GimmeSomeProcess Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 This guys play and attitude reminds me so much of Kyle Williams and the question is, would Kyle be worth the 9th. I’d say yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 There’s nothing I don’t like about Christian Wilkins, just not at #9. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I love Christian Wilkins. If we want him we better be ready to take him at #9 because the Packers and Dolphins have a huge hard on for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I like him - but he doesn't help with the pass rush like Oliver and Williams are projected to. He's a high motor guy, moves really well for a big man, and will probably be a top player that nobody knows about for quite a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 If we are definitely going DT, I’m all for giving up next years 1st to move up and get Quinnen Williams, but if not, Wilkins is a solid backup plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 2:05 PM, Aussie Joe said: Also, can I suggest if you look closely at Star’s contract he is here for another two years... Doesn’t make sense to me to cut him after this season for $8M dead money to save $2M... could you honestly say he could be replaced for $2M? Who said anything about cutting Star? Star plays the 0-technique position. Wilkins would start alongside him at the 3-technique position. We are one quality defensive tackle short of a full rotation at this point, and McDermott loves his d-line rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, CajunBillsBacker said: If we are definitely going DT, I’m all for giving up next years 1st to move up and get Quinnen Williams, but if not, Wilkins is a solid backup plan. We didnt give up future 1sts for Josh Allen for a reason........and if Beane isnt going to do it for a QB.....he is not doing it for ANYBODY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Would love this pick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Would love this pick!! Me too. Has a chance to be a multiple Pro Bowler. Great in the locker room and in the community. Fits a need. Safe pick but that's not all that bad. I can see Wilkins and Edmunds being captains of the Defense for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said: I like this young man, but as others have stated boy is the film unimpressive. I know he is quick, but it just looks like very single guy he is lined up in front of just plain doesn't try. I mean really looks like that is highlight really isn't as much as anything special he does, but just an indictment of how bad the guy he is playing against is. He is a universally rated 1st round pick, in one of the most exclusive professional sports leagues in the world, for a reason. I hate the lead up to the draft because players get picked apart so much it leaves people down on players when they really shouldn't be. I'd prefer Williams or Oliver too, but Wilkins is no booby prize. If the Bills take him you will be happy soon enough. He's an excellent player and has been for quite a while. Edited April 24, 2019 by purple haze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLCoolCy Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 When I first say Wilkins rumored to be a possibility @ 9 I was underwhelmed (mainly due to being focused on Oliver or Williams), but I have been seeing there is a lot interest in other teams in the Top 10 and him even going as high as 6 to the G-Men in a couple of mocks. I took a look at some prospect lists and he is considered a top ten talent in this class and would fill a major need of 3 tech DT for McD and I am warming to him being a very viable pick for Beane at 9 or move back a couple of spots. At least he wouldn't be a reach and would help give pressure presence on the D-line. Gil Brants Top 150 # 10 Christian Wilkins, DT School: Clemson | Year: Senior Wilkins had a very good pro-day workout. At the combine, he ran a 5.04 40 at 315 pounds. The very disruptive player won the William Campbell Trophy, a.k.a. the academic Heisman. The very high-character person has very good quickness for his size and is extremely flexible. He's a better pass rusher than run stopper. Random fact: Wilkins has seven siblings. ESPN Scout # 5 Christian Wilkins, DT (Oliver is #8) Pre-Draft Analysis Wilkins is a polished pass-rusher with quick hands and an excellent motor. He is an active and disruptive run-defender who slips blocks and makes plays in pursuit. He plays in every facet of special teams and contributes as a lead blocker in some short-yardage packages. Dane Brugler # 8 Christian Wilkins, DT Lining up primarily over the B-gap, Wilkins became the school’s fifth unanimous All-American (2018) and the first Clemson player to win the William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the Academic Heisman. Moving differently than most his size, he uses his loose lower body, contact balance and active hands in conjunction to squirt through gaps. His high-character intangibles will be a strong selling point for an NFL team looking for a high-floor prospect. Overall, Wilkins is an inconsistent run defender, but his quickness, body flexibility and ball awareness lead to backfield production, projecting as a penetrating three-technique in a four-man base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 16 hours ago, John from Riverside said: We didnt give up future 1sts for Josh Allen for a reason........and if Beane isnt going to do it for a QB.....he is not doing it for ANYBODY I don’t think he will either but I think he was especially protective of the 2019 1st because he thought it could be top 10 and he was right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YoloinOhio Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, FeelingOnYouboty said: Me too. Has a chance to be a multiple Pro Bowler. Great in the locker room and in the community. Fits a need. Safe pick but that's not all that bad. I can see Wilkins and Edmunds being captains of the Defense for years. When did “safe” ever become a bad thing? Is lack of red flags a red flag now? I don’t shy away from risky picks where warranted but I certainly don’t see “safe” as a negative. I saw some people not like the fact that he’s 24, Idgaf as long as he can play. His age might be more of an issue if he was a raw prospect but he’s not, so I don’t see why he’s not an automatic top 10-15 pick Edited April 24, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Son Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just now, YoloinOhio said: When did “safe” ever become a bad thing? Is lack of red flags a red flag now? I don’t shy away from risky picks where warranted but I certainly don’t see “safe” as a negative. I saw some people not like the fact that he’s 24, Idgaf as long as he can play. His age might be more of an issue if he was a raw prospect but he’s not, so I don’t see why he’s not an automatic top 10-15 pick 100% Another pet peeve is when people say- "I'd take him at 15 but not at 9." lol. Like that matters.... Just get me good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just heard a brief interview with Wilkins; sounds like a really good dude. Comes from a winning program, would absolutely be a "process" guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 22 hours ago, dneveu said: I like him - but he doesn't help with the pass rush like Oliver and Williams are projected to. He's a high motor guy, moves really well for a big man, and will probably be a top player that nobody knows about for quite a few years. https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2019-nfl-draft-profile-di-christian-wilkins-clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYfan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I am conflicted but feel that this will be our draft choice at #9 tomorrow night. Not much sizzle, but very solid. Maybe a little like the Shaq Lawson draft pick where I was hoping for better, but that was the best player at that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, CNYfan said: I am conflicted but feel that this will be our draft choice at #9 tomorrow night. Not much sizzle, but very solid. Maybe a little like the Shaq Lawson draft pick where I was hoping for better, but that was the best player at that time. Wilkins won't be the best player on the board at 9. I don't think he's a bad player. But he's not a good pick at 9. He's older for a rookie, his floor is high, but he's also probably pretty close to his ceiling. He's maxed out because he's 23 going on 24 and there's just not a ton of growth left for him. I could get behind him as a pick with a trade down but it's not something I can support at 9. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 22 hours ago, dneveu said: I like him - but he doesn't help with the pass rush like Oliver and Williams are projected to. He's a high motor guy, moves really well for a big man, and will probably be a top player that nobody knows about for quite a few years. Wilkins was one of two players to rank in the top-five in both total pressures and defensive stops in 2018, showing he’s capable of being dominant regardless of the play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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