BillsFan2313 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 What's a "looser?" Is that another word for Cheektowagan? hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I am good with OJ at 10, but prefer we trade down, multiple times if we could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Corey Davis- if he is there at ten its a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Just when I finally get comfortable with the idea of Howard at 10, McShay releases a mock putting him at 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Just when I finally get comfortable with the idea of Howard at 10, McShay releases a mock putting him at 4. He'd help Bortles for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Just when I finally get comfortable with the idea of Howard at 10, McShay releases a mock putting him at 4. yep, I thought so too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 If Howard is Available at 10 trade down. Raiders and Seahawks looking for a TE. You could trade the 10th pick for 24th and 56th pick this year and a 2nd round pick in 2018. I believe Raiders would do it as they feel they are close to a Superbowl contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 He'd help Bortles for sure. At 6' 6" Howard would also help the 6' 1" Tyrod Taylor who has problems locating his playmakers on the football field. Big targets help small QB's IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Could me in. Him or secondary or WR in this draft, all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I went from against this to for it. My original reasons for not being for this: 1. Never a fan of taking a player high who needs an explanation to why his numbers were not what you would expect from an Elite Talent. 2. We have Clay, so TE isn't a big hole or glaring need. 3. Elite prospects at 10 that fill holes we don't even have starters at like S, CB and WR opposite Sammy. 4. TE value can be found all over the draft and even in UDFA rookies as none of the top TE's except Olsen were first round picks, and all the previous elite TE prospects that went first round since Olsen had not lived up to the hype. Why I flipped: 1. Poster made a good point about TE usage in college and why numbers are often not over the top or consistent from that position, which is accurate. 2. His combine was insane. 3. He is a big playmaking target who creates matchup problems. Him, Sammy, and Clay would be a fit to cover, so could have a similar impact or even more than a WR opposite Sammy. 4. We signed some promising help at WR in FA. All that being said, I still prefer an Elite prospect on D or at WR over OJ if we stay at 10 simply because those are still bigger needs overall. But I would be just fine if they did take Howard at 10. However, if they truly want OJ, then trading down would be appealing and adding more assets in this draft would be great. However, the reality is that OJ will be in play high in this draft and could go before or just after our pick (probably after), so we may not be able to get him if we trade back and taking him at 10 may be the only real way to get him. He will certainly go top 20, and has a real good shot to go top 15 and might surprise and go top 10. So if you want him bad, how far do you trade back and risk him going before that pick? In other words, there better be multiple candidates you love in the range you trade back to because he very well may not make it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 After years of watching offensive talent underutilized at osu and then becoming much more productive in the NFL, for a number of reasons, I'll never use low production as a reason to downgrade a player. A lot has to do with the system, the QB, the coaching and the amount of surrounding talented big time recruits that the coaches feel obligated to get the ball to. NFL traits and game film rule the evaluation. Apparently he was always where he was supposed to be, blocking, never pouted for not getting the ball, and when called upon to make a big play he made it. That's the bottom line for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I went from against this to for it. My original reasons for not being for this: 1. Never a fan of taking a player high who needs an explanation to why his numbers were not what you would expect from an Elite Talent. 2. We have Clay, so TE isn't a big hole or glaring need. 3. Elite prospects at 10 that fill holes we don't even have starters at like S, CB and WR opposite Sammy. 4. TE value can be found all over the draft and even in UDFA rookies as none of the top TE's except Olsen were first round picks, and all the previous elite TE prospects that went first round since Olsen had not lived up to the hype. Why I flipped: 1. Poster made a good point about TE usage in college and why numbers are often not over the top or consistent from that position, which is accurate. 2. His combine was insane. 3. He is a big playmaking target who creates matchup problems. Him, Sammy, and Clay would be a fit to cover, so could have a similar impact or even more than a WR opposite Sammy. 4. We signed some promising help at WR in FA. All that being said, I still prefer an Elite prospect on D or at WR over OJ if we stay at 10 simply because those are still bigger needs overall. But I would be just fine if they did take Howard at 10. However, if they truly want OJ, then trading down would be appealing and adding more assets in this draft would be great. However, the reality is that OJ will be in play high in this draft and could go before or just after our pick (probably after), so we may not be able to get him if we trade back and taking him at 10 may be the only real way to get him. He will certainly go top 20, and has a real good shot to go top 15 and might surprise and go top 10. So if you want him bad, how far do you trade back and risk him going before that pick? In other words, there better be multiple candidates you love in the range you trade back to because he very well may not make it there. I've evolved to more or less the same position from the same starting point. Either OJ or either of the top WR picks do the same thing - give Tryhard another target. I think OJ does more than that now, and having watched him at Alabama, he was a leader on the field, the Bills could use a few more guys who expect to win, and who help get the most out of each player After years of watching offensive talent underutilized at osu and then becoming much more productive in the NFL, for a number of reasons, I'll never use low production as a reason to downgrade a player. A lot has to do with the system, the QB, the coaching and the amount of surrounding talented big time recruits that the coaches feel obligated to get the ball to. NFL traits and game film rule the evaluation. Apparently he was always where he was supposed to be, blocking, never pouted for not getting the ball, and when called upon to make a big play he made it. That's the bottom line for me. He made a ton of big plays, and played big in big games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 The is 6-6 and faster than mw and cd. He is the wr we need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Btw in the Sirius mock draft today, Kirwin has the Jets taking OJ and the Bills drafting the corner from Ohio State. Wow would that suck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 If Howard is Available at 10 trade down. Raiders and Seahawks looking for a TE. You could trade the 10th pick for 24th and 56th pick this year and a 2nd round pick in 2018. I believe Raiders would do it as they feel they are close to a Superbowl contender. Why would the bills do that if Howard is a special player? We need playmakers on this team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Why would the bills do that if Howard is a special player? We need playmakers on this team ....but the Clay deal overloads the TE investment and you're stuck.....how would you rate Howard vs Gresham or Ebron, both 1st rounders (21st and 10th) and would you invest MORE in TE spot?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 ....but the Clay deal overloads the TE investment and you're stuck.....how would you rate Howard vs Gresham or Ebron, both 1st rounders (21st and 10th) and would you invest MORE in TE spot?.... Thats my personal biggest road block on Howard too, having Clay already here and big investment in him. However, if I am not mistaken, isnt Clay a FA next year or we can get out of the contract or something? I feel like this is the final year we are really tied to him, but I could be wrong. Assume I am right on that, then Howard could come in as part as duel threat attack with Clay this year and then replace him and get Clay off our books next year and free up cap space. But again, not positive about Clays deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thats my personal biggest road block on Howard too, having Clay already here and big investment in him. However, if I am not mistaken, isnt Clay a FA next year or we can get out of the contract or something? I feel like this is the final year we are really tied to him, but I could be wrong. Assume I am right on that, then Howard could come in as part as duel threat attack with Clay this year and then replace him and get Clay off our books next year and free up cap space. But again, not positive about Clays deal. ...I believe the is a $9 mil cap hit in 2018.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWins Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Does not make sense to me. Too much money tied up with Clay and too many other needs. Whaley supposedly was going to take Ebron is he did not trade up to get Watkins. That would have been a mistake. Trading up to get Watkins WAS THE MISTAKE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Trading up to get Watkins WAS THE MISTAKE.... ...so now picking a WR or TE at #10 is okay because these guys now come with a warranty?......and you mean to tell me Whaley's crystal bawls could NOT forecast Sammy getting dinged?...man needs a transplant.......the fickle get fickler.....good Lord............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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