finn Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I'm not usually a big fan of hindsight drafting, and I think Beane et all have done a great job overall drafting high-character, high-motor guys. But I do think they might have whiffed when they drafted Cody Ford instead of WR DK Metcalf in the second round last year. It's too early to be sure, and Ford could eventually become a monster, but we really could use a big, fast receiver like Metcalf, and we already had a nicely developing guard in Wyatt Teller. (Yes, they were/are hoping Ford will be RT, but his feet seem just too slow for that position.) I'll take a whiff in the second for a hit in virtually every other draft spot, but, let's face it, they seem to have blown it in the second. Do you agree? 4 1
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Common man!!! Enough of this crap.... 7 1 2
Aussie Joe Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I won’t fault the Ford pick at 38... Look at all the “experts” on nfl.com final mock drafts... They all had him going in the first round.. 1
billsfan89 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I still like the Ford pick, at worst you kick him into the LG position next year and let Spain walk. Ideally you could have an O-line of : Dawkins-Ford-Mitch-Feliciano-Ty (and draft a RT again to push Ty.) I would have preferred the team package some picks with the pick that was used on Singletary to go up and get DK as he was falling into the late 50's instead of taking him around pick 40. I however would still rather have Cody who has shown to be a pretty capable guard. 3
Seoulofstone Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I preferred Risner. Anyway if they play Cody in his position he could turn out really well. There has been a bit of a thing the last few years for playing newly drafted OL out of position. Play to his strengths. 2
17islongenough Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Ford has played 5 games. Let's all settle down 8 4
finn Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:43 PM, Seoulofstone said: I preferred Risner. Anyway if they play Cody in his position he could turn out really well. There has been a bit of a thing the last few years for playing newly drafted OL out of position. Play to his strengths. Expand Right. Ford could still turn out to be a monster, especially at guard. I do liked Duke a lot, too. He's ferocious and hungry,
Augie Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:40 PM, Johnny Hammersticks said: Common man!!! Enough of this crap.... Expand Fortunately, it’s not THAT common. This is.....”special”. ? It’s way too soon to make this call. Five games in an NFL career, playing in a completely new group at OL, I’d say it’s too early to judge. 1
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Ford is a NFL starting lineman. Just don't know if it will be RT, G, or C. Give it time 2
Aussie Joe Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:52 PM, Augie said: Fortunately, it’s not THAT common. This is.....”special”. ? It’s way too soon to make this call. Five games in an NFL career, playing in a completely new group at OL, I’d say it’s too early to judge. Expand Its a very high bar we have here.. Not only do they have to hit on every draft pick ( seems they are hitting on several), they have to all come in and play lights out immediately .. 2 1
Solomon Grundy Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Metcalf has been that deep threat for Seahawks the Bills are definitely needing now 2
skibum Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Thank you, Captain Hindsight. It was a good pick on draft day, and it's not a bust situation yet by any means. Edited October 12, 2019 by skibum
london_bills Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:37 PM, finn said: I'm not usually a big fan of hindsight drafting, and I think Beane et all have done a great job overall drafting high-character, high-motor guys. But I do think they might have whiffed when they drafted Cody Ford instead of WR DK Metcalf in the second round last year. It's too early to be sure, and Ford could eventually become a monster, but we really could use a big, fast receiver like Metcalf, and we already had a nicely developing guard in Wyatt Teller. (Yes, they were/are hoping Ford will be RT, but his feet seem just too slow for that position.) I'll take a whiff in the second for a hit in virtually every other draft spot, but, let's face it, they seem to have blown it in the second. Do you agree? Expand I remember character being mentioned somewhere regards metcalfe. That plays into this regimes thinking 1
Aussie Joe Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:57 PM, the skycap said: Metcalf has been that deep threat for Seahawks the Bills are definitely needing now Expand It appears that they thought Foster was going to have that role... Maybe he can still get there after this latest injury..
Bangarang Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 11:57 PM, the skycap said: Metcalf has been that deep threat for Seahawks the Bills are definitely needing now Expand hasnt that been John Brown his entire career? 2
BillsDude Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 I hope you realize Metcalf’s muscles are about to burst, if he does any more lifting. He will be on IR indefinitely. 2
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