Kelly the Dog Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 To me, this is the equivalent of getting a pretty decent #6 draft pick for free. The difference in talent or potential between a #6, #7, and an UDFA who makes your team or practice squad is marginal at best. The guy, as a UDFA, played in three NFL games in his rookie season. That to me says he has some talent and some heart. It's nowhere near a lock to make the opening day roster, but it's as good a chance as our #6 or #7 guy.
NoSaint Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 How much of a stretch is it to think that pettine cut him so he could have a chance to develop him somewhere else? I know that probably sounds far flung, but didn't Pettine basically know he wasn't going to be back? That would be a hell of a play as a coach if it was true... ahhh wishful thinking. Right - I'm sure he anticipated another team cutting him in between.
jaybee Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 To me, this is the equivalent of getting a pretty decent #6 draft pick for free. The difference in talent or potential between a #6, #7, and an UDFA who makes your team or practice squad is marginal at best. The guy, as a UDFA, played in three NFL games in his rookie season. That to me says he has some talent and some heart. It's nowhere near a lock to make the opening day roster, but it's as good a chance as our #6 or #7 guy. Well said. Very much this. ^^
Captain Hindsight Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 To me, this is the equivalent of getting a pretty decent #6 draft pick for free. The difference in talent or potential between a #6, #7, and an UDFA who makes your team or practice squad is marginal at best. The guy, as a UDFA, played in three NFL games in his rookie season. That to me says he has some talent and some heart. It's nowhere near a lock to make the opening day roster, but it's as good a chance as our #6 or #7 guy. This^
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 Several have said or implied it. Our resident "draft expert" even claims this takes ogletree or teo off our boards. All I was saying is this is a fringe guy. I agree this is not a move that should take a top-round LB off our boards. How much of a stretch is it to think that pettine cut him so he could have a chance to develop him somewhere else? As a stretch, shows the flexibility of an Olympic gymnast
Damond Talbot Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Marcus is a good friend of mine. I texted him early this morning and he said he was fired up to be part of the organization. Pettine loves him and feel he is a great fit.
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