John from Riverside Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 He gave up that sack to WIllie Young of the Bears and I was concerned going into yesterdays game against Cameron Wake...... Then you never heard Wake's name the whole game Then Willie Young comes out and destroys the RT he is playing against last night on Sunday Night Football Doug Whaley needs to take a bow on this one.......he might have gotten the BEST OFFENSIVE TACKLE IN THE DRAFT with a 7th round pick....... That is some fine GM work there
Hazed and Amuzed Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I've said it before, Doug Whaley is our best shot at returning to glory. Many wanted to crap on him for the Byrd situation, however that's why he gets paid to put together a team an they don't.
Peter Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Seantrel has been great. The way I am looking it is that we got our 2015 first round pick this year.
ricojes Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Seantrel has been great. The way I am looking it is that we got our 2015 first round pick this year. I say the same about Kiko...Getting him back next year will be like drafting an impact player in the first round...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 He gave up that sack to WIllie Young of the Bears and I was concerned going into yesterdays game against Cameron Wake...... Then you never heard Wake's name the whole game Then Willie Young comes out and destroys the RT he is playing against last night on Sunday Night Football Doug Whaley needs to take a bow on this one.......he might have gotten the BEST OFFENSIVE TACKLE IN THE DRAFT with a 7th round pick....... That is some fine GM work there I heard his name twice. Once when the announcers mentioned how they hadn't said his name yet, and once when Seantrel shoved him into oblivion on Spiller's 47 yard run.
Jerry Jabber Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 So far, Henderson, Graham, and Dixon have been great picks/signings by Whaley. Henderson has been playing above anyone’s expectations of him. Graham has been the Bills best CB throughout two games. Dixon had a great run against the Bears last week and a blocked punt yesterday.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 So far, Henderson, Graham, and Dixon have been great picks/signings by Whaley. Henderson has been playing above anyone’s expectations of him. Graham has been the Bills best CB throughout two games. Dixon had a great run against the Bears last week and a blocked punt yesterday. I like the fact that we're back to having dedicated special teams guys. Sure, I won't be thrilled if there's an injury and we have Chris Hogan playing downs at WR but I'm still happier to have him than TJ Graham overall. Same goes for Boobie Dixon. Bryce Brown is the more promising rusher, but Dixon provides so much in the oft-forgotten third phase.
Augie Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I say the same about Kiko...Getting him back next year will be like drafting an impact player in the first round... Holy Cow! So we've gone from no first round picks to TWO! This is awesome! (I'm telling myself the same things)
Peter Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I say the same about Kiko...Getting him back next year will be like drafting an impact player in the first round... That is a very good point.
26CornerBlitz Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Kudos to Doug Whaley for the Henderson gamble.
PromoTheRobot Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I say the same about Kiko...Getting him back next year will be like drafting an impact player in the first round... Kiko may have to earn his starting job back the way Preston Brown is playing.
stevewin Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 For Henderson specifically it was less about recognizing his talent (which every team was aware of) and more about willingness to take a risk on him due to off the field concerns (if you consider a flyer on a 7th rounder a big risk)
BigBuff423 Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I really liked the move when the BILLS took Whaley as their Assistant GM, but have absolutely believed in him as the GM since he was promoted and all of the moves he's made...I certainly did, and to a lesser extent still do, have my reservations about EJ Manuel and much has been debated about whether EJ was DW's decision, or Nix's decision, or a combination of those two, but other than still having some questions about EJ, DW has been incredible for this organization. The moves, and the lack thereof as someone earlier referred to Byrd, has shown he's willing to make the difficult choices...Byrd is a good player, and I'm sure they wish they could have kept him, but good GM's, see Ozzie Newsome and Ted Thompson, know to value *POSITIONS* over players when it comes to doling out the big money...and Safety just isn't a position you over-invest in...LT, QB, MLB, DE and CB are all positions you place the greatest amount of money and value in, with some other key pieces such as Center and WR to some extent as well...but players also have to understand that you can't give everyone all the money they want, which is why football is so fantastic. There is a limit and creativity within that limit to some extent, but it produces parity and DW has done exceptionally well thus far...I hope he can continue the job he's done, b/c like many others I think he is crucial to the future of the BILLS' success.
26CornerBlitz Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Kiko may have to earn his starting job back the way Preston Brown is playing. Can't agree with that at all. Kiko is a starter as soon as he's back to full health. He's a perfect WLB in the Schwartz scheme. I believe Brown would be the starting MLB if the Bills don't sign Spikes to an extension.
John from Riverside Posted September 15, 2014 Author Posted September 15, 2014 I think the bills not signing Spikes is becoming less and less likely....... Team captain.....is huge on this defense....... Brown will have to remain the understudy for now
BigBuff423 Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 For Henderson specifically it was less about recognizing his talent (which every team was aware of) and more about willingness to take a risk on him due to off the field concerns (if you consider a flyer on a 7th rounder a big risk) Agreed, but I also think the BILLS approach has had something to do with as well. Not just the coaching, but also the approach the FO took with him when they told him, this is probably your last chance to get it right and then surrounding him with good men and professionals to help him come along and develop not only his game, but his maturity....sometimes, for someone struggling with personal issues a change in scenery is a big help and can advance their personal change all the more...all conjecture at this point, and still a long season to go and hopefully many, many more successful seasons for Henderson with the BILLS, but early signs look promising....
26CornerBlitz Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I think the bills not signing Spikes is becoming less and less likely....... Team captain.....is huge on this defense....... Brown will have to remain the understudy for now I hope you're right.
PromoTheRobot Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I think the bills not signing Spikes is becoming less and less likely....... Team captain.....is huge on this defense....... Brown will have to remain the understudy for now We should send some flowers or at least a nice card to the Pats for letting us have Brandon Spikes.
bg17 Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I think the bills not signing Spikes is becoming less and less likely....... Team captain.....is huge on this defense....... Brown will have to remain the understudy for now Brown has played 100% of snaps through two weeks. Spikes got 15 snaps yesterday. I love Spikes but I don't see a big offer in his future.
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