RD1, Pick #4: WR Sammy Watkins - Clemson

[Meark]

Pretty stoked to see this guy play for Buffalo.

[26CornerBlitz]

@TheBuffaloNews

The newest member of the Bills, @sammywatkins, answers a question about whether he likes snow http://video.buffalonews.com/?video=3548569172001 …

 

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[Trump_is_Mentally_fit]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:33 AM, Nitro said:

Was it one Thurman "Nuclear" Thomas?

 

We have Ronnie Harmon and don't need a half back! this Thurman Thomas pick is horrible! Didn't. He have knee surgery??

[Beerball]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:32 AM, PIZ said:

Anyone see a comment from marrone? Is he in that war room picture?

Front row, second from the left resting his chin in his hand.

[Beebes Bubble]

  On 5/9/2014 at 12:57 AM, Beerball said:

No, not really. That aside, I'm happy that they did not give up any other 14 picks.

 

Now, while I fully support this trade, if Watkins can live up to a #1 WR billing, what kind of delusional world do you live in where a #1 next year is not a #1 pick that was given up? Is this the "new" math I have been hearing about?

[please stop the pain]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:35 AM, JR in Pittsburgh said:

Saw a great quote today that I think applies to our pick:

 

A ship in harbor is safe; but that's not what ships are for.

It would be nice to have 2 ships just in case the one ship gets damaged

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:48 AM, please stop the pain said:

I don't understand how next year's 1st round pick keeps being transmuted into being "like a 2nd round pick".

 

Unless every other team has traded away next year's 1st round pick and due to some unusual coincidence every team somehow misplaces them. In this case I would assume that the first round would be skipped and they start in the second round. That would make next year's 1st round pick like a 2nd round pick......wait this makes absolutely no sense either.

 

2nd try: No one at any position in the 1st 32 picks next year would benefit our team at all because they will suck so bad, so I will be ever so happy that the Bills won't have one of those losers on the team next year.

 

I hope the bills turn out to be smarter than I think they are.

Nailed it...... I think...... Nevermind

[BuffaloBillsForever]

  On 5/9/2014 at 12:36 AM, Chandler#81 said:

OMG! Next years #1 & #4

 

Who dares wins?

 

Cleveland continuing with building that dynasty. Like this move for both clubs honestly. Watkins is a beast.

[Nitro]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:51 AM, gatorman said:

We have Ronnie Harmon and don't need a half back! this Thurman Thomas pick is horrible! Didn't. He have knee surgery??

Good one. That is TBD mindset.

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:50 AM, K-9 said:

When you get a chance, the article is linked here on the front page at twobillsdrive.

 

Just tell that nagging part of you, "Yes. Really!"

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

Don't see the link, would really appreciate a repost.

 

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:51 AM, GreggyT said:

His skills dwarf Williams. Anyone who compares the two is selling you something.

 

Really? Name for me the things that Sammy Watkins does that Mike Williams cannot. Please. This is a sincere request. I've been looking over Mike Williams tape, and I have been nothing but impressed. I don't mind a 1-2 punch, but I still don't see a clear #1.

[It's in My Blood]

  On 5/9/2014 at 1:31 AM, ALF said:

If the Bills record next season is less then 8-8, goodbye Whaley and coaches. Worst trade I have seen the Bills make.

 

Either your 12 or drunk. Remember the Rob Johnson trade?

[Deranged Rhino]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:59 AM, Whitewalker Merriman said:

 

 

Don't see the link, would really appreciate a repost.

 

 

 

Really? Name for me the things that Sammy Watkins does that Mike Williams cannot. Please. This is a sincere request. I've been looking over Mike Williams tape, and I have been nothing but impressed. I don't mind a 1-2 punch, but I still don't see a clear #1.

He blocks better than Williams, he runs better routes, he has a faster first step and arguably better hands. He's also internally motivated which Williams has not shown in his career so far.

[K-9]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:59 AM, Whitewalker Merriman said:

Don't see the link, would really appreciate a repost.

 

TBD has really filled up with new articles so this was easy to miss.

 

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/university-at-buffalo/jay-skurski-weighs-in-from-new-york-on-the-bills-acquisition-of-sammy-watkins-20140508

 

GO BILLS!!!

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:59 AM, Whitewalker Merriman said:

 

 

 

 

Really? Name for me the things that Sammy Watkins does that Mike Williams cannot. Please. This is a sincere request. I've been looking over Mike Williams tape, and I have been nothing but impressed. I don't mind a 1-2 punch, but I still don't see a clear #1.

Even if they don't, Seattle and San Fran. didn't have a clear #1 and most people think they were the 2 best teams.

[WotAGuy]

Haven't looked at all 400+ posts to see if this has been posted yet, but it is pretty surprising to me:

 

Q: What was the biggest difference between him and the next receiver on your board?

DW: I wouldn’t say there was that much. Obviously there is a difference and that is why we coveted Sammy. Not to give any particulars, there wasn’t that much of a difference.

 

To give up a # 1 and # 4 next year for a guy that "wasn't much difference" compared to the next WR is surprising. You'd think Whaley would have promoted Watkins as being head and shoulders above the next WR (pun intended).

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

  On 5/9/2014 at 3:04 AM, K-9 said:

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TBD has really filled up with new articles so this was easy to miss.

 

http://www.buffalone...atkins-20140508

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

Thank you. It was a little dry, but I'm sure it will be fleshed out as time goes on.

 

The more I see, the more I suspect that this year is playoffs or bust considering our ownership situation.

 

GO BILLS!!!

[Deranged Rhino]

  On 5/9/2014 at 3:06 AM, WotAGuy said:

Haven't looked at all 400+ posts to see if this has been posted yet, but it is pretty surprising to me:

 

Q: What was the biggest difference between him and the next receiver on your board?

DW: I wouldn’t say there was that much. Obviously there is a difference and that is why we coveted Sammy. Not to give any particulars, there wasn’t that much of a difference.

 

To give up a # 1 and # 4 next year for a guy that "wasn't much difference" compared to the next WR is surprising. You'd think Whaley would have promoted Watkins as being head and shoulders above the next WR (pun intended).

Why? What purpose does it serve dw to trash (future free agents) other prospects just to assuage those fans here who feel they gave up too much? Its unnecessary and bad for business.

[GG]

  On 5/9/2014 at 3:06 AM, WotAGuy said:

Haven't looked at all 400+ posts to see if this has been posted yet, but it is pretty surprising to me:

 

Q: What was the biggest difference between him and the next receiver on your board?

DW: I wouldn’t say there was that much. Obviously there is a difference and that is why we coveted Sammy. Not to give any particulars, there wasn’t that much of a difference.

 

To give up a # 1 and # 4 next year for a guy that "wasn't much difference" compared to the next WR is surprising. You'd think Whaley would have promoted Watkins as being head and shoulders above the next WR (pun intended).

 

Next WR went before #9, so the question you have to ask is how much better he is than the #3 guy, and was the trade worth that difference

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

  On 5/9/2014 at 2:52 AM, please stop the pain said:

It would be nice to have 2 ships just in case the one ship gets damaged

Then 3 ships would be better than 2 ships, and 4 ships would be better than 3 ships... Man this could go on forever.

[metzelaars_lives]

I am sincerely looking forward to Bill from NYC trying to convince everyone every Sunday afternoon for the next five years that Sammy Watkins isn't good even though he is.