Clubber99 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'm on board with drafting a third WR. We'll probably start 3 and play at least 5 regularly, and WRs play special teams, so it's tough to have too many. Would've loved Shoelace Robinson, think he'll be a stud. And I'd be very happy with Rogers (whom the Bills scouts raved about a little bit) or Charles Johnson. If you haven't heard of Johnson, he's a D-II player from Grand Valley State who's 6'2", 215 lbs, and ran a 4.38 forty at his pro day. If nothing else, he can serve as a hell of a gunner on special teams. Good Lord. I live in Michigan (the U.P.) and I can't believe I haven't heard about Johnson. Definitely sounds like a worthy pick though. Holy smokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Another LB maybe now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Dustin Hopkins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I don't like the kicker pick at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 K Dustin Hopkins - NCAA scoring leader for K. Supposed to have good leg strength and good accuracy. I didn't expect a kicker. I guess they are pretty disenchanted with the "kickoff specialist" that they had brought in last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan888 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I don't like the kicker pick at all. If he comes in and replaces Lindell this year than at the very least this saves us 2 million in cap that helps us resign Byrd, sign Dansby, or sign Moore. Don't know anything about this guy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Wow! Not Rian Lindell's favorite pick this year...that much is certain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I don't like the kicker pick at all. It's a huge need with the new rules on kickoffs and Lindell isn't getting it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 If he comes in and replaces Lindell this year than at the very least this saves us 2 million in cap that helps us resign Byrd, sign Dansby, or sign Moore. Don't know anything about this guy though. If that is the case, and they save the money, AND they sign a guy who will help immediately like any of those three, then I am on board. It's a believable scenario but there isn't anything to make me believe that right now. Granted, any 6th round pick is a 10% chance of being a decent player. But I would have much preferred to roll the dice on a TE or Matt Scott or a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 A KICKER? /head explodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) It's a huge need with the new rules on kickoffs and Lindell isn't getting it done. You can get a FA kicker with a decent leg. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, or think they are out of their minds. I'm pretty happy with the draft overall. I just would have wanted them to go any of 3-4 other directions. Edited April 27, 2013 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I just hope they don't waste roster spots again on multiple kickers. Pick one and live with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 If that is the case, and they save the money, AND they sign a guy who will help immediately like any of those three, then I am on board. It's a believable scenario but there isn't anything to make me believe that right now. Granted, any 6th round pick is a 10% chance of being a decent player. But I would have much preferred to roll the dice on a TE or Matt Scott or a CB. I'm generally not in favor of drafting kickers, especially not as high as the 6th round. There's so much variation in kickers' performances from season to season, you're better off just signing guys as other teams cut them. You have a very good chance of getting a bounceback year. But I guess the Bills feel like the main thing keeping them from the playoffs is not enough Florida State players. I would expect FSU's long-snapper to be signed as an UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Was hoping for Poyer, but we could use a strong kicker that can reach the endzone. Carrying 2 kickers was not a good move last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) Wait, nevermind, apparently our long-snapper is already an FSU alum. https://twitter.com/buffalobills/status/328240060308807681 Edited April 27, 2013 by Cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 You can get a FA kicker with a decent leg. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, or think they are out of their minds. I'm pretty happy with the draft overall. I just would have wanted them to go any of 3-4 other directions. You may be right though the Bills clearly don't think it's so easy to grab one off the Kicker Tree. Kickers and Punters are the butts of jokes among players, but you'd be hard pressed to find a single highly successful team that's weak in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 You may be right though the Bills clearly don't think it's so easy to grab one off the Kicker Tree. Kickers and Punters are the butts of jokes among players, but you'd be hard pressed to find a single highly successful team that's weak in that area. I knew the guy had a big leg but just looking at his percentages he didnt seem overly accurate. But I did just see that every year he has improved, and was very good last year, so that helps a little. Lindell is probably in trouble. But if we save 2 mil on him, and are able to give Byrd that money to re-sign him, I'm all over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I knew the guy had a big leg but just looking at his percentages he didnt seem overly accurate. But I did just see that every year he has improved, and was very good last year, so that helps a little. Lindell is probably in trouble. But if we save 2 mil on him, and are able to give Byrd that money to re-sign him, I'm all over this. I completely agree with your posting. Man, the Bills are mutating into a completely new squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'd love to know what Da'rick Rogers said at his individual team meetings. Did he show up drunk to all of them? He's far too talented to be there at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Packers draft my boy Charles Johnson in the 7th. Great pick for them. I will be drafting him in fantasy in 2014 almost guaranteed. And we take a TE to finish it off! Never heard of him, but he's got good size/speed/athleticism. Converted WR. Small hands, has apparently had some problems with drops. Seems like a good pick for the 7th round. Now let's get Da'Rick Rodgers as an UDFA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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