OL Jonah Williams takes it to another level.

[Tipster19]

I guess I was wrong, I thought Jawaan Taylor was the OL to get in this draft.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/21/jonah-williams-takes-preparation-to-the-next-level/

[ColoradoBills]

excerpt:

 

Williams devised his own methods of tracking tape study, watching the defensive linemen he’s preparing to line up against, categorizing each move they make, and entering all the data into a spread sheet to hep analyze what he can expect to see on game day.

 

Former Browns left tackle Joe Thomas took a look at the way Williams prepares and told ESPN it’s “genius,” and that Williams is far ahead of most young linemen mentally.

“It just shows you his level of preparation,” Thomas said. “It says a lot about the success he will have at the next level, because that is the type of preparation you need to have to be able to gain an advantage over your opponent. I wasn’t that advanced when I was in college.”

 

 

Dare I say sound like a "process guy" to me.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

17 minutes ago, Tipster19 said:

I guess I was wrong, I thought Jawaan Taylor was the OL to get in this draft.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/21/jonah-williams-takes-preparation-to-the-next-level/

 

Yep , Williams would be a good get !

[Logic]

I'm just gonna say this and it's okay if I'm totally in the minority:

I'm fine with the Bills taking Williams at 9. 

A decade+, high quality starting offensive lineman that will set the tone along the o-line with his work ethic and study habits.

We could do a lot worse.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

9 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

excerpt:

 

Williams devised his own methods of tracking tape study, watching the defensive linemen he’s preparing to line up against, categorizing each move they make, and entering all the data into a spread sheet to hep analyze what he can expect to see on game day.

 

Former Browns left tackle Joe Thomas took a look at the way Williams prepares and told ESPN it’s “genius,” and that Williams is far ahead of most young linemen mentally.

“It just shows you his level of preparation,” Thomas said. “It says a lot about the success he will have at the next level, because that is the type of preparation you need to have to be able to gain an advantage over your opponent. I wasn’t that advanced when I was in college.”

 

 

Dare I say sound like a "process guy" to me.

 

People complain about his athleticism but watching the tape shows he is an exceptional pass blocker and aggressive run blocker. A couple years in the Bills strength program he would be elite.

[jahnyc]

I hope we draft Williams at 9.  I get it that we have other needs, including DT, TE, DE and WR, but I think he is going to be a really good player.  Unclear if he will be available at 9.  Where he gets drafted seems a bit all over the place.

[CaptnCoke11]

He’s nowhere near Nelson’s level.  No way at 9 

[stinky finger]

6 minutes ago, jahnyc said:

I hope we draft Williams at 9.  I get it that we have other needs, including DT, TE, DE and WR, but I think he is going to be a really good player.  Unclear if he will be available at 9.  Where he gets drafted seems a bit all over the place.

 

It seems he'd be there for the taking. 

[dubs]

Tipster19: you definitely have redeemed yourself a bit with this thread. Good work!

[NoSaint]

Seeing the link to his system... he just picked 5-6 moves and charted how often they tried them and how often they worked, no?

Edited April 21, 2019 by NoSaint

[ghostwriter]

20 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

He’s nowhere near Nelson’s level.  No way at 9 

I like Risner more. Not at 9 either, but in the 2nd.

[Boca BIlls]

8 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

Seeing the link to his system... he just picked 5-6 movers and charted how often they tried them and how often they worked, no?

Yes, the teams have guys that do that for you.

[NoSaint]

8 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said:

Yes, the teams have guys that do that for you.

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/PFF_AustinGayle/status/1116118068420386816

 

good on him and a nice reflection on him being engaged... but genius? Unless I’m missing something...

 

It does show he likely will study what those guys give him though.

[Virgil]

How is his clapping ability?

 

Asking for a friend

[stinky finger]

2 minutes ago, Virgil said:

How is his clapping ability?

 

Asking for a friend

 

He's susceptible to the clap.

[PIZ]

49 minutes ago, NewDayBills said:

I like Risner more. Not at 9 either, but in the 2nd.

 

Would you consider Jonah Williams at 9 and Risner in the 2nd?  Too much OL emphasis?  Dawkins, J Williams, and Risner could compete for the 2 OT spots and OG.

 

[BringBackFergy]

1 hour ago, Tipster19 said:

I guess I was wrong, I thought Jawaan Taylor was the OL to get in this draft.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/21/jonah-williams-takes-preparation-to-the-next-level/

Have you changed your mind again?

[McBean]

I would love Williams, Hock, and after further consideration...DK

[ghostwriter]

12 minutes ago, PIZ said:

 

Would you consider Jonah Williams at 9 and Risner in the 2nd?  Too much OL emphasis?  Dawkins, J Williams, and Risner could compete for the 2 OT spots and OG.

 

I thought about that and I had the same question as you do but now after dwelling on it, no i would not be upset, I'd be pleased. Risner and Jonah could both play guard or tackle. It'd certainly be an interesting and worthwhile problem to have. Could give us a solid line on Dallas Cowboys like proportions.

[Max Fischer]

My realistic list is still:

1. Ed Oliver

2. Jonah Williams 

3. TJ Hockenson 

 

Would be be very happy with any of the three. All are instant starters, process guys who will be a huge upgrade at their position.