RD 7, Pick 252: CB Alex Austin, Oregon State

[Mark Long Beach]

Oh yeah!   Representing LBC!  A local boy for me.   He sure does seem to play physical. Can't really tell how well he covers though.  Highlight reals only show so much.   We do have an eye for DBs, so hopefully he thrives.  

 

Although come to think of it, our late round safety pickups haven't been stellar.  I thought Hamlin was decent, but more one dimensional.    The rest have been special team players at best.

[wppete]

Great size, smart player, plays hard. I like this pick. Also can play safety. 

[John from Riverside]

He’s a Projects McDermott does well with these kind of guys
 

Nobody can really felt this pic, except for the fact that it’s not a defensive tackle which we didn’t take one over in the draft

[Chandler#81]

2 hours ago, John from Riverside said:

He’s a Projects McDermott does well with these kind of guys
 

Nobody can really felt this pic, except for the fact that it’s not a defensive tackle which we didn’t take one over in the draft

Yes, very strange! We have zero interior DL signed for ‘24. We’re gonna need 10 picks just to trade up in the 1st next year trying to find a 5 year starter.

[wppete]

Hope they give him a chance at safety. Another Oregon state CB converted to Safety. 

[John from Riverside]

3 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Yes, very strange! We have zero interior DL signed for ‘24. We’re gonna need 10 picks just to trade up in the 1st next year trying to find a 5 year starter.

I suspect that they will get DaQuan Jones sign to an extension here pretty soon
 

But the problem still remains

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

You all didn't like Jack Nicholson's nephew at TE.

You all drove 'the Duke' into a management training program at Canadian Tire.

You all made fun of H.R. Pufnstuf's feet.

Only one of you liked Robert Foster.

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IS THERE NO PLEASING YOU PEOPLE?!? 😡

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EDIT:  And I forgot to mention that this must be Colonel Steve Austin's grandson.

Edited May 2, 2023 by Ridgewaycynic2013

[billsfan89]

On 4/29/2023 at 3:51 PM, Ralonzo said:

#252 overall. Kiper says he was a 3rd/4th round grade until combine testing was underwhelming, running a 4.6 despite a sprinter background in HS. Bad day? 

 

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/alex-austin-cb-oregon-state-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2023/

 

PFN likes him as a sleeper.

 

I always like taking later-round chances on players who were productive on the field but maybe underwhelmed during the "testing" process. While I do get the importance of an athletic profile having a high level of skill and on-field production is still a really good measurement that sometimes gets heavily undervalued.  

[Sierra Foothills]

8 hours ago, billsfan89 said:

 

I always like taking later-round chances on players who were productive on the field but maybe underwhelmed during the "testing" process. While I do get the importance of an athletic profile having a high level of skill and on-field production is still a really good measurement that sometimes gets heavily undervalued.  

 

Not only that. His 40 time might not be an accurate reflection of his speed.

 

 

[snamsnoops]

On 5/1/2023 at 5:44 PM, Mark Long Beach said:

Oh yeah!   Representing LBC!  A local boy for me.   He sure does seem to play physical. Can't really tell how well he covers though.  Highlight reals only show so much.   We do have an eye for DBs, so hopefully he thrives.  

 

Although come to think of it, our late round safety pickups haven't been stellar.  I thought Hamlin was decent, but more one dimensional.    The rest have been special team players at best.

Im down with the LBC!

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

1 hour ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

Not only that. His 40 time might not be an accurate reflection of his speed.

 

 

 

 Greg Cosell says he plays faster than his 40 time. Also seemed surprised he was drafted that late. Said there no difference in his play vs the DBs drafted in the 4th round.

 

 

 

[Billsatlastin2018]

On 4/29/2023 at 8:15 PM, jaybills said:

Is this a serious question. A reach in the 7th?

Yeah.

 

A ridiculous comment. Dude… 7th Round, not the first. 

[Clyde Smith]

On 4/30/2023 at 3:28 PM, Augie said:

 

Oh, who was the poor guy, can’t name him, who looked like he was going to CRY when he got drafted by the Cheaters*?  I’m guessing he knows someone trapped in Belichick Hell. 

Keion White 

[John from Riverside]

This was supposed to be a really good draft for secondary. I wonder where he would’ve gone if he was in another draft
 

Doesn’t matter he’s ours now

[Rebel101]

On 4/30/2023 at 4:39 PM, Saint Doug said:

Cam Lewis should’ve been shoved off the roster since the Minnesota game. 

But he gonna replace Dane Jackson 

[snamsnoops]

On 5/2/2023 at 11:47 PM, snamsnoops said:

Im down with the LBC!

Well me n Louie! anyways!

[BillsFan2313]

11 hours ago, Rebel101 said:

But he gonna replace Dane Jackson 

 

Are you saying Cam Lewis is playing over Dane Jackson? 

[Turbo44]

39 minutes ago, BillsFan2313 said:

 

Are you saying Cam Lewis is playing over Dane Jackson? 

Neither should be on our roster tbh

[NewEra]

22 minutes ago, Turbo44 said:

Neither should be on our roster tbh

You don’t think Dane should be on the roster?  
 

I think he’s a very good bottom of the depth chart corner. 

 

Cam Lewis….. if he makes the team

again, 🤦🏻‍♂️ 

 

Siran Neal-  what a disappointment as a cornerback (or safety).  With his noted prodigious athleticism…..practicing every day with Poyer, Hyde, Tre, Taron, you’d think he would get better with time. Not only does the guy NOT get better on D……he actually seems to get worse.  Frazier didn’t trust him.  Maybe McD will?  What a waste of salary cap imo.  Same as Matakavich. I hated keeping a roster spot for Taiwan jones these last couple years…. But at least he got paid the minimum.  These guys are ST only and get 3M+ a year 😢 

[BigAl2526]

On 5/2/2023 at 10:27 AM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

You all didn't like Jack Nicholson's nephew at TE.

 

I'm holding out for the Bills to draft Robert Englund's nephew as a defensive end.  We need a real monster in there.  BTW, I think you were referring to the nephew of Jack Nicklaus.