I'm Spartacus Posted November 9, 2017 Posted November 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Anthony Johnson is from rock hill SC Joe Licata didn't go to joes he went to Williamsville south You are correct, and I stand corrected.
Buffalo716 Posted November 9, 2017 Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, I'm Spartacus said: You are correct, and I stand corrected. Kid was a stud in WNY he went to some of my camps back in the day that I helped run and he had a huge arm hes the varsity coach at timon now Edited November 9, 2017 by Buffalo716
apuszczalowski Posted November 9, 2017 Posted November 9, 2017 1 hour ago, CodeMonkey said: Yes it should ... in the later rounds. Taking a flier on a local kid is fantastic marketing. And with attendance and ratings dropping and fewer kids playing the game, the teams need all the feel good marketing they can get. It's great for marketing, but unless the player fits your team or is some can't miss prospect it should be the last thing you use to make your choice.
The Wiz Posted November 9, 2017 Posted November 9, 2017 Having deers in your backyard is apparently a plus.
SinceThe70s Posted November 9, 2017 Posted November 9, 2017 I think its more of a factor for established players later in their careers. Lechler (yeah I know, a punter) did it after years with Oakland and Marshawn did it coming back to his home town after semi-retirement. I think a player coming off his rookie contract is looking for the dollars first and home town second.
Nick the Greek Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 What did Jerry Hughes say when asked about giving the Bills a "hometown discount"? Yep, there's your answer. But seriously, take the best guys out there, not local guys. The best players are all from Florida or California. We'd get destroyed putting the WNY all stars out there.
jr1 Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 draft the best player that plays the positions you're weakest at
Kelly the Dog Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Idandria said: What did Jerry Hughes say when asked about giving the Bills a "hometown discount"? Yep, there's your answer. But seriously, take the best guys out there, not local guys. The best players are all from Florida or California. We'd get destroyed putting the WNY all stars out there. And then of course, Hughes gave the Bills a hometown discount. He didn't go to FA, signed here and surely would have made more money on open market.
CodeMonkey Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 On 11/9/2017 at 2:05 PM, apuszczalowski said: It's great for marketing, but unless the player fits your team or is some can't miss prospect it should be the last thing you use to make your choice. That's why I said in the later rounds.
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