjoyce113 Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 How can it be a position of need, compared to almost every other position on the roster when we currently have two separate 1,000 yard rushers here? Alot of teams would like to have one on their roster. Like I said I am willing to bet Freddie has 1 maybe 2 good years left in him. I don't think Lynch will ever be the go to guy. If Gailey plans to pound the ball 40 to 50 times a game like we should then we need more than 2 backs. When Pittsburgh won the Superbowl earlier in the decade with Bettis they did just this. They pounded the rock all game and let their QB throw short passes and not lose a game for them. Big Ben didn't have a good year that year, he just didn't have to win games for that team. That is why this was a good pick...we are going to win games by winning T.O.P and wearing teams down. Everyone seems to forget we had 10 guys start on the o-line last year (10 is an estimate) How can we even pass judgment on our line sucks when we didn't play 5 games with the same line in place? I just don't think we are as bad as talked about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills in va Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't really think about this before we picked Spiller but Running Back was a position of need for us. Not as big as some of the other needs but we definitely need a young stud. We cannot count on Lynch. He may or may not be a guy that will ever really produce for us again. If he does great because you need at least 2 good backs to be successful. Secondly everyone forgets that Freddy is approaching age 30. He is 29 right now and he may only have one successful year left in his tank. Maybe not, maybe five years but at the end of the day I don't think we were as set at Running Back before last night than everyone thought. I think it was a good move. If we add good players throughout the rest of the draft we can only get better. I was just thinking about that and it made sense to me, I guess something its something to chew on. Spiller is electrifying. But when they called his name I screamed. We do not need a RB, we have 2 good ones. We need help on the OLine, DLine, and QB. I gues their strategy is best player available. Look for them to take a safety tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Spiller is electrifying. But when they called his name I screamed. We do not need a RB, we have 2 good ones. We need help on the OLine, DLine, and QB. I gues their strategy is best player available. Look for them to take a safety tonight! But you forget, Spiller is also a kick returner, which is a major need, since we only have McKelvin & Parrish... oh wait, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 But you forget, Spiller is also a kick returner, which is a major need, since we only have McKelvin & Parrish... oh wait, never mind. Parrish is only good on punt returns and probably wont even be on the team when the season starts Leodis is coming off injury and may not even be used on kick returns its nice to have options...most teams dont even have one quality returner much less 3 or 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 A lot of people seem to be ignoring the fact that Lynch is one mistake away from a season long suspension. Given his history and lack of judgment it seems to be foregone conclusion that he'll screw up again. Jackson isn't getting any younger and we don't even know if Lynch will show up to camp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan74 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Maybe we should trade Fred Jackson for a third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Maybe we should trade Fred Jackson for a third. stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think this needs to be said for all of our resident Nostradamuses out there... What proof or indication is there for Fred Jackson slowing down? I mean other than you having a preconceived notion that there is no such thing as a productive RB at age 30. Did he slow down last year? Was there something I missed, because last time I checked he got a very late start to the NFL. His body is relatively *knock on wood* injury free. That being said I entirely approve the Spiller pick, I just think some of you like to make up bizarre reasons in your mind to satisfy your little obsession. FJ has a new contract you guys make it seem like he's got a foot out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 jackson has more left in the tank than most 30 yr old RBs. had a later start, less wear & tear. plus, will share time w/ Spiller now. Keep Freddie, let him finish his career in Buffalo, hopefully thats a few more good yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I was not crazy about taking a RB given the line help we need. I agree that Lynch may not return to 'Beast mode' and appears to be stupid enough to get a full year suspensions. Jackson is getting NFL old and its not like he was a backup waiting for his opportunity. He was playing in different leagues working to the NFL. Also considering Lynch is on his last year it does not hurt to have young stud learning the system. Even Thurmo sat alot his first year. The big thing is this is Buddy's team and 1 pick does not make a draft. On Monday we will know if Buddy is taking us back to respectability or if its going to be the same old Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Playmaker is ALWAYS a position of need. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 My take: If Spiller ends up being a Reggie Bush or less, its not the best decision for the team. If he ends up being Chris Johnson or more, then it is a great decision. Either way Nix made a bold, polarizing move so we will get to decide pretty quickly whether he is any good at re-building this football team or not. Excited to see who is next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 it was crazy to take a third running back and a third kick return specialist. Sorry....we have arterial bleeding in both lines and we're wasting our time and effort putting a bandaid on an area that isn't even bruised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I didn't really think about this before we picked Spiller but Running Back was a position of need for us. Not as big as some of the other needs but we definitely need a young stud. We cannot count on Lynch. He may or may not be a guy that will ever really produce for us again. If he does great because you need at least 2 good backs to be successful. Secondly everyone forgets that Freddy is approaching age 30. He is 29 right now and he may only have one successful year left in his tank. Maybe not, maybe five years but at the end of the day I don't think we were as set at Running Back before last night than everyone thought. I think it was a good move. If we add good players throughout the rest of the draft we can only get better. I was just thinking about that and it made sense to me, I guess something its something to chew on. Teams seem to have two philosophies in the first round: 1. Draft to fill the most pressing need. 2. Draft the best player available, regardless of need. I can't find fault with either philosophy, considering the amount of money that a first round pick, especially a top ten pick, is going to be paid. That's why so many teams try to trade out of the first round altogether. The Bills' philosophy seems to be that in the first round they draft the best player available regardless of need. Is it the right philosophy? We'll find out. If this kid runs for 1,200 yards, catches 30 or 40 balls, and takes back a couple of punt returns for TD's, no one is going to be complaining. Ultimately I think the amount of money that first round picks are getting paid is going to be addressed in the next labor agreement...or after the lockout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Playmaker is ALWAYS a position of need. GO BILLS!!! Pure lyrical genius! I am definitely stealing that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think this needs to be said for all of our resident Nostradamuses out there... What proof or indication is there for Fred Jackson slowing down? I mean other than you having a preconceived notion that there is no such thing as a productive RB at age 30. Did he slow down last year? Was there something I missed, because last time I checked he got a very late start to the NFL. His body is relatively *knock on wood* injury free. That being said I entirely approve the Spiller pick, I just think some of you like to make up bizarre reasons in your mind to satisfy your little obsession. FJ has a new contract you guys make it seem like he's got a foot out the door. Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 it was crazy to take a third running back and a third kick return specialist. Sorry....we have arterial bleeding in both lines and we're wasting our time and effort putting a bandaid on an area that isn't even bruised. We are completely rebuilding and need to take the best player available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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