OldTimer1960 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I am trying to figure out why anyone would be upset with this..... He was carrying a 1st round grade.....we have corners that are either getting old or about to be lost in free agency......Whitner is gone........he can play either corner OR safety......so we dont fall apart when the injury bug hits We are doing what needs to be done......fixing the defense........ I have seen ProFootballWeekly had him as a 1st round grade, but it does scare me that he was Texas' nickel corner for half of the season this year. I am sure he is talented, but a nickel corner going at the top of round 2?
Lurker Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Does it worry anyone that he had 0...that's ZERO...interceptions last year? I know it could mean that people weren't throwing at him as much, but I don't know if that was the case. Patrick Peterson had 7 INTs for his entire career and many think he's the best player in this draft. Teams look more at skill set and versatility than pickoffs...
John from Riverside Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Who, one year (so far) wonder Jairus Byrd? He just hit a sophmore slump
Chilly Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) I'm happy with this pick. Aaron Williams is an interesting player. He's not overly quick, but he's a big, strong CB/S who is good in run support. He had more tackles than both of our other CBs combined, more forced fumbles than anyone outside of Acho, and more pass breakups than either CB. Downsides are not overly speedy, but he doesn't play slow, either. He's also had a couple of mental lapses (like a muffed punt vs OU), so he fits in well there. I have seen ProFootballWeekly had him as a 1st round grade, but it does scare me that he was Texas' nickel corner for half of the season this year. I am sure he is talented, but a nickel corner going at the top of round 2? Only reason why he was behind Chykie Brown and Curtis Brown was nagging injuries. He's the better player. Edited April 29, 2011 by BlueFire
Joe Miner Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I think most people are upset that after all the draft resources we've spent on DB's the last few years, it's still a position of need and we once again have to pass up other needs to fill a spot we've failed to fill many times over.
clancynut Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Not sure I like the position we picked but Buddy continues to pick BPA. May indicate that the staff is not happy with the production from the CB position. Also, a DB that can play CB or safety is very valuable. I can reconcile to the pick but would have been happier with LB or even TE. There should be some quality ILBs and TEs available during 3rd round.
LGB Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I have seen ProFootballWeekly had him as a 1st round grade, but it does scare me that he was Texas' nickel corner for half of the season this year. I am sure he is talented, but a nickel corner going at the top of round 2? At least tell me he can play special teams...
K-9 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I'm gonna bet Aaron Miller from Texas (CB). I'm not saying he's my choice. I just think he's the highest rated player on the board who doesn't have a knee injury, and my understanding is that they're drafting BPA. Jeez, McBride. I'm thinking you just might be NeverGiveUp. Nice call. GO BILLS!!!
Tommy Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Patrick Peterson had 7 INTs for his entire career and many think he's the best player in this draft. Teams look more at skill set and versatility than pickoffs... I don't disagree with you, but Williams has 4 career INTs over 3 years. I'm just saying you'd hope to at least see 1 interception in his last year before going to the NFL.
Heitz Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Not sure if was mentioned but a lot of mocks had Williams going to Pittsburgh. If there was indeed interest by the Steelers, it makes ya wonder about the Whaley influence on the draft...
Astrobot Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 BrianGalliford Brian Galliford Yes. I am an unabashed HUGE fan of the #Bills first two draft picks. Two very logically sound decisions. Two tough-as-nails ballers. Tweet 1 minute ago
nobody Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Not sure if was mentioned but a lot of mocks had Williams going to Pittsburgh. If there was indeed interest by the Steelers, it makes ya wonder about the Whaley influence on the draft... That makes me feel a little better. Of course I hope you mean Pitt picking him with their 1st round pick - rather then pick 63.
LGB Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 BrianGalliford Brian Galliford Yes. I am an unabashed HUGE fan of the #Bills first two draft picks. Two very logically sound decisions. Two tough-as-nails ballers. Tweet 1 minute ago whatever...
Wagon Circler Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 god, you anti CB guys are just like broken records. we are gonna lose 1-3 guys in our secondary due to FA and old age, and it's a bad idea to get a well rated guy who can play CB or S in the 2nd? Yeah, when you give up 194 yds a game rushing in your division. ITS A BAD IDEA!!! Buddy just showed he has no more idea how to build a team than his predecessors.
Brandon Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I like the pick well enough. Lets face it, McGee is basically shot at this point and Florence is on the wrong side of 30. Sure, they had other needs, but they needed a quality CB prospect, too, and in the end, they got a very good one without burning their first pick on it as they have in the past. I can't complain.
bobinaz Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Good pick overall. I think we all have forgotten that the Bills acutally have an extra pick this year in the fact that the LB injured last preseason Danny Bratten(sp?) will be back. He was doing very well until he was injured. Plus we have Marcus Easley. So that's two extra picks technically. But a LB in round 3 would be nice.
thebug Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Also, with regards to the other need positions like LB, there's a steep drop off at CB after williams, while there appears to be a good number of LBs on the board. There's more draft depth at that position. ^^^^^^This^^^^^^^^
mrags Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 For what it's worth there has been quite a few DBs taken so far in this round. NE and BUF might have been the visionaries here btw. And for those that think we don't need a DB just wait until week 3 when McGee gets hurt again for 6 weeks like every year.
Malazan Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I guess this means the Bills brass thinks our o is better than we do... What leads you to believe that? Perhaps they just realize that the defense is worse..
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