Two Bills Drive being correct on the Draft: Who did we get right?

[Mikie2times]

I'm looking for examples from the forum that ended up being either available or very close, the player ended up being good, and the board was on him. The biggest example I can think of is Haloti Ngata. I think 90% of the forum wanted him.  We ended up with Donte Whitner instead. Anybody else stand out to you?

[BringBackFergy]

There are those who still insist Josh Rosen was the most NFL ready QB but was put in a bad situation. They must be correct. 

[mrags]

Just now, BringBackFergy said:

There are those who still insist Josh Rosen was the most NFL ready QB but was put in a bad situation. They must be correct. 

Time will tell on that one. Ain’t over yet 

[harmonkillebrew]

This is always one of my favorite topics. I think more than half the time the board consensus would have been better than the GM and personnel experts, despite half the available information. I always think that level of hubris needs to be factored in to BPA and other discussions.

 

Recent examples:

- Creed Humphrey over Boogie Basham

- Breece Hall over Kaiir Elam

 

There are so many examples from earlier that left everyone scratching their head

[Pirate Angel]

Marcel Dareus over JJ watt 

Aaron Maybin over Brian Cushing and Brian Orakpo 

[Mikie2times]

4 minutes ago, Pirate Angel said:

Marcel Dareus over JJ watt 

[Buffalo Barbarian]

4 minutes ago, Pirate Angel said:

Marcel Dareus over JJ watt 

 

I wanted Dareus and he could have been great but he loved weed and feed much more.

 

JJ could have been huge for this team, we definitely beat Houston in the playoffs if he didn't dominate Cody ford at RT 

 

 

[HamSandwhich]

17 minutes ago, Pirate Angel said:

Marcel Dareus over JJ watt 

Aaron Maybin over Brian Cushing and Brian Orakpo 

What's Maybin doing these days? I heard he was doing some mayhem with a paint brush or something? 

[Augie]

40 minutes ago, mrags said:

Time will tell on that one. Ain’t over yet 

 

I’ll give you until the demise of the next stadium tp be right on that one.   😋

[Pirate Angel]

15 minutes ago, HamSandwhich said:

What's Maybin doing these days? I heard he was doing some mayhem with a paint brush or something? 

Just recently read an Article where he claimed the Lamar Jackon situation was racism...which made me question what race Mahomes, Russel Wilson, and Deshaun Watson are they seemed to have no problem getting a huge contract, then i realized he has no clue what he is doing on or off the field   

[Sierra Foothills]

36 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

There are those who still insist Josh Rosen was the most NFL ready QB but was put in a bad situation. They must be correct. 

 

I was one of those who wanted Josh Rosen so there's that. I also was happy with the Zach Moss and AJ Epenesa picks.

 

In 2006 I definitely wanted Ngata over Whitner.

 

In 2009 I much preferred Robert Ayers over Aaron Maybin and though I was correct, not by a particularly large margin.

 

The one from the past that stands out as being correct was in 2010 when I wanted the Bills to take Brandon Graham instead of CJ Spiller. I felt that Graham was a fair version of Dwight Freeney. Graham is still playing at a high level even to this day.

 

The 2012 Draft was memorable because we took T.J. Graham at #69 when two players I really liked, Russell Wilson (#75) and T.Y. Hilton (#92) were available.

 

Also in 2012 I really liked the Cordy Glenn pick in the 2nd round though the person I really wanted the Bills to draft there was Lavonte David. Bobby Wagner was also available when we picked Cordy. I think Cordy could have had an excellent career but it seems like he got the big contract and lost motivation. He's still only 33 years old.

 

[BillsShredder83]

6 minutes ago, Pirate Angel said:

Just recently read an Article where he claimed the Lamar Jackon situation was racism...which made me question what race Mahomes, Russel Wilson, and Deshaun Watson are they seemed to have no problem getting a huge contract, then i realized he has no clue what he is doing on or off the field   

Dude didn't even like football. He can go paint Rex Ryan's toes for all I care. He's been unlikable in any avenue I've seen him in. 

 

Gives off major ranch vibes too, but even that's too much credit. Dips his wings in tartar sauce, and huffs the violently fiberous farts. Dork

[MJS]

Literally every single name, every single year is floated around here. So that means every year there were a few people right.

[Arkady Renko]

1 hour ago, harmonkillebrew said:

This is always one of my favorite topics. I think more than half the time the board consensus would have been better than the GM and personnel experts, despite half the available information. I always think that level of hubris needs to be factored in to BPA and other discussions.

 

Recent examples:

- Creed Humphrey over Boogie Basham

- Breece Hall over Kaiir Elam

 

There are so many examples from earlier that left everyone scratching their head

Time will tell on Hall v. Elam I think.  And lots of people here would freak about picking a RB in the first round. 

[BADOLBILZ]

1 hour ago, harmonkillebrew said:

This is always one of my favorite topics. I think more than half the time the board consensus would have been better than the GM and personnel experts, despite half the available information. I always think that level of hubris needs to be factored in to BPA and other discussions.

 

Recent examples:

- Creed Humphrey over Boogie Basham

- Breece Hall over Kaiir Elam

 

There are so many examples from earlier that left everyone scratching their head

 

 

TSW eternal ignorance absolutely adores it's non-premium positions in round 1.........but those low hanging fruit choices at RB and C are a big non-difference maker organizationally.   

 

Boogie Basham was a poor choice IMO but pass rushers and CB1 talents are premium positions that make a difference and cost real money.    That's what the early rounds are for.  You can get centers and RB's that produce on day 3 every year.

[Rico]

1 hour ago, KzooMike said:

I'm looking for examples from the forum that ended up being either available or very close, the player ended up being good, and the board was on him. The biggest example I can think of is Haloti Ngata. I think 90% of the forum wanted him.  We ended up with Donte Whitner instead. Anybody else stand out to you?

I think just as many posters wanted Broderick Bunkley as Haloti Ngata, including myself.

[QB Bills]

I remember a few people here were really high on Aaron Donald before the draft and said he was the best player in the class. Some may have even said he was a generational talent, but my memory is a bit foggy.

 

I've always wondered who those people were and what made them think that as he wasn't even a top 10 selection. And also what other players they had strong opinions on.

[Yantha]

I wanted OC Tyler Linderbaum over Elam last year.

[Solomon Grundy]

How about letting DK Metcalf pass by numerous times

[Mark Vader]

4 hours ago, Pirate Angel said:

Marcel Dareus over JJ watt 

Aaron Maybin over Brian Cushing and Brian Orakpo 

I have no recollection of this board suggesting that we take JJ Watt with the 3rd overall pick in that draft.

Sounds like pure hindsight.