YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) In Around The NFL's "Making the Leap" series, we spotlight emerging players to keep an eye on in 2016. Whether rising from no-namer to quality starter or vaulting from standout to superstar, each of these individuals is poised to break through in the coming campaign. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000673504/article/making-the-leap-bills-cb-ronald-darby?campaign=Twitter_atn The NFL is a sink-or-swim league. Buffalo Bills corner Ronald Darby swam from Day 1 of his pro career last season, like a shark fully comfortable in the deep, dark NFL waters. Edited July 8, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Darby was the steal of the draft last year. The Bills may choose to let Gilmore walk because of this kid. I hate that thought but wow did this kid play last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Biggest 2015 surprise for me (over TT) by a long shot. I believe I started a thread right before the season which basically called him the weak link on the defense. What a kneejerk I am. (I also didn't think Von Miller would be a dominant pro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Biggest 2015 surprise for me (over TT) by a long shot. I believe I started a thread right before the season which basically called him the weak link on the defense. What a kneejerk I am. Well, there you have it. Right from the horses mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Interesting how bad Darby looked in preseason compared to how good he looked when it counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Interesting how bad Darby looked in preseason compared to how good he looked when it counted.baptism by fire in the preseason. It was good coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 If Darby had a couple more INTs, he wouldn't be here. But it is true that he had balls hit him in the hands. Both of our CBs struggle there. That highlight video doesn't do him justice either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 baptism by fire in the preseason. It was good coaching. Henderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Hendersonyet surprisingly still unemployed. Wonder what the full story is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 yet surprisingly still unemployed. Wonder what the full story is there. Indeed Yolo. Last i heard much like Pepper Johnson he had aspirations. perhaps the opportunity has yet to present itself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 yet surprisingly still unemployed. Wonder what the full story is there. issue appears to be communications; they brought in people who they think will communicate Rex's complicated concepts to some players who should be earning GEDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Biggest 2015 surprise for me (over TT) by a long shot. I believe I started a thread right before the season which basically called him the weak link on the defense. What a kneejerk I am. (I also didn't think Von Miller would be a dominant pro) After those preseason games I thought luck and the Colts were going to tear him up. Nooooot exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Darby was the steal of the draft last year. The Bills may choose to let Gilmore walk because of this kid. I hate that thought but wow did this kid play last year. BB - I've heard others make that connection, but we need three very good CB's as 60-65% of plays are in the nickel. Rex's scheme especially relies on man to man coverage and is really a back heavy team vs. front 7. These are just negotiations with Gillmore. Rex won't let Doug let Gillmore out the door. They'll have the money next year, and probably could even ink a deal this summer. We don't know what's going on behind closed doors. As far as Darby, he's exactly what we needed in last year's draft. I can see us signing Gillmore, and next year focusing highly on a top safety. With Aaron Williams coming back healthy, and this year's draft, we should see a step forward in the defense. Then again, I have been drinking a lot of kook-aid this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 After those preseason games I thought luck and the Colts were going to tear him up. Nooooot exactly You weren't the only one !! BB - I've heard others make that connection, but we need three very good CB's as 60-65% of plays are in the nickel. Rex's scheme especially relies on man to man coverage and is really a back heavy team vs. front 7. These are just negotiations with Gillmore. Rex won't let Doug let Gillmore out the door. They'll have the money next year, and probably could even ink a deal this summer. We don't know what's going on behind closed doors. As far as Darby, he's exactly what we needed in last year's draft. I can see us signing Gillmore, and next year focusing highly on a top safety. With Aaron Williams coming back healthy, and this year's draft, we should see a step forward in the defense. Then again, I have been drinking a lot of kook-aid this summer. Nothing wrong with some ice cooled Koolaid during the hot days of summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Interesting that Vic lists Darby as one of the 5 players other teams would snatch up (rather than Gilmore). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I would want to see him do it twice, before considering Gilmore expendable. McKelvin was good in 2013, but regressed in the next two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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