Ladd McConkey

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16 hours ago, HansLanda said:

see: Khalil Shakir. I get it with the production as a rookie, but let's just see how Keon plays out as that is the next natural question. 

 

Right now Keon has 22 rec. for 417 yds and he's missed 3 games i believe he was a good get & will continue to produce for this team for a long while .

 

And i think when back healthy will contribute to help this team in ways that will make the fans glad he's a Buffalo Bill ...

 

GO BILLS !!! 

[BADOLBILZ]

18 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Agree. But you can find Tank Dells in the 3rd and Khalil Shakirs in the 5th.

 

It's why for me I wouldn't use a 1st round pick on a guy I thought was a slot only. I know in the end we didn't use a 1st round pick on anyone. But it is about the opportunity cost of not using 1st round picks on Quarterbacks or the guys who have to win 1v1s outside in the NFL- franchise LT, #1WR, #1CB, DE.

 

I had McConkey above Coleman fwiw, he was my WR8, Keon was WR9. But I wouldn't have spent a first round pick on either for different reasons.

 

 

There are still a lot of people who just can't understand the VALUE of being able to win matchups at edge/island positions.   

 

McConkey is a slot WR.   That's it.  His value is akin to that of a starting RB because LOTS of WR can get open and make plays with free releases and nickel CB matchups.   Just like lot's of RB's can produce with good blocking in front of them.   And an abundance of guards who can block good DT's in tight spaces(LOL at All Pro G Joe Thuney at LT the other night).  

 

Ultimately, it's just supply and demand.   

[MJS]

Yeah, he is a Shakir clone. We already have one of those.

18 hours ago, GASabresIUFan said:

Coleman's size and ability to play outside was certainly a factor in drafting him, however Beane's other moves at WR diminishes that argument.  Don't forget his big FA signings were the 5'11 Curtis Samuel who plays the slot, 6'4" Mack Hollins who plays outside and then traded for 6'1 Amari Cooper to also play outside.  Had he drafted McConkey, who can play both inside and outside, he may not have needed to sign Samuel and could have used that money elsewhere and still traded for Cooper. 

 

Watching Ladd for the LAC, he is being utilized exactly as he was at UGA.  He plays inside and outside, and unlike many Bills receivers, he always finds a way to get separation or find a crease in the defense.   

Free agency happens BEFORE the draft. Samuel would have been signed regardless.