RD 2, Pick 59: G O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida

[Success]

2 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said:

 

 

 

 

 

After the drought, and having to overpay FA's just to get their interest, and seeing draft picks like Gilmore look bummed when they were picked - I get chills reading this stuff. 

 

We're it now.

 

[JDubya76]

The hundreds of simulations I ran, he never dropped to 59. Very nice, we need some maulers

[Roundybout]

1 minute ago, Coach Tuesday said:

I’m not sold on the approach here although I get the value.  Assume they’re gonna put Torrence next to Dawkins, so does this mean Dawkins doesn’t kick inside in a couple of years?  More importantly, you’ve got the left side of the line set up for a power scheme now, but not really the right side.  And running screen passes behind Dawkins and Torrence and asking them to get downfield and block?  I don’t think so.

 

Just an odd schematic fit to me but they’ve been doing this mismatch thing on the o-line for most of McD’s tenure.

 

To me it screams long-term fix at RG if they have to move Bates inside. 

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, MPT said:

 

Try running through a tub of goo to sack a QB. Not so easy eh? 

 

Better than the tubs of "sorry sir let me get out of your way" guards we've been rotating the past few years.

You just run or stunt around him.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Just now, ColoradoBills said:

 

Cody was a RT.  He couldn't do that and couldn't move to RG.  I see your "athletic" point, but Torrence is a full-time natural RG.

Let's see what an NFL camp will do with him.

Seemed like after Ford the Bills shifted to more athletic OL. So this Torrence pick shocks me but I’m glad he’s a natural OG rather than converting someone. 

[Buffalo716]

Zero quarterback hits allowed last season

 

Zero Saks allowed in his career

 

Mauler… Smart football player

 

Excellent pick

[SCBills]

12 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Dear God, I hope you're joking as that makes me even angrier at this pick.

He weight 580 in middle school

[Reed83HOF]

 

[Coach Tuesday]

Just now, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Torrence RG only.

Thanks - I thought they said he’d be manning the LG in Buffalo.  Again though, putting Torrence between Morse and Brown is … odd.

[goldenboy81]

Great pick. Protect Allen

[Reed83HOF]

 

[78thealltimegreat]

Holy Cow 46 starts and zero sacks allowed in his college career in the Sec no less

[jlgarsh]

26 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said:

 

More likely they kick Bates outside to RT right?

[EasternOHBillsFan]

For those of us who remember a massive OLman from the past...

 

Torrence is 40 pounds lighter than Mike Williams was. He'll be just fine.

 

Mike Williams

6'6", 370 lbs

 

O'Cyrus Torrence

6'5", 330 lbs

[John from Riverside]

10 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

I understand that. I was hoping we could jump the Giants for JMS. I'm not saying Beane screwed up. I'm merely talking about player preference.

We only had six pics in this draft. We can’t continually give up pics to move up.
 

This guy is good

[NoSaint]

10 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Yeah not like anyone uses pulling guards anymore.

Almost like i said “more of a”

 

yea aren’t getting a wart free all pro that does everything well at 59

 

they got a guy that wins at point of attack but isn’t as mobile. For a position that needs less, but not zero, mobility. 
 

they are all coin flips at this point. Hopefully he mauls a few guys.

Edited April 29, 2023 by NoSaint

[PrimeTime101]

3 minutes ago, Chaos said:

https://www.gatorsports.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/04/28/florida-gators-ol-ocyrus-torrence-taken-by-in-nfl-draft/70126414007/

Chaos you did a hell of a job this off season at scouting. Is this a day one starter or is it a big fight for position?

[Big Turk]

4 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

That. Cant get out on the move that well. He can push straight ahead well, but is soft if he has to move laterally. Plus I dont like how that Florida team played so not high on players coming out of there.

 

I dunno. I dont want to bag on the kid too bad. I'm cheering for him now that he is a Bill. Just wish the draft went differently.

 

He held his own against Jalen Carter which is saying something. And I don't care if he was playing in D III, not giving up a single sack in over 1500 snaps is impressive any way you slice it.

[billsfan89]

Amazing pick putting the best draft resources around Josh.

[CaptnCoke11]

1 minute ago, jlgarsh said:

More likely they kick Bates outside to RT right?

No