YoloinOhio Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/nfl-draft-2021-last-time-teams-picked-current-draft-spot 30. Buffalo Bills, 1970: Dennis Shaw, QB, San Diego State Shaw was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1970 but he lasted just four total seasons in Buffalo with three of those coming as a starter. He was a backup in St. Louis for two seasons before taking his talents to the USFL and never returned to the NFL. He finished his NFL career with a 52.9% completion percentage, 35 passing touchdowns, and 68 interceptions. Shaw threw 46 interceptions across 24 starts in his first two NFL seasons. 1
BADOLBILZ Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/nfl-draft-2021-last-time-teams-picked-current-draft-spot 30. Buffalo Bills, 1970: Dennis Shaw, QB, San Diego State Shaw was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1970 but he lasted just four total seasons in Buffalo with three of those coming as a starter. He was a backup in St. Louis for two seasons before taking his talents to the USFL and never returned to the NFL. He finished his NFL career with a 52.9% completion percentage, 35 passing touchdowns, and 68 interceptions. Shaw threw 46 interceptions across 24 starts in his first two NFL seasons. The way that reads it sounds like he had a 12+ year playing career.........in reality he never played pro football again after the 1975 season.
MJS Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 1 minute ago, BADOLBILZ said: The way that reads it sounds like he had a 12+ year playing career.........in reality he never played pro football again after the 1975 season. I'd say it reads pretty accurately. That's exactly what it says. 2
Mickey Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 He got hurt and was never the same, took a beating behind a terrible line.
YoloinOhio Posted April 2, 2021 Author Posted April 2, 2021 Before my time but interesting to read about. Crazy that it’s been that long since we’ve drafted at that spot.
TheBeaneBandit Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 What this tells me is trade up or down lol!!! Nah, in all honesty I think if we stay right where we are gonna land a great player, but it will not be a position most are hoping for. 1 1
Rico Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 He was a 2nd-round pick, not a 1st... less teams in the league. Breath of fresh air after the likes of Dan Darragh, but that just didn’t last. 2
Capco Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rico said: He was a 2nd-round pick, not a 1st... less teams in the league. Breath of fresh air after the likes of Dan Darragh, but that just didn’t last. Ahhhh. This makes more sense.
Bferra13 Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Rico said: He was a 2nd-round pick, not a 1st... less teams in the league. Breath of fresh air after the likes of Dan Darragh, but that just didn’t last. Yup the league didn't even have 30 teams until 95 with the Panthers and Jags joined. 1
BADOLBILZ Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, MJS said: I'd say it reads pretty accurately. That's exactly what it says. Some people just gotta' argue about everything. It's both inaccurate and misleading. He was on the roster for two other NFL teams after the Cardinals......though he never took a regular season snap. And was then out of pro football entirely for 6 years. He never played in the USFL. He was an assistant coach who they held in reserve to play. It was just weirdly stated like he was an active player that jumped to the QB needy USFL.......again, he never played in an actual pro football game after 1975. 3 1 1
OldTimer1960 Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, Mickey said: He got hurt and was never the same, took a beating behind a terrible line. Yes he did. He was beaten and battered on a really bad team in an era when QBs were not protected at all, much less like they are today.
WhoTom Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 28 minutes ago, Rico said: He was a 2nd-round pick, not a 1st... less teams in the league. Right - 26 teams. The Bills picked 5th in the first round. Must have been some trading, because they picked 4th in round 2. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1970/draft.htm
Rico Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, WhoTom said: Right - 26 teams. The Bills picked 5th in the first round. Must have been some trading, because they picked 4th in round 2. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1970/draft.htm I think it's because the Bills and Pats were both 4-10 in 1969, and they alternated 4th and 5th with every round. Pats must've traded their 2nd round pick though. http://www.drafthistory.com/index.php/years/1970 1
Southern_Bills Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 First guy I thought of was John McCargo....what a nightmare. He was #26 though. 1
LeGOATski Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Some people just gotta' argue about everything. Lol 1
BADOLBILZ Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Rico said: I think it's because the Bills and Pats were both 4-10 in 1969, and they alternated 4th and 5th with every round. Pats must've traded their 2nd round pick though. http://www.drafthistory.com/index.php/years/1970 The draft was pretty casual then. Sometimes George Allen would trade the same pick to multiple teams and let them sort it out.
BringBackFlutie Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, BADOLBILZ said: Some people just gotta' argue about everything. It's both inaccurate and misleading. He was on the roster for two other NFL teams after the Cardinals......though he never took a regular season snap. And was then out of pro football entirely for 6 years. He never played in the USFL. He was an assistant coach who they held in reserve to play. It was just weirdly stated like he was an active player that jumped to the QB needy USFL.......again, he never played in an actual pro football game after 1975. Right but your first post insinuates that the article is accurate but misleading. Your second post makes sense.
BillsfaninChicago Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: Shaw was killed by a shark in 1975 A spoiler alert would have been appreciated! 🙄 😉
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