FLFan Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) A couple of points: 1. I am not sure what people did not understand about "best player available" but Whaley has been saying this for quite some time. No position selected should have been a surprise. 2. As far as DB is concerned, it is questionable whether they will be able to retain Gilmore after next year, McKelvin is also closer to the end than the beginning and expensive, and Graham is at the tail end of his career. Despite everyone's love of Robey, and I get it, he is not a starting CB in this league, not even a number 3. Cockerel is filler. Yes, the Bills need a good DB to groom. 3. I know nothing of this player, which I am certain is the same level of knowledge of virtually every other poster here. Excuse me, but I defer to the people who do this for a living. 4. Nor sure what people were expecting at pick 50 - hot sex? I think this does fill a need. We will see if he can play. Edited May 2, 2015 by MDFan
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Doug Whaley: "He Was The Highest Rated Player" (2:16) GM Doug Whaley discusses the thought process behind the Bills' 2nd round selection Ron Darby and the traits that made him appealing.
FireChan Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Ok...I realized I'm a bit annoyed at the moment, so apologies to anyone who caught the wrong end of my vitriol. I just don't like this pick, and I'm normally the guy that can Viktor Frankl nearly any draft choice. I want to hear why.
Lurker Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I want to hear why. "The Bills are already pretty stacked at corner. They have Leodis McKelvin and Stephon Gilmore. Darby is a quick-footed, fiesty corner. However, he has struggled to find the football with his back to the quarterback." -- Mike Mayock SOURCES TELL US "I worry about his toughness against the run. He's just fine in coverage, but he will have teams running at him every chance they get until he proves he's willing to step up and be tough." -- ACC assistant coach Edited May 2, 2015 by Lurker
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 I honestly think that this is one of those situations where no one on the board knows anything about the player (myself included). My suggestion is not to pontificate unless you have a remotely educated opinion. this is me. The more I look into it the more I like it. He fits what Rex wants to do. I definitely overreacted. We still have more picks to fill needs.
jimmy10 Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Didn't Whaley get the same **** when he drafted Kiko....lets just say he Forgets more football than most of you will ever know. Relax people. Ask and ye shall receive: "Keiko Alonzo yet other higher rated guys on the board looks like a panic and a reach." http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/157800-rd-2-pick-46-lb-kiko-alonso-oregon/?hl=kiko
Major Mud Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I love reading the opinions of the astute talent evaluators. No matter what, the masses will never be happy. I actually watched this kid play, and believe they got good value at the 50th pick...so sorry he wasn't sexy enough for all the Mel Kiper Juniors on this board. Sheesh. Edited May 2, 2015 by chiefbigtalljoe
Agent 91 Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) <p> ESPN on Darby: What he brings: He's something of a risk due to some off-field issues and his questionable awareness in zone coverage and habit for guessing too much in man coverage. But he has the fluidity and top-end speed to turn and run with the fastest receivers -- his movement skills remind us of Janoris Jenkins. How he fits: Darby has one of best pure cover skills in this year's cornerback class and is a strong fit within Dennis Thurman's press-man scheme. Darby has the mirror skills to hold up on an island, which is exactly what Rex Ryan wants in order to execute the heavy amount of blitz packages he traditionally dials up. Very encouraging! I really wanted Janoris Jenkins and any receiver with mirror skills is a plus. We haven't had that since Jabari Greer but we really couldn't find a trade down buddy Edited May 2, 2015 by Agent 91
Bad Things Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 I'll give them the benefit of the doubt considering the defensive minds on this team and the talent evaluators we have...+1
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Round 3 - Daryl Williams G Oklahoma Imo That would make me pretty happy.
Lurker Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Round 3 - Daryl Williams G Oklahoma Imo That would be a very good pick. Edited May 2, 2015 by Lurker
Agent 91 Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) QB's avoided him. That's a good sign for how Rex likes to play. I'm gonna get flamed but what if he actually became that shut down guy everyone wants Gilmore to be Edited May 2, 2015 by Agent 91
NeverOutNick Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 DB's are never a popular pick, but you need a ton of em. Agreed. Better than a wasted QB pick. I like TE Walford later and of course we should get some competition at guard
thebandit27 Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Round 3 - Daryl Williams G Oklahoma Imo Please be right...I freaking love Daryl Williams as a guard and emergency tackle
Deranged Rhino Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Please be right...I freaking love Daryl Williams as a guard and emergency tackle Agreed.
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