norton20 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 This is a really interesting read (at least to me) on how the Pats rate players coming out and who fits as a potentially immediate starter on both offense and defense this year. I particularly agree with the reasoning for Belichick's trade down philosophy: https://theringer.com/2017-nfl-draft-top-prospects-leonard-fournette-deshaun-watson-302c5ae6434c
billieve420 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Wouldn't mind either OJ howard or Hassan Reddick and both might be available when we draft. I think Howard will open things both in the running and passing game. If we are going offense I think OJ Howard would be better option than either Mike Williams/Corey Davis. Now if we trade back Reddick or one of the 2 WRs would be my choice then with some consideration to O-line. I am still hoping one of the safeties drop which is a long shot. Safeties are more important in a zone scheme vs corners. Adams or Hooker would be a perfect fit but no way they are dropping to us unless we trade up.
Captain Murica Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Wouldn't mind either OJ howard or Hassan Reddick and both might be available when we draft. I think Howard will open things both in the running and passing game. If we are going offense I think OJ Howard would be better option than either Mike Williams/Corey Davis. Now if we trade back Reddick or one of the 2 WRs would be my choice then with some consideration to O-line. I am still hoping one of the safeties drop which is a long shot. Safeties are more important in a zone scheme vs corners. Adams or Hooker would be a perfect fit but no way they are dropping to us unless we trade up. Favorite player in the entire draft.
norton20 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Really enjoyed that read! I did too. . One of the more interesting draft pieces I've read actually. That system makes so much sense to me. I also was interested in Lombardi's take on this years class and his failure with Mingo. Edited April 24, 2017 by norton20
JohnC Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 This is a really interesting read (at least to me) on how the Pats rate players coming out and who fits as a potentially immediate starter on both offense and defense this year. I particularly agree with the reasoning for Belichick's trade down philosophy: https://theringer.com/2017-nfl-draft-top-prospects-leonard-fournette-deshaun-watson-302c5ae6434c This was a fantastic link. Thank you for it. There are organizations that think like chess players and there are organizations that are checker players. The Patriots and Belichick are way ahead of the curve. After reading the commentary on Watson I got fired up. If the Bills pass on him if he is available I will walk away in disgust. When will this backwater enter the modern era? Instead of patching holes why not start by building a foundation?
ndirish1978 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks so much for that article, it was awesome
The BLUES Brothers Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Great article that was steeped in experience - can't wait to see one (or 2?) in a Bills uniform!
dave mcbride Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 This was a fantastic link. Thank you for it. There are organizations that think like chess players and there are organizations that are checker players. The Patriots and Belichick are way ahead of the curve. After reading the commentary on Watson I got fired up. If the Bills pass on him if he is available I will walk away in disgust. When will this backwater enter the modern era? Instead of patching holes why not start by building a foundation? I will not be shocked at all if the Bills take a QB.
JohnC Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 I will not be shocked at all if the Bills take a QB. I will be shocked if the Bills take a qb. I really believed that Whaley was ready to take the plunge on selecting a qb when he made it clear that he wanted to cut the chord with TT. What changed the situation is that I believe that McDermott is more empowered and his inclination is toward the defensive side of the ball. When I read Lombardi's thoughts on Watson I was more resolute on the importance of taking a qb in the first round. But the reality is our backwater franchise's instincts lean toward the patchwork mind-set. If the Bills select Watson in the first round I will be exuberant. If the Bills make their standard uninspiring and unimaginative pick I will be morose.
billz4life820 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 OJ Howard is who I have wanted all along.... helps the run and pass game
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Calls Howard "A rich man's Tyler Eifert". Wow That's his best case outcome, not necessarily what he expects.
CNY315 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) That's his best case outcome, not necessarily what he expects. I understand that. Edited April 24, 2017 by CNY315
Domdab99 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Great article...I'd love if the Bills had the balls to pick OJ Howard at 10.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 I understand that. Okay. Off topic, but I just saw your sig and laughed out loud in my office. Well done.
CNY315 Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Okay. Off topic, but I just saw your sig and laughed out loud in my office. Well done.
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