JerseyBills Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Think this is the best draft in a long time.I feel you !I don't remember being this excited/optimistic in our picks in quite a while. Although I did love our first 3 picks last year. As for Zay, he is a really good WR that I feel will be another instant starter. When you watch his tape, he is a beast over the middle, no fear in making the catch and getting popped. Hes Not super fast but he is super dependable, hands are great and he has a knack for getting a few extra yards. I see him as a chain mover and he brings a different type of WR to that group. A tall , dependable, possession type WR that is willing and able to exploit the middle of the field. And he's another McDermott type. Leader, competitor, got his head on straight. Great first 2 picks and we have that 2018 1st Rd pick in the stash! It's fun watching his highlights. He really has skills. Definitely has great hands - reminds me of Larry Fitz that way. Interesting comparison. I can totally see some Fitz in him as he gets coached up. The dude catches EVERYTHING, even in crowded areas, Zay is going to go all out to make that play, his dependability is really pretty amazing. I can see him as a real chain mover. I hope # 14 can stay on the field because both these guys can consistently win in single coverage
mattt9998 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Love how he used the royal "We" for himself - he thinks he is the King of the Bills. He is the king in Buffalo right now.... only Jack Eichel wanting him gone could change that.
JerseyBills Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 The more I watch and read about him. Two words come to mind - Chain Mover One of the offenses biggest issues was staying on the field and this kid can come in day 1 and improve our first down percentage 6 drops out of 164 targets. Has great instincts and will gladly work the middle of the field. At 6'2 he can use some more meat on them bones but he should be an immediate contributor..
JerseyBills Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 None of these clown analysts are putting their name to this but I'm telling you, we might just have gotten the best WR in this entire draft. This guy reminds me so much of AJ Green when he came out of college. Tim- Can't lie, I was thinking AJ while watching his highlights. Amari Cooper also came to mind. I keep reading he lacks speed but I keep seeing him get behind defenses. Either way, liking the pick. We got the best hands receiver in the draft, no two ways about it! Tim- That's a Fact.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Can't lie, I was thinking AJ while watching his highlights. Amari Cooper also came to mind. I keep reading he lacks speed but I keep seeing him get behind defenses. Either way, liking the pick. 40 speed is very deceiving a lot of the time. It really makes no sense they even let these guys run on tracks without pads on. I can never really remember Andre Reed getting caught from behind. Acceleration is not pure speed but it's often the difference in a game. Zay is plenty fast.
JerseyBills Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 40 speed is very deceiving a lot of the time. It really makes no sense they even let these guys run on tracks without pads on. I can never really remember Andre Reed getting caught from behind. Acceleration is not pure speed but it's often the difference in a game. Zay is plenty fast.They may be right about the speed but I think the better term would be quick. He just looks like he has quicker hands and feet then the dbs covering him. I'll say it again - he's going to be a 1st down machine
CaliBills92 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 They may be right about the speed but I think the better term would be quick. He just looks like he has quicker hands and feet then the dbs covering him. I'll say it again - he's going to be a 1st down machine The problem that you don't seem to be paying attention to is we have Tyrod at QB. Tyrod is scared to throw to receivers that aren't wide open and he doesn't throw his receivers open or throw before they make their cut like good QB's are supposed to. Now we have a WR with great hands but by all evaluations struggles to get any separation in college and in the pros it will be even harder. Now add the fact we have a QB who refuses to throw to someone like that and we will likely see or get very little out of him at least while Tyrod is QB.
JerseyBills Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 The problem that you don't seem to be paying attention to is we have Tyrod at QB. Tyrod is scared to throw to receivers that aren't wide open and he doesn't throw his receivers open or throw before they make their cut like good QB's are supposed to. Now we have a WR with great hands but by all evaluations struggles to get any separation in college and in the pros it will be even harder. Now add the fact we have a QB who refuses to throw to someone like that and we will likely see or get very little out of him at least while Tyrod is QB. I've seen plenty video of him finding the soft spot in the zone, and consistently making catches even with defenders closing in. I agree Taylor lacks anticipation while throwing but I think Jones actually game helps Taylor. You can throw to him in traffic, underneath, over the middle and he makes plays even if he's not wide open, beating out defenders with better instincts and quick, reliable hands. I see him being a 1st down machine
John from Riverside Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 The problem that you don't seem to be paying attention to is we have Tyrod at QB. Tyrod is scared to throw to receivers that aren't wide open and he doesn't throw his receivers open or throw before they make their cut like good QB's are supposed to. Now we have a WR with great hands but by all evaluations struggles to get any separation in college and in the pros it will be even harder. Now add the fact we have a QB who refuses to throw to someone like that and we will likely see or get very little out of him at least while Tyrod is QB. So your arguement is that Tyrod does not play better when he is targets are not better? The numbers do not support your arguement
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 I have seen several attempts to compare Jones to other recievers. I am hoping we just drafted the new Andre Reed.
Dr. Who Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 I have seen several attempts to compare Jones to other recievers. I am hoping we just drafted the new Andre Reed. Me, too. Now all we need is the new Jim Kelly.
jeffismagic Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Pretty cool segment where people argue about Zay Jones. NSFW language. Edited April 30, 2017 by jeffismagic
r00tabaga Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Me too. I live right up the road from St.John Fisher and I can't wait for camp! Should be fun watching the young QBs fight for 1-2 spots.
Augie Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Me too. I live right up the road from St.John Fisher and I can't wait for camp! Should be fun watching the young QBs fight for 1-2 spots. Probably more like 3rd guy on the roster spot? Practice squad? Yes, it will be interesting!
BillsFan17 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Me too. I live right up the road from St.John Fisher and I can't wait for camp! Should be fun watching the young QBs fight for 1-2 spots. Ultimately, I think Taylor is going to be the starter. I don't think McDermott pulled to keep him if he wasn't going to be their starter, baring some sort of weird circumstance. I do think that the backup position is more up for grabs than most people think. If everyone stays healthy, no reason to believe there aren't enough pass catchers for these guys to succeed.
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