YoloinOhio Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851550-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-nfl-scouts-shine-on-top-under-the-radar-rookies After a week of conversations, here are five under-the-radar rookies NFL scouts are impressed by: Jaquan Johnson, DS, Buffalo Bills Scout's Take: "This one surprised me because he just seemed too small, but his physicality and experience show up on the field. Now we need to see him against 1s and not 3s." Sixth-round picks aren't even expected to make the team in most cases, but rookie Jaquan Johnson has looked very good in the preseason and is likely to earn a big role as a nickel defender and special teams ace. He's not close to replacing Micah Hyde as the starting strong safety, but with more teams running six and seven defensive backs regularly, Johnson has value thanks to his ability to play both safety spots and even some nickel cornerback. He also brings immediate value as a tough special teams player. To be a depth safety, you better be willing and able to get dirty on fourth down, and that's something Johnson has done very well throughout the preseason.
Andrew Son Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Not sure they can expose this kid to waivers. He's a player. 2
BillsFan17 Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Its interesting times when you have late round picks you know wont last to the PS. Not a guarantee that hell make it through waivers and I'll be honest, makes one have that much more faith in Beanes early returns on drafting.
Virgil Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 He made the play of the preseason for the Bills IMO. Hope he makes it
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Having too many promising players before the cut down, is a nice problem to have. For a number of years, we were relegated to watching the cuts from other teams in hopes of adding much needed talent. I like this circumstance much better. It's hard to find much wrong with Beane's work at this point. Right now, I'm guessing that picking up a punter from waivers is near the top of Beane's list.
NewEra Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Gave a good feeling about this kid. Tough and experienced leader
Estro Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 One thing I noticed about J. Johnson, though, is he is slow. In last nights game he was out flanked and beat to the outside on a couple of occasions. His lack of speed to cut off the angle and make the tackle was pretty apparent. Then again that's why he went where he did in the draft.......his athletic numbers were all on the low side
Richard Noggin Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, Estro said: One thing I noticed about J. Johnson, though, is he is slow. In last nights game he was out flanked and beat to the outside on a couple of occasions. His lack of speed to cut off the angle and make the tackle was pretty apparent. Then again that's why he went where he did in the draft.......his athletic numbers were all on the low side I saw this as well. Great in traffic. Not so much in space.
Ennjay Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 12 hours ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said: Having too many promising players before the cut down, is a nice problem to have. For a number of years, we were relegated to watching the cuts from other teams in hopes of adding much needed talent. I like this circumstance much better. It's hard to find much wrong with Beane's work at this point. Right now, I'm guessing that picking up a punter from waivers is near the top of Beane's list. Amen. Exactly what I've been thinking all summer.
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