Nanker Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 I like the pick. Hope he makes an impact on ST. A shade over 6 feet and 246 lbs. Ran a 4.66 40 and BP 24 at the combine
LGB Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 London Fletcher 2.0. I like it. Looks like he's built like Fletcher - let's hope he's close to being as good...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 A DE conversion to LB is a gamble, but what the hell. It didn't work out so good for Corey Moore who flopped for the Bills a decade ago. Nice comparison. Of course, Corey Moore was a 3rd rounder. In the 6th round, this strikes me as excellent value.
Bring Back Kelly Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 so much for lafevour? I was hoping the Bills would have taken LeFevour with this pick. I at this moment have to say this could be the worst draft in years for me. First they take Spiller, Area of need, huh. I would have been ok if they traded Lynch, but they did not. They have yet to take a QB. a good OT, Hell, I would have been happier if we took a DB than that last pick. We reached for Troup. We could have had so many better players than who we took. Campbell gets traded for peanuts. We suck. Now we know that Nix was in charge of last years draft taking Maybin. I am done.
yungmack Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Corey Chavous is over the moon about this pick. BTW, Chavous is doing a great job on NFLN, especially with Mayock out with laryngitis.
VABills Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/Sports/c...-221206/303974/
Kelly the Dog Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/Sports/c...-221206/303974/ "When he comes over the sideline, I'll ask him, 'How are they blocking you?' He'll say, 'Coach, you won't believe it. They're trying to block me with one guy.'"
nichebiche Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Fwiw, I heard him on Sirius NFL Radio and Moats stated that there were 3-4 defenses interested in him as an ILB prospect.
Bleaky Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 We could have had Lefevour with this pick, I believe.
Max997 Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Will play OLB for us, tough to find videos of him on Youtube. Although he does have a big hit (end of video) showed some nice speed on that hit as well
EC-Bills Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 I was hoping the Bills would have taken LeFevour with this pick. I at this moment have to say this could be the worst draft in years for me. First they take Spiller, Area of need, huh. I would have been ok if they traded Lynch, but they did not. They have yet to take a QB. a good OT, Hell, I would have been happier if we took a DB than that last pick. We reached for Troup. We could have had so many better players than who we took. Campbell gets traded for peanuts. We suck. Now we know that Nix was in charge of last years draft taking Maybin. I am done. Are you people for real?!? Show some proof instead of coming up with a bunch of BS just because Buddy and co. didn't pick your guy.
Greybeard Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 A DE conversion to LB is a gamble, but what the hell. It didn't work out so good for Corey Moore who flopped for the Bills a decade ago. Do you like DE to CB better. Already know that works well.
Leonidas Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Mike Mayock, NFL Network Some of other non-Division IA kids are coming off the board now. Arthur Moats, a conversion prospect out of JMU, is athletic and explosive. He needs to get stronger, but he fits the Buffalo Bills' new 3-4 defense.
Steely Dan Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 A DE conversion to LB is a gamble, but what the hell. It didn't work out so good for Corey Moore who flopped for the Bills a decade ago. Dude, sixth round picks are supposed to be projects. Arthur Moats OLB, James Madison War Room analysis Strengths: Is well-built. Plays with intensity; is always around the ball. Consistently makes big plays, including tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Tight ends have difficulty blocking him one-on-one. Shows good instincts. Plays with natural leverage. Is good getting off blocks and making tackles all over the field. Has the bulk to take a consistent pounding. Weaknesses: Is a 'tweener, a college defensive end who must move to outside linebacker. Must improve agility to be effective in in coverage. Lacks great lateral speed. Tackling technique must improve. Tends to use shoulder tackles, knocking targets down rather than wrapping up. Has limited range against the run. Bottom line: Moats will be a solid small-school pick who could become a good linebacker if he can make the transition quickly. He is disruptive, a good pass rusher who be sound against the run. Coaches must focus on his open-field play. He also could become a rush end. Moats will be a solid mid-round selection and could develop into a starter. Good pick!
twist_to_open Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 D-U-K-E-S!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter and my money go there!
twist_to_open Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 JMU also cranked out Charles Hailey back in the day.
Cash Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 Fwiw, I heard him on Sirius NFL Radio and Moats stated that there were 3-4 defenses interested in him as an ILB prospect. Makes a lot of sense. Physically, he's built better for ILB than OLB. Usually you like your OLBs taller than 6'0.5": http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/...-for-model-olbs But I've always liked the shorter ILBs. London Fletcher, Zach Thomas, Sam Mills - none of them particularly over 6', all of them great players. Going past the height thing, we can look at his vertical and short shuttle times, which are the two measurements that best predict pass-rush success: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/nfl-draft...ducing-sackseer 36.5" vertical and a 4.37 s short shuttle seems pretty solid, but unspectacular (the short shuttle looks below average, the vertical looks probably above average). I won't be disappointed if he's moved inside. I love the fact that Moats was the I-AA DPOY. I feel like the best defensive player in I-AA in any given year is going to be able to make it in the NFL. Of course, sometimes the best player doesn't win the award, and it's not like I saw any I-AA games in any case, but still. I'd usually rather have the small school or I-AA cream of the crop than a BCS conference player who has ideal size, but stunk his whole career. In the late rounds, anyway. Moats was clearly a notch or two above his competition athletically, which is a good sign. Definite special-teamer right now. Might be a legit player down the road. Or he might never make an NFL roster. That's the problem with these late picks.
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 Apparently will be moved to ILB: And as for the move to inside linebacker, Roth believes while that might be his best fit he has the versatility as a pass rusher to play on the edge as well. "Initially, I think he's going to be inside," said Roth. "Right off the bat he's going to be on coverage teams until he gets more familiar, you know, with the inside position. But he has pass rush ability too. He’s got all the tools to make it." http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...59-aedc24bf4f9a
BuffaloRebound Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 Not all 1AA's are equal. Colonial is the best 1AA conference by far. Comparable to the MAC. Dominating that level is no small feat.
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