Rd 2, Pick 60: DB Cole Bishop, Utah

[finn]

Seems like a strong safety, which is Rapp's position. Looks like Mike Edwards is their free safety. 

[Malazan]

Just now, gonzo1105 said:

It’s clear the Bills pulled a fast one on everyone and said we are going to get bigger and more physical 

 

The league took a big step towards going back in time to where being a bully wins games last season. I think we're finally seeing a blunting of the passing game as teams start to want to run the ball to keep the other offenses off the field.

[MikePJ76]

Bryan Broaddus loves Cole Bishop.  Said he is a day 1 starter at Free Safety.  Said he is a true Free safety, intelligent hits and can cover.  Can turn and run.

[Logic]

I voiced my displeasure with the Coleman pick, so it's only fair that I say:

Cole Bishop is a very good, very logical pick.

Value meets need. Scheme fit. Culture fit.

I'll be downright shocked if he doesn't start year one and for many years to come.

Dawg. Gonna be a good one.

Nice pick.

Edited April 27 by Logic

[JMM]

6 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

Why did the Bills do all that work on Franklin and then not take him?

Oh...is the draft over? Darn...🙄

[RousseauRage]

We let Poyer walk just to reach and draft this bum? Yuck.

[wppete]

 

[No_Matter_What]

9 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

Much happier with this pick. He is a year 1 starter. Instantly the best safety we have. 

So are you saying that Rapp's career as the Bills starter is over before if began?

[stevewin]

3 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

Can he also slide into nickel if Taron gets injured? 

I was thinking that - Mel mentioned he can play anywhere including nickel

[H2o]

2 minutes ago, BCAS Baritone said:

The PFF guys didn't like it - they gave him a poor grade in their system

We just drafted a future All-Pro. I rescind my "meh" grade

[RichRiderBills]

I like Rapp, but he's kinda a guy. Bishop could be a future all pro. Just a gut feeling. 

[CNYfan]

3 minutes ago, BCAS Baritone said:

The PFF guys didn't like it - they gave him a poor grade in their system

Cole didn't want to pay the vig

[NoSaint]

6 minutes ago, Ralonzo said:

It's a good value-meets-need pick. No complaint if he starts and earns a 2nd contract. Seems like a process guy.

yup

 

and generally I think they will get the most of him. 
 

at 60 getting a solid starter is considered a win, regardless of positional value. I think he will be a good player. 

[DJB]

Man Utah fans describe him as a modern day Eric Weddle. 
 

That’s exciting 

[Shortchaz]

A white db? 

[AKC]

Coy Wire with healthy ligaments?

[PrimeTime101]

For a long time we have fallen in love with Poyer/Hyde... That being said... there have been many conversations about lacking speed on the back end... and players taking bad angles at open players.. 

 

This is a Safety that finds players in the mix around the Line of scrimmage.

Can go one on one against small slots. 

 

Runs a 4.45

39" Verticle

1.52 on the 10 yard split.

 

This guy evaluates the field very well. 

 

Solid pick.   Now lets go back and get WR at round 3.

[KellyToTasker]

2 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said:

Kaiir Elam enters the chat. 

Seems to get interceptions in big games….Couple of playoff games, against KC in KC. He played on ankle injury last year. 

[That's No Moon]

1 minute ago, Malazan said:

 

The league took a big step towards going back in time to where being a bully wins games last season. I think we're finally seeing a blunting of the passing game as teams start to want to run the ball to keep the other offenses off the field.

A question is, will the modern rules permit defenses to adapt to that style of play. Can't hit "defenseless" receivers, can't hit QBs really at all, more difficult to tackle people from behind at all since you can't grab anything near the neck or shoulders or land on people's legs, etc.

[ControllerOfPlanetX]

11 minutes ago, Process said:

Does he replace Rapp or Edwards?

Rapp when he gets injured in the opener.