freddyjj Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Must admit his diminutive size, foot surgery and the fact he is AB's cousin give me pause for concern. Weird that DJ Metcalf and Stanley Morgan Jr also have strong NFL Bloodlines too 1
PetermansRedemption Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Stay far, far away. Damaged goods in the draft are no where near worth a 1st rounder.
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2019 Author Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Teams look at smaller guys production like Tyreek Hill/Hilton/AB.. It will push his draft stock higher. He has the production in college too. I’ll stick to my guns he’ll be a first round guy even with the foot It’s worth remembering that not every team has the dire WR situation that we do and can afford to draft him high, and they will. Bills probably will need to take a safer approach at that position imo
DCbillsfan Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 I hope Brown fully recovers and I hope the Bills do not draft any WR with an injury history in the first three rounds. The Bills need at least 3 starters from this year's draft imo.
Dkollidas Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 I hope he recovers and has a great career. but I don’t see us taking him, and this only cements it in my mind
Formerly Allan in MD Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Teams look at smaller guys production like Tyreek Hill/Hilton/AB.. It will push his draft stock higher. He has the production in college too. I’ll stick to my guns he’ll be a first round guy even with the foot Your guns may be empty.
dpberr Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Repairing this injury to the foot is like pulling the frame on a car.
LABILLBACKER Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Logic said: To me, this completely changes the outlook on Brown. We're talking about an undersized guy whose ONLY real calling card is his speed and quickness. Factoring in a LisFranc injury? Yikes. Whereas I have had him on my short list of players that I'd like to see the Bills draft, I now think they should steer clear of him. These types of injuries can linger and re-occur for years. Wow, really wanted him bad. Now I guess it's time to focus on Metcalf or OL @ 9. Not sure I'd now consider Hollywood even in the 2nd round? Tough injury and after Sammy I'm sure the team is gun shy.
NewEra Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 This just reaffirms my thoughts that I want absolutely nothing to do with this guy unless it’s the 4th rd or later. Doug Whaley once said that human bodies weren’t made to play football. This dudes body wasn’t made to play flag football now he can’t show the world how fast he is because he can’t run at the combine or pro day. Let someone else roll the dice on a 165 lb wr
BubbaT Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Jones fracture of the 5th metatarsal, from repeated stress on the foot (not an acute break) Thank you. I just couldnt remember. I know any foot injury for wideouts can be really problematic. 1
Pete Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 3rd rounder at least IMO after revealing that injury. It's a crapshoot if he ever gets his speed back. Who needs a 170# possession receiver?
CEN-CAL17 Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 I wouldn’t have touched him in the first regardless. I wouldn’t even draft this kid now in the top 100. 39 minutes ago, NewEra said: This just reaffirms my thoughts that I want absolutely nothing to do with this guy unless it’s the 4th rd or later. Doug Whaley once said that human bodies weren’t made to play football. This dudes body wasn’t made to play flag football now he can’t show the world how fast he is because he can’t run at the combine or pro day. Let someone else roll the dice on a 165 lb wr Been saying this all along. At 5’9 165 it would be a first. No thanks. Ill take Deebo Samuels but he’s 5’11 215 brickhouse, fast, quick, great hands, being they are big 10.5” hands
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2019 Author Posted February 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, BubbaT said: Thank you. I just couldnt remember. I know any foot injury for wideouts can be really problematic. Yep - Lis Franc is what Joey Bosa had - any foot issue with a WR is a risk especially at top of draft where those picks are like gold.
Buddo Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Hope it goes well for him. I really don't want the Bills to draft him though. For all they say stuff like being ready for camp in the summer, these sorts of injuries always seem to take more time for recovery. And quite often an extra surgery. Probably as a result of coming back 'too soon'. Imho, any GM who wanted to take him, should be prepared to sit him for most of the season, because I believe that the extra time sat, makes the difference in how well ultimately, the recovery goes. I'd also say that he same should apply to a lot of other injuries, but unfortunately, the way the CBA is set up, guys don't really get given that extra time to heal. Teams simply aren't prepared to wait, and sometimes can't wait.
Logic Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, LABILLBACKER said: Wow, really wanted him bad. Now I guess it's time to focus on Metcalf or OL @ 9. Not sure I'd now consider Hollywood even in the 2nd round? Tough injury and after Sammy I'm sure the team is gun shy. There's a certain point in the draft that, if he falls far enough, I'd consider him. Not quite sure what that point is. But a speed WR with a potentially chronic foot injury just doesn't sound very enticing to me. Wonder why?
DJB Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: He was in the top 10 of Daniel Jeremiah’s big board I believe Well no chance he goes in the first now. Tough blow for him.
BarleyNY Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Jones fracture of the 5th metatarsal, from repeated stress on the foot (not an acute break) Wow. That sucks. Drafting him remotely highly would scare the ? out of me now. If he’s there with our pick in the second I don’t think I pull the trigger. Yes in the third. Edited February 19, 2019 by BarleyNY
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Logic said: To me, this completely changes the outlook on Brown. We're talking about an undersized guy whose ONLY real calling card is his speed and quickness. Factoring in a LisFranc injury? Yikes. Whereas I have had him on my short list of players that I'd like to see the Bills draft, I now think they should steer clear of him. These types of injuries can linger and re-occur for years. I agree with you. Foot injuries for a speed guy make him a big risk. There are too many other good options. If he falls into day three of the draft, I might take a chance but I don't see that happening.
formerlyofCtown Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 6 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Scary thought for a WR Glad this happened before we traded 2 first to move up and get him.? 6 hours ago, Logic said: To me, this completely changes the outlook on Brown. We're talking about an undersized guy whose ONLY real calling card is his speed and quickness. Factoring in a LisFranc injury? Yikes. Whereas I have had him on my short list of players that I'd like to see the Bills draft, I now think they should steer clear of him. These types of injuries can linger and re-occur for years. Appearantly with Watkins they can even move from one foot to the other.
NoSaint Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Which wrs didn’t come back from this? Genuinely curious who the comparables are if so many are scared of it? I don’t know offhand
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