billsgpr88 Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 I think everyone was expecting big things out of the kid last year before the acl tear, but I haven't heard anything about him. I did hear McDermott justify his place behind Preston Brown, but I haven't got to actually see him play. Any observations?
MAJBobby Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 Like an athleticly challenged but good instincts MLB playing in a scheme that doesnt fit him
K D Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 He looks good standing on the sidelines. If he makes the team that's the only way you will see him this year
Lafromboise Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 i thought his coverge was good and he was aware. that third and long the eagles converted reggie was right there to make the interception. he just needs to learn to turn his head around and i think he will. made a nice stop on fourth and iinches. i dont think his tackling will be an issue this year. well built to.
MAJBobby Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 i thought his coverge was good and he was aware. that third and long the eagles converted reggie was right there to make the interception. he just needs to learn to turn his head around and i think he will. made a nice stop on fourth and iinches. i dont think his tackling will be an issue this year. well built to. He didnt have anyway to make a play because his head was down in full sprint just to get his depth. That is an athletic issue
HappyDays Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 Like a below average 3-4 MLB. I don't see him here for very long. I can't see a team trading more than a 5th rounder for him.
John from Riverside Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 I think he makes the team but its a red shirt year for him.... Just dont like the idea of giving away high pick players given his injury situation......
likei've Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 He looked lights out in training camp in Rex's scheme. He's just not a fit for this D. It's no ones fault really, we just can't use him for what we want to do. I really dislike the idea of trading him to the Chiefs though. He'd fit in that D and you just don't contribute in any way to making a team whose first round pick you own better. Unless they offered sick compensation, which they won't.
Lafromboise Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) He didnt have anyway to make a play because his head was down in full sprint just to get his depth. That is an athletic issue if he turned his head at the last second he would of made a play. im trying to find the play right now to see if im wrong. his coverage near the line was good also. he kept the play in front of him. i honestly dont see a problem. Edited August 18, 2017 by Lafromboise
rodneykm Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 I think he makes the team but its a red shirt year for him.... Just dont like the idea of giving away high pick players given his injury situation...... I can see this unless someone offers a decent pick for him...which is unlikely.
thurst44 Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) He didnt have anyway to make a play because his head was down in full sprint just to get his depth. That is an athletic issue They also were mostly not running or throwing towards him when he was in the game, as far as I could see, and mostly he appeared to be dropping into coverage (and for what it's worth, they weren't picking on him). There was one 20 yard (or so) pass thrown over his coverage, and he had the nifty stop behind the line on a run on 4th & inches. I'm curious to hear what Cover1 and the people who analyze the film say. Interesting thing to keep in mind: the last drive (where the Eagles scored), he was not on the field and it was one of the few changes from the earlier drives. Edited August 18, 2017 by thurst44
Luka Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 I think he looked alright. He certainly plays the run well. Pass coverage is obviously somewhat suspect but there aren't many MLBs in the league that can consistently cover tight ends.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 As someone with no agenda or opinion... I can objectively says he's has a few nice plays in isolation with the 2s and 3s, but he's not looking like an impact player. Might even be a bubble guy.
billsfan89 Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 I think the team might be better off "Redshirting" him this season unless they get a good offer for him (I think you have to consider trading him for a 4th round pick and you would have to do it for a 3rd rounder which I don't think you would get offered.) But he is about a little over a year removed from a major ACL surgery. Let him learn the defensive system for a year and have him ride the bench. Right now he just seems to lack the speed to have enough range in the system. But maybe he just needs some more time to recover from his injury? Not everyone has the same time table to return at full strength. He is good enough to be a backup esp on early downs and running situations. Keep him as decent depth and see if he can return to form next year. I think it is possible he might just have lost a little due to injury or isn't a fit for the system. That's why I think if a 4th round pick or higher is offered you take it. But why sell low if you don't need to?
cba fan Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 Keep him. By the time he is entering his prime the Bills will be back to a 3-4 D. Plan for the future yes Beanes?
Mark Vader Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 He looks alright, nothing spectacular. I agree with "redshirting" him this year. Let him grow, and see what happens.
mjt328 Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 If he doesn't fit the scheme, the Bills need to trade him now. Maybe they can get a player from another team that is underachieving in the wrong system. Maybe they can get lucky and land another mid-round pick. I'm coming to grips that 2017 is a total lost cause. At one point, I was holding out slim hope for a wild card. But after trading away Sammy Watkins and watching Tyrod Taylor struggle to adapt in the new scheme, I realize this team is (or will soon be) in full rebuild mode. Every snap/roster spot used on someone like Reggie Ragland is a waste, because it could be used on a player who fits better.
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