Kirby Jackson Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 There are a handful of players to watch in this game: OSU - Taylor Decker - OL, Vonn Bell - S, Darron Lee - LB, Michael Thomas - WR. From MSU: QB Connor Cook Jack Conklin - OL, Aaron Burbridge - WR and Shilique Calhoun - DE. With the exception of Burbridge I expect all of those guys to be gone within the 1st 2 rounds but would not at all be shocked if 1 (or even 2) wind up in a Bills uniform. We know that you love Connor Cook but I just don't see the Bills taking a QB in the 1st this year. It's a bad QB draft and they have gotten above average to good QB play. This wouldn't be the year to try to find one. I like Connor Cook, despite worrying about his arm strength in Buffalo, in December. I would be really, really, really surprised to see the Bills go QB in the 1st if the current level of play doesn't decline. I'm thinking a mid round prospect to develop (maybe the kid from Western Kentucky) and a veteran to backup Tyrod.
LeGOATski Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 We know that you love Connor Cook but I just don't see the Bills taking a QB in the 1st this year. It's a bad QB draft and they have gotten above average to good QB play. This wouldn't be the year to try to find one. I like Connor Cook, despite worrying about his arm strength in Buffalo, in December. I would be really, really, really surprised to see the Bills go QB in the 1st if the current level of play doesn't decline. I'm thinking a mid round prospect to develop (maybe the kid from Western Kentucky) and a veteran to backup Tyrod. Arm strength? That's a new one. Does he have small hands too?
Kirby Jackson Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Arm strength? That's a new one. Does he have small hands too? Cook reminds me a little of Pennington or Tannehill. He has okay arm strength but it's not easy to play in WNY late in the year without top notch arm strength IMO (again I like Cook).
thebandit27 Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 We know that you love Connor Cook but I just don't see the Bills taking a QB in the 1st this year. It's a bad QB draft and they have gotten above average to good QB play. This wouldn't be the year to try to find one. I like Connor Cook, despite worrying about his arm strength in Buffalo, in December. I would be really, really, really surprised to see the Bills go QB in the 1st if the current level of play doesn't decline. I'm thinking a mid round prospect to develop (maybe the kid from Western Kentucky) and a veteran to backup Tyrod. Yes to Doughty!
Kirby Jackson Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Yes to Doughty!He actually reminds me of Cook. You will just get better value on him.
thebandit27 Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 He actually reminds me of Cook. You will just get better value on him. Physically for sure. I like Doughty's quick decision making and downfield accuracy a bit better though. Of course, who knows how fast his decision making will be in the NFL vs C-USA?
YoloinOhio Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Any thoughts on Carson Wentz from NDSU? Hearing good things.
thebandit27 Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Any thoughts on Carson Wentz from NDSU? Hearing good things. He's big and had a very good arm. Gets the ball out fast when his first read is open. He seems to abandon plays really quickly; a one-read-and-go QB. He also seems to have short-range accuracy issues.
JohnC Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 He actually reminds me of Cook. You will just get better value on him. I agree with you that the Bills won't take a qb in the first round because they believe that TT is an adequate starter. Is he the long term answer? He will answer that question by how he plays the rest of the season. So far the signs are good (in my estimation). If you look at how this team is currently assembled it is built to win now with an acknowledgment that the qb position is a question mark, although less of a question mark because of the play of TT. I just don't see this team at its draft position finding an elite qb prospect and then immediately entrusting the qb as a starter. Doug Whaley has openly stated that he wants to get into the playoffs now. He has more than once said on WGR that he is determined to break the non-playoff barrier and then move on from there. That doesn't sound like a business plan to draft a qb in the first round and then go through the expected near term struggles of a rookie qb. Putting things in perspective what was considered as a non-consequential backup qb addition to the roster has to a great extent turned out to be a consequential addition that could dramatically affect how this franchise moves forward. Whether by luck or calculation if good fortune drops in your lap accept the benefit. It's not about how it gets done it's about that it gets done.
YoloinOhio Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Kim just threw out a #beatmichigan Kim Pegula @KimPegula 3m3 minutes ago It's game day in Happy Valley! #WeAre #BeatMichigan MPegula, Penn State and Penn State Football Edited November 21, 2015 by YoloinOhio
Kirby Jackson Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Hackenburg is awfulI couldn't like him less as a player. He isn't very good and doesn't want to play football. He couldn't get to the sidelines fast enough on 4th down.
thebandit27 Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I couldn't like him less as a player. He isn't very good and doesn't want to play football. He couldn't get to the sidelines fast enough on 4th down. Basically
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 @RQUINN619 Michigan State vs Ohio State has some prospects that the #Bills likely have interest in
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 Connor Cook isn't playing Lingering shoulder injury from last week.
YoloinOhio Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Lingering shoulder injury from last week. he ended up a game time decision but said he was fine all week. Called a reporter a dbag for having the audacity to ask about his shoulder. Couldn't throw with any zip in warm ups.
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 @RQUINN619 Potential #Bills targets to watch in the afternoon slate Updated doc of schools #Bills scouts went to games/practices w/ prospects. Added times attended,keys for fit/talent https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cZG-Boog_uJU_s4ILHFe94WixxQu8NMBem4bnMjcTzw/edit?usp=sharing
26CornerBlitz Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 @NFL_CFB MSU QB Connor Cook doesn't start vs. OSU. MSU spokesman says he's available if needed --> http://bit.ly/1X5dY3J
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