Estro Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 He looks slow, like 4.65 slow, so I'd expect him to be there in the middle rounds.
sjjr Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Freeman would be a great fit in the middle rounds. Other guys that might fit: Josh Adams (ND) N.Chubb (UGA) D.Richard (Ariz St) R.Penny (SDSU) It looks like Michel will be gone in the first 50 picks and that's too high for the Bills to select a RB this draft.
NewEra Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 10 hours ago, NewDayBills said: There are other guys I'd prefer at 21 and 22. I really want Taven Bryan, Christian Kirk, Vita Vea, any of the top 5 QBs. If the board fell a certain way, I do think Guice would not disappoint. While I REALLY don’t think drafting a WR in the first isna smart idea, I really do love Kirk. Vea is the most no brainer pick other than QB. If he’s there at 21 and we’re selecting (21 and 22), he needs to be taken with one of those two picks
njbuff Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 11 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Again probably a second round pick... i want to identify a 3rd round pick and back... i don't believe we can take a RB top 2 rounds... way too many holes RB number two is one of the biggest weaknesses on the roster and none of us should complain if the Bills decided to tackle this issue high in the draft. It's THAT big of a weakness.
GreggTX Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I could see us taking a big back like Ballage on day 3 to replace Tolbert, but no depth picks on days 1 or 2 are likely IMO. James Starks would be a solid depth guy too.
WideRightRevenge Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Rashaad Penny Please Or Kallen Ballage .. he hammered people in the Senior Bowl
BigBuff423 Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Presuming he received a Combine invite, it would be interesting to see what he runs at the Combine as far as 20 & 40 yard time. He's a strong runner, has some nice shiftiness to his game, but looks a bit slow in terms of that straight speed. At this point I think a 3rd is at least a round too high for him. If he runs a fast 40 time, or even a great 20 split, he could find himself in the top of the 4th, but given the absolute beast of a Draft this one is for RBs, I think 5th is probably where he belongs. JMO of course.
Steptide Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 The bills should pass on qb and draft 2 running backs with pick 21 and 22. This would be the smart thing to do because the bills rarely make moves for running backs. In all seriousness, I hope I never have to hear about the bills drafting a qb high in the draft ever again. Lynch, spiller, Mccoy (not drafted but a big trade). I'm perfectly fine with cadet as McCoy's backup. Please buffalo do not waste a draft pick on a running back
DCOrange Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) It seems like Rashad Penny is getting a lot of sleeper hype, but something about him just seems off to me. He seems kinda stiff when he runs or something. I just have a bad feeling he isn't going to be more than a "he'll get whatever yards the line blocks for him" type of guy. If we're talking Day 3 guys, I already mentioned Martez Carter and Nyheim Hines, but Mark Walton is another guy I like. 8 hours ago, yungmack said: You wouldn't take him unless you were replacing Shady but I really like Ronald Jones. Outside of Saquon, he's easily my favorite RB in this class Edited February 16, 2018 by DCOrange
PaattMaann Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I want to really like Rashaad Penny as a 3rd round pick...BUT, who the hell has he played against? Toughest competition this season was Stanford and its not even close. Watch any game film/highlight reel and its mostly him running around untouched or breaking one arm tackle. This is loads different than what he will see in the NFL....but, I guess thats why he might be available in the 3rd/4th round and not a 1st/2nd rounder... I want to draft a RB, but I also want us to be active in FA to have at least two other legitimate backs in case Shady gets hurt and/or to spell him more frequently. The FA back doesnt need to be a world beater, but competency is required. Some FA: Rex Burkhead (probably resigned by NE) Dion Lewis (can NE afford both of these guys?) Damien Williams Orleans Darkwa Carlos Hyde Travaris Cadet (bring him back maybe) *I would guess whatever rookie RB we draft will have to contribute on special teams as well....Penny certainly does that with returning punts/kicks
The Now Moment Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) I'm sorry but with the condition that our offensive line is in right now...offensive line comes before running back. We can pick up a 4-5 round guy maybe but in my opinion that's as high as we go with so many more pressing needs. That being said, this class is so deep someone has to fall. Barkley, Guice, Jones, Kerryon Johnson, Chubb, Freeman, Wadley, Adams, Scarbrough, Pettway, Carter, Penny, and an underrated Nyheim Hines. I like Hines out of NC State. He is fast and has some cut ability but could really learn from Mccoy. However, I think we will be looking for a bigger back, someone that can change the pace. Tolbert had a game or two that he was good. There's just too many to choose from right now not knowing who'd be there and who falls into our lap. There's big talented classes at the interior OL, RB, DT, QB and LB...just what the doctor ordered. Edited February 16, 2018 by Buffalo30 1
FeelingOnYouboty Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I can see the Carolina boys liking Royce Freeman because he reminds me of Jonathan Stewart but the guy I really want is Jaylen Samuels from NCST. He's a RB/FB/HB/WR/TE all rolled into one. Has a knack for the endzone and makes ridiculous catches from the slot and out the backfield. I can totally see the Patriots targeting him in the 2nd and 3rd and turning him into a stud. Other guys I like are Mark Walton and Rashaad Penny.
BillsFan130 Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 13 hours ago, NewEra said: But do you really want to spend a 1st or 2nd rd pick on a RB in a good RB class? I really like him too, as well as many backs in this draft. I would just prefer to draft one in rd 3 or later. If we trade up for a QB, I probably wouldn’t draft one at all. There will be someone sufficient in FA. In truth we have 2 pieces of our front 7 in place (Hughes and Milano). One has a big contract and could be dealt while the other is promising yet still unproven. The other 5 spots on the line need to be filled before we draft a backup RB I hear ya and I agree with not wanting to spend the pick in rd 1 or 2 on a rb. I agree 100 percent. Bills have so many holes on this team and RB is not one of them yet. I hope they don’t touch one until the 4th
DallasMac Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, FeelingOnYouboty said: I can see the Carolina boys liking Royce Freeman because he reminds me of Jonathan Stewart but the guy I really want is Jaylen Samuels from NCST. He's a RB/FB/HB/WR/TE all rolled into one. Has a knack for the endzone and makes ridiculous catches from the slot and out the backfield. I can totally see the Patriots targeting him in the 2nd and 3rd and turning him into a stud. Other guys I like are Mark Walton and Rashaad Penny. Mark Walton for sure. If he can stay healthy he could be a steal.
PaattMaann Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 What is Bo Scarborough's deal? 5 star recruit out of high school, big size and speed, huge land for Nick Saban, run oriented offense...why didn't he ever really produce/why isn't he a top notch NFL prospect? (time share? injury?)
The Now Moment Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, PaattMaann said: What is Bo Scarborough's deal? 5 star recruit out of high school, big size and speed, huge land for Nick Saban, run oriented offense...why didn't he ever really produce/why isn't he a top notch NFL prospect? (time share? injury?) Look at his college production...it's lacking to say the least. He didn't get a ton of carries. I think teams see him as only a split or goal line option. Doesn't have great hands. Being able to catch the football as a running back nowadays is what teams seem to be looking for. I think he is a legitimate option for us.
PaattMaann Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Buffalo30 said: Look at his college production...it's lacking to say the least. He didn't get a ton of carries. I think teams see him as only a split or goal line option. Doesn't have great hands. Being able to catch the football as a running back nowadays is what teams seem to be looking for. I think he is a legitimate option for us. yea his lack of college production is what I was referring to when I asked "what is the deal" and "Why didnt he ever really produce"? I can see lack of use, and am wondering why....lack of hands eh? Seems like it would have to be more than that...Daboll should know best though
The Now Moment Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: yea his lack of college production is what I was referring to when I asked "what is the deal" and "Why didnt he ever really produce"? I can see lack of use, and am wondering why....lack of hands eh? Seems like it would have to be more than that...Daboll should know best though He's mostly a question mark at this point due to his lack of carries. Makes me wonder if he has work ethic problems or other things that would have made him take less carries. Then again, Harris was a solid back. I'm sure Daboll will have input. It'll be interesting to see what type of running back they go for. There is every kind of back you can ever want in this class.
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