RD 5, Pick 150: WR Justin Shorter, Florida

[NeverOutNick]

He’s a big tough dude for sure just a little underwhelming because there were WRs on the board that could separate better than Shorter (Hutchison, Boutte, Perry, Washington). Hoping for the best here since the bills brought him in for a visit and private workout and seem to like him but in the back of mind I’m like man I wish they  gave this pick up for Hopkins lol

Edited April 29, 2023 by NeverOutNick

[T&C]

30 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

No need for Hopkins now

200 pages wasted....

First player that came to my mind: James Hardy

[The Wiz]

2 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

I question whether he even makes the 53.

We currently have 5 WR's that can be considered rosterable.  (Diggs, Davis, Shakir, Sherfield, Harty).

[Augie]

34 minutes ago, MPL said:

He’s our new Duke Williams. 

 

Did someone say Williams??? 

[davefan66]

Nice 5th round pick.

 

From the videos provided in this thread, he looks capable for sure.  Of course, these are highlight videos, not bad play videos.

 

From what I saw - strong.  Good catch radius.  Quick after the catch.  And really important, knows where the sticks are - did a nice job getting open at the sticks for first downs.

 

Also seems to track the ball well.

 

Makes the roster, 3rd team to start and hopefully he works to move up the depth chart.

Edited April 29, 2023 by davefan66

[Floydboy12]

Don’t think he makes the team but we’ll see. Would have preferred line help. First true miss for me. 

[Einstein]

Just now, The Wiz said:

We currently have 5 WR's that can be considered rosterable.  (Diggs, Davis, Shakir, Sherfield, Harty).

 

I forgot McKenzie is gone.

 

Yeah, he’s a lock.

[wppete]

Love this pick! Great size. 

[Warriorspikes51]

Bold prediction: Shorter is active on gameday and makes an impact this season on offense

[Southern_Bills]

1 minute ago, T&C said:

First player that came to my mind: James Hardy

 

At least we didn't spend an early second on this guy lol.

[The Wiz]

2 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

I forgot McKenzie is gone.

 

Yeah, he’s a lock.

I'm not gonna say he's a lock but the other 3 we have are Dezmon Patmon, Isaiah Coulter and KeeSean Johnson.  Not exactly players that I expect to come out and be productive.

Edited April 29, 2023 by The Wiz

[NoSaint]

1 minute ago, The Wiz said:

We currently have 5 WR's that can be considered rosterable.  (Diggs, Davis, Shakir, Sherfield, Harty).

Plus a tight end and running back that could sit in the WR room. We could go 5 active and extra practice squad presence at the position 

[Einstein]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

Bold prediction: Shorter is active on gameday and makes an impact this season on offense

 

Who is he active over?

 

Diggs

Davis

Hardy

Shakir

Sherfield

[nucci]

40 minutes ago, Srw1525 said:

He’s a reach. Has a history though of dropping balls. Time will tell.

you never know

[starrymessenger]

26 minutes ago, Chaos said:

Yeah. Agility is the main rub in this guys case. Wonder if he will ever be a decent route runner. No suddenness or change of tempo. Ok I guess for a fifth round need selection. He's headed to the PS imo.

[davefan66]

1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Bold prediction: Shorter is active on gameday and makes an impact this season on offense

 

Physical guy.  Seems like something we have been missing.

 

Like his chances to make the roster for sure.

[LABILLBACKER]

39 minutes ago, DieHardBillsFan said:

Should have traded down... why the reach???

Once you get to the 5th round everything is a reach.

[Billsatlastin2018]

27 minutes ago, Governor said:

I don’t hate this….and I usually hate everything. I never liked the idea of smurfs with Josh’s skill set. There’s no room for error throwing to smurfs.

100%!

 

it’s an outdoor cold weather team, with wind, sleet,rain & snow! 

It’s taken almost a generation for OBD to finally catch up to me- get big men that provide jump ball huge targets for your huge QB!

 

No brainer.

 

 

[Alphadawg7]

2 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

Who is he active over?

 

Diggs

Davis

Hardy

Shakir

Sherfield

 

No chance he is active over those guys, but he could be active as a 6th WR if he proves special teams value and he has experience on ST.  That will be the ticket to his making the 53 and even more so to be active on Sundays.  If he isn't a starter on ST, he can still make the 53 given his size, but he will have a hard time being active without injuries.  

[buffaloboyinATL]

6 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

 

Damn, he looks a lot like O'Cyrus.  😛