Rd 3, Pick 89 (25): LB Terrell Bernard, Baylor

[Richard Noggin]

It's a Belichickian reach, in that there was trusted insider intel on the prospect (his college coach and McD are tight), and the team is therefore confident in the fit. (The traits are there, too.)

 

Again, while it doesn't maximize draft value, nabbing Logan Mankins at the end of rd 1 to the ridicule of everyone on the outside, worked out pretty well for BB back when. (And of course Brady is a HUGE part of that. Luckily, we've got a guy, too.)

Edited April 30, 2022 by Richard Noggin

[RocCityRoller]

Welcome to Buffalo Terrell Bernard - I hope you have a recipe for Crow.

 

Can see him in a Milano/ Neal role.

 

Also if he can replace Matakevitch on ST that clears up 2.5 Million

 

He does play fast and has a sh!t ton of instinct. Put his football processor in Edmunds and you have a beast

[Rocket94]

Another example of good and potentially ascending players falling under national radar hype. This is what good scouts and film study do! I love it.

[BillsFan130]

2 minutes ago, NewEra said:

You reacted to half of my post 

Fair enough , I did miss the Milano 2.0.

 

My apologies.

[NoName]

Everybody comparing this guy too Milano....wrong guy....We just cut AJ Klein.  This guy looks a faster more splash play version of AJ.

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Milanos Milano]

Great pick! Can’t wait. We needed that decisiveness on our team like yesterday. 

[ScorpionZero]

Now it doesn't, WTF. Someone's getting punched.

[buffblue]

3 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Hahahahhaha…..oh man, I’m sorry.  I though I was quoting someone else. 😘 

No worries.

 

I hope I look like a complete ass when these guys actually get on the field

[Turk71]

Just now, transient said:

This, IMO, is the type of hybrid player in McD’s defense that prevents 13s from happening. 

You don't need a 13sec specialist

The proper defensive playcalling prevents that garbage 

 

Welcome Bernard

I hope you are really good

[Richard Noggin]

1 minute ago, buffblue said:

No worries.

 

I hope I look like a complete ass when these guys actually get on the field

Best part is, with hard work, you can make that happen all on your own!

 

Let me know if you'd like some pointers from a pro.

[SCBills]

Not addressing WR depth and our IOL being two “we hope they’re good” guys and then Ford/Quessenberry/Mancz being the healthy depth has probably skewed my initial reaction of a guy I’ve never heard of.  
 

His tape is pretty filthy.  Beane wanted to get faster on defense and this linebacker is decisive, explosive and fast.  
 

What we do with him.. no idea.  But his tape is intriguing. 

[Shake_My_Head]

5 minutes ago, transient said:

This, IMO, is the type of hybrid player in McD’s defense that prevents 13s from happening. 

Seems a little undersized to me.  More of a 10-11 second guy.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Could play safety, very smart according to Beane

 

 

 

That was my thought, Milano backup/possible Milano replacement.

But I do wonder if they think they can convert him to Safety?  

 

Did Beane say he could play Safety?

[Simon]

Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said:

Did Beane say he could play Safety?

 

If he starts to, I hope somebody slaps some tape over his mouth.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Just now, SCBills said:

Not addressing WR depth and our IOL being two “we hope they’re good” guys and then Ford/Quessenberry/Mancz being the healthy depth has probably skewed my initial reaction of a guy I’ve never heard of.  
 

His tape is pretty filthy.  Beane wanted to get faster on defense and this linebacker is decisive, explosive and fast.  
 

What we do with him.. no idea.  But his tape is intriguing. 

 

Yeah, in terms of “needs” I’m un-enthused so far.  But we’ll see.

[Brand J]

He never made a visit or talked with the Bills as far as we know, right? It’s interesting they’d choose him over some players who did meet with the team. I’ll reserve judgment on if they could’ve got him at the end of round 5, but I would’ve rolled the dice with a couple of the other prospects first. Hopefully this is a Terrence McGee level steal, haven’t had one of those in quite some time. 

[Doc Brown]

 

[ScorpionZero]

I guess that's why I sit in a chair all day, and they get paid millions of dollars. 

I could do it for a year or 2, get fired and retire. I don't need much, live like a king.

[UKBillFan]

7 minutes ago, davefan66 said:

I believe BBB knows a bit more about football than myself.  I'll say he's a good pick, until proven otherwise.

 

Honestly.  Gotta stop freaking out about a backup.  5 years ago up to the 4th round, and sometimes the 5th round, we needed to hit on every player.  Not anymore.  

It’s more of a case of was he the best choice? Doesn’t feel like it.