BillsVet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Mike Mayock said Robert Ayers was the best defensive player in his draft. Ayers barely started in college. You don't get noticed by being level headed in today's world. You need to be Skip Bayless or yell about how the left/ right is destroying America. I'll provide the link for you, and Ayers wasn't ranked as the best prospect in the 2009 draft. He was third according to Mayock: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_12230256 If the standard is perfection, then every single draftnik falls drastically short. But it should not diminish the reputation of Mayock, who remains the best in a sea of mediocrity. I don't know who Russ Lande is, but it'd be helpful if there was some context and included his previous prognostications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 According to his bio, Russ Lande (the author of the article) used to be scout for the Rams and Browns. Surprisingly, there's not another QB on his list of top prospects until Tyler Wilson at #33. If his evaluation of Nassib is any indication of his skill at evaluating players that is a very good reason why he "used to be (a) scout". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'll provide the link for you, and Ayers wasn't ranked as the best prospect in the 2009 draft. He was third according to Mayock: http://www.denverpos...cos/ci_12230256 If the standard is perfection, then every single draftnik falls drastically short. But it should not diminish the reputation of Mayock, who remains the best in a sea of mediocrity. I don't know who Russ Lande is, but it'd be helpful if there was some context and included his previous prognostications. C.Biscuit said- correctly- that Mayock called Ayers the best defensive player in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) While you may not agree with him, I can't understand how his February player rankings lose him any credibility. It's just his opinion, and if he thinks Nassib is the best QB in this draft, he may be ranking him #1 based on the positional value. It's not totally outlandish...do I agree with it? Heck no, but I also wouldn't have ranked Russell Wilson among the top 5 players in last year's draft, and he sure looks like it now... I get that he really believes in Ryan Nassib. But he's completely "off the grid" in comparison with every other known draft blogs and media. I've been following the draft since forever and I've never seen anything like this. Ryan Nassib brings nothing special to the table. Yes he's pretty good at a lot of things, but he doesn't have anything that you can point at to argue he will be an NFL star. The closest thing this reminds me of is when Mike Mayock went koo koo crazy for Blaine Gabbert. I think these guys get in love with someone and feel desperate to be the only one who saw greatness. Mayock is still trying to recover from the Gabbert fail. Edited February 6, 2013 by 1billsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'll provide the link for you, and Ayers wasn't ranked as the best prospect in the 2009 draft. He was third according to Mayock: http://www.denverpos...cos/ci_12230256 If the standard is perfection, then every single draftnik falls drastically short. But it should not diminish the reputation of Mayock, who remains the best in a sea of mediocrity. I don't know who Russ Lande is, but it'd be helpful if there was some context and included his previous prognostications. From your article: "Robert Ayers is the best defensive player coming out of this draft," Mayock said. "You can get creative with Ayers. He brings your scheme versatility on defense. . . . I think he's a special player." He had him the 3rd ranked overall player behind Eugene Monroe and Moreno (who has done nothing). I like Mayock a lot but the difference between media "experts" and NFL GMs is they don't get fired for their mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 lol this is just hilarious, Ryan Nassib is the #1 ranked NFL prospect? this dude is high as a giraffes ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 From your article: "Robert Ayers is the best defensive player coming out of this draft," Mayock said. "You can get creative with Ayers. He brings your scheme versatility on defense. . . . I think he's a special player." He had him the 3rd ranked overall player behind Eugene Monroe and Moreno (who has done nothing). I like Mayock a lot but the difference between media "experts" and NFL GMs is they don't get fired for their mistakes. Funny thing is, if the experts were actual experts (as in, they hold some secret key to draft prognostications) NFL teams would be outbidding the TV networks for their services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 C.Biscuit said- correctly- that Mayock called Ayers the best defensive player in the draft. I stand corrected on where Mayock ranked Ayers. He had him the 3rd ranked overall player behind Eugene Monroe and Moreno (who has done nothing). I like Mayock a lot but the difference between media "experts" and NFL GMs is they don't get fired for their mistakes. Anyone with enough bad opinions gets fired, whether it's NFL GM's or draftniks. And if they're not fired, their credibility is hampered as in the case of McShay, who I've seen isn't well received in NFL scouting circles. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/31/todd-mcshay-backlash-builds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Ryan Nassib the top QB prospect seems to be a ploy for people to check out his website and/or to stir the melting pot. However, I could be wrong. Examples of me being wrong in 2012: 1) I thought the Bills would go to the playoffs 2) I thought the Dave Wannstedt to DC was a good idea EDIT: pre-combine 2012 3) I thought Ralph drove a Taurus Edited February 6, 2013 by KollegeStudnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I stand corrected on where Mayock ranked Ayers. Anyone with enough bad opinions gets fired, whether it's NFL GM's or draftniks. And if they're not fired, their credibility is hampered as in the case of McShay, who I've seen isn't well received in NFL scouting circles. http://profootballta...acklash-builds/ Wait, McShay isn't well received because he didn't think highly of Clausen and McCoy? As for guessing the draft picks, he does a better job than Mayock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS #1 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ryan Nassib will be our starting QB, we hired most of the staff from Syracuse offense. Some General Managers have this guy real high on there board. The only way we dont take this guy is if a team takes him before us. But if he is there , there is no way we DONT take him. Its the same scenario as the Miami Dolphins last year. So stop with all these predictions and mocks of who our 8th pick will be. It will be RYAN NASSIB! That is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) I wish I was convinced this wasn't the road to another 3-5 year adventure in going nowhere. Edited February 6, 2013 by Dr. Fong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Well, I think if we do that and start him it could be a good way to pick high again next year. So there's that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I would be ok with this...but still hoping we sign a monster LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Nassib's a placeholder until the Bills get Manziel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 This isn't the first time I have read that. It would be the third. One publication ranked Nassib as the best QB in the class, so its not a stretch that the best QB = the best player in the draft. QBs are important so they get extra value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I don't want to be that guy, but there are at least 2 or more Nassib topics started today...all about the same thing you posted on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I don't want to be that guy, but there are at least 2 or more Nassib topics started today...all about the same thing you posted on If you click your heels together, sing "O Holy Night" and cross your fingers, Beerball will show up and close this thread within fifteen minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 If you click your heels together, sing "O Holy Night" and cross your fingers, Beerball will show up and close this thread within fifteen minutes. Stop being delusional...wait you are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Wait, McShay isn't well received because he didn't think highly of Clausen and McCoy? As for guessing the draft picks, he does a better job than Mayock. Guessing what player teams will select versus determining who are the better players remains two different subjects. If I want the best assessment of talent, Mayock is the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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