Acantha Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 I don't get it This is obviously a replacement for Whitner, and another run support guy. Every pick has been for run support. I'm not real happy with it either. I think there was really good value here for some T and TE prospects At this point in the draft I'd rather have gone that way. Oh well...
LGB Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Either Jauron is running the Bills 2011 draft or Nix is trying to piss off the last remains of the fan base.
bills_red Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71714&draftyear=2011&genpos=SS They have him as the #2 SS
KOKBILLS Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Guys he's a SS not a CB...His College HC is on NFL Network right now...He was praising the Kid...Mayock said he was a possibility to start at SS in the future...
Numark Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Do you all realize what our secondary looks like? CBs - McKelvin, McGee, Corner FS - Byrd, Wilson SS - Scott How is that NOT a need?
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 What is up with us and dbs, lets finish the draft with a few more safeties just to make it a clean sweep, I swear they act like we dont have anymore holes on this defense other than dbs. How about a Te or another pass rusher or hell we dont exactly have the strongest line in the nfl. They are drafting DB's and safety's because it looks like they will not be resigning the free agents they have in these positions. Makes total sense to me.
NaPolian8693 Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 CBS has him as #2 SS prospect. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2011_SS PEACE OUT DONTE
McBeane Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 People don't realize that Searcy is going to be a run-stuffing SS with his 230 lb frame. I think its a great pick and means the end of the road in Buffalo for Donte.
bobobonators Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 second rated SS in the draft. THAAAAAAAAAAAAANK YOU.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 The dude looks like a killer but I really wanted a TE or OL prospect. Granted, no one really expects their fourth round pick to start right away, but I actually think Stocker could have started and have been productive immediately (if only because we suck at TE). There were numerous players I would have liked before another DB (who will likely be a safety, and we need one, at least as a back-up).
ndirish1978 Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Well, I'm going to go burn my Whitner jersey now.
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Do you all realize what our secondary looks like? CBs - McKelvin, McGee, Corner FS - Byrd, Wilson SS - Scott How is that NOT a need? In a passing league, especially in a division that has the patriots that runs a spread offense, you can never have enough DB's. I like what Buddy has done so far.
Offside Number 76 Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) The draft tracker on nfl.com does not give him any props at all. Anybody have any constructive news on this guy? Chan on WGR: Good DB who will likely be a strong safety; got "screwed" (his words) out of the first three games of the season due to an academic investigation. I still would have preferred a tight end or an OL. I'm not sure this guy renders Whitner expendable just yet, Rico. EDIT: Sorry, that was Buddy and not Chan. Edited April 30, 2011 by Offsides Number 76
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) The draft tracker on nfl.com does not give him any props at all. Anybody have any constructive news on this guy? Analysis Positives: Possesses a squatty, muscular frame. Good instincts for the position. Reads the quarterback and shows a good burst to close. Surprisingly quick feet and fluidity for strong safety. Demonstrated the agility to stick with tight ends and even cover slot receivers in a pinch while at the Senior Bowl. Served as the team's primary punt returner the past two seasons -- quite an accomplishment considering the number of athletes on this roster. Reliable open-field tackler. Breaks down well and wraps his arms securely. Takes good angles in pursuit. Good hand-eye coordination. Can get his hands inside the receiver's catch radius to slap away the reception. Showed good ball skills with four interceptions in 2010. Negatives: May be a bit of a 'tweener. Questionable range to handle the conversion to free safety and isn't the big, physical safety most teams are looking for in a classic strong safety. Gets the ballcarrier to the ground, but isn't an intimidating hitter. --Rob Rang http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243007 Edited April 30, 2011 by Ghost of Rob Johnson
KOKBILLS Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 I do. They are not resigning Donte Whitner. If so it's time for me to pop that Champagne Bottle I've had on ice I guess...
Lurker Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 I do. They are not resigning Donte Whitner. Loud and clear. Chan wants an attitude change and FAs that haven't been part of the solution can walk. I wonder if that extends to Poz as well...
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